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Video: ELEPHANT SHOES at Two River Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jun 9, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre released a trailer for ELEPHANT SHOES, a world premiere musical where spoken English and ASL intersect in a love story. The production closes June 28.

Photos & Video: Two River Theater And Deaf West Theatre's ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026

The world premiere of Elephant shoes, a new musical from Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre, has become the best-selling show in Two River's history. Get a first look at photos and video of the production.

Photos: In Rehearsals for ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

Check out new rehearsal photos for Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre’s upcoming world premiere of Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a soaring contemporary score and an immersive blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology.

ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES to Host Film Screenings, Poetry Slam and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre will present a series of community events alongside their new musical Elephant Shoes, including a poetry slam, Juneteenth brunch, and Pride on the Plaza celebration in Red Bank, NJ.

Photos: Daniel Durant, Taylor Iman Jones and More in Rehearsals for ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre are currently in rehearsals for Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a contemporary score and a blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology. See rehearsal photos!

Two River Theater Raises $320K at 32nd Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Two River Theater held its 32nd Annual Gala at Park Loft, raising $320,000 and featuring live performances from the cast of world premiere musical ELEPHANT SHOES, a co-production with Deaf West Theatre.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 29, 2026- OH, MARY! Welcomes New Star Maya Rudolph
by - Apr 29, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Daniel Durant, Taylor Iman Jones and More to Star in ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre have revealed the full cast of Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a contemporary score and a blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology.

Two River Will Host Sneak Peek Performances of ELEPHANT SHOES at 32nd Gala
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

At Two River Theater's 32nd Annual Gala on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Park Loft in Oceanport on the Fort Monmouth campus, attendees will be treated to an exclusive sneak peek of the ground-breaking World Premiere musical Elephant Shoes.

Taylor Iman Jones To Star In Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre's ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026

Taylor Iman Jones will star as Roxy in the world premiere co-production of Elephant Shoes, alongside Daniel Durant and James Olivas, presented by Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre.

Taylor Iman Jones To Star In World Premiere Musical ELEPHANT SHOES At Two River Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre have revealed Taylor Iman Jones (Six The Musical, Head Over Heels) will star as Roxy in the world premiere co-production of Elephant Shoes.

Daniel Durant and James Olivas to Star in ELEPHANT SHOES in Spoken English and ASL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Daniel Durant and James Olivas will star in Elephant Shoes, a world premiere co-production with Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre, featuring a book by Ivan Menchell.

Deaf West Theatre Will Host Industry Preview Event for ELEPHANT SHOES, A New Musical
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

Deaf West Theatre will host an industry preview for Elephant Shoes, a new original musical with a book by Ivan Menchell, music and lyrics by Caroline Kay, and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-nominee Jeff Calhoun.

Max to Debut THE LAST OF US With American Sign Language (ASL)
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2025

Max has announced that season two of the HBO’s Emmy®-winning original drama series THE LAST OF US will be available to stream in American Sign Language (ASL) alongside the show’s episodes each week.

AMERICAN IDIOT Becomes Highest Grossing Musical at The Mark Taper Forum
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

AMERICAN IDIOT has become the highest-grossing musical at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is set to play its final performance this weekend. Learn more here!

Video: 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' From Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at Center Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024

Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre have joined forces for the all-new production of Green Day’s rock opera, American Idiot. An all new video has been released of the cast performing 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams'.

Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Mark Taper Forum
by Evan Henerson - Oct 16, 2024

With a packed Taper house, a stage full of hot young singer/dancers performing, signing and middle fingering their hopes and disillusionments into an iconic rock score; yeah life doesn’t suck too much. Neither does this production, although ironically, here’s wishing that that the experience could have been even more roof-raising,

Video: See 'Holiday' from Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT At Center Theater Group
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024

Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre join together for the all-new production of global rock superstars Green Day’s legendary rock opera, American Idiot, directed by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Snehal Desai. Check out new video from the show as the cast performs the hit song,'Holiday' below!

Interview: Landen Gonzales and Brady Fritz Portray the Two-Sides of an AMERICAN IDIOT
by Gil Kaan - Oct 13, 2024

The Mark Taper Forum re-opened with Green Day’s rock opera American Idiot October 9, 2024 (with previews beginning October 2nd). CTG Artistic Director Snehal Desai will be making his CTG directorial debut working with Deaf West Artistic Director DJ Kurs directing an ensemble of both Deaf and hearing actors, performing simultaneously in American Sign Language and Spoken English. The large cast includes: Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Will Branner, Jerusha Cavazos, Lark Detweiler, Daniel Durant, Kaia T. Fitzgerald, Brady Fritz, Landen Gonzales, Otis Jones IV, Milo Manheim, Josué Martinez, Giovanni Maucere, James Olivas, Patrick Ortiz, Mason Alexander Park, Monika Peña, Mars Storm Rucker, Mia Sempertegui, Angel Theory and Ali Fumiko Whitney. Had a chance to ask Landen and Brady, who both play Tunny, a few questions.

Video: Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at the Mark Taper Forum
by Joshua Wright - Oct 11, 2024

Get a first look at Green Day's American Idiot, produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre. Check out highlights of the production featuring a video of the title song.