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Review: Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG Returns to Los Angeles by East West Players
by Shari Barrett - Apr 29, 2026

Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by Marc Macalintal.

Photos: New Version of RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S FLOWER DRUM SONG Premieres From East West Players
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

East West Players and the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center will present their world premiere of Tony-winner David Henry Hwang’s newly updated 2026 book for RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S FLOWER DRUM SONG. Check out photos here!

Emy Coligado, Dorcas Leung and More Join YOKO'S HUSBAND'S KILLER'S JAPANESE WIFE, GLORIA in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026

Neen Williams-Teramachi will present a concert performance of Brandy Hoang Collier (book), Clare Fuyuko Bierman (lyrics), and Erika Ji (composer)’s Yoko’s Husband’s Killer’s Japanese Wife, Gloria.

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.

Grace Yoo, Emily Kuroda and More to Star in Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG at East West Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

East West Players has revealed the principal cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tony-winner David Henry Hwang’s newly updated 2026 book for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song.

Wilson Cruz Joins The Cast Of RIGHT BEFORE I GO. At The Tank September 21–22
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2025

Wilson Cruz (Star Trek: Discovery, My So-Called Life) will join the Week 3 cast of Stan Zimmerman’s acclaimed suicide awareness play Right Before I Go., running Sunday and Monday nights at 7 p.m. through September 22 at The Tank.

Seth Rudetsky and Christine Taylor to Join RIGHT BEFORE I GO at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

The Tank has added two more performances of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right before I go. Seth Rudetsky and Christine Taylor will join the cast. Learn more!

HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MYSTERY MUSICAL to be Presented at Center REP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025

Center Repertory Company has revealed the cast and creative team for HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MYSTERY MUSICAL—the world premiere musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL
by Steve Murray - Mar 10, 2025

What did our critic think of HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley?

Photos: HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL At TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is presenting the World Premiere of Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical. Check out photos from the production.

Interview: Min Kahng of HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Feb 28, 2025

BroadwayWorld chats with composer Min Kahng about his cheeky new show, 'Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical' enjoying its world premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley March 5-30 in Palo Alto.

Review: THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Oct 3, 2024

Dear Readers, I’m all for a show poking fun at darker, heavier topics. Hell, there’s a comedy on Broadway right now centered around the night President Lincoln was shot. But if you have something funny or poignant to say, make sure it’s not the same bit for two and a half hours such as was the case with the Seattle Rep’s current production of Thornton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth”.

THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH to be Presented at Seattle Rep This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

Seattle Rep will present THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH by Thornton Wilder, featuring a rotating cast of over 30 professional actors and community members. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: TIGER STYLE! at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Apr 16, 2024

What did our critic think of TIGER STYLE! at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley? BroadwayWorld reviews Mike Lew's riotous and biting comedy 'Tiger Style!' running through April 28th in Mountain View.

Interview: Francis Jue of TIGER STYLE! at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hits His Stride by Being True to Himself
by Jim Munson - Apr 2, 2024

BroadwayWorld talks to Obie Award-winning actor Francis Jue about returning to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, where he has appeared so often in the last 35 years, in Mike Lew's trenchant comedy, 'Tiger Style!'

A STRANGE LOOP & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 1, 2024

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2024 include A Strange Loop and more!

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents TIGER STYLE! A Claws-Out Comedy About Tiger ParentIng
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024

Don't miss 'Tiger Style!' at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley - a claws-out comedy about tiger parenting by Mike Lew, directed by Jeffrey Lo. Running from April 6-28, 2024 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

Photos: First Look at Playwrights' Arena and Los Angeles LGBT Center's THREE
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024

Playwrights’ Arena and Los Angeles LGBT Center are presenting the world premiere co-production of THREE by Nick Salamone. Check out production photos here!

World Premiere of THREE Opens Next Month at Los Angeles LGBT Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024

Playwrights' Arena and Los Angeles LGBT Center have announced the world premiere co-production of THREE by Nick Salamone. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

PlayGround-LA Season 12 Monday Night PlayGround Blasts Off With ORIGIN STORY Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2023

Join PlayGround for a new round of Monday Night PlayGround, featuring original short plays all inspired by the prompt 'Origin Story', Monday, October 09, 7pm PT, live at Broadwater Second Stage and simulcast online. Get all the event information here!