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Loosely based on Awkwafina's real life experiences, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens follows the story of a young woman named Nora Lum, who is growing up in Flushing. Raised by her Dad and Grandma alongside her cousin, Nora leans on her family as she navigates life and young adulthood in outer borough-NYC.

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BD Wong, Karen Olivo, Tonya Pinkins and More to be Featured on Season 2 of LIVE AT TH Photo BD Wong, Karen Olivo, Tonya Pinkins and More to be Featured on Season 2 of LIVE AT THE LORTEL Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 01, 2020

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced its initial guest lineup for the second season of their 'Live at The Lortel' podcast. The upcoming season is filled with award winning actors that grace stages off and on Broadway, leading theater administrators, and thought-provoking playwrights and director...


World Premiere Of WHAT YOU ARE NOW Will Now Begin Previews March 9 at Ensemble Studio Photo World Premiere Of WHAT YOU ARE NOW Will Now Begin Previews March 9 at Ensemble Studio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2022

Ensemble Studio Theatre and The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced today that the World Premiere of what you are now by Sam Chanse (Fruiting Bodies), directed by Steve Cosson (Whisper House), and co-presented by The Civilians (Steve Cosson, Artistic Director), will now begin previews on Wednesday ...


THE ILENE GRAFF HOLIDAY SHOW is Coming to Feinstein's/54 Below in December Photo THE ILENE GRAFF HOLIDAY SHOW is Coming to Feinstein's/54 Below in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 27, 2021

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Ilene Graff in THE ILENE GRAFF HOLIDAY SHOW on Friday, December 17th at 9:45 PM. Ilene and her very special guests will perform a host of holiday favorites inspired by the iconic Holiday specials of the ’60’s and ’70’s that were always a hig...


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The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales is chatting with Stephanie Hsu!...


Comedy Central Renews AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS for Second Season Photo Comedy Central Renews AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS for Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 14, 2020

 Comedy Central today announced a season two pickup for the highly-anticipated Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, ahead of its series premiere on Wednesday, January 22 at 10:30pm ET/PT....


Comedy Central Announces Season Two Premiere Date for AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS Photo Comedy Central Announces Season Two Premiere Date for AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 29, 2021

Tony Award Winning/Emmy-Nominated cast member BD Wong will be making his television directorial debut this season....


Joe Wong Releases 'Nite Creatures (Deluxe)' Out Today! Photo Joe Wong Releases 'Nite Creatures (Deluxe)' Out Today!
by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2021

Joe Wong released Nite Creatures (Deluxe) today, February 5th via Decca Records. Wong's debut album Nite Creatures was originally released last fall and features luxurious melodies accompanying his deeply personal lyrics, written in the years between his father suffering a stroke in 2010 and his dea...


Comedy Central Announces AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS Photo Comedy Central Announces AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 09, 2019

Comedy Central today announced the official name of the highly-anticipated, Awkwafina-led series: Awkwafina is Nora From Queens. The #1 brand in comedy also announced the slate of predominantly female and diverse directors for the 10-episode series: Emmy® Award-nominated actress/director Natasha Lyo...


Review Roundup: JOY RIDE Starring Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu Premieres at SXSW Photo Review Roundup: JOY RIDE Starring Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu Premieres at SXSW
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023

Over the weekend, Joy Ride, which stars Tony nominee Ashley Park and Oscar nominated Broadway alum Stephanie Hsu, premiered at the SXSW Film Festival. Check out what critics thought of the film's premiere at SXSW ahead of its premiere in theaters now!...


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by Kaitlin Milligan - February 24, 2020

Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist, podcast host (The Trap Set) and composer Joe Wong (“Master of None”, “Russian Doll”, “The Midnight Gospel”, “Ugly Delicious”, “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens” and more…) has just announced Nite Creatures, his full-length solo debut, due out May 15, 2020 via a ...


American Conservatory Theater Announces Appointment of New Board of Trustees Photo American Conservatory Theater Announces Appointment of New Board of Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 08, 2021

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein and Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon announced the appointment of seven members to their Board of Trustees—Schatzie Allen-Jefferson, Jill Cowan, Kathleen Donohue, Rodney Earl Jackson Jr., Cristy Johnston Limón, Jomar Tagatac...


Photos: Ashley Park, Stephanie & More Attend JOY RIDE Premiere at SXSW Photo Photos: Ashley Park, Stephanie & More Attend JOY RIDE Premiere at SXSW
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023

Over the weekend at the Paramount Theater in Austin, Lionsgate held the SXSW premiere event for JOY RIDE, starring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu. Other cast who joined them on the red carpet include David Denman, Chris Peng, Desmond Chiam, and Rohain Arora. Check out photos...


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by Michael Major - August 01, 2022

SHOWTIME has greenlit the half-hour comedy pilot MASON, produced by A24 and created and executive produced by Nathan Min (Joe Pera Talks To You), who also stars. Daniels (Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan), the team behind the film Everything Everywhere All at Once, will direct and executive produce ...


Jersey Girls Michelle Buteau and Jessica Kirson Come Home to NJPAC Photo Jersey Girls Michelle Buteau and Jessica Kirson Come Home to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - February 08, 2023

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes New Jersey native Michelle Buteau on Thursday, May 4th at 7 PM and from South Orange comedian and actress, Jessica Kirson home for one night full of laughs on Friday, May 12th at 7:30 PM....


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by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 2020

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BALD SISTERS Extended for Additional Week at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo BALD SISTERS Extended for Additional Week at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2022

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has added week of performances for its world premiere of Vichet Chum’s Bald Sisters, now extended through January 21, 2023....


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by Marissa Tomeo - January 29, 2022

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by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2020

Joe Wong is the Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, podcast host (The Trap Set) and composer behind shows including Master of None, Russian Doll, Ugly Delicious, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens and more....


Ensemble Studio Theatre to Present the World Premiere of WHAT YOU ARE NOW Photo Ensemble Studio Theatre to Present the World Premiere of WHAT YOU ARE NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2021

ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE and The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have announced the World Premiere of what you are now by Sam Chanse (Fruiting Bodies), directed by Steve Cosson (Whisper House), co-presented by The Civilians. ...


Bobby Cannavale, D'Arcy Carden, Paul Giamatti, BD Wong, And More To Take Part In Virt Photo Bobby Cannavale, D'Arcy Carden, Paul Giamatti, BD Wong, And More To Take Part In Virtual Selected Shorts
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2020

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by Michael Major - March 20, 2023

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JOE WONG's 'Nite Creatures' Out Sep 18 Photo JOE WONG's 'Nite Creatures' Out Sep 18
by Robert Diamond - August 18, 2020

Joe Wong is the Los Angeles-based, Milwaukee-raised multi-instrumentalist, podcast host (The Trap Set) and composer behind buzzworthy shows including Master of None, Russian Doll, Ugly Delicious, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens and more. ...


RATINGS: AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS Delivers 3.8 Million Total Viewers Photo RATINGS: AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS Delivers 3.8 Million Total Viewers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 27, 2020

Awkwafina is Nora From Queens has amassed 3.8 million total viewers including replays, streaming and premiere simulcast on a total of seven Viacom networks. Including L+3 playback, the January 22 premiere of Awkwafina is Nora From Queens is Comedy Central's best primetime series launch in more than ...


The Bushwick Starr Presents Keelay Gipson's DEMONS. in May Photo The Bushwick Starr Presents Keelay Gipson's DEMONS. in May
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2023

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by Kaitlin Milligan - May 12, 2020

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