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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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HBO Max Shares August 2020 Highlights Photo HBO Max Shares August 2020 Highlights
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 20, 2020

From blockbuster films to star-studded new original series, there's plenty of content to enjoy this August on HBO Max....


National Asian Artists Project To Hold 2023 Gala Benefit in Chinatown in June Photo National Asian Artists Project To Hold 2023 Gala Benefit in Chinatown in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 08, 2023

 National Asian Artists Project will hold its 2023 Gala Benefit on Friday, June 2nd at The Golden Unicorn. Learn how to purchase tickets!...


Stephanie Hsu, Bill Irwin & More to Star in EURYDICE at Signature's 2023 Gala Photo Stephanie Hsu, Bill Irwin & More to Star in EURYDICE at Signature's 2023 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2023

Signature Theatre has announced the all-star cast of its reading of Signature Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice for the annual Signature Gala. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!...


Disney Announces Talent Showcase in Honor of 20 Year ABC Partnership Photo Disney Announces Talent Showcase in Honor of 20 Year ABC Partnership
by Michael Major - December 06, 2021

Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase has served as a launching pad for new artists, previous members include Lupita Nyong'o, Chadwick Boseman, Ali Stroker, Ginda Rodriguez, Carrie Ann Inaba, Jesse Williams, Alexandra Shipp, Meghan Markle, and more....


Joe Wong Shares Video for 'Minor / Nuclear Rainbow' Photo Joe Wong Shares Video for 'Minor / Nuclear Rainbow'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 11, 2021

“Minor” / “Nuclear Rainbow” was directed by Sam Macon (Dum Dum Girls, Goat, Crocodiles, Cave Singers); features Mary Timony (Helium, Ex Hex), Mary Lattimore, Steven McDonald (Redd Kross, OFF!, Melvins), Anna Warnoker (that dog.), and more....


Maybe Burke Will Present Maybzgiving: A Queernucopia at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo Maybe Burke Will Present Maybzgiving: A Queernucopia at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - August 31, 2021

Once every couple of years, Maybe Burke's birthday falls on Thanksgiving. This is not one of those years. But this year will mark Maybe's 20th anniversary with their first love, The Theatre️....


I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD. Begins September 17 at the Wild Project Photo I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD. Begins September 17 at the Wild Project
by Stephi Wild - August 12, 2021

In I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD., Anthony Misiano serves up a series of painfully funny, progressively more shocking true stories about his turbulent childhood and the modern broken home. A Dickensian journey as raw as it is intangibly universal, Misiano's fearless, high-energy storytelling takes us down ...


HBO Max Celebrates Pride 2021 With Spotlight Pages, Concert Series, Comedy Showcases Photo HBO Max Celebrates Pride 2021 With Spotlight Pages, Concert Series, Comedy Showcases & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 01, 2021

As part of this spotlight page, viewers will get exclusive access to concerts, never before seen clips and interviews within their “Your Pass to Pride 2021” Collection, produced by Human by Orientation throughout the month....


Comedy Central and Paramount Network Announce 2020 SXSW Events Photo Comedy Central and Paramount Network Announce 2020 SXSW Events
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2020

Comedy Central and Paramount Network are returning to Austin for the 2020 SXSW Festival to present a series of events, including an immersive presentation by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah correspondent Jaboukie Young-White; a moderated panel with Phoebe Robinson (untitled upcoming Comedy Central S...


Spectrum Originals Greenlights PANHANDLE Photo Spectrum Originals Greenlights PANHANDLE
by Michael Major - March 01, 2022

Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Deuce) and Tiana Okoye (The Valet, The Good Place, Awkwafina is Nora from Queens) star as “Bellweather ‘Bell’ Prescott,” and “Cammie Lorde.”  The series will shoot in Savannah, GA and is created and written by executive producers Nicholas Stoller....


Joe Wong & Mary Timony Celebrate John Lennon & Yoko Ono's DOUBLE FANTASY on Album's 4 Photo Joe Wong & Mary Timony Celebrate John Lennon & Yoko Ono's DOUBLE FANTASY on Album's 40th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2020

Joe Wong recently released his celebrated debut album Nite Creatures via Decca Records and, today, shares a cover of one of his favorite John Lennon & Yoko Ono songs to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of John's final album Double Fantasy....


Comedian, Author and Actor Catherine Cohen to Perform at Joe's Pub Photo Comedian, Author and Actor Catherine Cohen to Perform at Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2023

Joe’s Pub, a program of the Public Theater presents the North American premiere of critically acclaimed comedian, author, and actor Catherine Cohen’s new show Come For Me. ...


Video: Watch Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu in the JOY RIDE Trailer Photo Video: Watch Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu in the JOY RIDE Trailer
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023

From the producers of Neighbors and the co-screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, JOY RIDE stars Tony nominee Ashley Park, Oscar nominated Broadway alum Stephanie Hsu, Sherry Cola, and Sabrina Wu. The film also stars Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians), David Denman (Greenland), and more. Watch the video t...


Awkwafina Will Lead THE BACCARAT MACHINE Photo Awkwafina Will Lead THE BACCARAT MACHINE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 12, 2020

Deadline reports that Awkwafina has joined the cast of 'The Baccarat Machine,' from SK Global. SK Global produced 'Crazy Rich Asians,' Awkwafina's breakout performance....


Catherine Cohen's COME FOR ME To Play At Edinburgh Fringe 2023 in August Photo Catherine Cohen's COME FOR ME To Play At Edinburgh Fringe 2023 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 27, 2023

Fresh from her critically acclaimed Netflix special The Twist...? She's Gorgeous, New York sensation and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Catherine Cohen is set to make her triumphant return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August following her successful debut UK tour with her show Come For Me....


Saint Aubyn, Stanley Wayne Mathis & More to Lead PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL Photo Saint Aubyn, Stanley Wayne Mathis & More to Lead PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL Chicago Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 09, 2023

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical has announced the cast for the show’s Chicago premiere. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!...


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 ...


Podcast Exclusive: Stephanie Hsu Chats With The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales Photo Podcast Exclusive: Stephanie Hsu Chats With The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2021

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


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...


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...


Composer Joe Wong Announces Debut Album NITE CREATURES Photo Composer Joe Wong Announces Debut Album NITE CREATURES
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 ...


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!...


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...






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