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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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Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premi Photo Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premiere at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2022

The Public Theater has announced casting for the world premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, a musical adaptation of the classic Jamaican film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone....


MELISSA VILLASEÑOR: WHOOPS... TOUR! is Coming to The Den Theatre in November Photo MELISSA VILLASEÑOR: WHOOPS... TOUR! is Coming to The Den Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2022

The Den Theatre will present the Melissa Villaseñor: Whoops… Tour!, featuring three stand-up performances by the SNL alum November 4 – 5, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage....


UNNAMED UNTITLED UNIDENTIFIED to Premiere at The Chain Theater's Winter One Act Festi Photo UNNAMED UNTITLED UNIDENTIFIED to Premiere at The Chain Theater's Winter One Act Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - February 18, 2023

Unnamed, Untitled, Unidentified is the new surrealist mildly experimental mildly off putting climate change end of the world super duo stage play premiering at the Chain Theater's Winter One Act Festival 2/19-2/26 written and directed by eighteen-year-old Steph Prizhitomsky....


A.C.T. Presents Inaugural All Hallows' Gala in October Photo A.C.T. Presents Inaugural All Hallows' Gala in October
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2022

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and gala co-chairs Kathleen Donohue & David Sze and Jeff Minick have announced the inaugural All Hallows' Gala on Friday, October 28, at San Francisco's August Hall (420 Mason St.)....


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS! Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS!
by Sarah Leiber - July 22, 2021

Season 2 also features Gabo Augustine, Michelle Buteau, Jennifer Esposito, Chrissie Fit, Jonathan 'Dumbfoundead' Park, Jaboukie Young White, Wai Ching Ho, and Liang Ying He reprising their roles from the first season....


Catherine Cohen Makes Her Netflix Original Comedy Special Debut with THE TWIST…? SHE' Photo Catherine Cohen Makes Her Netflix Original Comedy Special Debut with THE TWIST…? SHE'S GORGEOUS.
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022

Actress, comedian, and author Catherine Cohen makes her Netflix original comedy special debut in The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous. Catherine uses her musical expertise to hilariously divulge details about relationships, modern feminism and being the main character of her own life. The special was filmed a...


Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premi Photo Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premiere at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2022

The Public Theater has announced casting for the world premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, a musical adaptation of the classic Jamaican film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone....


Michelle Buteau, Whoopi Goldberg & Robin Whitten to Take Part in 28th Annual Audie Aw Photo Michelle Buteau, Whoopi Goldberg & Robin Whitten to Take Part in 28th Annual Audie Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 16, 2023

The Audio Publishers Association has announced that writer, comedian, television host, and actress Michelle Buteau will host the 28th Annual Audie Awards....


Michelle Buteau, Whoopi Goldberg & Robin Whitten to Take Part in 28th Annual Audie Aw Photo Michelle Buteau, Whoopi Goldberg & Robin Whitten to Take Part in 28th Annual Audie Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 16, 2023

The Audio Publishers Association has announced that writer, comedian, television host, and actress Michelle Buteau will host the 28th Annual Audie Awards....


Sandra Oh & Awkwafina Will Play Sisters in Upcoming Comedy Photo Sandra Oh & Awkwafina Will Play Sisters in Upcoming Comedy
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 29, 2020

Awkwafina and Sandra Oh will star in an upcoming Netflix comedy as sisters. The film, which is not yet titled, was written by Jen D'Angelo. ...


Leanne Antonio, Anthony Cochrane & More to Lead MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Paper Photo Leanne Antonio, Anthony Cochrane & More to Lead MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express by Ken Ludwig, directed by Casey Hushion. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!...


Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces Final Casting for the 2022 National Playwrights Conference
by Stephi Wild - July 05, 2022

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced the casts for the final two plays featured in the 2022 National Playwrights Conference: House of India by Deepak Kumar and Nightwatch by Max Yu....


Tickets On Sale Now for PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL in Chicago Photo Tickets On Sale Now for PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2023

Tickets are now on sale for the Chicago premiere of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical. See who is starring in the production, and how to purchase tickets!...


HBO Max Gives Series Order To Dark Comedy Project From Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello A Photo HBO Max Gives Series Order To Dark Comedy Project From Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello And Jen Statsky
by A.A. Cristi - May 05, 2020

a??a??a??a??a??a??a??HBO Max has ordered 10 episodes of the single-camera Untitled Aniello, Downs, Statsky project, created and written by Broad City alums Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, and executive produced by the trio alongside Michael Schur. Emmy Award-winning actress Jean Smart ...


Photos: I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD Premieres At The Wild Project Photo Photos: I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD Premieres At The Wild Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 17, 2021

Anthony Misiano, in association with The Aviary and the wild project, presents the World Premiere of I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD. Directed by Jacob Titus (Spaceman by Leegrid Stevens), this one man comedy about one kid's tragedy runs through September 26th at the wild project....


Photos: The 44th Asian American International Film Festival Kicks Off in NYC Photo Photos: The 44th Asian American International Film Festival Kicks Off in NYC
by Robert Diamond - August 12, 2021

The 44th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF44) kicked off on Aug. 11 with the New York City premiere of its Opening Night film SNAKEHEAD by Evan Jackson Leong (LINSANITY)....


Leanne Antonio, Anthony Cochrane & More to Lead MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Paper Photo Leanne Antonio, Anthony Cochrane & More to Lead MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express by Ken Ludwig, directed by Casey Hushion. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!...


Joe Wong's New Album 'Nite Creatures' Out September 18 Photo Joe Wong's New Album 'Nite Creatures' Out September 18
by A.A. Cristi - August 18, 2020

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TEENAGE EUTHANASIA Returns to Adult Swim in July Photo TEENAGE EUTHANASIA Returns to Adult Swim in July
by Michael Major - May 31, 2023

Set in near-future inland Florida, this series follows the latest undead adventures of the Fantasy family voiced by Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite), Emmy® Award-winner Bebe Neuwirth (Cheers), Jo Firestone (Joe Pera Talks With You) and Emmy® Award-winner Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave with Tim ...


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!...


JOE WONG Shares Apocalyptic Video Photo JOE WONG Shares Apocalyptic Video
by A.A. Cristi - February 11, 2021

Joe Wong released his new video for double single “Minor” / “Nuclear Rainbow,” filmed at the beginning of the pandemic over the course of several weeks in both Los Angeles and Washington, DC. ...


Meet the Cast of ALMOST FAMOUS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight! Photo Meet the Cast of ALMOST FAMOUS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2022

.Almost Famous is set to begin preview performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre tonight, October 3, 2022 with opening night on November 3, 2022....


The Transgender Training Institute Hosts Supporting Trans Actors & Creatives Workshop Photo The Transgender Training Institute Hosts Supporting Trans Actors & Creatives Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - April 20, 2021

Join the Supporting Trans Actors & Creatives workshop offering education for trans inclusion for theatre, film, and TV professionals....


THE ILENE GRAFF HOLIDAY SHOW! is Coming to 54 Below in December Photo THE ILENE GRAFF HOLIDAY SHOW! is Coming to 54 Below in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 29, 2022

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Ilene Graff in THE ILENE GRAFF HOLIDAY SHOW! on Wednesday, December 28th at 9:30 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....


Simu Liu to host The 2022 JUNO Awards in Toronto Photo Simu Liu to host The 2022 JUNO Awards in Toronto
by Michael Major - February 02, 2022

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC announced today that Simu Liu, Marvel Studios star of Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, is returning to his hometown to take on a new role: host of The 2022 JUNO Awards Broadcast....






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