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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...


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!...


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....


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....


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...


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 ...


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. ...


Bowen Yang Joins Quibi's TRIP from Joel Kim Booster Photo Bowen Yang Joins Quibi's TRIP from Joel Kim Booster
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 2020

Quibi announced today that Bowen Yang ('SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE') has joined Joel Kim Booster's comedy series 'TRIP.' Stephen Dunn is attached to direct the comedy series that is created and written by Booster....


Joe Wong Releases Music Video for 'Dreams Wash Away' Photo Joe Wong Releases Music Video for 'Dreams Wash Away'
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....


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: 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)....


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

For over 30 years, Selected Shorts has united great actors with extraordinary short stories and presented them as captivating literature in performance to enraptured New York audiences, live from the stage at Symphony Space as well as from our hit weekly public radio show....


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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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 ...


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. ...


Joe Wong Shares 'Dreams Wash Away' Lyric Video Photo Joe Wong Shares 'Dreams Wash Away' Lyric Video
by Kaitlin Milligan - 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....


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....


Comedy Central Partners with MTA to Have Awkwafina as Guest Announcer on the 7 Subway Photo Comedy Central Partners with MTA to Have Awkwafina as Guest Announcer on the 7 Subway Line
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020

Comedy Central, in partnership with the MTA, today announced Golden Globe-winner and Queens native Awkwafina is taking over as MTA New York City Transit's subway guest announcer, becoming the voice of the Flushing 7 Line. Through a dynamic partnership with OUTFRONT Media, the advertising partner for...


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....


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....


BWW Interview: BD Wong Taking THE GREAT LEAP To New Perspectives Photo BWW Interview: BD Wong Taking THE GREAT LEAP To New Perspectives
by Gil Kaan - November 06, 2019

In his Broadway debut in 1988, BD Wong won his Tony Award (Best Featured Actor in a Play) for his ground-breaking role of Song Liling in David Henry Hwang's M. BUTTERFLY. Over the last year, in between shooting his two television series (as Whiterose on Mr. Robot, and as Awkwafina's father in Comedy...


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....







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