David Kwong

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!

Rochester Fringe Festival Reveals Full 2024 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

The Rochester Fringe Festival held its annual “Big Reveal” Press Conference today at CenterStage Hart Theatre at the Jewish Community Center.

THE ENIGMATIST Comes to Chicago Shakespeare Theater This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present The Enigmatist, an immersive and captivating experience of illusions, puzzles, and cryptology, written and performed by renowned magician and The New York Timescrossword constructor David Kwong.

Review: THE ENIGMATIST at The Kennedy Center
by Pamela Roberts - Jun 11, 2023

Puzzles and patterns, stories and magic are artfully woven together by David Kwong in The Enigmatist at the Kennedy Center. The immersive experience is a little bit theatre, a little bit magic show, with some codebreaking, word games and storytelling thrown in for fun. Who knew that constructing a crossword puzzle together could be so fun?

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Reveals Lineup For 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces its 2023/2024 productions and programming, featuring bold interpretations of Shakespeare’s plays in conversation with visionary artists of today, world premiere productions, theater from across the globe through the WorldStage series, and much more.

Museum of Broadway Announces Student and Senior Pricing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022

The Museum of Broadway has announced new special pricing for student and senior visitors. The Museum, located in the heart of Times Square at 145 W 45th St, is the first-ever permanent museum dedicated to the storied history and legendary artistry of Broadway musicals, plays, and theatres.

Museum Of Broadway to Present THE AMERICAN THEATRE AS SEEN BY AL HIRSCHFELD as First Special Exhibit
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2022

The Museum of Broadway has announced the first special exhibit that will be featured in the Museum, The American Theatre as seen by Hirschfeld, curated by David Leopold, Creative Director of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation.

Work by David Rockwell, Bunny Christie & More to be Featured in The Museum of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2022

Today, The Museum of Broadway announced a group of featured artists who have designed various rooms and exhibits within the Museum, as well as their team of expert curators. Tickets will go on sale on June 14th. 

Calista Flockhart and Zachary Quinto to Star in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at the Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021

Geffen Playhouse added three new productions to complete its 25th Anniversary Season lineup, it was announced today. Playwright Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will make its Geffen Playhouse premiere in April 2022, featuring Calista Flockhart (Ally McBeal, Neil LaBute's bash) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek franchise, The Boys in the Band); A Wicked Soul in Cherry Hill, a new original musical from playwright and Geffen Playhouse The Writers' Room program alum Matt Schatz, will make its world premiere in June 2022; and playwright Fernanda Coppel's King Liz will makes its West Coast premiere in July 2022.

BWW Interview: Mind-Blowing David Kwong's Truly An ENIGMATIST
by Gil Kaan - Oct 7, 2021

Puzzle Master/Magician David Kwong has returned to the Geffen Playhouse with his live show THE ENIGMATIST, already playing has been extended through November 14, 2021. David charms his audience with a variety of mind-boggling puzzles, incredible sight of hand and unbelievable acts of mental telepathy. His virtual show last year INSIDE THE BOX’s six-week run sold out in minutes. Had a chance to flash a few questions to David again after his opening weekend.

BWW Review: THE ENIGMATIST at The Geffen Playhouse
by Tracey Paleo - Sep 28, 2021

Renowned magician and New York Times crossword constructor David Kwong offers a sophisticated presentation of multi-layered illusion, where clues are everywhere and the surprises that happen often, can be solved by observing with a rational eye.

Geffen Playhouse Announces Upcoming Season Featuring Bryan Cranston and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2021

The 25th Anniversary season will launch September 14, 2021, and run through July 24, 2022. Learn more about all of the upcoming productions.

BWW Review: THE FUTURE at Geffen Playhouse Weaves Illusion and Storytelling into a Virtual Crowd-Pleaser
by Ellen Dostal - Dec 13, 2020

THE FUTURE at The Geffen is a smart new production, once again written by Helder Guimarães and directed by Frank Marshall, that highlights Guimarães’ ability to weave illusion and storytelling into a satisfying theatrical crowd-pleaser. With the indisputable skill of a master illusionist and the understated style of an artist who takes his desire to bring wonder into the world seriously, Guimarães handily draws us in, even from behind a screen in the comfort of our own homes.

New Geffen Stayhouse Lineup Announced
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2020

Geffen Playhouse will launch a series of three new live, virtual and interactive world premiere productions from its Geffen Stayhouse banner.

BWW Interview: Puzzle Master/Magician David Kwong Puzzlingly Mystifies INSIDE THE BOX
by Gil Kaan - Oct 16, 2020

Geffen Stayhouse's second full-length virtual production INSIDE THE BOX sold out its six-week run in minutes. Now extended through January 3, 2021, puzzle master and magician David Kwong will interact with his audience INSIDE THE Zoomed BOXes, weaving a tale of past puzzle-makers with puzzle-solving, wordplay and multi-layered games.

BWW Review: INSIDE THE BOX at GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Oct 11, 2020

The Geffen is hosting a game night and it's a goofy, geeky, glorious distraction from the gloom and doom of 2020. Created and led by puzzle enthusiast David Kwong, this latest version of the Geffen Stayhouse series, Inside The Box, is a perfect way to connect with others in these isolating times.

Geffen Announces Virtual 'Inside The Box' From Puzzle Master and Magician David Kwong
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2020

Geffen Playhouse today announced the world premiere of Inside the Box, a live, virtual, and interactive theatrical experience written and performed by renowned puzzle master, magician, and New York Times crossword constructor David Kwong. Inside the Box marks the second full-length production to emerge from the Geffena??s recently launched Geffen Stayhouse banner.

Marisa Tomei To Talk THE ROSE TATTOO On NY1 On Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2019

This week, NY1's On Stage will feature host Frank DiLella and Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei discussing her role in a new Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' 'The Rose Tattoo.'

The Best Deals During Weird and Wonderful Week in NYC
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2019

It's the weirdest and wonderful-est time of the year, and TodayTix is here with the best spooky, funky, and festive events and shows to complete your Halloween season. Weird and Wonderful Week is Oct. 22-31, and you can get tickets from $25 to some of the city's most unique offerings. So grab a pumpkin spice latte, throw on that costume (if that's your thing), and get ready to experience New York City in all of its autumnal glory.