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Chalk Repertory Theatre & Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA Present World Premiere Productions PANG SPA & TWO STOP
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024

Experience the premiere of PANG SPA and TWO STOP, companion productions centered around the 1992 LA Uprising, presented by Chalk Rep and EST/LA during AAPI Heritage Month from May 2 to June 9.

Artists at Play and the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Share Women's Stories of Internment and Resilience
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2017

Chay Yew's frank drama, Question 27, Question 28 will be presented by Artists at Play and the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066. The reading is directed by Alison De La Cruz and will perform on Sunday, February 26 at 3 pm at the Black Box in the Aratani Theatre. Ticket reservations are available at http://bit.ly/2k4KJku.

BWW Review: East West's KENTUCKY Goes Down Smooooth As Its Namesake's Bourbon
by Gil Kaan - Nov 17, 2016

The East West Players' West Coast premiere of playwright Leah Nanako Winkler's KENTUCKY stuns and enthralls with its highly dramatic, polarizing emotions emoted by its almost perfect cast. Winkler has written a most involving piece of theatre that walks a razor-thin tightrope between knee-slapping comedy and heartstring-tugging drama. Very nice!

East West Players Presents KENTUCKY by Leah Nanako Winkler
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2016

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theatre of color in the country and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of Kentucky, which the The New York Times has praised as "…the full-length debut of a distinctive new voice - mouthy, sly and bourbon sweet, with the expected kick."Written by Leah Nanako Winkler and directed by Deena Selenow, Kentucky begins performances on November 10 and runs until December 11, 2016, with opening night on November 16.  

STAGE TUBE: New Teaser Trailer for East West Players' STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Now Playing
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 12, 2013

East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, opens its 48th Anniversary Season, themed Making Light, with 'Steel Magnolias,' by Robert Harling. 'Steel Magnolias' will be directed by Laurie Woolery. Check out a new teaser for the production below!

EAST WEST PLAYERS Brings STEEL MAGNOLIAS to the Stage, Opening September 11th; Previews Begin September 5th
by Robert Diamond - Jul 30, 2013

East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, opens its 48th Anniversary Season, themed Making Light, with "Steel Magnolias," by Robert Harling. "Steel Magnolias" will be directed by Laurie Woolery.

Kumu Kahua Theatre Presents A CAGE OF FIREFLIES, 1/24-2/24
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 9, 2013

Kumu Kahua Theatre presents a new drama about three Okinawan sisters, living in Hawai'i, that has been workshopped at Sundance Festival and recognized as a Eugene O'Neill National Playwrights Conference finalist.

Cherry Jones, Raúl Esparza and More Set for Sundance Institute 2012 Theatre Lab
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 9, 2012

Sundance Institute today announced the acting company and creative advisors for the eight projects being developed at its 2012 Theatre Lab, July 9-29 at the Sundance Resort. Under the supervision of Philip Himberg, Producing Artistic Director, and Associate Director Christopher Hibma, the Lab is the centerpiece of the Theatre Program's year-round work and is designed to support emerging and established artists and to create a place where their original work can be effectively mentored and challenged.

'The Joy Luck Club' Extends Off-Bway thru Dec. 1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2007

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre's re-envisioned hit The Joy Luck Club has a new block of tickets on sale, extending its previously announced 4-week engagement through December 1. The Joy Luck Club, a play by Susan Kim adapted from the acclaimed novel by Amy Tan has direction and musical staging by Artistic Director, Tisa Chang and is currently playing at the Julia Miles Theatre.

'The Joy Luck Club' Opens Tonight Nov.7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2007

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre opens their 31st season with a new production of The Joy Luck Club, a play by Susan Kim adapted from the acclaimed novel by Amy Tan; opening tonight Wednesday November 7 at 7PM at the Julia Miles Theatre

Photo Flash: 'The Joy Luck Club' Opens Nov.7
by BWW - Nov 1, 2007

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre launched their 31st season with a new production of The Joy Luck Club, a play by Susan Kim adapted from the acclaimed novel by Amy Tan. With direction and musical staging by Pan Asian Rep's Artistic Director, Tisa Chang, The Joy Luck Club runs through November 25 at the Julia Miles Theatre (424 W. 55th Street between 9th & 10th Aves). Opening night is Wednesday, November 7 at 7PM.

Pan Asian Rep Restages 'The Joy Luck Club' Oct.28-Nov.25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2007

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre launches their 31st season with a new production of The Joy Luck Club, a play by Susan Kim adapted from the acclaimed novel by Amy Tan. With direction and musical staging by Pan Asian Rep's Artistic Director, Tisa Chang, The Joy Luck Club will play October 28 through November 25 at the Julia Miles Theatre (424 W. 55th Street between 9th & 10th Aves). Opening night is Wednesday, November 7 at 7PM.

Pan Asian Rep Launches 30th Season Oct. 14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2006

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will launch their 30th Anniversary season with the East coast premiere of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yohen.