Jeffrey Omura
Birth Place: Lansing, Michigan
Latest News on Jeffrey Omura:
The Movement Theatre Company Unveils Complete Programming for TAKING UP SPACE Residency (Jun 6, 2024)
Brooke Shields Elected President of Actors' Equity Association (May 24, 2024)
BWW Review: Arena Stage's Confused CHANGE AGENT (Feb 5, 2022)
The Movement Theatre Company Unveils Complete Programming for TAKING UP SPACE Residency (Jun 6, 2024)
Brooke Shields Elected President of Actors' Equity Association (May 24, 2024)
BWW Review: Arena Stage's Confused CHANGE AGENT (Feb 5, 2022)
BIO
Jeffrey Omura was born in Lansing, Michigan and raised in the suburb of Okemos. He graduated from the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama and moved to New York City making his debut in Shakespeare in the Park's Romeo and Juliet at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. He's continues to live in Manhattan's Lincoln Square where he is an activist, elected labor leader, and candidate for New York City Council District 6.
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Tonight's Cast-Mark Shanahan, Thom Sesma, Dan Domingues, Rebecca Luker, George Dvorsky, Max von Essen, Tony Sheldon, Frank C. DiLella, James Donegan, Daniel Marconi, Aaron Lee Battle, Evan Zes and Jeffrey Omura
Date:
10/24/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Project Shaw Presents CAPTAIN BRASSBOUND'S CONVERSION
Kristin Bodall, Christine . Colonna, Mark Shanahan, Thom Sesma, Dan Domingues, Rebecca Luker, George Dvorsky, Max von Essen, Tony Sheldon, Frank C. DiLella, James Donegan, Daniel Marconi, Aaron Lee Battle, Evan Zes and Jeffrey Omura
Date:
10/24/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Project Shaw Presents CAPTAIN BRASSBOUND'S CONVERSION
David Staller, Mark Shanahan, Thom Sesma, Dan Domingues, Rebecca Luker, George Dvorsky, Max von Essen, Tony Sheldon, Frank C. DiLella, James Donegan, Daniel Marconi, Aaron Lee Battle, Evan Zes and Jeffrey Omura
Date:
10/24/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Project Shaw Presents CAPTAIN BRASSBOUND'S CONVERSION
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News
The Movement Theatre Company Unveils Complete Programming for TAKING UP SPACE Residency
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024
The Movement Theatre Company has revealed complete programming for their TAKING UP SPACE residency at Playwrights Horizons. See how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024
The Movement Theatre Company has revealed complete programming for their TAKING UP SPACE residency at Playwrights Horizons. See how to purchase tickets.
Brooke Shields Elected President of Actors' Equity Association
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024
Brooke Shields has officially been elected as president of Actors’ Equity Association. Learn more about the full results of the election here.
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024
Brooke Shields has officially been elected as president of Actors’ Equity Association. Learn more about the full results of the election here.
BWW Review: Arena Stage's Confused CHANGE AGENT
by Benjamin Tomchik - Feb 5, 2022
Change Agent is a play based on historical events, in this case the life of American painter Mary Pinchot Meyer (Andrea Abello) and her relationship with President John F. Kennedy (Luis Vega). The two meet at a college dance in 1936, continually run into each other at major world events, such as in San Francisco at the founding of the United Nations in 1945, and develop a friendship and then relationship culminating during Kennedy's presidency.
by Benjamin Tomchik - Feb 5, 2022
Change Agent is a play based on historical events, in this case the life of American painter Mary Pinchot Meyer (Andrea Abello) and her relationship with President John F. Kennedy (Luis Vega). The two meet at a college dance in 1936, continually run into each other at major world events, such as in San Francisco at the founding of the United Nations in 1945, and develop a friendship and then relationship culminating during Kennedy's presidency.
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Upcoming TRU Community Gathering Via Zoom
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2021
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 52 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2021
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 52 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.
New York Theater Community Rallies Behind Jeffrey Omura for City Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021
The kickoff featured Broadway legend Judy Kuhn. A recent rally featured Ali Ewoldt of Phantom of the Opera fame. Laura Benanti, Phillipa Soo, Kara Lindsay, Gavin Creel, and Ann Harada have all turned out. No, it's not the red carpet at the Tony Awards - it's a Jeffrey Omura for City Council campaign event.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021
The kickoff featured Broadway legend Judy Kuhn. A recent rally featured Ali Ewoldt of Phantom of the Opera fame. Laura Benanti, Phillipa Soo, Kara Lindsay, Gavin Creel, and Ann Harada have all turned out. No, it's not the red carpet at the Tony Awards - it's a Jeffrey Omura for City Council campaign event.
Listen: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Jeffrey Omura
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - May 10, 2021
Today's episode features artist, activist, labor leader, and candidate for New York City Council District 6- Jeffrey Omura.
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - May 10, 2021
Today's episode features artist, activist, labor leader, and candidate for New York City Council District 6- Jeffrey Omura.
Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, February 3- with Ali Ewoldt, Melissa Errico and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 3, 2021
Today (February 3) in live streaming: All the Girls on Stars in the House, Meet Me in St. Louis, and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 3, 2021
Today (February 3) in live streaming: All the Girls on Stars in the House, Meet Me in St. Louis, and more!
Jeffrey Omura Joins Latest Episode of THE COMPASS Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2021
The Compass, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced actor, activist, and labor organizer Jeffrey Omura is featured on the podcast discussing his current campaign for New York City Council, the importance of arts advocacy, and building a creative life.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2021
The Compass, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced actor, activist, and labor organizer Jeffrey Omura is featured on the podcast discussing his current campaign for New York City Council, the importance of arts advocacy, and building a creative life.
Jeffrey Omura Presents Kick-Off Event Announcing Candidacy for City Council, Featuring Judy Kuhn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2020
Jeffrey Omura has announced his candidacy for New York City Council District 6 (Upper West Side, Lincoln Square, Clinton). He will be presenting a kick-off event Featuring a performance by Judy Kuhn.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2020
Jeffrey Omura has announced his candidacy for New York City Council District 6 (Upper West Side, Lincoln Square, Clinton). He will be presenting a kick-off event Featuring a performance by Judy Kuhn.
Actors' Equity Comments On SAG-AFTRA Members Condemning the Union's Raiding of Equity Employers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020
Actors Equity has released the following roundup of quotes addressing SAG-AFTRA members who are speaking out against the union's battle with Equity.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020
Actors Equity has released the following roundup of quotes addressing SAG-AFTRA members who are speaking out against the union's battle with Equity.
Broadway Catch Up: August 11 - HAMILTON Cast Members, Randy Rainbow, Olivia Newton-John, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2020
Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Hamilton cast members, Randy Rainbow, Olivia Newton-John, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2020
Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Hamilton cast members, Randy Rainbow, Olivia Newton-John, and more!
Wake Up With BWW 8/11: HAMILTON Cast Members Will Reunite For HAM4CHANGE, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2020
Today's top stories: Hamilton cast members will reunite for a HAM4CHANGE fundraiser, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2020
Today's top stories: Hamilton cast members will reunite for a HAM4CHANGE fundraiser, and more!
VIDEO: Watch BD Wong's SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Benefit
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2020
Tony Award winner BD Wong and videographer Richert Schnorr's imaginative, video-driven interpretation of the theatrical song cycle Songs from an Unmade Bed premieres tonight! The collection of immersive music videos will stream right here at BroadwayWorld at 8pm Eastern as a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2020
Tony Award winner BD Wong and videographer Richert Schnorr's imaginative, video-driven interpretation of the theatrical song cycle Songs from an Unmade Bed premieres tonight! The collection of immersive music videos will stream right here at BroadwayWorld at 8pm Eastern as a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
VIDEO: Watch Sneak Peek from BD Wong's SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2020
A slate of starry special guests has been added to Tony Award winner BD Wong and videographer Richert Schnorr's imaginative, video-driven interpretation of the theatrical song cycle Songs from an Unmade Bed. The collection of immersive music videos will stream at 8 pm Eastern on Monday, August 10, 2020, as a benefit for BC/EFA.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2020
A slate of starry special guests has been added to Tony Award winner BD Wong and videographer Richert Schnorr's imaginative, video-driven interpretation of the theatrical song cycle Songs from an Unmade Bed. The collection of immersive music videos will stream at 8 pm Eastern on Monday, August 10, 2020, as a benefit for BC/EFA.
BD Wong's Stream of SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED to Feature Billy Porter, Keala Settle, John Lithgow and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2020
A slate of starry special guests has been added to Tony Award winner BD Wong and videographer Richert Schnorr's imaginative, video-driven interpretation of the theatrical song cycle Songs from an Unmade Bed. The collection of immersive music videos will stream at 8 pm Eastern on Monday, August 10, 2020, as a benefit for BC/EFA.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2020
A slate of starry special guests has been added to Tony Award winner BD Wong and videographer Richert Schnorr's imaginative, video-driven interpretation of the theatrical song cycle Songs from an Unmade Bed. The collection of immersive music videos will stream at 8 pm Eastern on Monday, August 10, 2020, as a benefit for BC/EFA.
BWW Blog: The Show Cannot Go On, But the Workers Must Survive - A Response to Nick Westrate's Article on The Daily Beast
by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski - Aug 4, 2020
Actor Nick Westrate (Turn: Washingtona??s Spies, Bernhardt/Hamlet) wrote a free article for The Daily Beast entitled a?oeAmerican Theater Workers Urgently Need Financial Help. The Government Must Step In.'
by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski - Aug 4, 2020
Actor Nick Westrate (Turn: Washingtona??s Spies, Bernhardt/Hamlet) wrote a free article for The Daily Beast entitled a?oeAmerican Theater Workers Urgently Need Financial Help. The Government Must Step In.'
Kate Shindle Voted to Remain President of Actors Equity Association
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 19, 2020
Election results are in! Actors Equity Association members have voted and Kate Shindle will remain the National President of the organization. Dee Hoty will serve as Eastern Regional Vice President and Kelley Faulkner as Central Regional Vice President.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 19, 2020
Election results are in! Actors Equity Association members have voted and Kate Shindle will remain the National President of the organization. Dee Hoty will serve as Eastern Regional Vice President and Kelley Faulkner as Central Regional Vice President.
Andy Lucien Joins The Cast Of Primary Stages' ON THAT DAY IN AMSTERDAM, Previews Begin 11/1
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2019
Primary Stages' production of the world premiere of On That Day in Amsterdam, written by Clarence Coo (Beautiful Province (Belle Province)-a?"Yale Drama Prize) and directed by Kareem Fahmy (3/Fifths) will begin previews on Friday, November 1. Opening night is set for Tuesday, November 19, for a run through Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street). For ticket exchanges, please visit your point of purchase.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2019
Primary Stages' production of the world premiere of On That Day in Amsterdam, written by Clarence Coo (Beautiful Province (Belle Province)-a?"Yale Drama Prize) and directed by Kareem Fahmy (3/Fifths) will begin previews on Friday, November 1. Opening night is set for Tuesday, November 19, for a run through Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street). For ticket exchanges, please visit your point of purchase.
Primary Stages Announces Cast of ON THAT DAY IN AMSTERDAM
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2019
Primary Stages announces casting for the world premiere of On That Day in Amsterdam, written by Clarence Coo
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2019
Primary Stages announces casting for the world premiere of On That Day in Amsterdam, written by Clarence Coo
BWW Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF at Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
by Stacy Raphael - Aug 18, 2019
Nearly 60 years after Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF first premiered to rave reviews, Weston Playhouse Theatre Company's production, directed by Mike Donahue, breathes new life into the play, playing up the better angels of both George and Martha's natures through sustained, nuanced subtext that is in constant interplay with the nonstop onslaught of verbal ammunition being hurled across the living room late into the night.
by Stacy Raphael - Aug 18, 2019
Nearly 60 years after Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF first premiered to rave reviews, Weston Playhouse Theatre Company's production, directed by Mike Donahue, breathes new life into the play, playing up the better angels of both George and Martha's natures through sustained, nuanced subtext that is in constant interplay with the nonstop onslaught of verbal ammunition being hurled across the living room late into the night.
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