HBO Original Documentary Short 38 AT THE GARDEN to Premiere in October
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2022
38 AT THE GARDEN chronicles the ascendance of Jeremy Lin during his landmark 2012 season with the New York Knicks. 38 AT THE GARDEN features an interview with Lin. In addition, journalists Lisa Ling and Pablo Torre and comedians Ronny Chieng, Hasan Minhaj and Jenny Yang, while Knicks teammates, Tyson Chandler and Iman Shumpert. Watch the trailer!
HBO To Debut Documentary 38 AT THE GARDEN This Fall
by Michael Major - Jun 8, 2022
38 AT THE GARDEN features a candid, new interview with Lin. In addition, journalists Lisa Ling and Pablo Torre and comedians Ronny Chieng, Hasan Minhaj and Jenny Yang speak to the cultural impact of his success, while Knicks teammates, Tyson Chandler and Iman Shumpert, attest to his prowess on the court.
Sessions & JRC Present Fundraiser For Stand With Asian Americans, June 13
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2021
Sessions takes great pride in continuing their partnership with Joy Ruckus Club, the largest Asian music festival in the world, and virtual events promoter 400 Dayze to present I Hate Being Hated, an important fundraiser to benefit Stand with Asian Americans and to raise hate crime awareness.
88rising Announces New Programming For 88rising Radio To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2021
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 88rising has announced new programming for its exclusive SiriusXM channel, 88rising Radio (ch. 305). New specialty shows and content will continue 88rising's overarching mission of spotlighting and supporting AAPI leaders across a plethora of industries.
BWW Interview: From PUBLIC OFFICE to SWEATSHOP, Kristina Wong Pivots FROM NUMBER TO NAME
by Gil Kaan - Apr 5, 2021
Performance artist/comedian/writer Kristina Wong will world premiere her FROM NUMBER TO NAME for East West Players (in partnership with API Rise Saturday), April 10 and Sunday, April 11, 2021. This funny lady strikes a more serious tone in telling the true-life accounts of formerly incarcerated Asian Pacific Islanders and their affected families.
Telly Leung, Ann Harada And More Rally Behind #RacismIsAVirus
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2020
The #RacismIsAVirus campaign was organized by the Broadway Diversity Project's Diane Phelan (School of Rock, The King and I, Here Lies Love) who gained immediate support from colleagues such as Marc Dela Cruz (Hamilton), Telly Leung (Aladdin, Allegiance, Rent), Ann Harada (Avenue Q, SMASH) and more.
HBO Announces Recipients of 2019 HBOAccess Writing Fellowships
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2019
HBO announced the eight writers selected, out of over 3,000 submissions, to participate in the 2019 HBOAccess Writing Fellowship. The prestigious 8 month program offers master classes and ongoing mentorship with an HBO executive as writers develop a pilot script for HBO.
Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER, Starring Jenna Fischer, Begins Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2016
The Old Globe presents the world premiere of Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER, an adult comedy, marking his welcome return to the Globe following the great success of Bright Star. It will be directed by Gordon Edelstein in a co-production with Long Wharf Theatre, where Edelstein serves as Artistic Director (and no, he is not related to Barry).
Stir Friday Night 20th Anniversary Revue Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2015
The 20-year old Chicago comedy troupe, Stir Friday Night, brings their 20th sketch revue thru time! On a day to get stress free at the Korean Spa, the Asian-American comedy crew discovers a time machine, instead of more bubbles in the hot tub. Once their time traveling ensues, the hilarity follows, with scenes like Confucius writing for Buzzfeed, Jeremy Lin dreaming of the first Asian-American NBA player, and a future where robots run off of shame; this Stir Friday Night crew finds the funny!
Stir Friday Night 20th Anniversary Revue to Run 10/10-11/7
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 28, 2015
The 20-year old Chicago comedy troupe, Stir Friday Night, brings their 20th sketch revue thru time! On a day to get stress free at the Korean Spa, the Asian-American comedy crew discovers a time machine, instead of more bubbles in the hot tub. Once their time traveling ensues, the hilarity follows, with scenes like Confucius writing for Buzzfeed, Jeremy Lin dreaming of the first Asian-American NBA player, and a future where robots run off of shame; this Stir Friday Night crew finds the funny!
TAG Heuer Announces New Brand Ambassador
by Jennifer Diamond - Mar 9, 2015
TAG Heuer Signs Hockey Star Henrik Lundqvist as Brand Ambassador 'King Henrik', star goalie of the New York Ranger's hockey team, is now officially in the nets for TAG Heuer. It's a perfect match: a regular fixture of the world's best dressed and most beautiful lists, Henrik now adds the ultimate masculine accessory to his wardrobethe TAG Heuer Carrera.
CUNY TV's 'Asian American Life' Series Looks at Broadway Asia, Beg. Today
by TV News Desk - Jun 6, 2014
For its June edition, CUNY TV's ASIAN AMERICAN LIFE series presents stories about the adoption of Asians in America and profiles adoption service Also Known As; features basketball superstar Jason Brickman; and looks at entertainment giant Broadway Asia. Hosted by Ernabel Demillo from The Noguchi Museum's Sculpture Garden in Long Island City/Queens, the new episode premieres today, June 6 (2014) (*see below) and is available for viewing 24/7 on www.cuny.tv . Kyung Yoon, Paul Lin and Tinabeth Piña contribute reports.