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BIO

Broadway: Into the Woods. Recent credits: Gold Mountain (Utah Shakespeare Festival), Adventurephile (Keen Company), Saturday Night (Second Stage), The Good Swimmer (BAM), Lolita, My Love (York Theatre Company), Dinner with Georgette (NYTW Next Door), Last Ship to Proxima Centauri (Portland Stage), Eastbound (Village Theatre). All my love to my tribe.

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STAGE CREDITS

White Rose: The Musical White Rose: The Musical
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Christoph Probst
Into the Woods Into the Woods
[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023
Milky White
Jack (Understudy)
Into the Woods Into the Woods
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Milky White
Lolita, My Love Lolita, My Love
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Musicals in Mufti Revival, 2019
Ensemble
A Christmas Carol
[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [off-Broadway], 1998
Jonathon

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Puppetry

Kennedy KanagawaInto the Woods

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Review: WAITRESS at Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) Photo
Review: WAITRESS at Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS)
by Jonathan Netek - Apr 18, 2025

Come and get a sweet taste of this new production of the hit musical WAITRESS from Theatre Under The Stars and The 5th Avenue Theatre. This heartwarming show celebrates female friendship, love, and pie—with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson.
Interview: Kennedy Kanagawa of WAITRESS at Theatre Under The Stars Photo
Interview: Kennedy Kanagawa of WAITRESS at Theatre Under The Stars
by Brett Cullum - Apr 14, 2025

I was born in Tokyo, Japan, and lived there till I was around ten. My mother met my father in the States. But then, when they got married, they moved back to Japan, had babies raised us, and then my mother remarried. I guess when I was ten, we moved to DC because of his job. I've been here ever since.
Video: Kennedy Kanagawa Sings 'Never Ever Getting Rid of Me' in WAITRESS at Theatre U Photo
Video: Kennedy Kanagawa Sings 'Never Ever Getting Rid of Me' in WAITRESS at Theatre Under the Stars
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2025

Watch a video of Kennedy Kanagawa perform “Never Ever Getting Rid of Me” in WAITRESS, from Theatre Under The Stars and The 5th Avenue Theatre. The actor played Milky White in the recent Into the Woods revival on Broadway.
Video: Watch 'I Didn't Plan It' From WAITRESS at 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Video: Watch 'I Didn't Plan It' From WAITRESS at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2025

Porscha Shaw is taking center stage as Becky in Waitress. Watch 'I Didn’t Plan It' from Waitress at 5th Avenue Theatre and get ready to be blown away. See the video!
Photos: First Look at WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Photos: First Look at WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Waitress, from Theatre Under The Stars and The 5th Avenue Theatre. Experience this heartwarming musical that celebrates female friendship, love and pie all set to an unforgettable score by Sara Bareilles.
Video: First Look at WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Video: First Look at WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 25, 2025

Get a first look at Waitress - a co-production between 5th Avenue Theatre and TUTS Houston. Waitress is slated to run at the Seattle theatre from March 11-30, 2025. The production then plays Houston April 6-27, 2025.
Review: WAITRESS at The 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Review: WAITRESS at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Mar 15, 2025

Dear Readers, when the rights for local theaters to produce hit shows become available, or start to become available, you know every theater will be vying to be the first. One such show currently in this situation is Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson’s huge hit “Waitress”. And once those rights are out there, we get to see what the local houses can do. Are they up to the task or will it just be a pale imitation of the Broadway and touring runs? The 5th Avenue Theatre has stepped up to be the first in this case and I’m thrilled to say, with a top notch cast and some able direction this first in the area production of “Waitress” is smacked clean out of the park.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2025

Watch Kerstin Anderson sing 'She Used To Be Mine' in rehearsals for Waitress - a co-production between 5th Avenue Theatre and TUTS Houston. Waitress is slated to run at the Seattle theatre from March 11-30, 2025. The production then plays Houston April 6-27, 2025.
Video: First Promo For WAITRESS at The 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Video: First Promo For WAITRESS at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025

Watch a new promo video for Waitress at the 5th Avenue Theatre. ara Bareilles's pop-rock musical is filled with scrumptious pie--so much pie--and is one of the most famous musicals from the past decade.
Video: In Rehearsal for WAITRESS At 5th Avenue Theater Photo
Video: In Rehearsal for WAITRESS At 5th Avenue Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

Bring your appetite because The 5th Avenue Theatre has pie on the menu. Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, is onstage from March 11-30, 2025. Check out video from inside rehearsal below.
WAITRESS Comes to Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre This Spring Photo
WAITRESS Comes to Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre has pie on the menu. Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, is onstage beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Sonya Balsara, Kennedy Kanagawa, Hawley Gould, and More Will Sing on LIKE THE WIND Or Photo
Sonya Balsara, Kennedy Kanagawa, Hawley Gould, and More Will Sing on LIKE THE WIND Original Concept EP
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

Collard & Rosenblatt's newest digital release includes eight songs from their new musical, Like the Wind. Like the Wind is a new musical that explores the lives of Bennie and Cai, two queer teenagers running away from a conversion therapy facility in the summer of 2018.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Maine Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: DISNEY FROZEN at Olney Theatre Center Photo
Review: DISNEY FROZEN at Olney Theatre Center
by Ken Kemp - Nov 5, 2024

A Broadway quality show that is perfect for introducing young children to the magic of live theatre. There's magic in the air, as Olney Theatre Center kicks off the holiday musical season with a production of Disney's Frozen that is nothing short of spectacular.
Video: 'For The First Time in Forever' in Rehearsals for Olney Theatre's FROZEN Photo
Video: 'For The First Time in Forever' in Rehearsals for Olney Theatre's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - Oct 23, 2024

Watch a sneak peek behind the scenes as Anna (Alex De Bard) and Elsa (Gabriela Hernandez) get ready for the coronation ball in 'For The First Time in Forever' in rehearsals for Olney Theatre's production of Disney's FROZEN.
Olney Theatre Center to Present Regional Premiere of FROZEN Photo
Olney Theatre Center to Present Regional Premiere of FROZEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

Olney Theatre Center is one of the handful of regional theatres chosen by Disney to create their own, original production of Frozen. The production will be directed by Alan Muraoka. Learn more about FROZEN.
Photos: Ruthie Ann Miles, Joshua Henry, Santino Fontana And More Attend the American Theatre Wing 2024 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry”. See photos from the big night!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kennedy Kanagawa been in?

Kennedy Kanagawa has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Kennedy Kanagawa been in?

Kennedy Kanagawa has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kennedy Kanagawa been nominated for?

and Outstanding Puppetry (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods.

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