Kirjan Waage

DEAD AS A DODO to be Presented at Under The Radar Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

Wakka Wakka, in association with Baruch PAC, will present the New York premiere of DEAD AS A DODO as part of the Under The Radar Festival. Wakka Wakka's newest creation, Dead as a Dodo, is set deep within the underworld, where two skeleton friends, a Dodo and a boy, tirelessly dig for fresh bones. Learn how to purchase tickets.

6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to Return in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023

The 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is back January 18-28, 2024, ready to heat up Chicago with its annual international pageant of puppet shows and artists at dozens of venues around the city.

SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.

SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT Lead Nominations for 2023 Drama Desk Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2023

Nominations for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today and BroadwayWorld has the full list here!

THE IMMORTAL JELLYFISH GIRL Extends for One Week at 59E59 Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023

The Immortal Jellyfish Girl, a Co-Production with Nordland Visual Theatre written and directed by Gwendolyn Warnock & Kirjan Waage has been extended for one week at 59E59 Theaters. See the new closing date, and how to purchase tickets!

YES, I CAN SAY THAT! Starring Judy Gold & More Added to 59E59 Theaters Winter 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022

59E59 Theaters has announced additional productions for their Winter 2023 Season. The 59E59 Winter 2023 Season will begin with the previously announced productions of The Immortal Jellyfish Girl, presented by Wakka Wakka; followed by two productions as part of Origin’s 1st Irish.

59E59 Theaters Announces Fall 2022 Season & 1st Three Shows for Winter 2023 - OFF PEAK, THE JOURNEY OF JAZZ & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022

59E59 Theaters has announced their Fall 2022 Season, and the first three productions for their Winter 2023 Season. The Fall 2022 Season will begin with Boswell, presented by MHK Productions. The 59E59 Winter 2023 Season will begin with The Immortal Jellyfish Girl, presented by Wakka Wakka.

BWW Review: MADE IN CHINA at 59E59 is Outstanding Storytelling and Puppetry
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 17, 2017

You won't want to miss 'Made in China' now at the 59E59 Theaters through February 19th. It is an entertaining, socially relevant adult puppet show that is full of humor and heart.

Entertain and Dine: 59E59 THEATERS and Blu on Park
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 10, 2017

Check out the shows coming on at 59E59 Theaters in January and February and a top dining destination close to the theater, Blu on Park.

Wakka Wakka's New Puppet Musical MADE IN CHINA Makes US Debut Tonight at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2017

59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of MADE IN CHINA, written by Gwendolyn Warnock and Kirjan Waage (with help from the MADE IN CHINA ensemble), with music and lyrics by Yan Li, puppets by Mr. Waage, and directed by Ms. Warnock and Mr. Waage.

Wakka Wakka's New Puppet Musical MADE IN CHINA to Make US Debut at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2016

59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of MADE IN CHINA, written by Gwendolyn Warnock and Kirjan Waage (with help from the MADE IN CHINA ensemble), with music and lyrics by Yan Li, puppets by Mr. Waage, and directed by Ms. Warnock and Mr. Waage.

Warm Up at 59E59 Theaters with the 2017 Winter Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2016

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is proud to announce the line-up of shows for the 2015 Winter Season.  All performances take place at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues).  Ticket prices and performance schedules vary. For tickets, call Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or online at www.59e59.org. 

59E59 Theaters Sets 2016-17 5A Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 7, 2016

59E59 Theaters has announced the lineup of shows for the 2016/2017 5A Season. A 5A Season Subscription is available for $175 (during previews) or $245(post-opening) and includes a ticket to each show in the season as well as a 59E59 Membership (a $59.59 value). Subscriptions to the 5A Season go on sale on Monday, March 7 at Noon. Single tickets are $70 ($49 for 59E59 Members). Single tickets for the 5A Season are available to 59E59 Members during a special Member Pre-Sale beginning on Monday, May 2 at Noon. Single tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, May 9 at Noon. Tickets and subscriptions are available by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or by visiting www.59e59.org.

Wakka Wakka Opens BABY UNIVERSE (A PUPPET ODYSSEY) Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2015

The award-winning theatre company Wakka Wakka presents a strictly-limited return engagement of the acclaimed BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey), written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.

Wakka Wakka to Open BABY UNIVERSE (A PUPPET ODYSSEY) Off-Broadway Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2014

The award-winning theatre company Wakka Wakka presents a strictly-limited return engagement of the acclaimed BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey), written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.

Photo Coverage: Meet All the 2012-13 Drama Desk Award Winners!
by Linda Lenzi - May 20, 2013

The 58th Annual Drama Desk took place last night, May 19th at Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street). Check out photos below straight from the press room of all the night's winners!

Photo Coverage: Rain + Stars = The 2013 Drama Desk Awards Arrivals!
by Linda Lenzi - May 20, 2013

Miserable rain didn't stop the red carpet last night at the 58th Annual Drama Desks, because neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these performers (or our photographer) from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Check out photos below from the rainy red carpet!

2013 Drama Desk Awards Are Tonight; Check Out the Nominees!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2013

The 58th Annual Drama Desk awards will take place tonight, May 19th at Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street). Scroll below for the full list of nominees, and be sure to check back later for BWW's live coverage!

2013 Drama Desk Nominations Announced - GIANT & HANDS ON A HARDBODY Lead with 9, Followed by MATILDA, PASSION & DROOD
by Robert Diamond - Apr 29, 2013

The 58th Annual Drama Desk awards will take place on May 19th at Town Hall and this morning, the nominees were announced!

Photo Flash: New Images from Wakka Wakka's SAGA at Baruch Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013

The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock. BroadwayWorld has new photos from the production below!