Laura Kai Chen
Latest News on Laura Kai Chen:
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway (Apr 29, 2024)
Jessica Hecht, Drew Droege, Jessica Jade Andres & More to Take Part in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES (Oct 5, 2021)
BWW Review: Christopher Chen's Detective Drama THE HEADLANDS Unravels a Family Mystery (Mar 9, 2020)
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway (Apr 29, 2024)
Jessica Hecht, Drew Droege, Jessica Jade Andres & More to Take Part in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES (Oct 5, 2021)
BWW Review: Christopher Chen's Detective Drama THE HEADLANDS Unravels a Family Mystery (Mar 9, 2020)
BIO
Laura Kai Chen’s extensive acting work ranges from starring on stage at Lincoln Center Theater, The Public, and Manhattan Theater Club to being featured in Spike Jonze’s Academy Award-winning film Her. She recently appeared in Evil (CBS), Madam Secretary (CBS), and What/If (Netflix), as well as myriad other film and television projects. She also originated the groundbreaking role of Melinda Trask on NBC’s Days of Our Lives. An in-demand voiceover artist in addition to a veteran commercial presence, Laura has worked consistently in both NY and LA since graduating from the prestigious Graduate Acting Program at NYU. Laura is a recipient of the Weston Acting Award at Brown University, where she received her BA in Comparative Literature with honors. In addition to her work as a performer, she is a passionate teacher, currently on faculty at NYU Steinhardt.
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Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2024
Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2024
Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!
Jessica Hecht, Drew Droege, Jessica Jade Andres & More to Take Part in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will return on Tuesday, October 5th, with an all new series of unforgettable performances. Eighteen actors have been paired with writers who have crafted unique pieces especially for them. From 6 PM until 10 PM, new monologues will be published every 15 minutes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will return on Tuesday, October 5th, with an all new series of unforgettable performances. Eighteen actors have been paired with writers who have crafted unique pieces especially for them. From 6 PM until 10 PM, new monologues will be published every 15 minutes.
BWW Review: Christopher Chen's Detective Drama THE HEADLANDS Unravels a Family Mystery
by Michael Dale - Mar 9, 2020
From the Marin Headlands, a hilly peninsula north of San Francisco that overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge, a father points out to his ten-year-old son the spot across the bay where he first met the boy's mother.
by Michael Dale - Mar 9, 2020
From the Marin Headlands, a hilly peninsula north of San Francisco that overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge, a father points out to his ten-year-old son the spot across the bay where he first met the boy's mother.
Photo Flash: Opening Night of Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's THE HEADLANDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2020
LCT3's Production of The Headlands opened last night at the Claire Tow Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2020
LCT3's Production of The Headlands opened last night at the Claire Tow Theater.
Review Roundup: LCT3's THE HEADLANDS - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020
LCT3's Production of The Headlands officially opened last night, February 24, at the Claire Tow Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020
LCT3's Production of The Headlands officially opened last night, February 24, at the Claire Tow Theater.
TV: Take a Look at LCT3's THE HEADLANDS Opening Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2020
LCT3's Production of THE HEADLANDS opens TONIGHT at the Claire Tow Theater. Check out a video montage of the production below! The play, by Christopher Chen and directed by Knud Adams, features Laura Kai Chen, Edward Chin-Lyn, Mahira Kakkar, Mia Katigbak, Henry Stram, Johnny Wu, and Aaron Yoo.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2020
LCT3's Production of THE HEADLANDS opens TONIGHT at the Claire Tow Theater. Check out a video montage of the production below! The play, by Christopher Chen and directed by Knud Adams, features Laura Kai Chen, Edward Chin-Lyn, Mahira Kakkar, Mia Katigbak, Henry Stram, Johnny Wu, and Aaron Yoo.
Photo Flash: Get a Look at LCT3's THE HEADLANDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020
LCT3's production of THE HEADLANDS, a new play by Christopher Chen and directed by Knud Adams began previews Saturday night (2/8). It will officially open Monday 2/24 at the Claire Tow Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020
LCT3's production of THE HEADLANDS, a new play by Christopher Chen and directed by Knud Adams began previews Saturday night (2/8). It will officially open Monday 2/24 at the Claire Tow Theater.
Photo Flash: First Look at Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's THE HEADLANDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2020
Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will present the world premiere of THE HEADLANDS, a new play by Christopher Chen, directed by Knud Adams, which will begin performances Saturday, February 8 and run for six weeks only through Sunday, March 22 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, February 24.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2020
Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will present the world premiere of THE HEADLANDS, a new play by Christopher Chen, directed by Knud Adams, which will begin performances Saturday, February 8 and run for six weeks only through Sunday, March 22 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, February 24.
Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 Will Produce World Premiere of THE HEADLANDS, a New Play by Christopher Chen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019
This winter, Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will produce the world premiere of THE HEADLANDS, a new play by Christopher Chen, directed by Knud Adams, which will begin performances Saturday, February 8 and run for six weeks only through Sunday, March 22 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, February 24.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019
This winter, Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will produce the world premiere of THE HEADLANDS, a new play by Christopher Chen, directed by Knud Adams, which will begin performances Saturday, February 8 and run for six weeks only through Sunday, March 22 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, February 24.
Photo Coverage: Second Stage Theater Celebrates Opening Night of MAKE BELIEVE
by Linda Lenzi - Aug 16, 2019
Second Stage Theater is currently presenting the New York premiere of Make Believe. Written by Bess Wohl and directed by Michael Greif, Make Believe will feature Kim Fischer, Susannah Flood, Ryan Foust, Harrison Fox, Maren Heary, Casey Hilton, Brad Heberlee, and Samantha Mathis.
by Linda Lenzi - Aug 16, 2019
Second Stage Theater is currently presenting the New York premiere of Make Believe. Written by Bess Wohl and directed by Michael Greif, Make Believe will feature Kim Fischer, Susannah Flood, Ryan Foust, Harrison Fox, Maren Heary, Casey Hilton, Brad Heberlee, and Samantha Mathis.
Photo Flash: INDECENT Opens At Center Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2019
'Indecent,' by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, opened on June 9 at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by Rebecca Taichman in a co-production with Huntington Theatre Company, the Tony Award-nominated 'Indecent' will run through July 7, 2019.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2019
'Indecent,' by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, opened on June 9 at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by Rebecca Taichman in a co-production with Huntington Theatre Company, the Tony Award-nominated 'Indecent' will run through July 7, 2019.
Photo Coverage: Second Stage Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Spring Gala!
by Jennifer Broski - May 7, 2019
Just last night, Second Stage Theater celebrated its 40th Birthday Gala with a special concert performance last night, May 6 at Hammerstein Ballroom, headlined by Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth.
by Jennifer Broski - May 7, 2019
Just last night, Second Stage Theater celebrated its 40th Birthday Gala with a special concert performance last night, May 6 at Hammerstein Ballroom, headlined by Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth.
Broadway and TV Celebrities Join Acclaimed Breast Cancer Comedy 'Nice T!ts Celebrity Reading'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2019
Amy Marcs' critically-acclaimed solo comedy gets 'reconstructed' in a special celebrity reading as her roller coaster tale is joined by familiar faces from Broadway & Television including: Geneva Carr (Bull, Hand to God), Laura Kai Chen (HER, Days of Our Lives), Leigh Ann Larken (Gypsy, Blue Bloods), and Elena Ricardo (Beautiful, Mamma Mia). A portion of the proceeds will go to The Actors Fund.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2019
Amy Marcs' critically-acclaimed solo comedy gets 'reconstructed' in a special celebrity reading as her roller coaster tale is joined by familiar faces from Broadway & Television including: Geneva Carr (Bull, Hand to God), Laura Kai Chen (HER, Days of Our Lives), Leigh Ann Larken (Gypsy, Blue Bloods), and Elena Ricardo (Beautiful, Mamma Mia). A portion of the proceeds will go to The Actors Fund.
Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG!
by Linda Lenzi - Feb 20, 2019
Roundabout Theatre Company and Fiasco Theater's production of Merrily We Roll Along, featuring a book by George Furth and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, directed by Noah Brody, opened just last night at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!
by Linda Lenzi - Feb 20, 2019
Roundabout Theatre Company and Fiasco Theater's production of Merrily We Roll Along, featuring a book by George Furth and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, directed by Noah Brody, opened just last night at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!
Review Roundup: MTC Opens DAN CODY'S YACHT
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2018
Dan Cody's Yacht opened last night June 6 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I. Let's see what the critics had to say...
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2018
Dan Cody's Yacht opened last night June 6 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I. Let's see what the critics had to say...
Photo Flash: MTC'S DAN CODY'S YACHT Celebrates Opening Night
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2018
Dan Cody's Yacht is now playing through July 8 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The production opened last night, check out the photos below!
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2018
Dan Cody's Yacht is now playing through July 8 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The production opened last night, check out the photos below!
MTC's DAN CODY'S YACHT Opens Tonight at New York City Center
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2018
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Dan Cody's Yacht, written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, opens tonight - Wednesday, June 6 - at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). Performances began on Tuesday, May 15.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2018
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Dan Cody's Yacht, written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, opens tonight - Wednesday, June 6 - at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). Performances began on Tuesday, May 15.
TV: Watch Highlights of MTC'S DAN CODY'S YACHT; Opens June 6
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2018
Dan Cody's Yacht is now in previews ahead of a Wednesday, June 6 opening night at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The cast of Dan Cody's Yacht features Kristen Bush (Taking Care of Baby at MTC, The City of Conversation), Meredith Forlenza (1984, The Winslow Boy), Laura Kai Chen (Her, "Days of Our Lives"),Rick Holmes (Junk, Peter and the Starcatcher), John Kroft (Dracula), Jordan Lage (Race, Speed-the-Plow), Roxanna Hope Radja (Ruins of Civilization at MTC, Torch Song), and Casey Whyland (Billy Elliot the Musical).
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2018
Dan Cody's Yacht is now in previews ahead of a Wednesday, June 6 opening night at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The cast of Dan Cody's Yacht features Kristen Bush (Taking Care of Baby at MTC, The City of Conversation), Meredith Forlenza (1984, The Winslow Boy), Laura Kai Chen (Her, "Days of Our Lives"),Rick Holmes (Junk, Peter and the Starcatcher), John Kroft (Dracula), Jordan Lage (Race, Speed-the-Plow), Roxanna Hope Radja (Ruins of Civilization at MTC, Torch Song), and Casey Whyland (Billy Elliot the Musical).
Photo Flash: First Look at MTC's World Premiere of DAN CODY'S YACHT
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2018
Dan Cody's Yacht is now in previews ahead of a Wednesday, June 6 opening night at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the world premiere, check out the photos below!
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2018
Dan Cody's Yacht is now in previews ahead of a Wednesday, June 6 opening night at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the world premiere, check out the photos below!
DAN CODY'S YACHT Begins Performances Tomorrow at MTC Stage I
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Dan Cody's Yacht, written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, begins performances tomorrow - Tuesday, May 15 - at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The new play will celebrate opening night on Wednesday, June 6.
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Dan Cody's Yacht, written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, begins performances tomorrow - Tuesday, May 15 - at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The new play will celebrate opening night on Wednesday, June 6.
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