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Popra Nakayama is a dancer/actor/singer. She has studied at HB studio(Acting School) in NYC. Her Off Broadway Credits include: Frankenstein, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Sleepy Hollow, War+Lovers, Alice in Wonderland and A Christmas Carol. She was the dance captain for the new musical, Mad Mel Saves the World, presented in Midtown International Theater Festival in NYC. Popra has also performed at Carnegie Hall and presented her original dance performances as a co-director/choreographer/dancer at United Nations Headquarters. She is currently working on feature action film projects. 

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Popra Nakayama Will Star As Female Samurai in a Production of WOMEN WHO'VE MADE A DIFFERENCE

Special guest dancer/performer, Popra Nakayama, will appear as a Female Samurai (Onna-Bugeisha), Nakano Takeko, in a production of 'Women Who've Made a Difference' presented by the Bronx Intergenerational Theatre Ensemble, Inc. and it will be premiered on December 7th, 2019 (details below).
Photo Flash: Inside a Special Dance Performance Produced By Popra Nakayama Presented At The United Nations

The Event, 'Run for SDG 3 'Good Health and Well-Being' ', one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, hosted by the UCT International Culture Development, was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The organizer (UCT International Culture Development, Inc., a member group in consultative status with the management of the NGO of the UN Economic and Social Council) invited the executive vice chairman of China Adventure Association, the famous explorer/mountain climber/runner from Yunnan and the founder of “Colorful Yunnan·Mysterious Baima,” Feibao Jin, to attend the event and share his running life and social welfare with the guests. Sports enthusiasts from more than a dozen countries and members of UNESCO and its affiliated club centers and associations, as well as numerous guests from the art and financial sectors were invited to attend the event.
Photo Flash: Literally Alive Theatre Celebrates 20th Anniversary With ALICE IN WONDERLAND

As any parent will tell you, viewing life through the eyes of a twelve year-old girl can be quite a trip and Lewis Carroll made it a trip down a rabbit hole in his beloved classic Alice in Wonderland.  Wishing to honor Carroll's unique insight into this curious world, creators Michael Sgouros and Brenda Bell have created a musical that will capture the imaginations of every child ages 1 to 101.  The musical premiered in NYC in 2012 and Literally Alive Family Theatre is reviving the production as a special tribute for their 20th Anniversary Off-Broadway.
Popra Nakayama Stars In The Off Broadway Musical WAR + LOVERS

CDancer/Actor Popra Nakayama starred as Li Ming Song in a recent production of the off Broadway musical, War+Lovers, held from August 14-18 at the long-running theatre in New York City, Theatre Row.
Popra Nakayama Stars In The Off Broadway Musical WAR + LOVERS

CDancer/Actor Popra Nakayama starred as Li Ming Song in a recent production of the off Broadway musical, War+Lovers, held from August 14-18 at the long-running theatre in New York City, Theatre Row.
Photo Flash: A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL Celebrates Ninth Year Off-Broadway

The Players Theatre continues their annual holiday tradition of presenting A Christmas Carol the Musical for the ninth year. The production is a warm and uplifting adaptation of the classic Dickens tale that celebrates the essence of holiday spirit. With original music by Michael Sgouros, played by a live percussion trio, the show is wrapped in the warmth of joy, suspense and a sprinkling of tender-hearted redemption.
Photo Flash: Happy Halloween from the Off-Broadway Cast of FRANKENSTEIN - THE MUSICAL

As the chill in the air seeps into our summer-warmed hearts, and long days surrender to long shadows, a gothic horror story holds a growing appeal. Be Bold! Productions' Frankenstein - The Musical, began previews Off-Broadway on September 29th, officially opening on October 7th and runs through November 12th at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village. BroadwayWorld has a shot of the cast wishing audiences a Happy Halloween below!
Photo Flash: It's Alive! FRANKENSTEIN - THE MUSICAL Rises at Players Theatre

As the chill in the air seeps into our summer-warmed hearts, and long days surrender to long shadows, a gothic horror story holds a growing appeal. Be Bold! Productions' Frankenstein - The Musical, began previews Off-Broadway on September 29th, officially opening on October 7th and runs through November 12th at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Guan Gong Dance Performance Choreographed and Performed by Popra Nakayama at the United Nations Headquarters

An original dance performance celebrating the Chinese General Guan Gong and hosted by UCT International Culture Development Inc. was held at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center on July 23rd and at the United Nations on July 27th.
Guan Gong Dance Performance at United Nations and Jamaica Performing Arts Center

This is an original dance performance to be held at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center and United Nations(Guan Gong's 1856th Birthday Anniversary. World Guan Gong Community Global Grand Opening Celebration)and is hosted by UCT International Culture Development Inc.The show tells the story of a historical hero from the three kingdoms period in China: the great general Guan Gong. Popra Nakayama (Off Broadway musicals 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'Cinderella,' 'Sleepy Hollow' and the musical Omotenashi Journey at Carnegie Hall) has created this dance performance based on jazz and theatre dance and influenced by Kung fu and fan dance and will also appear onstage as a dancer/model.
'OMOTENASHI Journey' Move on to New York's Got Talent Semi-Finals

New York's Got Talent competition was held at The Elektra Theatre last Wednesday February 24th and March 2nd, and A brand new musical-in-progress, 'OMOTENASHI Journey' won and is moving on the Semi-Finales.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens Tonight at the Players Theatre

An original musical adaptation of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, based on the 1740 French Novella, begins previews this Sunday on Valentine's Day and opens tonight, February 27, running through April 26 at the Players Theatre, located at 115 MacDougal Street (between West 3rd and Bleeker) in the West Village. the Players Theatre, located at 115 MacDougal Street (between West 3rd and Bleeker) in the West Village.
Photo Flash: First Look at Sgouros & Bell's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Players Theatre

An original musical adaptation of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, inspired by the 1740 French Novella, began previews on Valentine 's Day and opens this weekend, February 27, running through April 26 at the Players Theatre, located at 115 MacDougal Street (between West 3rd and Bleeker) in the West Village. The production features a live chamber ensemble of three percussionist and cello, which hightlingts the rich somber tones of the score (by Michael Sgouros) as well as the magical dream-like tambers. Book and lyrics are by Brenda Bell who also directs with choreography by Bekah Shade. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
OMOTENASHI JOURNEY to Perform at NEW YORK'S GOT TALENT Tomorrow

'OMOTENASHI Journey' is a brand new musical-in-progress, presenting featured songs at the New York's Got Talent competition at The Elektra Theater on Wednesday, February 24th.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays Through Spring at the Players Theatre

An original musical adaptation of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, based on the 1740 French Novella, begins previews this Sunday on Valentine's Day and opens February 27 running through April 26 at the Players Theatre, located at 115 MacDougal Street (between West 3rd and Bleeker) in the West Village. the Players Theatre, located at 115 MacDougal Street (between West 3rd and Bleeker) in the West Village.

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