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HELLO KITTY MUST DIE Comes to Edinburgh Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023

The world premiere of Hello Kitty Must Die has announced its cast for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.  Based on the hugely successful cult novel and produced by Alchemation (Broadway’s SIX and The Play That Goes Wrong, West End’s Mrs. Doubtfire), this twisting musical presents a comedic and empowering manifesto of Asian feminism. 

Review: RENT at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Extraordinary Production of the Iconic Musical
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 14, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting an extraordinary, finely tuned production of the iconic musical, 'Rent.'

Photos & Video: See Zachary Noah Piser, Olivia Lux & More in RENT at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2023

Get a first look at Rent at Paper Mill Playhouse!

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Star Olivia Lux and More Will Lead RENT at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for Rent by Jonathan Larson, directed by Zi Alikhan (Resident Director of Hamilton) and choreographed by Steph Paul (New York Theatre Workshop: How to Defend Yourself). Learn more about who is starring, and how to get tickets here!

Review: NATIVITY VARIATIONS is the Christmas Comedy You've Been Wishing For
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 23, 2022

This is well-paced, laughter-filled, and heartwarming theater full of smart writing and charming characters. In short, 'The Nativity Variations' is the perfect gift for Milwaukee audiences this holiday season. 

Photos: First Look at THE NATIVITY VARIATIONS World Premiere at Milwaukee Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022

Get a first look at Milwaukee Repertory's world premiere of The Nativity Variations, by Catherine Trieschmann, running November 16 – December 11, 2022 in the Quadracci Powerhouse.

Ann Arvia, Adam LeFevre & More to Star in THE NATIVITY VARIATIONS World Premiere at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the World Premiere of The Nativity Variations by Catherine Trieschmann (One House Over) November 16 – December 11, 2022 in the Quadracci Powerhouse. 

Cast Announced for TIANANMEN: A NEW MUSICAL Reading in New York City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022

The new musical Tiananmen, which will premiere in 2023 just ahead of an upcoming industry-staged reading September 20th, 2022, announced the New York cast as well as a major addition to its creative team.

Review: ONCE UPON A (KOREAN) TIME at LA MAMA COMES IN HOT, STIRS THE POT
by Derek McCracken - Sep 5, 2022

Presented by Ma-Yi Theater Company and directed by Obie-winner Ralph B. Peña, the world premiere of Daniel K. Isaac’s ambitious nested-narrative play, ONCE UPON A (KOREAN) TIME comes in hot and stirs the cultural pot, layering traditional Korean folk tales amidst a legacy of trauma, love, and endurance.

Review Roundup: ONCE UPON A (KOREAN) TIME at Ma-Yi Theater Company - What Did the Critics Think?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022

Ma-Yi Theater Company is presenting the world premiere of Daniel K. Isaac's ONCE UPON A (korean) TIME. Directed by Obie-winner Ralph B. Peña, Isaac's epic new play mixes traditional Korean fables with the horrors of the Korean War. ONCE UPON A (korean) TIME runs through September 18, 2022, at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre. Read the reviews here!

Cast Announced for World Premiere of Daniel K. Isaac's ONCE UPON A (KOREAN) TIME at Ma-Yi Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2022

Ma-Yi Theater Company has announced details for the world premiere of Daniel K. Isaac’s ONCE UPON A (korean) TIME. Directed by Obie-winner Ralph B. Peña, Isaac’s epic new play runs August 23–September 18, 2022, at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre.

Nominees Announced For the 2020 Theatre Tampa Bay Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2020

The nominees have been announced for the 2020 Theatre Tampa Bay Awards! 25 plays and 5 musicals were eligible for nomination before the remainder of the 2019-2020 season was cancelled in March.

Young Artists Produce Virtual Edition Of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2020

For the last week, the extraordinary company of The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals have been participating in intensive workshops, panel discussions with industry leaders, and producing their own Viral Monologues - and their efforts will all culminate in their own LIVE virtual edition of The 24 Hour Plays, streaming TONIGHT at 8 PM ET.

The 24 Hour Plays' 2020 Virtual Nationals Company Kicks Off Their Intensive With An All-New Evening Of Viral Monologues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2020

Tonight, the 2020 company of The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals will begin their weeklong intensive with their very own edition of the Viral Monologues, available on IGTV.

The 24 Hour Plays Announce This Year's Company for THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2020

BWW Review: American Stage's Regional Premiere of Qui Nguyen's Quirky, Brilliantly Original VIETGONE
by Peter Nason - Oct 7, 2019

'With VIETGONE, I wanted to address the huge lack of sexually powerful, driven, and complex Asian-American male and female characters on our stages. I wanted to see a sexy Asian male and a sexy Asian female be sexy for something other than being 'exotic.' And I wanted to make something that a young 'yello' kid could see and feel proud of themselves after see it.' --playwright Qui Nguyen

BWW Previews: HIP HOP, SEX COMEDY FAIRYTALE VIETGONE LAUNCHES NEW SEASON at American Stage
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Sep 26, 2019

Described as a a?oehip hop, sex-comedy fairytalea?? by director Brian Balcom, a?oeVietgonea?? written by Qui Nguyen, is having its regional premiere on October 2, launching the 2019-2020 season at American Stage.

Photo Flash: American Stage Theatre Company Presents VIETGONE
by Julie Musbach - Sep 26, 2019

An all-American love story about two very new Americans. It's 1975. Saigon has fallen. He lost his wife. She lost her fiancé. But now in a new land, they just might find each other. Using his uniquely infectious style and skipping back and forth from the dramatic evacuation of Saigon to the here and now a?" playwright Qui Nguyen gets up-close-and-personal to tell the story that led to the creation ofa??Qui Nguyen.

Judith Light Officially Opens The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2018

The Drama League officially launches DirectorFest tomorrow, a city-wide festival focusing on the art and future of contemporary American stage directing, at various locations around NYC: The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture (18 Bleecker Street), The Drama League Theater Center (32 Avenue of the Americas), and The Drama Book Shop (250 West 40th Street) from January 13-22, 2018. Festival details, tickets and additional information are now available at www.directorfest.org, or by calling (212) 244-9494.

Meet The Casts of STORM STILL and F.O.B. at DIRECTORFEST
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2018

Meet the casts of Storm Still by Gabriella Reisman, and F.O.B. by David Henry Hwang, both part of the newly reimagined Drama League annual event DirectorFest, a multi-week, city-wide festival focusing on the art and future of contemporary American stage directing at various locations around NYC: The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture (18 Bleecker Street), The Drama League Theater Center (32 Avenue of the Americas), and The Drama Book Shop (250 West 40th Street) from January 13-22, 2018. Festival details, tickets and additional information are now available at www.directorfest.org, or by calling (212) 244-9494.