Shakina Nayfack
Latest News on Shakina Nayfack:
Betsy Wolfe, Ana Villafañe, Shakina Nayfack, and Taylor Louderman Join WRITE OUT LOUD’s 2024 EP (Dec 3, 2024)
Diversionary Theatre to Present THE TRANS DIARIES (Nov 1, 2024)
THE TRANS DIARIES Comes to West Hollywood and San Diego (Oct 22, 2024)
Betsy Wolfe, Ana Villafañe, Shakina Nayfack, and Taylor Louderman Join WRITE OUT LOUD’s 2024 EP (Dec 3, 2024)
Diversionary Theatre to Present THE TRANS DIARIES (Nov 1, 2024)
THE TRANS DIARIES Comes to West Hollywood and San Diego (Oct 22, 2024)
BIO
Shakina Nayfack is a Theatre Director/Choreographer, Producer, and Performance Artist. Shakina is the director and co-creator of JUNK: A Rock Opera, a new Broadway bound show written by the Swedish rock band Brainpool and developed with Shakina. Shakina is also the Associate Producer at Barrington Stage Company.
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Actor Shakina Nayfack arrives before the North American premiere of the West End hit musical “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on January 21, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
01/26/2022
From: Photos: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Celebrates Opening Night at Center Theatre Group
From left, composer Dan Gillespie Sells and actor Shakina Nayfack arrive before the North American premiere of the West End hit musical “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on January 21, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
01/26/2022
From: Photos: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Celebrates Opening Night at Center Theatre Group
The Cast and Crew of The 12th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza that includes Joe Iconis, John Simpkins, Jennifer Ashley Tepper,
Emilie Battle, Ally Bonino, Jack Bowman, Amara Brady, Chris Brick, Melanie Brook, Liz Lark Brown, Gerard Canonico, Katlyn Carlson, Harrison Chad, Ian Coulter-Buford, Bill Coyne, Max Crumm, Katrina Rose Dideriksen, Alex Dorf, Lauren Echausse, Seth Eliser, Sydney Farley, Vince Fazzolari, Amanda Flynn, Coby Getzug, Danielle Gimbal, Ian Kagey, Dennis Michael Keefe, Jessica Kent, Rachel Lee, Lorinda Lisitza, Tuan Malinowski, Lauren Marcus, Matthew McCollum, Kelly McIntyre, Eric William Morris, Kevin Michael Murphy, Shakina Nayfack, James Penca, Josh Plotner, Rob Rokicki, Will Roland, Charlie Rosen, Mike Rosengarten, MiMi Scardulla, Brooke Shapiro, Lena Skeele, Emerson Mae Smith, Philip Jackson Smith, Jordan Stanley, Cori Stolbun, Brent Stranathan, Rachel Sussman, Vinnie Urdea, Tatiana Wechsler, Jared Weiss, and Jason SweetTooth Williams.
Christine O’Grady and Jennifer Werner choreograph, with costumes by Michelle Eden Humphrey and Brendan McCann. Max Friedman is assistant director, Alexa Spiegel is assistant producer, E. Sara Barnes is stage manager, and Lady del Castillo is assistant stage manager and The Joe Iconis Carolers that includes-Cori Stolbun, Alex Dorf, Amara Brady and Tuan Malinowski
Date:
12/14/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the 12th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza at Feinstein's/54 Below
The Cast and Crew of The 12th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza that includes Joe Iconis, John Simpkins, Jennifer Ashley Tepper,
Emilie Battle, Ally Bonino, Jack Bowman, Amara Brady, Chris Brick, Melanie Brook, Liz Lark Brown, Gerard Canonico, Katlyn Carlson, Harrison Chad, Ian Coulter-Buford, Bill Coyne, Max Crumm, Katrina Rose Dideriksen, Alex Dorf, Lauren Echausse, Seth Eliser, Sydney Farley, Vince Fazzolari, Amanda Flynn, Coby Getzug, Danielle Gimbal, Ian Kagey, Dennis Michael Keefe, Jessica Kent, Rachel Lee, Lorinda Lisitza, Tuan Malinowski, Lauren Marcus, Matthew McCollum, Kelly McIntyre, Eric William Morris, Kevin Michael Murphy, Shakina Nayfack, James Penca, Josh Plotner, Rob Rokicki, Will Roland, Charlie Rosen, Mike Rosengarten, MiMi Scardulla, Brooke Shapiro, Lena Skeele, Emerson Mae Smith, Philip Jackson Smith, Jordan Stanley, Cori Stolbun, Brent Stranathan, Rachel Sussman, Vinnie Urdea, Tatiana Wechsler, Jared Weiss, and Jason SweetTooth Williams.
Christine O’Grady and Jennifer Werner choreograph, with costumes by Michelle Eden Humphrey and Brendan McCann. Max Friedman is assistant director, Alexa Spiegel is assistant producer, E. Sara Barnes is stage manager, and Lady del Castillo is assistant stage manager and The Joe Iconis Carolers that includes-Cori Stolbun, Alex Dorf, Amara Brady and Tuan Malinowski
Date:
12/14/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the 12th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza at Feinstein's/54 Below
Erika Gonzalez, AJ Meijer, Shakina Nayfack, Michael Marotta, Joshua Quinn, David Davila, Imani Champion, Adriana Sosa, Alicia Taylor Tomasko, Noemi de la Puente, Anthony Chan, Tami Dahbura, Karl Hedrick, Jose Zayas, Sidney Erik Wright)
Date:
07/29/2015
From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with MANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY at NYMF
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News
Betsy Wolfe, Ana Villafañe, Shakina Nayfack, and Taylor Louderman Join WRITE OUT LOUD’s 2024 EP
WRITE OUT LOUD has announced the release of its sixth studio EP, which will be available to stream in January. Learn more about how to pre-save the album now.
WRITE OUT LOUD has announced the release of its sixth studio EP, which will be available to stream in January. Learn more about how to pre-save the album now.
Diversionary Theatre to Present THE TRANS DIARIES
Celebrating the fifth year of trans and non-binary writers and performers sharing their lives, Diversionary Theatre and the City of West Hollywood are co-sponsoring The Trans Diaries along with National Organization for Women Hollywood Chapter.
Celebrating the fifth year of trans and non-binary writers and performers sharing their lives, Diversionary Theatre and the City of West Hollywood are co-sponsoring The Trans Diaries along with National Organization for Women Hollywood Chapter.
THE TRANS DIARIES Comes to West Hollywood and San Diego
Celebrating the fifth year of trans and non-binary writers and performers sharing their lives, the City of West Hollywood is co-sponsoring The Trans Diaries 2024, presented by the National Organization for Women Hollywood Chapter.
Celebrating the fifth year of trans and non-binary writers and performers sharing their lives, the City of West Hollywood is co-sponsoring The Trans Diaries 2024, presented by the National Organization for Women Hollywood Chapter.
Diversionary Theatre Presents the San Diego Premiere of MANIFEST PUSSY
Diversionary Theatre has announced the San Diego premiere of MANIFEST PUSSY, starring Shakina.
Diversionary Theatre has announced the San Diego premiere of MANIFEST PUSSY, starring Shakina.
Shaina Taub Will Host Broadway for Harris Community Launch
Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
70+ Broadway Stars Unite in Support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.
New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.
Bianca Leigh to Return to the Laurie Beechman with TRANSVESTIGATION
Bianca Leigh returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with her new solo cabaret comedy TRANSVESTIGATION. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Bianca Leigh returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with her new solo cabaret comedy TRANSVESTIGATION. Learn how to purchase tickets.
OH, MARY! Star Bianca Leigh Will Bring Solo Musical BUSTED to the Laurie Beechman Theatre
Oh, Mary! star Bianca Leigh will return with a special performance of her acclaimed tour-de-force musical comedy, BUSTED: THE MUSICAL on Sunday, August 25 at Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Oh, Mary! star Bianca Leigh will return with a special performance of her acclaimed tour-de-force musical comedy, BUSTED: THE MUSICAL on Sunday, August 25 at Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Joe Iconis & Family, Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, and More to Play 54 Below
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!
Musical Theatre Factory to Honor John-Michael Lyles & More 10th Anniversary Gala
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY at The Factory Function. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY at The Factory Function. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
C. Quintana Named Recipient Of Life Jacket Theatre Company's 2023-2024 $10,000 Commission For Trans+ Playwrights
Life Jacket Theatre Company has announced that C. Quintana (CQ) is the inaugural recipient of the 2023-2024 commission created exclusively for Trans+ playwrights, which includes gender non-conforming, gender-expansive, and nonbinary individuals.
Life Jacket Theatre Company has announced that C. Quintana (CQ) is the inaugural recipient of the 2023-2024 commission created exclusively for Trans+ playwrights, which includes gender non-conforming, gender-expansive, and nonbinary individuals.
Jeb Brown, Andrew Cekala and Morgan Siobhan Green Will Lead Industry Readings of Lyons and Pakchar's BEAU
On September 29th, The Music Theatre Factory will present a developmental reading of Lyons and Pakchar's new musical Beau. Find out more about the musical here!
On September 29th, The Music Theatre Factory will present a developmental reading of Lyons and Pakchar's new musical Beau. Find out more about the musical here!
Tonya Pinkins, Kara Young & More to Take Part in BAC's ARTS IN ACTION FESTIVAL
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at BAC's ARTS IN ACTION FESTIVAL, featuring acclaimed artists like Tonya Pinkins and Kara Young. Join in for a celebration of talent and creativity as these performers bring their artistry to the stage. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an amazing arts festival.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at BAC's ARTS IN ACTION FESTIVAL, featuring acclaimed artists like Tonya Pinkins and Kara Young. Join in for a celebration of talent and creativity as these performers bring their artistry to the stage. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an amazing arts festival.
Review: Promising 5 & DIME: A NEW MUSICAL Plays Joe's Pub
Now the property is evolving into a musical. And you know what? It works.
Now the property is evolving into a musical. And you know what? It works.
Applications Now Open For Apples And Oranges Arts Theatre Accelerator: The Heroine's Journey In XR
Apples and Oranges Arts is currently accepting submissions for the Spring 2023 cohort of THEatre ACCELERATOR: The Heroine's Journey in XR - an immersive virtual musical theatre development program geared towards developing and distributing musicals on stage, and in mixed realities.
Apples and Oranges Arts is currently accepting submissions for the Spring 2023 cohort of THEatre ACCELERATOR: The Heroine's Journey in XR - an immersive virtual musical theatre development program geared towards developing and distributing musicals on stage, and in mixed realities.
Video: Watch the Final Episode of HERE'S TO THE LADIES WHO - Full Series Now Available
Watch the final episode of the docuseries Here’s To The Ladies Who, produced by The Broadway Women’s Alliance and YesAnd Productions. This episode marks the finale of the six-episode series.
Watch the final episode of the docuseries Here’s To The Ladies Who, produced by The Broadway Women’s Alliance and YesAnd Productions. This episode marks the finale of the six-episode series.
Northwestern's Incubator For New Musicals Announces New Leadership
The American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University announces its 2022-2023 season of new musical works and the arrival of multi-talented Broadway artist Alexander Gemignani as its new artistic director.
The American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University announces its 2022-2023 season of new musical works and the arrival of multi-talented Broadway artist Alexander Gemignani as its new artistic director.
Video: First Look at Wilson Jermaine Heredia & More in HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO World Premiere
Syracuse Stage has released a first look at production video of the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, which celebrated the official Opening Night of its world premiere engagement on Friday, September 23. Watch here!
Syracuse Stage has released a first look at production video of the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, which celebrated the official Opening Night of its world premiere engagement on Friday, September 23. Watch here!
Kate Baldwin, Amber Gray, Bonnie Milligan & More to Perform at The American Theatre Wing Gala
The American Theatre Wing has announced performers for their annual Gala. Performers include Kate Baldwin, The Broadway Boys, Gretchen Cryer, Amber Gray, Aisha de Haas, Luna, Charlotte Maltby, Bonnie Milligan and more.
The American Theatre Wing has announced performers for their annual Gala. Performers include Kate Baldwin, The Broadway Boys, Gretchen Cryer, Amber Gray, Aisha de Haas, Luna, Charlotte Maltby, Bonnie Milligan and more.
Creative Team Announced for HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO World Premiere Starring Wilson Jermaine Heredia & More
The creative team has been finalized and tickets are now on sale for the world premiere musical How to Dance in Ohio. The musical is scheduled as the 2022-23 season opener at Syracuse Stage this fall, and will run Sept. 21 – Oct. 9, 2022.
The creative team has been finalized and tickets are now on sale for the world premiere musical How to Dance in Ohio. The musical is scheduled as the 2022-23 season opener at Syracuse Stage this fall, and will run Sept. 21 – Oct. 9, 2022.
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