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No-No Boy 2018 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
One hour and 30 minutes
Ages: 12+
Opened: February 11, 2018
Closing: February 18, 2018

No-No Boy - 2018 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

The Studio at Theatre Row
410 W. 42nd St. New York, NY

Set after World War II as Japanese Americans return to the West Coast, NO-NO BOY follows Ichiro Yamada, who struggles to reconnect with the Seattle community, after taking a bold stance on questions of allegiance. NO-NO BOY received critical acclaimed when it was presented in 2014 by Pan Asian Rep, and returned to NYC in 2016 prior to embarking on a national tour where the play received rave reviews in Washington, D.C.

The limited run of NO-NO BOY is running in tandem with the Day of Remembrance (DOR), a day commemorating the Japanese American internment during World War II. Events in numerous U.S. States are held on or near February 19, the day in 1942 that Executive Order 9066 was signed, requiring internment of all Americans of Japanese ancestry.

Ken Narasaki stated, "Even today, the term ["No-No Boy"] can spark bitter explosions amongst people who remain angry about the kinds of real life-or-death decisions they and their generation were forced to make."

John Stoltenberg of DC Metro Theater Arts says: "No-No Boy is an extraordinary and essential play. It's about what happened to innocent people when this country demonized and incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. To witness it now-as anti-Muslim rumblings are being trumped up to a roar...I can only urge everyone who cares about how theater connects to this country's past and future to catch Pan Asian Rep's No-No Boy wherever whenever you can."


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Photo Flash: First Look at Pan Asian Rep's NO-NO BOY
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2018


Asian Repertory Theatre (Tisa Chang, Artistic Producing Director), in tandem with "Day of Remembrance", opens its 41st season on themes of social justice and historic amnesia with the special return engagement of the acclaimed play NO-NO BOY by Ken Narasaki, based on the groundbreaking novel by John Okada. Directed by Ron Nakahara, the cast features Leanne Cabrera, Dinh James Doan, Chris Doi, Eric Elizaga, David Huynh, Scott Kitajima, Karen Tsen Lee,Claro de los Reyes, Shigeko Sara Suga, and Tony Vo. Now in performance for a limited engagement through February 18, 2018 at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Opening Night is Sunday afternoon, February 11, 2018 at 2:30 p.m.

Pan Asian Rep's NO-NO BOY Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Julie Musbach - Feb 6, 2018


Pan Asian Repertory Theatre (Tisa Chang, Artistic Producing Director), in tandem with 'Day of Remembrance', opens its 41st season on themes of social justice and historic amnesia with the special return engagement of the acclaimed play NO-NO BOY by Ken Narasaki, based on the groundbreaking novel byJohn Okada. Directed by Ron Nakahara, the cast will feature Leanne Cabrera, Dinh James Doan, Chris Doi, Eric Elizaga, David Huynh, Scott Kitajima, Karen Tsen Lee, Claro de los Reyes, Shigeko Sara Suga, and Tony Vo.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of NO-NO BOY at Pan Asian Repertory Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2018


Pan Asian Repertory Theatre (Tisa Chang, Artiic Producing Director), in tandem with "Day of Remembrance", opens its 41 season on themes of social justice and historic amnesia with the special return engagement of the acclaimed play NO-NO BOY by Ken Narasaki, based on the groundbreaking novel by John Okada. Directed by Ron Nakahara, the cast features Leanne Cabrera, Dinh James Doan, Chris Doi, Eric Elizaga, David Huynh, Scott Kitajima, Karen Tsen Lee, Claro de los Reyes, Shigeko Sara Suga, and Tony Vo.

Crossover Supergroup Exile Announce 2018 'No Limit Tour' in Celebration of 55th Anniversary
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 3, 2018


2018 is a milestone year that marks the 55th Anniversary for a band formed in Richmond, Ky. in 1963. Crossover hit-making band, Exile, is celebrating the band's distinguished career as the longest running self-contained vocal group.

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For Return Engagement Of NO-NO BOY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2017


Pan Asian Repertory Theatre (Tisa Chang, Artistic Producing Director), in tandem with 'Day of Remembrance', opens its 41st season on themes of social justice and historic amnesia with the special return engagement of the acclaimed play NO-NO BOY by Ken Narasaki, based on the groundbreaking novel by John Okada. Directed by Ron Nakahara, the cast will feature Leanne Cabrera, Dinh James Doan, Chris Doi, David Huynh, Scott Kitajima, Karen Tsen Lee, Claro de los Reyes, Shigeko Sara Suga, Hansel Tan, and Tony Vo.

Pan Asian Rep to Stage NO NO BOY in Washington D.C. & NYC in June
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016


 Tisa Chang, Artistic Producing Director of PAN ASIAN REPERTORY THEATRE, announces for its 39thseason a special limited run of NO-NO BOY by Ken Narasaki, directed by Ron Nakahara, and based on the groundbreaking novel by John Okada. Set in the aftermath of WWII as Japanese Americans return to the West Coast and called "eloquent…elegant and searing" by LA Weekly, NO-NO BOY will run from June 18-19 at the Burke Theatre in Washington, DC (701 Pennsylvania Ave.); June 21-25, 2016 at the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row in New York City (410 W. 42nd Street); and June 26 at Flushing Town Hall in Flushing, NY. Official opening in Washington DC will be June 18 at 7:00pm and in New York on June 21 at 7:30pm.

Photo Coverage: Barb Jungr Brings MAD ABOUT THE BOY AND NO REGRETS to 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 5, 2015


Following her critically acclaimed show Hard Rain at 59E59 Theaters, Britain's top song stylist and international cabaret singer Barb Jungr just presented the American premiere of a special concert, originally created for London Festival of Cabaret 2013, at 54 Below.

Sequel to THE BOY WHO SAID NO by Patti Sheehy, is Now Available
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 2, 2014


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Pan Asian Rep Presents NO NO BOY, Now thru 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2014


PAN ASIAN REPERTORY THEATRE will present a special limited run of NO-NO BOY by Ken Narasaki, directed by Ron Nakahara and based on the novel by John Okada, set in the aftermath of WWII as Japanese Americans return to the West Coast. Called 'eloquent...elegant and searing' by LA Weekly, NO-NO BOY will run from today, May 14-18, 2014 at the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street), with official opening on May 15 at 7:30PM.

Pan Asian Rep to Present NO NO BOY, 5/14-18
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 21, 2014


PAN ASIAN REPERTORY THEATRE will present a special limited run of NO-NO BOY by Ken Narasaki, directed by Ron Nakahara and based on the novel by John Okada, set in the aftermath of WWII as Japanese Americans return to the West Coast. Called "eloquent…elegant and searing" by LA Weekly, NO-NO BOY will run from May 14-18, 2014 at the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street), with official opening on May 15 at 7:30PM.

Patti Sheehy's THE BOY WHO SAID NO Now Available Nationwide
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 4, 2013


Oceanview Publishing is proud to announce the release of The Boy Who Said No by Patti Sheehy. This outstanding novel provides insight into Cuba and her people during and following the fall of Batista, and the rise of the Castro regime. The significant historical value of this story should not be underestimated, as it is based on Frank Mederos' true life story, appropriate for adult and young adult readers.

The Holy Ghost Writer's THE BOY WHO PLAYED WITH DARK MATTER Reaches No. 1 on Amazon's Sci-Fi List
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2013


The Boy Who Played with Dark Matter by The Holy Ghost Writer, reached #1 today on Amazon's Science Fiction, Fantasy and Magic list, as well as Amazon's Action and Adventure list. According to its publisher, Illuminated Publications, it was no surprise the new novel reached #1 in a matter of hours. The author has captivated readers with his first two novels (The Sultan of Monte Cristo and That Girl Started Her Own Country) so fans were anxiously awaiting the newly released 'The Boy Who Played with Dark Matter.'

No Rules Theater Co Presents PETER PAN: THE BOY WHO HATED MOTHERS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2012


No Rules Theatre Company (NRTC) will present Peter Pan: The Boy Who Hated Mothers adapted and directed by Michael Lluberes, at The H Street Playhouse, 1365 H Street NE, Washington, DC.

No Rules Theater Co Presents PETER PAN: THE BOY WHO HATED MOTHERS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2012


No Rules Theatre Company (NRTC) will present Peter Pan: The Boy Who Hated Mothers adapted and directed by Michael Lluberes, at The H Street Playhouse, 1365 H Street NE, Washington, DC.

No Rules Theater Co Presents PETER PAN: THE BOY WHO HATED MOTHERS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2012


No Rules Theatre Company (NRTC) will present Peter Pan: The Boy Who Hated Mothers adapted and directed by Michael Lluberes, at The H Street Playhouse, 1365 H Street NE, Washington, DC.

No Rules Theater Co Presents PETER PAN: THE BOY WHO HATED MOTHERS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2012


No Rules Theatre Company (NRTC) will present Peter Pan: The Boy Who Hated Mothers adapted and directed by Michael Lluberes, at The H Street Playhouse, 1365 H Street NE, Washington, DC.

Disney Channel Sweeps No. 1 Rank Across Kid, Boy and Girl 6-11 Demographics in Total Day for the 4th Consecutive Week
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 13, 2011


During the week of December 5, Disney Channel swept Total Day for the 4th consecutive week across target demos, ranking as TV's No. 1 network in Kids 6-11 (594,000/2.4 rating), Boys 6-11 (263,000/2.1 rating), Girls 6-11 (331,000/2.8 rating), Tweens 9-14 (480,000/2.0 rating) and Girls 9-14 (293,000/2.5 rating). Impressively, in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14, Disney Channel has been TV's No. 1 network on a total day basis for a record-setting 26 straight weeks.

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