Melissa Li

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.

Cast Set for Lisa Sanaye Dring's KAIROS at East West Players

East West Players will present Kairos, by Lisa Sanaye Dring and directed by Jesca Prudencio. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Dramatists Guild Foundation Announces Recipients of the Catalyst Fellowship

Dramatists Guild Foundation announces the recipients of the Catalyst Fellowship in a new announcement.

All Star Cast Lead Celebration Of LGBTQ+ Representation In Musical Theatre at The Other Palace

A one night celebration of new LGBTQ+ musical theatre comes to The Other Palace this October in fantasies come true. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

New Musicals by Jason Robert Brown, Gavin Creel & More Set for MCC's 2023/24 Season

MCC Theater just announced their 2023-2024 season and we have all the details on their slate of world premiere musicals here!

NEXT@LCT3: THE BENSGONS to Have ASL Interpreted Encore Performance

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 has announced that The Bengsons, who completed their week-long run as part of NEXT@LCT3 concert series this past Sunday, will present a special encore performance on Monday, May 22 at 7:30pm at the Claire Tow Theater.

A.R.T. Names 2023 ACOM Cohort, Launching Learning Intensive for Arts Leaders

American Repertory Theater has announced the members of the 2023 cohort of its Arts & Cultural Organizational Management (ACOM) program.

Photos: See Melissa Li and Kit Yan at Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's NEXT@LCT3

See photos of award-winning queer Asian-American writing team Melissa Li and Kit Yan at Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3’s NEXT@LCT3.

Brittany Bellizeare, Christiana Clark & More to Star in Candrice Jones' FLEX at Lincoln Center Theater

Lincoln Center Theater has announced the complete cast for the New York premiere of FLEX by Candrice Jones, directed by LCT Resident Director Lileana Blain-Cruz. 

Review: AGAIN at Theater Mu

What did our critic think of AGAIN at Theater Mu?

Video: Get a First Look at AGAIN at Theater Mu

Get a first look at footage of Again at Theater Mu!

Michael R. Jackson, John Gallagher, Jr. & More to be Featured in Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 Concert Series

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will present NEXT@LCT3, a concert series of performances at the Claire Tow Theater. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

Interview: Melody Her of AGAIN at Theater Mu

Local Hmong American playwright and theater artist Katie Ka Vang returns to Theater Mu for the world premiere of her and Melissa Li's musical, Again. Weaving together unlikely friendships, complex family dynamics, and original songs, Again runs Mar 31-Apr 16 at Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis (previews Mar 29 & 30). The story begins when cancer survivor Mai See, a successful memoirist who can't seem to get her life together, meets Quest, an aspiring filmmaker who is battling chronic cancer herself. Inspired by Mai See's work, Quest asks her to star in her documentary. Although Mai See reluctantly agrees, they're both thrown for a loop when Mai See discovers she has relapsed.

Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2023 Cohorts

Theatre Producers of Color, the newly formed organization committed to supporting the next generation of BIPOC producers by providing access to education, training, and mentorship, announced their 2023 cohort for the third-annual education program – “Producing 101'.

Village Theatre Presents MISS STEP This Month

Village Theatre today announced its latest Village Originals Beta Production MISS STEP, a fun new musical comedy by Kit Yan and Melissa Li, the creative minds behind the musical Interstate. Set in the rollicking 80s, this heartfelt story follows Pam Carter, an unremarkable trans woman working as a toll collector on the New Jersey turnpike.

New York Stage and Film Announces Liz Carlson as Interim Artistic Director

New York Stage and Film announced today that Artistic Director Chris Burney will be leaving at the end of his contract in December 2022 to pursue new, professional opportunities in education and commercial theatre. Liz Carlson, who has been part of NYSAF for more than 15 years, most recently serving as Artistic Producer, will become the Interim Artistic Director effective immediately.

Theater Mu Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring Four World Premieres

To celebrate 30 years of Theater Mu, its 2022/23 season—dubbed the Pearl Anniversary season—will feature four world premieres and a conference honoring Asian American theater luminaries. 

SONGS OF THE PHOENIX, Featuring Sondheim, Schwartz, Lippa, and More, Available Now

Just in time to celebrate Pride weekend! The live recording of Songs of the Phoenix, will be available everywhere, digitally, Friday, June 24th. Songs of the Phoenix features music by composers and lyricists Ty Defoe, Alexandra Elle, Siedah Garrett, Joriah Kwame, Daniel Lazour, Patrick Lazour, Melissa Li, Andrew Lippa, Ingrid Michaelson, Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Sondheim, Diana Syrse, and Kit Yan.

Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles to Present A SALUTE TO SONDHEIM Featuring New Work by Andrew Lippa & More

Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles announced today that its season will conclude with A Salute to Sondheim, featuring special guest artist John Holiday (NBC’s The Voice and Matthew Aucoin’s Eurydice at The Metropolitan Opera).

Cast Announced for INTERSTATE Presented by East West Players

East West Players has announced casting for the rolling world premiere of INTERSTATE, an Asian-American pop-rock poetry musical that follows Dash, a transgender spoken word performer who becomes internet-famous along with his best friend Adrian, a lesbian singer-songwriter.