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Loosely based on Awkwafina's real life experiences, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens follows the story of a young woman named Nora Lum, who is growing up in Flushing. Raised by her Dad and Grandma alongside her cousin, Nora leans on her family as she navigates life and young adulthood in outer borough-NYC.

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National Asian Artists Project To Hold 2023 Gala Benefit in Chinatown in June Photo National Asian Artists Project To Hold 2023 Gala Benefit in Chinatown in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 08, 2023

 National Asian Artists Project will hold its 2023 Gala Benefit on Friday, June 2nd at The Golden Unicorn. Learn how to purchase tickets!...


World Premiere of JOB Extends Through Mid-October at SoHo Playhouse Photo World Premiere of JOB Extends Through Mid-October at SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 22, 2023

JOB, the world premiere of a new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon has extended its critically acclaimed run....


Stephanie Hsu, Bill Irwin & More to Star in EURYDICE at Signature's 2023 Gala Photo Stephanie Hsu, Bill Irwin & More to Star in EURYDICE at Signature's 2023 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2023

Signature Theatre has announced the all-star cast of its reading of Signature Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice for the annual Signature Gala. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!...


Photos: Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon in Rehearsal for JOB at SoHo Playhouse Photo Photos: Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon in Rehearsal for JOB at SoHo Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2023

Tony Award nominee Peter Friedman (Ragtime, “Succession,” Single White Female) and Sydney Lemmon (TÁR, “Succession,” “Helstrom”) are currently in rehearsal for the world premiere of JOB by Max Wolf Friedlich (SleepOver), directed by Michael Herwitz (Mr. Parker). Check out rehearsal photos here!...


Video: Apple TV+ Shares STRANGE PLANET Adult Animated Series Trailer Based on Nathan Photo Video: Apple TV+ Shares STRANGE PLANET Adult Animated Series Trailer Based on Nathan W. Pyle's Graphic Novel
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023

Voicing this world of beings are Tunde Adebimpe (“Rachel Getting Married”), Emmy Award nominee Demi Adejuyigbe (“The Amber Ruffin Show”), Lori Tan Chinn (“Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens”), Critics Choice Award nominee Danny Pudi (“Community”) and Emmy Award nominee Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”). Watch t...


Disney Announces Talent Showcase in Honor of 20 Year ABC Partnership Photo Disney Announces Talent Showcase in Honor of 20 Year ABC Partnership
by Michael Major - December 06, 2021

Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase has served as a launching pad for new artists, previous members include Lupita Nyong'o, Chadwick Boseman, Ali Stroker, Ginda Rodriguez, Carrie Ann Inaba, Jesse Williams, Alexandra Shipp, Meghan Markle, and more....


Joe Wong Shares Video for 'Minor / Nuclear Rainbow' Photo Joe Wong Shares Video for 'Minor / Nuclear Rainbow'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 11, 2021

“Minor” / “Nuclear Rainbow” was directed by Sam Macon (Dum Dum Girls, Goat, Crocodiles, Cave Singers); features Mary Timony (Helium, Ex Hex), Mary Lattimore, Steven McDonald (Redd Kross, OFF!, Melvins), Anna Warnoker (that dog.), and more....


Maybe Burke Will Present Maybzgiving: A Queernucopia at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo Maybe Burke Will Present Maybzgiving: A Queernucopia at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - August 31, 2021

Once every couple of years, Maybe Burke's birthday falls on Thanksgiving. This is not one of those years. But this year will mark Maybe's 20th anniversary with their first love, The Theatre️....


I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD. Begins September 17 at the Wild Project Photo I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD. Begins September 17 at the Wild Project
by Stephi Wild - August 12, 2021

In I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD., Anthony Misiano serves up a series of painfully funny, progressively more shocking true stories about his turbulent childhood and the modern broken home. A Dickensian journey as raw as it is intangibly universal, Misiano's fearless, high-energy storytelling takes us down ...


HBO Max Celebrates Pride 2021 With Spotlight Pages, Concert Series, Comedy Showcases Photo HBO Max Celebrates Pride 2021 With Spotlight Pages, Concert Series, Comedy Showcases & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 01, 2021

As part of this spotlight page, viewers will get exclusive access to concerts, never before seen clips and interviews within their “Your Pass to Pride 2021” Collection, produced by Human by Orientation throughout the month....


JOB Extends For Final Time at SoHo Playhouse Photo JOB Extends For Final Time at SoHo Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2023

JOB has announced a final extension through Sunday, October 29 only, at SoHo Playhouse. Tickets for the extension are now on sale....


Spectrum Originals Greenlights PANHANDLE Photo Spectrum Originals Greenlights PANHANDLE
by Michael Major - March 01, 2022

Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Deuce) and Tiana Okoye (The Valet, The Good Place, Awkwafina is Nora from Queens) star as “Bellweather ‘Bell’ Prescott,” and “Cammie Lorde.”  The series will shoot in Savannah, GA and is created and written by executive producers Nicholas Stoller....


Cat Choen Brings the COME FOR ME Tour to the Den Theatre in March Photo Cat Choen Brings the COME FOR ME Tour to the Den Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - November 06, 2023

 The Den Theatre has announced Cat Cohen: Come For Me Tour, featuring two stand-up performances on Wednesday, March 13, and Thursday, March 14, at 7:15 p.m. each night on The Heath Mainstage....


JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Returns Off-Broadway Next Month Photo JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Returns Off-Broadway Next Month
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2023

JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller about the toll life on the internet takes on all of us, which played a sold-out, twice-extended Off Broadway run this fall, will return for an encore engagement next month.  Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!...


Comedian, Author and Actor Catherine Cohen to Perform at Joe's Pub Photo Comedian, Author and Actor Catherine Cohen to Perform at Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2023

Joe’s Pub, a program of the Public Theater presents the North American premiere of critically acclaimed comedian, author, and actor Catherine Cohen’s new show Come For Me. ...


Video: Watch Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu in the JOY RIDE Trailer Photo Video: Watch Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu in the JOY RIDE Trailer
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023

From the producers of Neighbors and the co-screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, JOY RIDE stars Tony nominee Ashley Park, Oscar nominated Broadway alum Stephanie Hsu, Sherry Cola, and Sabrina Wu. The film also stars Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians), David Denman (Greenland), and more. Watch the video t...


Saint Aubyn, Stanley Wayne Mathis & More to Lead PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL Photo Saint Aubyn, Stanley Wayne Mathis & More to Lead PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL Chicago Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 09, 2023

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical has announced the cast for the show’s Chicago premiere. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!...


Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premi Photo Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premiere at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2022

The Public Theater has announced casting for the world premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, a musical adaptation of the classic Jamaican film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone....


Catherine Cohen's COME FOR ME To Play At Edinburgh Fringe 2023 in August Photo Catherine Cohen's COME FOR ME To Play At Edinburgh Fringe 2023 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 27, 2023

Fresh from her critically acclaimed Netflix special The Twist...? She's Gorgeous, New York sensation and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Catherine Cohen is set to make her triumphant return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August following her successful debut UK tour with her show Come For Me....


MELISSA VILLASEÑOR: WHOOPS... TOUR! is Coming to The Den Theatre in November Photo MELISSA VILLASEÑOR: WHOOPS... TOUR! is Coming to The Den Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2022

The Den Theatre will present the Melissa Villaseñor: Whoops… Tour!, featuring three stand-up performances by the SNL alum November 4 – 5, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage....


Eric Berryman, Johanna Day & More Join SCENE PARTNERS World Premiere at Vineyard Thea Photo Eric Berryman, Johanna Day & More Join SCENE PARTNERS World Premiere at Vineyard Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 21, 2023

Discover the latest additions to the cast of 'Scene Partners' at the Vineyard Theatre. Learn more about the exciting world premiere production and stay up-to-date with the latest news....


UNNAMED UNTITLED UNIDENTIFIED to Premiere at The Chain Theater's Winter One Act Festi Photo UNNAMED UNTITLED UNIDENTIFIED to Premiere at The Chain Theater's Winter One Act Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - February 18, 2023

Unnamed, Untitled, Unidentified is the new surrealist mildly experimental mildly off putting climate change end of the world super duo stage play premiering at the Chain Theater's Winter One Act Festival 2/19-2/26 written and directed by eighteen-year-old Steph Prizhitomsky....


A.C.T. Presents Inaugural All Hallows' Gala in October Photo A.C.T. Presents Inaugural All Hallows' Gala in October
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2022

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and gala co-chairs Kathleen Donohue & David Sze and Jeff Minick have announced the inaugural All Hallows' Gala on Friday, October 28, at San Francisco's August Hall (420 Mason St.)....


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS! Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS!
by Sarah Leiber - July 22, 2021

Season 2 also features Gabo Augustine, Michelle Buteau, Jennifer Esposito, Chrissie Fit, Jonathan 'Dumbfoundead' Park, Jaboukie Young White, Wai Ching Ho, and Liang Ying He reprising their roles from the first season....


World Premiere Of WHAT YOU ARE NOW Will Now Begin Previews March 9 at Ensemble Studio Photo World Premiere Of WHAT YOU ARE NOW Will Now Begin Previews March 9 at Ensemble Studio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2022

Ensemble Studio Theatre and The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced today that the World Premiere of what you are now by Sam Chanse (Fruiting Bodies), directed by Steve Cosson (Whisper House), and co-presented by The Civilians (Steve Cosson, Artistic Director), will now begin previews on Wednesday ...






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