Brian Jose
Jasmine Forsberg to Star in FUSONG Concert at The Green Room 42 to Benefit AALDEF (Feb 5, 2026)
National Asian Artists Project To Present NAAP DISCOVER:NEW MUSICALS 2025 (Jun 11, 2025)
Photos: THE MONKEY KING, A KUNG FU MUSICAL IN CONCERT At Arts Garage (Apr 29, 2025)
BIO
BRIAN JOSE: Broadway/National Tours- Miss Saigon, Off Broadway/Regional- Prospect Theater's Honor, Pan Asian Rep's Imelda, NAAP's staged readings of Oklahoma!, Carousel, Hello Dolly!, and Oliver!, Regional/Other- Thoroughly Modern Millie, Aida, The Secret Garden, Chess. Proud member of AEA and SAG.
Photos
Talk Back at Queens Theatre Gage Thomas, Charles Pang, Bella Villanueva, Ellis Gage, Kimbirdlee Fadner, Sarah Chiu, Brian Jose, Annie Yamamoto Set design: Madeline Goddard Projection Design:
From: Photos: First Look at THE MONKEY KING: A KUNG FU MUSICAL at The Claire Schulman Theater
The Cast of THE MONKEY KING, A Kung Fu Musical: Gage Thomas, Charles Pang, Bella Villanueva, Kimbirdlee Fadner, Ellis Gage, Sarah Chiu, Brian Jose, Annie Yamamoto. Rehearsal photo at Main Street Theat
From: Photos: First Look at THE MONKEY KING: A KUNG FU MUSICAL at The Claire Schulman Theater
The finale of THE MONKEY KING, A Kung Fu Musical: Gage Thomas, Charles Pang, Bella Villanueva, Ellis Gage, Kimbirdlee Fadner, Sarah Chiu, Brian Jose, Annie Yamamoto at Queens Theatre''s Claire Schulma
From: Photos: First Look at THE MONKEY KING: A KUNG FU MUSICAL at The Claire Schulman Theater
Fight For What You Want This World To Be: Gage Thomas, Charles Pang, Bella Villanueva, Ellis Gage, Kimbirdlee Fadner, Sarah Chiu, Brian Jose, Annie Yamamoto Set design: Madeline Goddard Projectio
From: Photos: First Look at THE MONKEY KING: A KUNG FU MUSICAL at The Claire Schulman Theater
Gage Thomas, Charles Pang, Bella Villanueva, Ellis Gage, Kimbirdlee Fadner, Sarah Chiu, Brian Jose, Annie Yamamoto, Max B. Ehrlich, Jonathan Fadner, Pearl Matteson, Max Boone, Kelly Ruth Cole, Steven
From: Photos: First Look at THE MONKEY KING: A KUNG FU MUSICAL at The Claire Schulman Theater
Gage Thomas, Charles Pang, Bella Villanueva, Ellis Gage, Kimbirdlee Fadner, Baayork Lee, Sarah Chiu, Brian Jose, Annie Yamamoto, Max B. Ehrlich, Jonathan Fadner, Pearl Matteson, Max Boone, Kelly Ruth
From: Photos: First Look at THE MONKEY KING: A KUNG FU MUSICAL at The Claire Schulman Theater
Videos
VIDEO: Jessica Vosk, Tamar Greene, Mia Gentile and More Sing 'Till We Reach That Day'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-06-18 15:38:22
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News
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
The Green Room 42 will present a special concert featuring highlights from the new musical FUSONG on March 23, starring Jasmine Forsberg of SIX. Proceeds will support the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025
National Asian Artists Project will present its 'Discover: New Musicals' program. This year, Discover will showcase three new short or one-act musicals by emerging artists showcasing AAPI writers, composers, performers, and creatives on Monday, June 23.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025
“THE MONKEY KING, A KUNG FU MUSICAL,” written by Jonathan Fadner & Kimbirdlee Fadner, was rehearsing this week in NYC before they travel to Delray Beach, Florida to perform the concert version of their show at Arts Garage. Check out photos of the cast in action.
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024
Check out photos from inside Prospect Musicals and National Asian Artists Project's one night only concert presentation of Māyā: The Musical, presented at Peter Norton Symphony Space.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024
Prospect Musicals and National Asian Artists Project have revealed the complete casting for their upcoming one night only concert presentation of Māyā: The Musical. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Melissa Hall - Apr 11, 2024
Thirty years ago I saw my very first professional musical. I was just a kid, and I was in awe of the performance at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. That very same show, The King and I, is on stage now and the magic is still there. It may be tinged with nostalgia for me, but the talent on stage is undeniable.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024
This spring, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is inviting audiences to experience The King and I on its stage for the first time in over 20 years. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a entirely AAPI cast in 54 Sings Allegiance on November 27 at 7pm.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2023
THE MONKEY KING: THE KUNG FU MUSICAL recently played at the Claire Schulman Theater in Queens, NY. Public Performances and School Field Trip Shows took place from Feb 9-13th, 2023. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023
On Saturday, February 11th and Sunday, February 12th, Queens Theatre presents The Monkey King: A Kung-Fu Musical, an original production by real-life dynamic duo husband and wife team and theatre artists from Forest Hills, Queens, Kimbirdlee and Jonathan Fadner.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2023
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Queens Theatre's 'The Monkey King: A Kung Fu Musical”, playing February 11-12, 2023 in the Claire Shulman Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022
Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
by Stephen Mosher - May 26, 2021
The talented actors of Filipino heritage who grace the stages of Broadway and the world will gather on June 11th to celebrate Philippine Independence Day in a live show and live stream event broadcasting from Las Vegas, courtesy of Broadway Barkada and The Space.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2020
Broadway Barkada today announced the release of a music video honoring essential workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. In conjunction, they have started up a GoFundMe page to help raise funds for one of their favorite small businesses, Jeepney, a Filipino restaurant in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2020
In response to the violence against black men, women, and children, co-founders Howard and actor Seth Diggs assembled a team of Broadway actors to perform the anthem a?oeTill We Reach That Daya?? from the musical Ragtime (music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens).
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