Brian Walters
Brian Walters is a bilingual and bicultural Japanese-American actor/host residing in NYC. Originally from Yokohama, Japan, he moved to New York City in 2009 to start his acting career in America.
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BIO
Brian Walters is a bilingual and bicultural Japanese-American actor/host residing in NYC. Originally from Yokohama, Japan, he moved to New York City in 2009 to start his acting career in America.
Best known for hosting BATSU! for over a decade, Brian has been seen hosting for the likes of the Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival and the UN's SDG Forum at the Japan Society.
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The Band-Brian Walters (Music Director and Piano), Dave D'aranjo (Bass), Peter Douskalis (Guitar), Sarah Tompkins (Percussion), Kate Amrine (Trumpet), Peter Chase Isaac (Trombone) with Harris Turner, Laurissa Romain and Quentin Garzon
Date:
11/23/2019
From: Photo Coverage: GR42 SINGS IN THE HEIGHTS at the Green Room 42
The Cast and Ensemble-Quentin Garzon, Shae Gomez, Harris Turner, Laurissa Romain, Eddie Morales, Tami Dahbura, Paul Aguirre, Bianca Camacho, Apri Ortiz, Michelle Cabinian, Tony Castellanos, Hector Flores, Jr,, Andrea Pilar, Rachel Sarah Mount, Natalie Perez-Duel, Stephanie Inglese, Amanda Lopez, Pedro Coppeti, Luis Herrera, Nicholas Leung and Julien Valme with the band-Brian Walters (Music Director and Piano), Dave D'aranjo (Bass), Peter Douskalis (Guitar), Sarah Tompkins (Percussion), Kate Amrine (Trumpet), Peter Chase Isaac (Trombone)
Date:
11/23/2019
From: Photo Coverage: GR42 SINGS IN THE HEIGHTS at the Green Room 42
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WAITRESS Casts Local 5-Year-Old Aliyah Thigpen in Austin Run
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of Sara Bareilles' Broadway musical will present WAITRESS at Bass Concert Hall with local child actor Aliyah Thigpen playing the role of Lulu.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of Sara Bareilles' Broadway musical will present WAITRESS at Bass Concert Hall with local child actor Aliyah Thigpen playing the role of Lulu.
WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour to Open Buddy Holly Hall Series
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, will open the Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall Series. The production is the first Broadway musical to feature four women in the four top creative team spots.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, will open the Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall Series. The production is the first Broadway musical to feature four women in the four top creative team spots.
WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour Opens Chicago Run October 13-18
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, opens at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago through October 18, with local performer Vera Grey cast as Lulu.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, opens at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago through October 18, with local performer Vera Grey cast as Lulu.
Photos: First Look at WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026
You can now get a first look at new production photos of the Broadway musical Waitress! The tour will continue on to 40+ cities including Austin, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026
You can now get a first look at new production photos of the Broadway musical Waitress! The tour will continue on to 40+ cities including Austin, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour Will Come to The Bushnell
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026
The Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles will perform at Hartford's The Bushnell. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 25.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026
The Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles will perform at Hartford's The Bushnell. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 25.
WAITRESS to Open Broadway in Peoria Series' 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, will launch the Broadway in Peoria Series at the Peoria Civic Center's Prairie Home Alliance Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, will launch the Broadway in Peoria Series at the Peoria Civic Center's Prairie Home Alliance Theater.
WAITRESS Tour Single Tickets On Sale for Proctors Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
Single tickets for the 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS went on sale for its engagement at Proctors in Schenectady, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
Single tickets for the 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS went on sale for its engagement at Proctors in Schenectady, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles.
WAITRESS Tickets to Go On Sale for Broadway In Chicago Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026
Single tickets for the 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS went on sale for its run at Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026
Single tickets for the 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS went on sale for its run at Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles.
Photos: GANBA!! Comes to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Face Off Unlimited, creators of the internationally successful comedy game show BATSU!, will present the world premiere of GANBA!! at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Face Off Unlimited, creators of the internationally successful comedy game show BATSU!, will present the world premiere of GANBA!! at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. Check out photos here!
GANBA!! to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Face Off Unlimited, the team behind BATSU!, released first-look photos from GANBA!!, an interactive ninja-training show for families set to have its world premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Face Off Unlimited, the team behind BATSU!, released first-look photos from GANBA!!, an interactive ninja-training show for families set to have its world premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
WAITRESS Tour to Open Peoria Broadway Series, Tickets to Go On Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Single tickets for the 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS will go on sale for two performances at the Peoria Civic Center, kicking off the Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Single tickets for the 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS will go on sale for two performances at the Peoria Civic Center, kicking off the Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria Series.
Tickets to go on Sale This Week for WAITRESS at Bass Concert Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of the musical Waitress, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, will play a limited engagement at Bass Concert Hall as part of Broadway in Austin.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of the musical Waitress, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, will play a limited engagement at Bass Concert Hall as part of Broadway in Austin.
WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities. See the full schedule of dates.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities. See the full schedule of dates.
Photos: HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET Performs To Sold Out Audience; Producers Eyeing Full Production
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 31, 2026
A special staged benefit concert of the new musical 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet' based on Jamie Ford's New York Times bestselling novel took place at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Check out the photos!
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 31, 2026
A special staged benefit concert of the new musical 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet' based on Jamie Ford's New York Times bestselling novel took place at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Check out the photos!
New Musical HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET Sets Cast for Seattle Benefit Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
Rich Ceraulo Ko and Darius de Haas will lead the cast in a staged benefit concert of HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET at Seattle's Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, with proceeds benefiting the city's Nikkei community.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
Rich Ceraulo Ko and Darius de Haas will lead the cast in a staged benefit concert of HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET at Seattle's Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, with proceeds benefiting the city's Nikkei community.
BATSU! NYC To Host First ASL-Interpreted Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026
BATSU! NYC will present its first ASL-interpreted performance, making the comedy show more accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. ASL interpreting services will be provided by visiting artists from Tampa Bay Interpreted Performing Arts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026
BATSU! NYC will present its first ASL-interpreted performance, making the comedy show more accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. ASL interpreting services will be provided by visiting artists from Tampa Bay Interpreted Performing Arts.
Photos: WATCHER IN THE WOODS: A New Musical Opens At Urbanstages
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024
Watcher in the Woods: a new musical opened a showcase production last night, September 12, at Urbanstages (259 West 30th Street) Based on the novel by Florence Engel Randall, the show is written by Douglas Thompson (Book & Lyrics) and Johanna Telander (Score). See photos from the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024
Watcher in the Woods: a new musical opened a showcase production last night, September 12, at Urbanstages (259 West 30th Street) Based on the novel by Florence Engel Randall, the show is written by Douglas Thompson (Book & Lyrics) and Johanna Telander (Score). See photos from the show.
Jackie Hoffman & More Join the Cast of WATCHER IN THE WOODS Showcase Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024
The complete cast has been revealed for the fully staged showcase production of the new musical in development, WATCHER IN THE WOODS. See who is starring and learn more about the production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024
The complete cast has been revealed for the fully staged showcase production of the new musical in development, WATCHER IN THE WOODS. See who is starring and learn more about the production.
Sophia Manicone, Natalie Toro and More Will Star in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Showcase Production
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2024
Producers announced a fully staged showcase production of the new musical in development, WATCHER IN THE WOODS, music & orchestrations by Johanna Telander, book & lyrics by Douglas Thompson, music direction by Brian Walters, directed by Chase Kniffen, based on the 1976 novel by Florence Engel Randall.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2024
Producers announced a fully staged showcase production of the new musical in development, WATCHER IN THE WOODS, music & orchestrations by Johanna Telander, book & lyrics by Douglas Thompson, music direction by Brian Walters, directed by Chase Kniffen, based on the 1976 novel by Florence Engel Randall.
Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024
Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024
Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.
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