Dascha Polanco
Latest News on Dascha Polanco:
Louisa Jacobson, Amalia Yoo and More to Star in LAST SUMMER AT BLUEFISH COVE Benefit Reading (Feb 25, 2026)
Broadway Streaming Guide: November 2025- Where to Watch THE ARTIST, New WICKED Special, & More (Nov 3, 2025)
Video: Inside Opening Night of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES on Broadway (Apr 30, 2025)
Louisa Jacobson, Amalia Yoo and More to Star in LAST SUMMER AT BLUEFISH COVE Benefit Reading (Feb 25, 2026)
Broadway Streaming Guide: November 2025- Where to Watch THE ARTIST, New WICKED Special, & More (Nov 3, 2025)
Video: Inside Opening Night of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES on Broadway (Apr 30, 2025)
BIO
Dascha Polanco is best known for her role as Dayanara on the hit Netflix series "Orange Is The New Black". She has appeared Off-Broadway in "Tell Hector I Miss Him" at The Atlantic Theater Company and will appear in the 2020 film adaptation of "In the Heights" as Cuca.
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DAPHNE RUBIN-VEGA as Daniela, STEPHANIE BEATRIZ as Carla, MELISSA
BARRERA as Vanessa, OLGA MEREDIZ as Abuela Claudia, GREGORY DIAZ IV as
Sonny, DASCHA POLANCO as Cuca and JIMMY SMITS as Kevin Rosario in Warner
Bros. Pictures’ “IN THE HEIGHTS,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
Date:
03/15/2021
From: Photo Flash: Check Out 3 New Stills from the IN THE HEIGHTS Movie
STAGE CREDITS
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VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda and the IN THE HEIGHTS Creative Team in a Never-Before-Seen Clip
by Stephi Wild - 2021-06-13 10:05:13
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Jon Chu Discuss IN THE HEIGHTS on CBS THIS MORNING!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-06-09 10:49:26
VIDEO: Leslie Grace Reveals Hardest 'In The Heights' Dance Scene on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-06-09 09:28:31
VIDEO: Anthony Ramos Talks IN THE HEIGHTS, Not Getting Advice From Lin-Manuel Miranda, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2021-06-08 07:58:25
VIDEO: Stephanie Beatriz Talks About Auditioning for IN THE HEIGHTS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-02-18 20:19:21
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Transforms Childhood Park Into Venue For Young Performers
by Stephi Wild - 2019-07-31 09:57:52
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for Ava DuVernay's WHEN THEY SEE US
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-05-28 10:35:33
VIDEO: Watch the First Trailer for Ava DuVernay's WHEN THEY SEE US
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-04-19 11:25:04
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Second Trailer for RUSSIAN DOLL, Starring Natasha Lyonne
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-02-01 09:35:29
VIDEO: Natasha Lyonne Stars in the Trailer for RUSSIAN DOLL
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-01-09 11:11:15
VIDEO: Netflix Shares the Official Trailer for ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Season 6
by Macon Prickett - 2018-07-09 10:59:40
VIDEO: Netflix Shares Launch Date Teaser for ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Season Six
by Macon Prickett - 2018-06-05 11:52:50
VIDEO: ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Cast Talks New Season on 'GMA'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-20 09:33:41
VIDEO: Full Trailer for ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Season 4 Is Here!
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-05-10 10:10:37
VIDEO: It's a Miracle! OITNB Gang Parody 'Kimmy Schmidt's 'Peeno Noir'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-03-24 12:59:22
VIDEO: Watch Season 4 Trailer for Netflix's ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-01-18 09:02:24
News
Louisa Jacobson, Amalia Yoo and More to Star in LAST SUMMER AT BLUEFISH COVE Benefit Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Classic Stage Company will present a one-night-only benefit reading of Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, by Jane Chambers, starring Louisa Jacobson, Amalia Yoo and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Classic Stage Company will present a one-night-only benefit reading of Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, by Jane Chambers, starring Louisa Jacobson, Amalia Yoo and more.
Broadway Streaming Guide: November 2025- Where to Watch THE ARTIST, New WICKED Special, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025
This November, Broadway fans will be treated to lots of new streaming content, including the debut of The Artist, new seasons of Palm Royale and Stranger Things, Downton Abbey, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025
This November, Broadway fans will be treated to lots of new streaming content, including the debut of The Artist, new seasons of Palm Royale and Stranger Things, Downton Abbey, and more.
Video: Inside Opening Night of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Apr 30, 2025
There was so much to celebrate earlier this week at the James Earl Jones Theatre. The final show of the 2024/25 Broadway season, Real Women Have Curves, officially opened. Watch as we take you inside opening night with the cast and creative team in this video.
by Joey Mervis - Apr 30, 2025
There was so much to celebrate earlier this week at the James Earl Jones Theatre. The final show of the 2024/25 Broadway season, Real Women Have Curves, officially opened. Watch as we take you inside opening night with the cast and creative team in this video.
Photos: Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More on the REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2025
Real Women Have Curves just opened on Broadway! Check out photos of stars on the red carpet, including Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2025
Real Women Have Curves just opened on Broadway! Check out photos of stars on the red carpet, including Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2025
Earlier this week, Cirque du Soleil arrived in New York City as the first stop of its North American tour of LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. This visit marks the return of the Big Top at Randall's Island since 2016. Check out photos from opening night here.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2025
Earlier this week, Cirque du Soleil arrived in New York City as the first stop of its North American tour of LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. This visit marks the return of the Big Top at Randall's Island since 2016. Check out photos from opening night here.
Cynthia Erivo Joins Peacock's POKER FACE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2024
Cynthia Erivo, the Tony Award winner and star of the upcoming Wicked movie, will guest star in the second season of Peacock's Poker Face. Other guest stars for the upcoming season include Margo Martindale, BJ Novak, Giancarlo Esposito, and Katie Holmes.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2024
Cynthia Erivo, the Tony Award winner and star of the upcoming Wicked movie, will guest star in the second season of Peacock's Poker Face. Other guest stars for the upcoming season include Margo Martindale, BJ Novak, Giancarlo Esposito, and Katie Holmes.
Glen Powell and Taraji P. Henson Lead Two New Star-Studded Scripted Comedy Podcasts This Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024
Audible Inc. and Broadway Video Enterprises, has announced two new original comedy podcasts featuring A-list casts set to premiere this fall: The Best Man’s Ghostwriter, starring Glen Powell and Nicholas Braun, and Stranded, starring Taraji P. Henson and Tracee Ellis Ross.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024
Audible Inc. and Broadway Video Enterprises, has announced two new original comedy podcasts featuring A-list casts set to premiere this fall: The Best Man’s Ghostwriter, starring Glen Powell and Nicholas Braun, and Stranded, starring Taraji P. Henson and Tracee Ellis Ross.
HOT WHITE HEIST Podcast Starring Bowen Yang, Cynthia Nixon, Jane Lynch & More to Return for Season 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
Audible, Inc.'s hit queer action-comedy Hot White Heist will return for season two on March 7 with six half-hour episodes available exclusively on Audible.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
Audible, Inc.'s hit queer action-comedy Hot White Heist will return for season two on March 7 with six half-hour episodes available exclusively on Audible.
Video: Hulu Debuts MIGUEL WANTS TO FIGHT Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2023
“Miguel Wants to Fight” is Hulu’s latest Original Film from American High (“Plan B,” “Big Time Adolescence,” “The Binge,” “Crush”). The cast includes Tyler Dean Flores, Imani Lewis, Christian Vunipola, Suraj Partha, Raúl Castillo, Dascha Polanco, and Andrea Navedo. Watch the new video trailer now!
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2023
“Miguel Wants to Fight” is Hulu’s latest Original Film from American High (“Plan B,” “Big Time Adolescence,” “The Binge,” “Crush”). The cast includes Tyler Dean Flores, Imani Lewis, Christian Vunipola, Suraj Partha, Raúl Castillo, Dascha Polanco, and Andrea Navedo. Watch the new video trailer now!
Sam Richardson, Langston Kerman & More to Star in YES WE CANNABIS Series From Audible
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023
Audible in collaboration with global entertainment and media company Broadway Video will present a new scripted comedy, 'Yes We Cannabis,' set to debut exclusively on Audible on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023
Audible in collaboration with global entertainment and media company Broadway Video will present a new scripted comedy, 'Yes We Cannabis,' set to debut exclusively on Audible on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
Peacock Renews POKER FACE For Season Two
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2023
POKER FACE has been renewed for a second season. POKER FACE is T-Street's two-time Academy Award nominee Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman’s first television series and is produced by MRC Television, along with multiple Emmy nominated executive producer and star Natasha Lyonne, under her production banner Animal Pictures.
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2023
POKER FACE has been renewed for a second season. POKER FACE is T-Street's two-time Academy Award nominee Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman’s first television series and is produced by MRC Television, along with multiple Emmy nominated executive producer and star Natasha Lyonne, under her production banner Animal Pictures.
Peacock Launches POKER FACE 1-866-NOBLSHT Hotline
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2023
Now until February 19, Peacock's BS Hotline is now available! Charlie Cale is so good at calling out BS, Peacock created a hotline meant to showcase her talents. Call 1-866-NOBLSHT. Users can call or text the hotline to hear the instantly recognizable voice of Natasha Lyonne providing advise as Charlie Cale.
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2023
Now until February 19, Peacock's BS Hotline is now available! Charlie Cale is so good at calling out BS, Peacock created a hotline meant to showcase her talents. Call 1-866-NOBLSHT. Users can call or text the hotline to hear the instantly recognizable voice of Natasha Lyonne providing advise as Charlie Cale.
VIDEO: Natasha Lyonne Stars In Rian Johnson's POKER FACE Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 5, 2023
The 10-episode mystery-of-the-week series marks the television debut for the brilliant Rian Johnson (Glass Onion, Knives Out, Star Wars) and is executive produced by and stars Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll, Orange Is The New Black). Watch the new video trailer for the upcoming series now!
by Michael Major - Jan 5, 2023
The 10-episode mystery-of-the-week series marks the television debut for the brilliant Rian Johnson (Glass Onion, Knives Out, Star Wars) and is executive produced by and stars Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll, Orange Is The New Black). Watch the new video trailer for the upcoming series now!
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Complete Series to Be Released on DVD Next Month
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2023
The “Orange Is the New Black” Complete Series Collection contains every episode of the four-time Primetime Emmy® winner and its story of Piper Chapman, a public relations executive with a career, a fiancé – and a wild past involving a suitcase full of drug money. Sentenced to a federal women’s penitentiary, Piper slowly adjusts to her new reality.
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2023
The “Orange Is the New Black” Complete Series Collection contains every episode of the four-time Primetime Emmy® winner and its story of Piper Chapman, a public relations executive with a career, a fiancé – and a wild past involving a suitcase full of drug money. Sentenced to a federal women’s penitentiary, Piper slowly adjusts to her new reality.
VIDEO: First Look at Peacock's POKER FACE from Rian Johnson Starring Natasha Lyonne
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2022
Poker Face is a 10-episode mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve. Watch the video trailer now!
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2022
Poker Face is a 10-episode mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve. Watch the video trailer now!
Audible and Broadway Video to Present New Slate of Star-Studded Scripted Comedy Podcasts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022
Audible Inc. has announced a new slate of original comedy podcasts with longtime collaborators, Broadway Video Enterprises. In addition to new originals, Audible greenlit the second season of the hit Audible Original, Hot White Heist.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022
Audible Inc. has announced a new slate of original comedy podcasts with longtime collaborators, Broadway Video Enterprises. In addition to new originals, Audible greenlit the second season of the hit Audible Original, Hot White Heist.
VIDEO: HBO Max Shares GORDITA CHRONICLES Trailer
by Michael Major - Jun 6, 2022
Claudia Forestieri wrote the pilot and serves as executive producer. The cast includes Olivia Goncalves, Diana Maria Riva, Juan Javier Cardenas, Savannah Nicole Ruiz, Noah Rico, Cosette Hauer and Dascha Polanco. Patrick Fabian and Loni Love will guest star.
by Michael Major - Jun 6, 2022
Claudia Forestieri wrote the pilot and serves as executive producer. The cast includes Olivia Goncalves, Diana Maria Riva, Juan Javier Cardenas, Savannah Nicole Ruiz, Noah Rico, Cosette Hauer and Dascha Polanco. Patrick Fabian and Loni Love will guest star.
Photos: CLYDE'S Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 25, 2021
Second Stage Theater's production of Lynn Nottage's new play CLYDE'S opened just last night, Tuesday November 23, 2021, at Second Stage's Broadway home, the Hayes Theater (240 W 44th Street at 8th Avenue).
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 25, 2021
Second Stage Theater's production of Lynn Nottage's new play CLYDE'S opened just last night, Tuesday November 23, 2021, at Second Stage's Broadway home, the Hayes Theater (240 W 44th Street at 8th Avenue).
Weekly Roundup: Our Top Ten Theater TikToks of the Week - Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter, COME FROM AWAY & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2021
Check out this week's top ten TikToks, featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter, JJ Niemann, Come From Away, Moulin Rouge! & more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2021
Check out this week's top ten TikToks, featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter, JJ Niemann, Come From Away, Moulin Rouge! & more.
Weekly Roundup: Our Top Ten Theater TikToks of the Week - Joshua Henry, Amber Riley, WAITRESS, SIX and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2021
Check out this week's top ten TikToks, featuring Joshua Henry, Amber Riley, WAITRESS, SIX and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2021
Check out this week's top ten TikToks, featuring Joshua Henry, Amber Riley, WAITRESS, SIX and more!
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