David Kwong

Review: THE ENIGMATIST, Wilton's Music Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Nov 25, 2025

David Kwong loves words the way chefs love food: obsessively, indulgently and with a eagerness to serve ever more and more of their treasured discoveries. In The Enigmatist, his puzzle-box of a show, that affection becomes both the engine and the anchor.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis To Present EMMA In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present Emma by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen, running December 3–21, 2025, at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University.

David Kwong's THE ENIGMATIST Will Make UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025

David Kwong’s mind-bending show The Enigmatist, the acclaimed magic and puzzles show by a New York Times crossword constructor,​​​​​​​ will make its UK premiere.

THE BROTHERS' SIZE and THE UGLY DUCKLING Join The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced two dynamic plays to round out its 59th anniversary season, along with the directors and creative teams.

Single Tickets Now on Sale for The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ 2025�"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2025

Single tickets are now on sale for The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ 2025–2026 season, featuring eight productions including Gypsy, Primary Trust, and The Woman in Black. Visit repstl.org for tickets and info.

Governor Hochul Appoints Rochester Fringe CEO Erica Fee to the New York State Council on the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025

The Rochester Fringe Festival CEO & Founding Festival Producer Erica Fee has been appointed to the New York State Council on the Arts by Governor Kathy Hochul. Learn more!

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Welcome 7 New Board Members
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced seven newly elected Board Members who will serve a three-year term starting in April 2025. Learn more about the members here!

GYPSY, THE WOMAN IN BLACK And More Announced for The Rep 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced the theatre’s 2025-26 season, with expanded offerings of five Mainstage productions and three Studio plays, making the 59th anniversary season the biggest and boldest in years.

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!

Rochester Fringe Festival Reveals Full 2024 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

The Rochester Fringe Festival held its annual “Big Reveal” Press Conference today at CenterStage Hart Theatre at the Jewish Community Center.

THE ENIGMATIST Comes to Chicago Shakespeare Theater This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present The Enigmatist, an immersive and captivating experience of illusions, puzzles, and cryptology, written and performed by renowned magician and The New York Timescrossword constructor David Kwong.

Review: THE ENIGMATIST at The Kennedy Center
by Pamela Roberts - Jun 11, 2023

Puzzles and patterns, stories and magic are artfully woven together by David Kwong in The Enigmatist at the Kennedy Center. The immersive experience is a little bit theatre, a little bit magic show, with some codebreaking, word games and storytelling thrown in for fun. Who knew that constructing a crossword puzzle together could be so fun?

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Reveals Lineup For 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces its 2023/2024 productions and programming, featuring bold interpretations of Shakespeare’s plays in conversation with visionary artists of today, world premiere productions, theater from across the globe through the WorldStage series, and much more.

Museum of Broadway Announces Student and Senior Pricing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022

The Museum of Broadway has announced new special pricing for student and senior visitors. The Museum, located in the heart of Times Square at 145 W 45th St, is the first-ever permanent museum dedicated to the storied history and legendary artistry of Broadway musicals, plays, and theatres.

Museum Of Broadway to Present THE AMERICAN THEATRE AS SEEN BY AL HIRSCHFELD as First Special Exhibit
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2022

The Museum of Broadway has announced the first special exhibit that will be featured in the Museum, The American Theatre as seen by Hirschfeld, curated by David Leopold, Creative Director of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation.

Work by David Rockwell, Bunny Christie & More to be Featured in The Museum of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2022

Today, The Museum of Broadway announced a group of featured artists who have designed various rooms and exhibits within the Museum, as well as their team of expert curators. Tickets will go on sale on June 14th. 

Calista Flockhart and Zachary Quinto to Star in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at the Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021

Geffen Playhouse added three new productions to complete its 25th Anniversary Season lineup, it was announced today. Playwright Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will make its Geffen Playhouse premiere in April 2022, featuring Calista Flockhart (Ally McBeal, Neil LaBute's bash) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek franchise, The Boys in the Band); A Wicked Soul in Cherry Hill, a new original musical from playwright and Geffen Playhouse The Writers' Room program alum Matt Schatz, will make its world premiere in June 2022; and playwright Fernanda Coppel's King Liz will makes its West Coast premiere in July 2022.

BWW Interview: Mind-Blowing David Kwong's Truly An ENIGMATIST
by Gil Kaan - Oct 7, 2021

Puzzle Master/Magician David Kwong has returned to the Geffen Playhouse with his live show THE ENIGMATIST, already playing has been extended through November 14, 2021. David charms his audience with a variety of mind-boggling puzzles, incredible sight of hand and unbelievable acts of mental telepathy. His virtual show last year INSIDE THE BOX’s six-week run sold out in minutes. Had a chance to flash a few questions to David again after his opening weekend.

BWW Review: THE ENIGMATIST at The Geffen Playhouse
by Tracey Paleo - Sep 28, 2021

Renowned magician and New York Times crossword constructor David Kwong offers a sophisticated presentation of multi-layered illusion, where clues are everywhere and the surprises that happen often, can be solved by observing with a rational eye.