Katsura Sunshine

KAWAii HOLiDAY MARKET to Present A NIGHT OF RAKUGO With Katsura Sunny, Moonlight and Sunflower
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

KAWAii HOLiDAY MARKET will present 'A Night of Rakugo' as part of its Entertainment Night program at Ideal Glass Studios. The event introduces New York audiences to Rakugo, Japan's 400-year-old tradition of comic storytelling.

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Extends Run at New World Stages Through December 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo has run Off-Broadway for over five years, presenting the 400-year-old Japanese art of comic storytelling. The production is offering a new block of tickets, extending its run through December 2026.

43 Shows to Participate in The Off Broadway Alliance’s 20at20
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025

A record-breaking 43 shows will participate in The Off Broadway Alliance's the Fall 2025 edition of 20at20. Learn more about the shows taking part and see how to purchase tickets!

KATSURA SUNSHINE’S RAKUGO to Embark on US Tour This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

Direct from New York’s New World Stages, Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo is embarking on a special U.S. tour this October. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BLVD Storms Back to Broadway
by Team BWW - Oct 21, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 21, 2024.

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Extends Its Run Through 2025 at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo is extending its run through the end of 2025 at New World Stages. Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo celebrates the ancient tradition of rakugo, where a single performer delivers humorous monologues and timeless stories passed down from Master to Apprentice. Learn how to purchase tickets.

LAST NIGHT AT THE RUE BAYOU Will Hold Reading Next Week
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2024

LAST NIGHT AT THE RUE BAYOU is a new immersive musical experience with concept, book and lyrics by Michael Meth, original music by recording artist Martee LeBow and direction by Tracey Conyer Lee. Irwin Fisch is music supervisor and the music director is Kenny Seymour.

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Extends Its Run at New World Stages Through The End Of 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

KATSURA SUNSHINE’S RAKUGO extends its run at NEW WORLD STAGES through 2024, marking its 5th year. Don't miss this international hit comedy show!

Patrick Olson's EMERGENCE Begins Performances Tomorrow At The Pershing Square Signature Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023

Don't miss the New York premiere of Patrick Olson's groundbreaking conceptual performance, EMERGENCE, at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Experience this thought-provoking and transformative journey at the intersection of art, science, and music.

Kristi Yamaguchi to be Grand Marshal at 2nd Annual JAPAN PARADE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023

Building on the great success of last year’s inaugural Japan Parade, the 2nd annual Japan Parade in New York City will be held on Saturday, May 13, beginning at 1PM.

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO to Offer a $20 Digital Lottery & Rush Tickets For Upcoming Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023

Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo is offering a $20 digital lottery and rush!

WHITE GIRL IN DANGER & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for March 2023
by Team BWW - Mar 1, 2023

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this March is the return of a Tennessee Williams classic, a world premiere from a Pulitzer Prize winner, and more. 

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Extends its Run at New World Stages Through the End of 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023

Katsura Sunshine continues to bring the 400-year-old Japanese art of Rakugo around the globe as he extends his stay in New York at New World Stages with its next show on February 18, and will run through the end of the year.

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Opens Tonight at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023

Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opens on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. See how to purchase tickets!

Carmen Cusack Will Lead Edie Brickell's 38 MINUTES Industry Reading
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

Following a successful presentation in LA, Grammy-award winner Edie Brickell’s new musical 38 MINUTES will receive an industry workshop on September 27 and 28 in New York City.

World Premiere of JASPER Starring Dominic Fumusa, Abigail Hawk & Jessica Pimentel Begins Performances Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2022

Yonder Window Theatre Company and  Executive Producer Lisa Dozier are presenting the World premiere of Grant MacDermott’s play JASPER off-Broadway, directed by Katie McHugh. Performances will begin on September 8.

Dominic Fumusa, Abigail Hawk & Jessica Pimentel to Star in World Premiere of JASPER Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2022

The World premiere of Grant MacDermott’s play JASPER off-Broadway, directed by Katie McHugh will begin on September 8 in advance of its opening night on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Returns to New World Stages This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2022

Katsura Sunshine will continue performances of Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo as part of his year-long residency at the Leicester Square Theater.  Sunshine is also preparing to simultaneously return to New York City on March 10, 2022, where the show ran for six months until COVID shut it down.  

All-Black Female Army Battalion Will Be the Subject of New Musical 6888 From Blair Underwood
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion were given the daunting task of sorting and routed an overwhelming backlog of more than 17 million pieces of mail. Led by Major Charity Adams, their motto was 'No Mail, Low Morale.'

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Will Now Begin Performances on March 10 at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2022

Due to the recent spike in COVID cases and out of an abundance of caution, Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo will delay its New York run, originally slated to begin at New World Stages on January 27, will now start performances on Thursday, March 10, 2022.