Laura Kai Chen
Latest News on Laura Kai Chen:
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway (Apr 29, 2024)
Jessica Hecht, Drew Droege, Jessica Jade Andres & More to Take Part in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES (Oct 5, 2021)
BWW Review: Christopher Chen's Detective Drama THE HEADLANDS Unravels a Family Mystery (Mar 9, 2020)
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway (Apr 29, 2024)
Jessica Hecht, Drew Droege, Jessica Jade Andres & More to Take Part in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES (Oct 5, 2021)
BWW Review: Christopher Chen's Detective Drama THE HEADLANDS Unravels a Family Mystery (Mar 9, 2020)
BIO
Laura Kai Chen’s extensive acting work ranges from starring on stage at Lincoln Center Theater, The Public, and Manhattan Theater Club to being featured in Spike Jonze’s Academy Award-winning film Her. She recently appeared in Evil (CBS), Madam Secretary (CBS), and What/If (Netflix), as well as myriad other film and television projects. She also originated the groundbreaking role of Melinda Trask on NBC’s Days of Our Lives. An in-demand voiceover artist in addition to a veteran commercial presence, Laura has worked consistently in both NY and LA since graduating from the prestigious Graduate Acting Program at NYU. Laura is a recipient of the Weston Acting Award at Brown University, where she received her BA in Comparative Literature with honors. In addition to her work as a performer, she is a passionate teacher, currently on faculty at NYU Steinhardt.
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Jessica Hecht, Drew Droege, Jessica Jade Andres & More to Take Part in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will return on Tuesday, October 5th, with an all new series of unforgettable performances. Eighteen actors have been paired with writers who have crafted unique pieces especially for them. From 6 PM until 10 PM, new monologues will be published every 15 minutes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will return on Tuesday, October 5th, with an all new series of unforgettable performances. Eighteen actors have been paired with writers who have crafted unique pieces especially for them. From 6 PM until 10 PM, new monologues will be published every 15 minutes.
TV: Take a Look at LCT3's THE HEADLANDS Opening Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2020
LCT3's Production of THE HEADLANDS opens TONIGHT at the Claire Tow Theater. Check out a video montage of the production below! The play, by Christopher Chen and directed by Knud Adams, features Laura Kai Chen, Edward Chin-Lyn, Mahira Kakkar, Mia Katigbak, Henry Stram, Johnny Wu, and Aaron Yoo.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2020
LCT3's Production of THE HEADLANDS opens TONIGHT at the Claire Tow Theater. Check out a video montage of the production below! The play, by Christopher Chen and directed by Knud Adams, features Laura Kai Chen, Edward Chin-Lyn, Mahira Kakkar, Mia Katigbak, Henry Stram, Johnny Wu, and Aaron Yoo.
Photo Flash: Get a Look at LCT3's THE HEADLANDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020
LCT3's production of THE HEADLANDS, a new play by Christopher Chen and directed by Knud Adams began previews Saturday night (2/8). It will officially open Monday 2/24 at the Claire Tow Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020
LCT3's production of THE HEADLANDS, a new play by Christopher Chen and directed by Knud Adams began previews Saturday night (2/8). It will officially open Monday 2/24 at the Claire Tow Theater.
Photo Flash: First Look at Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's THE HEADLANDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2020
Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will present the world premiere of THE HEADLANDS, a new play by Christopher Chen, directed by Knud Adams, which will begin performances Saturday, February 8 and run for six weeks only through Sunday, March 22 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, February 24.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2020
Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will present the world premiere of THE HEADLANDS, a new play by Christopher Chen, directed by Knud Adams, which will begin performances Saturday, February 8 and run for six weeks only through Sunday, March 22 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, February 24.
Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 Will Produce World Premiere of THE HEADLANDS, a New Play by Christopher Chen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019
This winter, Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will produce the world premiere of THE HEADLANDS, a new play by Christopher Chen, directed by Knud Adams, which will begin performances Saturday, February 8 and run for six weeks only through Sunday, March 22 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, February 24.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019
This winter, Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will produce the world premiere of THE HEADLANDS, a new play by Christopher Chen, directed by Knud Adams, which will begin performances Saturday, February 8 and run for six weeks only through Sunday, March 22 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, February 24.
Photo Flash: INDECENT Opens At Center Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2019
'Indecent,' by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, opened on June 9 at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by Rebecca Taichman in a co-production with Huntington Theatre Company, the Tony Award-nominated 'Indecent' will run through July 7, 2019.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2019
'Indecent,' by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, opened on June 9 at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by Rebecca Taichman in a co-production with Huntington Theatre Company, the Tony Award-nominated 'Indecent' will run through July 7, 2019.
Photo Flash: MTC'S DAN CODY'S YACHT Celebrates Opening Night
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2018
Dan Cody's Yacht is now playing through July 8 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The production opened last night, check out the photos below!
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2018
Dan Cody's Yacht is now playing through July 8 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The production opened last night, check out the photos below!
MTC's DAN CODY'S YACHT Opens Tonight at New York City Center
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2018
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Dan Cody's Yacht, written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, opens tonight - Wednesday, June 6 - at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). Performances began on Tuesday, May 15.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2018
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Dan Cody's Yacht, written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, opens tonight - Wednesday, June 6 - at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). Performances began on Tuesday, May 15.
DAN CODY'S YACHT Begins Performances Tomorrow at MTC Stage I
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Dan Cody's Yacht, written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, begins performances tomorrow - Tuesday, May 15 - at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The new play will celebrate opening night on Wednesday, June 6.
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Dan Cody's Yacht, written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, begins performances tomorrow - Tuesday, May 15 - at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The new play will celebrate opening night on Wednesday, June 6.
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