Parvesh Cheena

Micaela Diamond, Emmett O’Hanlon and More to Star in OKLAHOMA! at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025

Carnegie Hall has revealed the cast for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! in concert. The concert will feature Micaela Diamond, Emmett O’Hanlon and more.

Interview: Playwright Ankita Raturi on the world premiere of नेहा & NEEL
by Shari Barrett - Oct 22, 2025

Here's my conversation with playwright Ankita Raturi about the genesis for the play and how she developed it as a comedy rather than a drama about a mother and son cross-country college tour.

Photos: नेहा & NEEL Opens This Weekend In Co-Production Between Artists At Play And Latino Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

Artists at Play and Latino Theater Company will present the world premiere of नेहा & Neel, a new intergenerational comedy by Ankita Raturi directed by Lily Tung Crystal. See photos of the production.

‘नेहा & NEEL to be Presented at The Los Angeles Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

Asian American theater collective Artists at Play and Latino Theater Company team up for their third collaboration in as many years with the joyous new comedy नेहा & Neel by Ankita Raturi. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

TRAUMA PLAY to Have Workshop at IAMA Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

IAMA Theatre Company will close its 17th season with a workshop production of the hilarious and raw new comedy Trauma Play by Abigail Miller. Learn more!

Photos: New Beach Hotel Unveiled With IAMA Theatre Company Immersive Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

Marc & Rose Hospitality joined forces for the third time with Shonda Rhimes-backed IAMA Theatre Company to host an unforgettable weekend celebration at the newly unveiled Casa Loma Beach Hotel. See photos from the evening.

The Blank Theatre Welcomes Six New Members to its Board of Directors
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

The Blank Theatre in Hollywood has announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. They are Parvesh Cheena, Tim Jo, Marguerite Moreau, Aliza Goldstein, Kit Steinkellner, and Dan Halden.

Video: Watch Theme Song for Disney Jr. Series ARIEL Inspired by THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Josh Sharpe - May 8, 2024

Disney Branded Television has released the main title theme song and announced the premiere date for the highly anticipated animated musical series “Disney Jr.’s Ariel.” Inspired by “The Little Mermaid,” the series will debut on THURSDAY, JUNE 27, on Disney Junior (9:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and air on Disney Channel later that day, with an initial batch of eight episodes available on Disney+ the following day, FRIDAY, JUNE 28. Watch the theme song!

Musical Theatre Factory to Honor John-Michael Lyles & More 10th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY at The Factory Function. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Parvesh Cheena, Jess Darrow, Osh Ashruf, Joel Perez, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of Jasmine Sharma's PEACHY: A Sorta Chekhovian Traumedy
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

Sanguine Theatre Company, Roman Sanchez, and Charlie Chauca present Jasmine Sharma's latest play, PEACHY: a sorta chekhovian traumedy, for an industry reading on December 10th at 2:00pm and 5:00pm.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for ABCD (AMERICAN BORN CONFUSED DESI) at Greenway Arts Alliance
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023

Greenway Arts Alliance announces the cast and creative team for 'ABCD (American Born Confused Desi)' written by Lily Abha Cratsley and directed by J. Mehr Kaur. The production runs from November 11-19, 2023 at Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles.

Photos: Josh Gad, Mel Brooks & More Attend Hulu's 'History of the World, Part II' Premiere Event
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2023

Talent on the red carpet included Mel Brooks, Nick Kroll, Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes, Josh Gad, Dove Cameron, Pamela Adlon, Sarah Silverman, Jason Mantzoukas, Poppy Liu, Nick Robinson, Atsuko Okatsuka, others. Filmmakers in attendance included executive producers David Stassen, Kevin Salter, director Alice Mathias & many more. Check out photos!

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.

Casting Announced For Weeks Four and Five of The Blank Theatre's 30th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2022

Casting has been announced for weeks four and five of The Blank Theatre's 30th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. Being presented as digital shorts, the final three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be available to stream on Vimeo July 22– August 11.

Disney Channel Series to Debut Four Bollywood-Inspired Specials
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2022

Since its premiere in March 2020 and for more than 100 stories, 'Mira, Royal Detective' has highlighted the rich, diverse cultures of India. Each episode centers on the clever heroine Mira and her friends, including her sleuthing mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, as they help others by solving mysteries in their kingdom community of Jalpur.

Nick Offerman to Round Out Casting for Peacock's Upcoming Comedic Thriller Series THE RESORT
by Michael Major - Mar 8, 2022

Offerman joins previously announced series stars William Jackson Harper and Cristin Milioti, with Skyler Gisondo, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Nina Bloomgarden, Gabriela Cartol rounding out series leads and Ben Sinclair, Parvesh Cheena, Debby Ryan, Dylan Baker, Michael Hitchcock and Becky Ann Baker as recurring guest stars.

Cristin Milioti & More Join Peacock's Comedic Thriller THE RESORT
by Michael Major - Mar 1, 2022

William Jackson Harper, Skyler Gisondo, Ben Sinclair and Parvesh Cheena have also been added to the ensemble series, along with previously announced series leads including Luis Gerardo Méndez, Nina Bloomgarden, Gabriela Cartol and recurring guest stars Debby Ryan, Dylan Baker, Michael Hitchcock and Becky Ann Baker.  

IAMA's CELESTIAL EVENTS Now Opening March 5
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2022

IAMA Theatre Company returns to in-person theater with the world premiere of a new, ensemble-inspired comedy that offers a modern and very fun escape from our never-ending pandemic reality.

IAMA Theatre Company Presents CELESTIAL EVENTS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2022

IAMA Theatre Company returns to in-person theater with the world premiere of a new, ensemble-inspired comedy that offers a modern and very fun escape from our never-ending pandemic reality.

BWW Interview: Danny Pudi Running With Support
by Gil Kaan - Jan 20, 2022

A familiar face on the screen, both big and small, writer/performer Danny Pudi will present his autobiographical film Running on Stellar’s streaming platform beginning January 22, 2022. Three South Asian-led arts organizations, Hypokrit Productions, East West Players, and EnActe Arts have collaborated on this exclusive presentation directed by HP Artistic Director Arpita Mukherjee. Had the chance to pepper Danny with a few spicy queries on what led up to his writing of Running.