Shakina Nayfack

TRUSPEAK Returns With Four New Short Films Available On Demand For A Limited Run
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

TRUSpeak: Hear Our Voices! will return in a new on-demand edition featuring four short plays adapted for virtual performance. The yearly fundraising event will showcase a broad ensemble of theater artists, with tickets offered as tax-deductible donations.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 14, 2025- OEDIPUS First Look and More
by - Nov 14, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Allison Janney, Joanna Gleason and Shakina Nayfack to Join TRUSpeak... Hear Our Voices!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

TRUSpeak... Hear Our Voices! 2025 will present special appearances by Emmy and Oscar winner Allison Janney, Tony winner Joanna Gleason and transgender activist Shakina Nayfack.

Review: MANIFEST PUSSY at Diversionary Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 29, 2025

Diversionary Theatre’s current show, “Manifest Pussy”, is a wild, warm, and deeply human solo show by Shakina Nayfack full of heart, humor, and revelation.

Stream WRITE OUT LOUD Album With Betsy Wolfe, Taylor Louderman, Ana Villafañe, Shakina Nayfack
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

WRITE OUT LOUD has announced the release of its sixth studio EP, streaming everywhere now! In tandem with the album, Write Out Loud is releasing behind the scenes music videos of the four winning songs.

Betsy Wolfe, Ana Villafañe, Shakina Nayfack, and Taylor Louderman Join WRITE OUT LOUD’s 2024 EP
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

WRITE OUT LOUD has announced the release of its sixth studio EP, which will be available to stream in January. Learn more about how to pre-save the album now.

Diversionary Theatre to Present THE TRANS DIARIES
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

Celebrating the fifth year of trans and non-binary writers and performers sharing their lives, Diversionary Theatre and the City of West Hollywood are co-sponsoring The Trans Diaries along with National Organization for Women Hollywood Chapter.

THE TRANS DIARIES Comes to West Hollywood and San Diego
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

Celebrating the fifth year of trans and non-binary writers and performers sharing their lives, the City of West Hollywood is co-sponsoring The Trans Diaries 2024, presented by the National Organization for Women Hollywood Chapter.

Diversionary Theatre Presents the San Diego Premiere of MANIFEST PUSSY
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024

Diversionary Theatre has announced the San Diego premiere of MANIFEST PUSSY, starring Shakina.

Shaina Taub Will Host Broadway for Harris Community Launch
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2024

Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.

70+ Broadway Stars Unite in Support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2024

New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.

Bianca Leigh to Return to the Laurie Beechman with TRANSVESTIGATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024

Bianca Leigh returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with her new solo cabaret comedy TRANSVESTIGATION. Learn how to purchase tickets.

OH, MARY! Star Bianca Leigh Will Bring Solo Musical BUSTED to the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

Oh, Mary! star Bianca Leigh will return with a special performance of her acclaimed tour-de-force musical comedy, BUSTED: THE MUSICAL on Sunday, August 25 at Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Joe Iconis & Family, Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, and More to Play 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

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.

C. Quintana Named Recipient Of Life Jacket Theatre Company's 2023-2024 $10,000 Commission For Trans+ Playwrights
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2023

Life Jacket Theatre Company has announced that C. Quintana (CQ) is the inaugural recipient of the 2023-2024 commission created exclusively for Trans+ playwrights, which includes gender non-conforming, gender-expansive, and nonbinary individuals.

Jeb Brown, Andrew Cekala and Morgan Siobhan Green Will Lead Industry Readings of Lyons and Pakchar's BEAU
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023

On September 29th, The Music Theatre Factory will present a developmental reading of Lyons and Pakchar's new musical Beau. Find out more about the musical here!

Tonya Pinkins, Kara Young & More to Take Part in BAC's ARTS IN ACTION FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at BAC's ARTS IN ACTION FESTIVAL, featuring acclaimed artists like Tonya Pinkins and Kara Young. Join in for a celebration of talent and creativity as these performers bring their artistry to the stage. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an amazing arts festival.

Review: Promising 5 & DIME: A NEW MUSICAL Plays Joe's Pub
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 13, 2023

Now the property is evolving into a musical.  And you know what?  It works.

Applications Now Open For Apples And Oranges Arts Theatre Accelerator: The Heroine's Journey In XR
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023

Apples and Oranges Arts is currently accepting submissions for the Spring 2023 cohort of THEatre ACCELERATOR: The Heroine's Journey in XR - an immersive virtual musical theatre development program geared towards developing and distributing musicals on stage, and in mixed realities.