Wakka Wakka Productions
Latest News on Wakka Wakka Productions:
Free Shows and Events Set for 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival (Jan 8, 2024)
6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to Return in January (Dec 13, 2023)
English Premiere Of Taiwanese Musical TROPICAL ANGELS Goes Online Next Week (Nov 5, 2020)
Free Shows and Events Set for 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival (Jan 8, 2024)
6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to Return in January (Dec 13, 2023)
English Premiere Of Taiwanese Musical TROPICAL ANGELS Goes Online Next Week (Nov 5, 2020)
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Free Shows and Events Set for 6th Chicago ¿International Puppet Theater Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for the 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, the largest of its kind in North America, returning January 18-28, 2024.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for the 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, the largest of its kind in North America, returning January 18-28, 2024.
6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to Return in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023
The 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is back January 18-28, 2024, ready to heat up Chicago with its annual international pageant of puppet shows and artists at dozens of venues around the city.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023
The 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is back January 18-28, 2024, ready to heat up Chicago with its annual international pageant of puppet shows and artists at dozens of venues around the city.
English Premiere Of Taiwanese Musical TROPICAL ANGELS Goes Online Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2020
Wakka Wakka's New Puppet Musical MADE IN CHINA Makes US Debut Tonight at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2017
59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of MADE IN CHINA, written by Gwendolyn Warnock and Kirjan Waage (with help from the MADE IN CHINA ensemble), with music and lyrics by Yan Li, puppets by Mr. Waage, and directed by Ms. Warnock and Mr. Waage.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2017
59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of MADE IN CHINA, written by Gwendolyn Warnock and Kirjan Waage (with help from the MADE IN CHINA ensemble), with music and lyrics by Yan Li, puppets by Mr. Waage, and directed by Ms. Warnock and Mr. Waage.
Wakka Wakka's New Puppet Musical MADE IN CHINA to Make US Debut at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2016
59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of MADE IN CHINA, written by Gwendolyn Warnock and Kirjan Waage (with help from the MADE IN CHINA ensemble), with music and lyrics by Yan Li, puppets by Mr. Waage, and directed by Ms. Warnock and Mr. Waage.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2016
59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of MADE IN CHINA, written by Gwendolyn Warnock and Kirjan Waage (with help from the MADE IN CHINA ensemble), with music and lyrics by Yan Li, puppets by Mr. Waage, and directed by Ms. Warnock and Mr. Waage.
Wakka Wakka Opens BABY UNIVERSE (A PUPPET ODYSSEY) Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2015
The award-winning theatre company Wakka Wakka presents a strictly-limited return engagement of the acclaimed BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey), written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2015
The award-winning theatre company Wakka Wakka presents a strictly-limited return engagement of the acclaimed BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey), written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.
Wakka Wakka to Open BABY UNIVERSE (A PUPPET ODYSSEY) Off-Broadway Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2014
The award-winning theatre company Wakka Wakka presents a strictly-limited return engagement of the acclaimed BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey), written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2014
The award-winning theatre company Wakka Wakka presents a strictly-limited return engagement of the acclaimed BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey), written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.
Photo Flash: New Images from Wakka Wakka's SAGA at Baruch Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013
The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock. BroadwayWorld has new photos from the production below!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013
The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock. BroadwayWorld has new photos from the production below!
SOLO IN THE CITY: JEWISH WOMEN, JEWISH STARS Begins at Baruch Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2013
SOLO IN THE CITY: JEWISH WOMEN, JEWISH STARS is a solo performance series which will be presented throughout March at Baruch Performing Arts Center. The series will feature seven leading and emerging NYC-based soloists including Sandra Bernhard, Tovah Feldshuh, Judy Gold, and Jackie Hoffman performing one-woman shows and a special opening lecture/film event. The Baruch Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of Baruch College in Manhattan on East 25th Street between Lexington & 3rd Aves.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2013
SOLO IN THE CITY: JEWISH WOMEN, JEWISH STARS is a solo performance series which will be presented throughout March at Baruch Performing Arts Center. The series will feature seven leading and emerging NYC-based soloists including Sandra Bernhard, Tovah Feldshuh, Judy Gold, and Jackie Hoffman performing one-woman shows and a special opening lecture/film event. The Baruch Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of Baruch College in Manhattan on East 25th Street between Lexington & 3rd Aves.
Wakka Wakka Productions Presents World Premiere of SAGA, Now thru 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2013
The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2013
The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock.
Photo Flash: First Look at Wakka Wakka's SAGA World Premiere Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2013
The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA runs Off-Broadway from March 7 - April 14, 2013 in a limited 6-week engagement at the Baruch Performing Arts Center, located at 55 Lexington Avenue in New York City (enter on 25th Street between 3rd Avenue & Lexington Ave.). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show in the photos below!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2013
The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA runs Off-Broadway from March 7 - April 14, 2013 in a limited 6-week engagement at the Baruch Performing Arts Center, located at 55 Lexington Avenue in New York City (enter on 25th Street between 3rd Avenue & Lexington Ave.). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show in the photos below!
Wakka Wakka Productions Presents World Premiere of SAGA, 3/7-4/14
by Samantha Vega - Feb 14, 2013
The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions proudly presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock.
by Samantha Vega - Feb 14, 2013
The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions proudly presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock.
SOLO IN THE CITY: JEWISH WOMEN, JEWISH STARS to Begin at Baruch, 3/8
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013
SOLO IN THE CITY: JEWISH WOMEN, JEWISH STARS is a solo performance series which will be presented throughout March at Baruch Performing Arts Center. The series will feature seven leading and emerging NYC-based soloists including Sandra Bernhard, Tovah Feldshuh, Judy Gold, and Jackie Hoffman performing one-woman shows and a special opening lecture/film event. The Baruch Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of Baruch College in Manhattan on East 25th Street between Lexington & 3rd Aves.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013
SOLO IN THE CITY: JEWISH WOMEN, JEWISH STARS is a solo performance series which will be presented throughout March at Baruch Performing Arts Center. The series will feature seven leading and emerging NYC-based soloists including Sandra Bernhard, Tovah Feldshuh, Judy Gold, and Jackie Hoffman performing one-woman shows and a special opening lecture/film event. The Baruch Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of Baruch College in Manhattan on East 25th Street between Lexington & 3rd Aves.
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center Announces 22nd Annual National Puppetry Conference
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 27, 2012
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center today announced the 22nd Annual National Puppetry Conference. The Conference begins June 9, 2012 and culminates with public performances June 16 & 17. Pre-Conference intensive workshops run June 6-8. The Conference is open to puppeteers, theatre designers, actors, musicians, directors, artists, producers, playwrights and students as an ideal venue to experiment and develop new work.
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 27, 2012
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center today announced the 22nd Annual National Puppetry Conference. The Conference begins June 9, 2012 and culminates with public performances June 16 & 17. Pre-Conference intensive workshops run June 6-8. The Conference is open to puppeteers, theatre designers, actors, musicians, directors, artists, producers, playwrights and students as an ideal venue to experiment and develop new work.
Wakka Wakka Presents BABY UNIVERSE At Baruch Performing Arts Center, Begins 12/1
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2010
Wakka Wakka will present the U.S. premiere of its latest original theatre piece entitled "BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey)," written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2010
Wakka Wakka will present the U.S. premiere of its latest original theatre piece entitled "BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey)," written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.
Wakka Wakka Presents BABY UNIVERSE At Baruch Performing Arts Center, Begins 12/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2010
Wakka Wakka will present the U.S. premiere of its latest original theatre piece entitled "BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey)," written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2010
Wakka Wakka will present the U.S. premiere of its latest original theatre piece entitled "BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey)," written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.
Fabrik Extends at Traveling Jewish Theatre in San Francisco
by Robert Diamond - Jan 26, 2009
The Hub at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) in partnership with Traveling Jewish Theatre (TJT) is pleased to announce that due to public demand and critical acclaim, the production of Fabrik: The Legend of M. Rabinowitz, that opened Thursday, January 22 at TJT has been extended for a second week with performances on Thursday Jan. 29 at 8 pm, Friday Jan. 30 at 8 pm, Saturday Jan. 31 at 8 and 10pm, and Sunday Feb 1. at 2 pm.
by Robert Diamond - Jan 26, 2009
The Hub at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) in partnership with Traveling Jewish Theatre (TJT) is pleased to announce that due to public demand and critical acclaim, the production of Fabrik: The Legend of M. Rabinowitz, that opened Thursday, January 22 at TJT has been extended for a second week with performances on Thursday Jan. 29 at 8 pm, Friday Jan. 30 at 8 pm, Saturday Jan. 31 at 8 and 10pm, and Sunday Feb 1. at 2 pm.
The Hub At JCCSF Presents Six Events Starting 1/22/09
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2009
The Hub at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) will present six cutting-edge events in the first half of 2009, including plays, another great Purim party, and musical extravaganzas. Consisting of Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s (and friends), The Hub offers groundbreaking music, innovative films, literary events, DJs, dance parties and more, at choice venues around the city.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2009
The Hub at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) will present six cutting-edge events in the first half of 2009, including plays, another great Purim party, and musical extravaganzas. Consisting of Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s (and friends), The Hub offers groundbreaking music, innovative films, literary events, DJs, dance parties and more, at choice venues around the city.
The Friend Center For The Arts Announces Events For 2009
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 8, 2009
The Friend Center for the Arts at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) offers Several Theatrical Presentations for 2009 The Hub at the JCCSF presents Fabrik: The Legend of M. Rabinowitz Traveling Jewish Theatre, 470 Florida Street
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 8, 2009
The Friend Center for the Arts at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) offers Several Theatrical Presentations for 2009 The Hub at the JCCSF presents Fabrik: The Legend of M. Rabinowitz Traveling Jewish Theatre, 470 Florida Street
The Hub At JCCSF Presents Six Events Starting 1/22/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2008
The Hub at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) will present six cutting-edge events in the first half of 2009, including plays, another great Purim party, and musical extravaganzas. Consisting of Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s (and friends), The Hub offers groundbreaking music, innovative films, literary events, DJs, dance parties and more, at choice venues around the city.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2008
The Hub at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) will present six cutting-edge events in the first half of 2009, including plays, another great Purim party, and musical extravaganzas. Consisting of Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s (and friends), The Hub offers groundbreaking music, innovative films, literary events, DJs, dance parties and more, at choice venues around the city.
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