Yasuhiro Kawana
Latest News on Yasuhiro Kawana:
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son' (Jan 9, 2026)
Tickets to KINKY BOOTS at Proctors Are On Sale Now (Oct 3, 2025)
KINKY BOOTS is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (Sep 25, 2025)
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son' (Jan 9, 2026)
Tickets to KINKY BOOTS at Proctors Are On Sale Now (Oct 3, 2025)
KINKY BOOTS is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (Sep 25, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Evita, Legally Blonde, Come Fly Away, Catch Me If You Can. Upcoming: First Date, Kinky Boots. He has co-presented Fosse and The Full Monty in Japan, and Japanese local productions of Never Gonna Dance, The Boy From Oz, The Producers, Sweet Charity, Titanic, Brooklyn, All Shook Up, Grease, Side Show.
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Musical
Yasuhiro Kawana, Kinky Boots
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical
Yasuhiro Kawana, Evita
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical
Yasuhiro Kawana, Evita
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Musical
Yasuhiro Kawana, Catch Me If You Can
Videos
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
by Michael Major - 2026-01-09 10:00:20
Video: Arielle Jacobs, Lea Salonga, Jose Llana, and More Talk HERE LIES LOVE
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-07-16 12:23:10
VIDEO: Lauren Ridloff On Her Unexpected Rise to Success in CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-10 12:01:35
VIDEO: Cyndi Lauper & Harvey Fierstein Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of KINKY BOOTS On NBC's THE TODAY SHOW
by Macon Prickett - 2018-04-06 10:48:43
STAGE TUBE: In the Recording Studio with the Cast of FIRST DATE; Album Now Available for Pre-Order
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-09-03 11:12:05
TV Exclusive: First Look at Video from FIRST DATE on Broadway Starring Zachary Levi & Krysta Rodriguez!
by Robert Diamond - 2013-08-08 12:16:36
News
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2026
Watch a video of Omari Collins “Scarlett D. Von'Du” and Noah Silverman singing an acoustic version of “Not My Father's Son” from North American tour of KINKY BOOTS, with accompaniment by Callum Murphy on guitar.
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2026
Watch a video of Omari Collins “Scarlett D. Von'Du” and Noah Silverman singing an acoustic version of “Not My Father's Son” from North American tour of KINKY BOOTS, with accompaniment by Callum Murphy on guitar.
Tickets to KINKY BOOTS at Proctors Are On Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS! KINKY BOOTS will play Proctors in Schenectady as part of the 2025-26 Broadway season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS! KINKY BOOTS will play Proctors in Schenectady as part of the 2025-26 Broadway season.
KINKY BOOTS is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
Kinky Boots will play San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts as a special add-on of Broadway San Jose’s 2025/26 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
Kinky Boots will play San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts as a special add-on of Broadway San Jose’s 2025/26 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
KINKY BOOTS Comes to The Weidner Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS! Kinky Boots will play The Weidner in Green Bay as part of the 2025-26 Broadway In Green Bay Series on January 20, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS! Kinky Boots will play The Weidner in Green Bay as part of the 2025-26 Broadway In Green Bay Series on January 20, 2026.
Tickets to KINKY BOOTS Tour in Boston on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS in Boston. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS in Boston. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!
KINKY BOOTS Will Embark on New National Tour in Fall 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Kinky Boots will hit the road on an all new tour, launching in the Fall of 2025. Cities and casting will be announced in the coming months. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Kinky Boots will hit the road on an all new tour, launching in the Fall of 2025. Cities and casting will be announced in the coming months. Learn more here!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Video: The Cast of HERE LIES LOVE Takes Final Broadway Bows
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023
Here Lies Love played its final Broadway performance yesterday, November 26, 2023, after 33 previews and 149 regular performances at the Broadway Theatre. Check out video of the cast taking their final bows here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023
Here Lies Love played its final Broadway performance yesterday, November 26, 2023, after 33 previews and 149 regular performances at the Broadway Theatre. Check out video of the cast taking their final bows here!
HERE LIES LOVE Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 26, 2023
Here Lies Love will play its final Broadway performance November 26, 2023, after 33 previews and 149 regular performances at the Broadway Theatre.
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 26, 2023
Here Lies Love will play its final Broadway performance November 26, 2023, after 33 previews and 149 regular performances at the Broadway Theatre.
HERE LIES LOVE Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2023
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Here Lies Love will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, November 26, following 33 previews and 149 regular performances.
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2023
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Here Lies Love will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, November 26, following 33 previews and 149 regular performances.
HERE LIES LOVE Offers Meet & Greets with David Byrne, Fatboy Slim, and Jo Koy in Charity Buzz Auction
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023
Fans of Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking new musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim now playing at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street), will have the chance to bid on three exclusive experiences through a Charitybuzz auction that is live now in support of the show's Democracy in Action Ticket Initiative via Producer Hub/The Tank NYC.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023
Fans of Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking new musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim now playing at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street), will have the chance to bid on three exclusive experiences through a Charitybuzz auction that is live now in support of the show's Democracy in Action Ticket Initiative via Producer Hub/The Tank NYC.
HERE LIES LOVE Celebrates GLAAD Spirit Day With A Post-Show DJ Set By Griffin Maxwell Brooks
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2023
Celebrate GLAAD Spirit Day with a Post-Show DJ Set by Griffin Maxwell Brooks at HERE LIES LOVE. Join us this Thursday, October 19 for a night of music and support.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2023
Celebrate GLAAD Spirit Day with a Post-Show DJ Set by Griffin Maxwell Brooks at HERE LIES LOVE. Join us this Thursday, October 19 for a night of music and support.
Apl.de.Ap Of Black Eyed Peas To DJ Post-Show Set at HERE LIES LOVE This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023
Apl.de.Ap of Black Eyed Peas will DJ a post-show set after the October 12 performance of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway. Don't miss this exciting musical event!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023
Apl.de.Ap of Black Eyed Peas will DJ a post-show set after the October 12 performance of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway. Don't miss this exciting musical event!
HERE LIES LOVE Announces Post-Show 'People Power Disco Hour' Series
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2023
HERE LIES LOVE announces the launch of People Power Disco Hour, a series of post-show DJ sets starting this Saturday, October 7. Join the party and dance the night away!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2023
HERE LIES LOVE announces the launch of People Power Disco Hour, a series of post-show DJ sets starting this Saturday, October 7. Join the party and dance the night away!
HERE LIES LOVE Launches Democracy in Action Ticketing Initiative in Partnership with Gold House and The Asian American Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023
Discover how HERE LIES LOVE is partnering with Gold House and The Asian American Foundation to launch an innovative ticketing initiative that promotes democracy and civic engagement. Find out how you can get involved and make a difference while enjoying this immersive musical experience.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023
Discover how HERE LIES LOVE is partnering with Gold House and The Asian American Foundation to launch an innovative ticketing initiative that promotes democracy and civic engagement. Find out how you can get involved and make a difference while enjoying this immersive musical experience.
David Byrne and Arbutus to Host HERE LIES LOVE Benefit This Thursday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s Broadway production of Here Lies Love will host a sold out special benefit performance on September 28 with proceeds supporting Byrne’s non-profit, Arbutus.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s Broadway production of Here Lies Love will host a sold out special benefit performance on September 28 with proceeds supporting Byrne’s non-profit, Arbutus.
Photos: Vina Morales Takes Her First Bow in HERE LIES LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023
Popular Filipino actress Vina Morales made her Broadway debut on September 22 in Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim. Check out photos from her first curtain call here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023
Popular Filipino actress Vina Morales made her Broadway debut on September 22 in Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim. Check out photos from her first curtain call here!
HERE LIES LOVE Announces Announces Rush Ticket Policy For Union Members
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2023
The producers of Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, have announced a new rush ticket policy for labor union members.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2023
The producers of Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, have announced a new rush ticket policy for labor union members.
Vina Morales to Join the Cast of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2023
Get the latest news on Vina Morales as she joins the cast of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway. Don't miss your chance to see this acclaimed musical at the Broadway Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2023
Get the latest news on Vina Morales as she joins the cast of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway. Don't miss your chance to see this acclaimed musical at the Broadway Theatre.
HERE LIES LOVE Will Offer Free Childcare Services During Matinee Performances
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023
Here Lies Love has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration on Broadway with the Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL), Broadway Babysitters, and Open Jar Studios, through which free childcare services will be offered during Here Lies Love's Saturday, September 23nd 3:30pm matinee performance.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023
Here Lies Love has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration on Broadway with the Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL), Broadway Babysitters, and Open Jar Studios, through which free childcare services will be offered during Here Lies Love's Saturday, September 23nd 3:30pm matinee performance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Yasuhiro Kawana been nominated for?
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Catch Me If You Can.
What awards has Yasuhiro Kawana won?
Yasuhiro Kawana has won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Kinky Boots.
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