Yuka Takara

Video: Connie Wongs Unite to Celebrate A CHORUS LINE with NAAP
by Joey Mervis - Jun 29, 2025

Just last month, the National Asian Artists Project (NAAP) held its 2025 Gala Benefit celebrating the 50th Anniversary of A Chorus Line and honoring the role of “Connie Wong,” directed by the original “Connie Wong” Baayork Lee. The special day brought together 16 Connies who played the role between 1976 and 2025. Watch in this video!

Photos: NAAP Gala Celebrates 50th Anniversary of A CHORUS LINE
by Emmy Rice - May 24, 2025

National Asian Artists Project, whose mission of “showcasing the work of Asian-American theatre artists through performance, outreach and educational programming” held its 2025 Gala Benefit on Sunday, May 18 at The Golden Unicorn. See the photos here!

2025 National Asian Artists Project Gala Benefit To Honor the Role of 'Connie Wong' in A CHORUS LINE
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2025

National Asian Artists Project will hold its 2025 Gala Benefit on Sunday, May 18th celebrating the 50th Anniversary of A CHORUS LINE honoring the role of “Connie Wong.'

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!

PACIFIC OVERTURES Extends at East West Players Through Early December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

East West Players has extended its revival of the acclaimed Tony-nominated musical Pacific Overtures. This production of Pacific Overtures continues the theater’s long-standing relationship with the work of Stephen Sondheim. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Jon Jon Briones and Gedde Watanabe Lead PACIFIC OVERTURES At East West Players
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

East West Players announced the cast for the upcoming production of PACIFIC OVERTURES, set to return to the stage. The production will feature a talented ensemble bringing this classic musical to life.

Chris Mann Hosts BALLOTS OVER BROADWAY: Rory O'Malley, Jared Gertner, Kate Micucci, Yuka Takara And More
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2023

Join Chris Mann and a star-studded Broadway cast for the 5th annual Ballots Over Broadway fundraiser, supporting organizations that promote a healthy democracy. Featuring Rory O'Malley, Jared Gertner, Kate Micucci, and more!

Obituary: Alvin Ing Dies at 89
by Robert Diamond - Aug 1, 2021

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that legendary actor Alvin Ing has passed away at 89 years old. 

Must Watch: A CHORUS LINE Revival Cast Reunites In Quarantine!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2020

What started out as a fun project during the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic quarantine on our private Facebook group evolved into something emotional, nostalgic, and uniquely unifying amidst a very dark and isolated period in humanity. Now, more than a decade after their closing night, 44 cast members of the Broadway revival of 'A Chorus Line' share what brought them all together 'again'. It was... 5, 6, 7, 8.

Summer Flashback: A CHORUS LINE Opens on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 26, 2019

A five, six, seven, eight! The legendary original production of A Chorus Line celebrates the 44th anniversary of its opening night this week. In honor of the occasion, we're looking back at the opening of the show's revival featuring Tony Yazbeck, Jason Tam, Charlotte d'Amboise, and more! Check out the video to see what the show's cast did for love!

VIDEO: The Early Night Show With Joshua Turchin Releases “Seasons Of Love” Cover
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2019

Photo Flash: Inside The Return Of THE EARLY NIGHT SHOW WITH JOSHUA TURCHIN
by Julie Musbach - Feb 14, 2019

Producer The Green Room 42 played host on Sunday, February 10, 2019, to the third edition of The Early Night Show LIVE! created, written, directed, accompanied, and performed by 12 year old Joshua Turchin. The young performer, writer and composer drew lots of laughs and applause throughout the cabaret featuring music, sketch comedy, improv, and special guests Yuka Takara, Ellis Gage, Bonale Fambrini, Monroe George, Audrey Bennett, Sydney Chan, Eleanor Koski, McKayla Twiggs, Ava Ulloa (on drums), and Shaina Turchin.

The Green Room 42 Presents The Return Of Joshua Turchin's Cabaret Series 'The Early Night Show'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2019

Joshua Turchin will return to The Green Room 42 with his cabaret series, 'The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin,' on February 10, 2019 at 2pm. Turchin has previously performed two successful shows, 'The Early Night Show at The Green Room' and the 'West End Lounge,' and regularly music directs and accompanies at The Green Room 42's (YOUNG) cabaret series. Special guests from Broadway, television and film will join Turchin on stage. Tickets for 'THE EARLY NIGHT SHOW' can be purchased https://ci.ovationtix.com/34878/production/1000029?performanceId=10360554

BWW Exclusive: Inside the National Asian Artists Project Gala with Baayork Lee and More!
by Richard Ridge - Dec 7, 2018

The 2018 Inaugural NAAP (National Asian Artists Project) Gala took place on December 2nd celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein's groundbreaking musical 'Flower Drum Song'. Cast members from numerous productions including the original 1958 Broadway company, tours, the 1961 film and the 2002 Broadway revival took over the Golden Unicorn Restaurant in the heart of Chinatown for a magical evening that included a spectacular eight course Chinese banquet and a sensational show.

Photo Coverage: Sutton Foster, Gavin Creel & More Take Bows in Roundabout's MY ONE AND ONLY Benefit!
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 13, 2018

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company presented a special one-night-only Benefit Musical Performance of My One and Only, the award-winning musical comedy by Peter Stone and Timothy S. Mayer with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin. The event was led by Sutton Foster ('Edythe Herbert') and Gavin Creel ('Captain Billy Buck Chandler'), with Heidi Blickenstaff ('Mickey'), Ted Louis Levy ('Mr. Magix'), Michael Park ('Prince Nicolai') and Lance Roberts ('Rev. J.D. Montgomery').

NAAP Gala 2018 to Celebrate Anniversary of FLOWER DRUM SONG December 2
by Julie Musbach - Nov 12, 2018

National Asian Artists Project will hold its 2018 Gala entitled 'The Corner of Chinatown and Broadway' a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, featuring Broadway's Jose Llana (The King and I) and Yuka Takara (A Chorus Line), the award-winning Theatre Club from P.S. 124, alumni and NAAP kids, the NAAP Broadway Community Chorus, members from the original casts of the Broadway and 2002 revival productions of Flower Drum Song, as well as honorees Alvin Ing and Yuriko Kikuchi, on Sunday, December 2nd  at The Golden Unicorn (18 East Broadway @ Catherine Street).  

Heidi Blickenstaff, Michael Park & More Join Sutton Foster and Gavin Creel in MY ONE AND ONLY
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2018

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) has just announced that Heidi Blickenstaff ('Mickey'), Ted Louis Levy ('Mr. Magix'), Michael Park ('Prince Nicolai') and Lance Roberts ('Rev. J.D. Montgomery') have joined Sutton Foster ('Edythe Herbert') and Gavin Creel ('Captain Billy Buck Chandler') in a special one-night-only Benefit Musical Performance of My One and Only, the award-winning musical comedy by Peter Stone and Timothy S. Mayer with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin.

Photo Flash: Jeffrey Li, Telly Leung And More Star In Reading Of CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2018

America's Got Talent's Jeffrey Li made his musical theater debut in the developmental reading of Lainie Sakakura (producer/book) and Paul Fujimoto's (music/lyrics) CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET, a musical adaptation of The New York Times Best Selling novel, HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET by Jamie Ford at The Playroom Theater in New York on September 17.

Telly Leung, Kenny Ingram & More Set For Developmental Reading Of THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET
by Julie Musbach - Sep 17, 2018

Sakakura is presenting an invitation-only developmental reading of Lainie Sakakura (producer/book) and Paul Fujimoto's (music/lyrics) The Corner of Bitter and Sweet, a musical adaptation of The New York Times Best Selling novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 17 at The Playroom Theater, 151 W. 46th Street in New York.

Photo Flash: Tracie Thoms, Eric William Morris and More Visit GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2018

The cast of GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER have had many guests from the Broadway community throughout its run. Among those were Lori Tan Chinn, Baayork Lee, Paul Shaffer, Andre De Shields, Denise Burse, Tracie Thoms, Jose Llana, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Marsha Mason, Alex Newell, Daniel K. Isaac, the kids from SCHOOL OF ROCK, Eric William Morris and his cast members from KING KONG.