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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.

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!

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

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).  

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.