Aya Ogawa News

KOJIKI DE CREATION to Make World Premiere at Japan Society

by A.A. Cristi — September 16, 2026

Japan Society will present a multimedia puppet theater work by Maiko Kikuchi based on Japan's oldest chronicle of origin myths.

The Bushwick Starr Unveils 2026-27 Season Featuring New Works by Layla Khoshnoudi, Amando Houser and Toshiki Okada

by A.A. Cristi — June 23, 2026

The Bushwick Starr has unveiled its 2026-27 season, featuring three new productions from Layla Khoshnoudi, Amando Houser and Kedian Keohan, and Toshiki Okada.

Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS and GLORIA Will Make Broadway Premieres as Part of Second Stage's 2026-27 Season

by Stephi Wild — June 3, 2026

Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria.

GIULIA, THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS and More Set for Full PAC NYC 26-27 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 13, 2026

The Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed programming for the fourth artistic season at the recently opened performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.

Hunter College Partners With Breaking The Binary Theatre For Public Master Class Series

by A.A. Cristi — March 18, 2026

Hunter College's MFA Playwriting program, in collaboration with Breaking the Binary Theatre, will present a series of free public master class workshops aimed at supporting transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists.

En Garde Arts to Present 73 SECONDS Solo Performance Inside Lower Eastside Girls Club Planetarium

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 12, 2026

Hidden inside the Lower Eastside Girls Club is a 64-seat planetarium built for stargazing.

Photos: Inside the 2026 Obie Awards

by Nicole Rosky — March 10, 2026

Earlier this week, the American Theatre Wing celebrated the 69th Annual Obie Awards, Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor.

Anne Washburn Named Recipient Of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award

by A.A. Cristi — February 26, 2026

Anne Washburn has been named the sixth recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award.

Review Roundup: MEAT SUIT, OR THE SHITSHOW OF MOTHERHOOD Opens at Second Stage Theater

by A.A. Cristi — February 25, 2026

Read the reviews for MEAT SUIT, OR THE SHITSHOW OF MOTHERHOOD, playing now at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center.

Photos: First Look at Second Stage Theater's MEAT SUIT, OR THE SHITSHOW OF MOTHERHOOD

by A.A. Cristi — February 23, 2026

First look production photos have been released for MEAT SUIT, OR THE SHITSHOW OF MOTHERHOOD at Signature Theatre.

Obie Awards Event Postponed Due to Weather

by Stephi Wild — February 23, 2026

A private event set to celebrate the winners of the 2026 Obie Awards, set to be held on February 23, was postponed due to the ongoing blizzard in the New York City area.

2026 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List

by Nicole Rosky — January 31, 2026

The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards.

Marina Celander, Cindy Cheung and More to Star in MEAT SUIT at Second Stage Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 4, 2025

The complete cast has been revealed for Aya Ogawa’s MEAT SUIT, or the shitshow of motherhood.

'Made in NY' Fund for New Theatrical Works Launched by NYC Mayor's Office

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 30, 2025

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and New Georges have created the “Made in NY” Fund for New Theatrical Works.

NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and New Georges Launch Fund for New Theatrical Works

by Nicole Rosky — September 30, 2025

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and New Georges just announced the creation of the “Made in NY” Fund for New Theatrical Works, which will enable artists to fully develop and place new theatrical works in venues across New York City.