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Photo Flash: John C. Reilly, Simon Helberg and More Attend Opening Night of THE FATHER Starring Alfred Molina
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020

Pasadena Playhouse, The State Theater of California, presents The Father, written by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Jessica Kubzansky, now through March 1, 2020. The production stars Alfred Molina (Frieda, An Education, Enchanted April) in a tour-de-force role in perhaps one of the most awarded plays of recent times on two continents – winning the 2014 Molière Award, and nominations for the Evening Standard Theatre Award, Olivier Award for Best New Play, and Tony Award for Best Play.

Review Roundup: THE GREAT LEAP at Pasadena Playhouse - Read the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse presents a co-production with East West Players, the Los Angeles premiere of Lauren Yee's The Great Leap, directed by Tony Award winner BD Wong. From the author of Cambodian Rock Band and King of the Yees, comes the story of an American basketball team in Beijing where the coaches find themselves in a conflict that runs deeper than the strain between the countries, and where a young player's actions become the accidental focus of attention.

Photo Flash: Awkwafina, Margaret Cho and More Attended Opening Night of THE GREAT LEAP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, in association with East West Players, presents the Los Angeles premiere of Lauren Yee's The Great Leap. Urgent, sharp-witted and fast-paced, The Great Leap is an unforgettable night of theater. As two men from different cultures reunite and find themselves at a crossroads - one man struggling to keep his career alive and an old friend flourishing in a career he never wanted - a young Chinese-American gets lost in the Tiananmen Square Protest and finds himself at the accidental center of international attention. All three men must face their past and struggle to find their own personal victories in this compelling drama directed by Tony Award winner BD Wong.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE GREAT LEAP at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse presents a co-production with East West Players, the Los Angeles premiere of Lauren Yee's The Great Leap, directed by Tony Award winner BD Wong. From the author of Cambodian Rock Band and King of the Yees, comes the story of an American basketball team in Beijing where the coaches find themselves in a conflict that runs deeper than the strain between the countries, and where a young player's actions become the accidental focus of attention.

Casting Announced for THE GREAT LEAP at Pasadena Playhouse
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 16, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, presents a co-production with East West Players, the Los Angeles premiere of Lauren Yee's The Great Leap, directed by Tony Award winner BD Wong. From the author of Cambodian Rock Band and King of the Yees, comes the story of an American basketball team in Beijing where the coaches find themselves in a conflict that runs deeper than the strain between the countries, and where a young player's actions become the accidental focus of attention.

BWW Review: Nashville Rep's Beautifully Acted Take on Lydia R. Diamond's SMART PEOPLE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 22, 2018

Are Caucasians (specifically, white men) 'hard-wired' to be prejudiced - genetically engineered to be biased against the members of other races - their so-called white privilege perhaps mitigated by circumstances beyond their control? That's but one of the intriguing queries posed during the two-and-a-half-hours of Lydia R. Diamond's provocative and stimulating Smart People, now onstage at TPAC's Andrew Johnson Theatre in a winning production directed by Jon Royal.

Stir Today Night to Present THE SHRIMPSHACK REDEMPTION at The Second City
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017

A prison of assumptions has overwhelmed the Asian race, and Stir Today Night is breaking out! In their newest sketch revue, 'The Shrimpshack Redemption,' the 22-year-old Asian-American comedy troupe has diligently chipped away through stereotypes and social norms to escape the 'Shrimpshack', and find their true selves.

Silk Road Rising Presents the U.S. Premiere of Candace Chong's WILD BOAR
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017

Silk Road Rising (Founding Artistic Director Jamil Khoury and Founding Executive Director Malik Gillani) is proud to announce the U.S. Premiere of Wild Boar, written by Candace Chong, translated from Chinese to English by Joanna C. Lee and Ken Smith, adapted by Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang, and directed by Helen Young. 

Stir Friday Night to Present THE SHRIMPSHACK REDEMPTION at The Second City
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2017

A prison of assumptions has overwhelmed the Asian race, and Stir Friday Night is breaking out! In their newest sketch revue, 'The Shrimpshack Redemption,' the 22-year-old Asian-American comedy troupe has diligently chipped away through stereotypes and social norms to escape the 'Shrimpshack', and find their true selves.

Iconic Classic Drama A DOLL'S HOUSE to Begin This Winter at the Huntington
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2017

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the iconic classic drama A Doll's House, by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Bryony Lavery, and directed by Boston favorite Melia Bensussen (Awake and Sing!, Luck of the Irish, and Circle Mirror Transformation at the Huntington). Performances run January 6 - February 5, 2017 at the Avenue of the Arts / BU Theatre.

Iconic Classic Drama A DOLL'S HOUSE to Begin This Winter at the Huntington
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2016

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the iconic classic drama A Doll's House, by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Bryony Lavery, and directed by Boston favorite Melia Bensussen (Awake and Sing!, Luck of the Irish, and Circle Mirror Transformation at the Huntington). Performances run January 6 - February 5, 2017 at the Avenue of the Arts / BU Theatre.

Stir Today Night to Bring 8 ANGRY ASIANS to Second City
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2016

Hollywood has taken whitewashed casting too far, and the Asian comedy group Stir Today Night has responded with their newest sketch revue: '8 Angry Asians, Starring Scarlett Johansson'. *The role of Scarlett Johansson will be played by 8 Asians.

Stir Friday Night to Bring 8 ANGRY ASIANS to Second City
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2016

Hollywood has taken whitewashed casting too far, and the Asian comedy group Stir Friday Night has responded with their newest sketch revue: '8 Angry Asians, Starring Scarlett Johansson'. *The role of Scarlett Johansson will be played by 8 Asians.

Stir Friday Night 20th Anniversary Revue Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2015

 The 20-year old Chicago comedy troupe, Stir Friday Night, brings their 20th sketch revue thru time!  On a day to get stress free at the Korean Spa, the Asian-American comedy crew discovers a time machine, instead of more bubbles in the hot tub.  Once their time traveling ensues, the hilarity follows, with scenes like Confucius writing for Buzzfeed, Jeremy Lin dreaming of the first Asian-American NBA player, and a future where robots run off of shame; this Stir Friday Night crew finds the funny!

Stir Friday Night 20th Anniversary Revue to Run 10/10-11/7
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 28, 2015

 The 20-year old Chicago comedy troupe, Stir Friday Night, brings their 20th sketch revue thru time!  On a day to get stress free at the Korean Spa, the Asian-American comedy crew discovers a time machine, instead of more bubbles in the hot tub.  Once their time traveling ensues, the hilarity follows, with scenes like Confucius writing for Buzzfeed, Jeremy Lin dreaming of the first Asian-American NBA player, and a future where robots run off of shame; this Stir Friday Night crew finds the funny!

NORA Opens at Santa Paula Theater Center
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 29, 2015

The Santa Paula Theater Center presents the Ventura County premiere of Ingmar Bergman's NORA on its main stage from Sept. 11 through Oct. 18 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sunday Matinees at 2:30 pm.

Photo Coverage: Manhattan Theatre Club Honors Daniel Sullivan at Fall Benefit
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 11, 2014

Manhattan Theatre Club just presented its Fall Benefitlast night, honoring longtime MTC collaborator, Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. The evening featured appearances by some of Broadway's biggest names: Danny Burstein (The Snow Geese), Raul Esparza (The Homecoming), Boyd Gaines (The Columnist), Heather MacRae who appeared in the 1968 production of Hair which Sullivan served as assistant director,Frances McDormand (Good People), Cynthia Nixon (Rabbit Hole), friend and colleague Jack O'Brien, Mary-Louise Parker(Proof), and David Hyde Pierce (Accent on Youth). BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos below!

KING OF THE YEES Set for UNC's Process Series Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2014

The Process Series at UNC will feature an engaging new work by an acclaimed playwright in November. Commissioned by the Goodman Theater in Chicago, Lauren Yee's King of the Yees will be performed tonight and tomorrow, November 6 and 7, 2014, at 8:00pm in Studio 6 of Swain Hall at UNC-Chapel Hill. The performance is free and open to the public with a $5 suggested donation.

KING OF THE YEES Set for UNC's Process Series, 11/6-7
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 25, 2014

The Process Series at UNC will feature an engaging new work by an acclaimed playwright in November. Commissioned by the Goodman Theater in Chicago, Lauren Yee's King of the Yees will be performed November 6 and 7, 2014, at 8:00pm in Studio 6 of Swain Hall at UNC-Chapel Hill. The performance is free and open to the public with a $5 suggested donation.

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