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Review: A CHRISTMAS IN OCHOPEE at New Native Theatre

by Jared Fessler — December 22, 2025

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS IN OCHOPEE at New Native Theatre?

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the Drama Desk Awards

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — June 11, 2024

Winners for the 2024 Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced last night at NYU Skirball Center.

2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List

by Nicole Rosky — June 10, 2024

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!

by Nicole Rosky — April 29, 2024

Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been.

POOR YELLA REDNECKS Extended Through Early December at MTC

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 10, 2023

Manhattan Theatre Club will present a one-week extension for the New York premiere of Poor Yella Rednecks, written by Qui Nguyen.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 2, 2023

Take a look at the star-studded opening night of POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC.

Review Roundup: POOR YELLA REDNECKS at Manhattan Theatre Club

by A.A. Cristi — November 1, 2023

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Poor Yella Rednecks, written by Qui Nguyen (Vietgone, Raya and The Last Dragon) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone, Golden Shield), read reviews for the production!

Video: Get a First Look at POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 25, 2023

Get a first look at Poor Yella Rednecks, now running at Manhattan Theatre Club.

Photos: First Look at Qui Nguyen's POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC Stage I

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 17, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of Poor Yella Rednecks, written by Qui Nguyen.

Manhattan Theatre Club's POOR YELLA REDNECKS Begins Previews Tonight

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 11, 2023

POOR YELLA REDNECKS, the New York Premiere, begins previews tonight at Manhattan Theatre Club.

Tickets On Sale Now For Manhattan Theatre Club's POOR YELLA REDNECKS and BROOKLYN LAUNDRY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 11, 2023

Tickets are now on sale for Manhattan Theatre Club’s upcoming New York premiere of Poor Yella Rednecks, written by Qui Nguyen and directed by May Adrales, and upcoming world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry.

Full Cast Revealed For POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC

by Stephi Wild — July 6, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the New York Premiere of Poor Yella Rednecks, written by Qui Nguyen (Vietgone) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone, Golden Shield).

Laguna Art Museum Announces ART & NATURE FESTIVAL Programming and Exhibitions

by Blair Ingenthron — October 14, 2022

On Thursday, November 3, Laguna Art Museum will kick off its tenth annual Art & Nature Festival, with engaging programming for all ages, as well as four new exhibitions that honor the rich history of California art.

BWW Review: REVENGE SONG Rocks the Real-Life Journey of Queer 17th Century French Swordswoman Julie d'Aubigny in Rocky Horror Style

by Shari Barrett — February 15, 2020

Since the world premiere of Vietgone in 2015, Qui Nguyen has become one of the most lauded and sought-after contemporary American playwrights, as well as being a writer for Marvel and Disney.