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6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to Return in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


The 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is back January 18-28, 2024, ready to heat up Chicago with its annual international pageant of puppet shows and artists at dozens of venues around the city.

Wakka Wakka's New Puppet Musical MADE IN CHINA Makes US Debut Tonight at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2017


59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of MADE IN CHINA, written by Gwendolyn Warnock and Kirjan Waage (with help from the MADE IN CHINA ensemble), with music and lyrics by Yan Li, puppets by Mr. Waage, and directed by Ms. Warnock and Mr. Waage.

Wakka Wakka's New Puppet Musical MADE IN CHINA to Make US Debut at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2016


59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of MADE IN CHINA, written by Gwendolyn Warnock and Kirjan Waage (with help from the MADE IN CHINA ensemble), with music and lyrics by Yan Li, puppets by Mr. Waage, and directed by Ms. Warnock and Mr. Waage.

Wakka Wakka Opens BABY UNIVERSE (A PUPPET ODYSSEY) Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2015


The award-winning theatre company Wakka Wakka presents a strictly-limited return engagement of the acclaimed BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey), written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.

Wakka Wakka to Open BABY UNIVERSE (A PUPPET ODYSSEY) Off-Broadway Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2014


The award-winning theatre company Wakka Wakka presents a strictly-limited return engagement of the acclaimed BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey), written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.

Photo Coverage: Meet All the 2012-13 Drama Desk Award Winners!
by Linda Lenzi - May 20, 2013


The 58th Annual Drama Desk took place last night, May 19th at Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street). Check out photos below straight from the press room of all the night's winners!

Photo Coverage: Rain + Stars = The 2013 Drama Desk Awards Arrivals!
by Linda Lenzi - May 20, 2013


Miserable rain didn't stop the red carpet last night at the 58th Annual Drama Desks, because neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these performers (or our photographer) from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Check out photos below from the rainy red carpet!

2013 Drama Desk Awards Are Tonight; Check Out the Nominees!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2013


The 58th Annual Drama Desk awards will take place tonight, May 19th at Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street). Scroll below for the full list of nominees, and be sure to check back later for BWW's live coverage!

2013 Drama Desk Nominations Announced - GIANT & HANDS ON A HARDBODY Lead with 9, Followed by MATILDA, PASSION & DROOD
by Robert Diamond - Apr 29, 2013


The 58th Annual Drama Desk awards will take place on May 19th at Town Hall and this morning, the nominees were announced!

Photo Flash: New Images from Wakka Wakka's SAGA at Baruch Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013


The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock. BroadwayWorld has new photos from the production below!

Wakka Wakka Productions Presents World Premiere of SAGA, Now thru 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2013


The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock.

Photo Flash: First Look at Wakka Wakka's SAGA World Premiere Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2013


The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA runs Off-Broadway from March 7 - April 14, 2013 in a limited 6-week engagement at the Baruch Performing Arts Center, located at 55 Lexington Avenue in New York City (enter on 25th Street between 3rd Avenue & Lexington Ave.). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show in the photos below!

Wakka Wakka Productions Presents World Premiere of SAGA, 3/7-4/14
by Samantha Vega - Feb 14, 2013


The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions proudly presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock.

Eugene O’Neill Theater Center Announces 22nd Annual National Puppetry Conference
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 26, 2012


The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center today announced the 22nd Annual National Puppetry Conference. The Conference begins June 9, 2012 and culminates with public performances June 16 & 17. Pre-Conference intensive workshops run June 6-8. The Conference is open to puppeteers, theatre designers, actors, musicians, directors, artists, producers, playwrights and students as an ideal venue to experiment and develop new work.

Photo Flash: Wakka Wakka Presents BABY UNIVERSE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 17, 2010


Wakka Wakka, currently presenting the U.S. premiere of its latest original theatre piece entitled "BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey)," written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, has added 3 performances and 2 Talk Backs to its schedule.

BABY UNIVERSE (A PUPPET ODYSSEY) Adds 3 Performances, Two Talk-backs
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2010


Wakka Wakka, currently presenting the U.S. premiere of its latest original theatre piece entitled "BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey)," written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, has added 3 performances and 2 Talk Backs to its schedule.

Wakka Wakka Presents BABY UNIVERSE At Baruch Performing Arts Center, Begins 12/1
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2010


Wakka Wakka will present the U.S. premiere of its latest original theatre piece entitled "BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey)," written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.

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