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Video: Watch Vanessa Williams, Justin Guarini & More in the TRIPPED UP Trailer
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2023


Aspiring chef Lizzy sets off with her three best friends in tow to compete in the prestigious Saucy Food Festival. What begins as a calculated career move quickly turns into a madcap misadventure full of food, fun and female bonding, where the girls learn that struggle can be the secret ingredient to success. Watch the video trailer now!

Margo Seibert, Andrew R. Butler, and More Join Powerhouse Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2019


Vassar & New York Stage and Film have announced the next wave of casting for the highly anticipated 35th Powerhouse Season in Poughkeepsie, NY, which continues through Sunday, July 28.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of WE LIVE IN CAIRO at American Repertory Theater?
by Alan Henry - May 29, 2019


The American Repertory Theater's We live in Cairo is currently running at the Loeb Drama Center now through June 23.

BWW Review: WE LIVE IN CAIRO: You Say You Want a Revolution
by Nancy Grossman - May 25, 2019


Brothers Daniel and Patrick Lazour have found a creative home at the American Repertory Theater for the world premiere of their musical WE LIVE IN CAIRO. In collaboration with Director Taibi Magar and Choreographer Samar Haddad King, the Lazours have continued to develop the book, music, and lyrics in the supportive incubator of the A.R.T. following workshops at the Eugene O'Neill National Music Theatre Conference (2015) and the New York Theatre Workshop (2016 Richard Rodgers Award). Infused with their own cultural experiences, the knowledge gained from their research and travels, and the influence of generations of protest music, WE LIVE IN CAIRO is an amalgam of the personal and the political, combining 21st century technology with good old-fashioned songwriting and storytelling techniques.

Photo Flash: American Repertory Theatre's WE LIVE IN CAIRO Celebrates Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2019


We Live in Cairo opening officially last night, Wednesday, May 22, at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA.

Photo Flash: First Look at A.R.T.'s WE LIVE IN CAIRO
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2019


We Live in Cairo begins previews tonight, Tuesday, May 14 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA. It opens Wednesday, May 22, and plays through June 23.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At WE LIVE IN CAIRO
by Rachel Katz - May 8, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at a performance from We Live in Cairo at American Repertory Theatre! Check out the video below!

A.R.T. Extends New Musical WE LIVE IN CAIRO
by Julie Musbach - Apr 23, 2019


Due to popular demand, the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T) has added an additional week of performances to the run of its world premiere production of We Live in Cairo written by brothers Daniel Lazour and Patrick Lazour. The production, currently in rehearsal under the direction of Obie Award winner Taibi Magar, will now close Sunday, June 23.

A.R.T. Announces Full Cast and Creative for WE LIVE IN CAIRO
by Julie Musbach - Apr 11, 2019


American Repertory Theater (A.R.T) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere of We Live in Cairo written by brothers Daniel Lazour and Patrick Lazour. Now in rehearsal under the direction of Obie Award winner Taibi Magar, We Live in Cairo begins previews Tuesday, May 14; opens Wednesday, May 22; and closes Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge, MA.

Pie, Pint, and a Play Reading Set for 61 Local in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017


Have a slice of pie provided by NY Times Recommend Pie Birds and grab a pint from 61 Local's bar for a staged reading of a play with actors from stage and screen. The pie flavor is inspired by the play!

Javon Johnson, Gil Perez-Abraham and Nick Slade Tapped for THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY in Pittsburgh
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2017


Kristoffer Diaz's Pulitzer Prize nominated play The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity makes its Pittsburgh debut at the ACE Hotel Gymnasium, produced by barebones productions, today, January 26.

Javon Johnson, Gil Perez-Abraham and Nick Slade Tapped for THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY in Pittsburgh
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017


Kristoffer Diaz's Pulitzer Prize nominated play The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity makes its Pittsburgh debut at the ACE Hotel Gymnasium, produced by barebones productions, on Thursday, January 26.

NYMF Hit MANUEL VS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY Gets Workshop at Princeton University Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2016


De la Puente and Davila's MANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, will get a 'rematch' tonight, February 20th at Princeton University! The New York Musical Theatre Festival's award-winning musical comedy about illegal immigration, will receive a workshop featuring student performers, along with members of the original New York cast.

Eddy Cavazos Will Now Lead MANUEL VS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY Workshop
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2016


Eddy Cavazos will step into the role of Manuel in the workshop of de la Puente and Davila's award-winning musicalMANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY when the curtain goes up tomorrow night at Princeton University. Cavazos, who had previously worked with Davila on ADAN Y JULIO, steps into the role as a last minute replacement for Gil Perez-Abraham whose film schedule made him unavailable at the final hour. 

NYMF Hit MANUEL VS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY Gets Workshop at Princeton University
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2016


De la Puente and Davila's MANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, will get a 'rematch' on February 20th at Princeton University! The New York Musical Theatre Festival's award-winning musical comedy about illegal immigration, will receive a workshop featuring student performers, along with members of the original New York cast.

Photo Flash: David Davila Brings 'MAGIC TIME MACHINE' to the Beechman
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2016


David Davila returned to the Laurie Beechman Theatre in Times Square with an all-star Broadway cast to present: DAVID DAVILA & THE MAGIC TIME MACHINE, a time travel song extravaganza that reflects on revisiting mistakes you shouldn't have repeated. The concert featured original songs from Davila's latest work plus audience favorites from MANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, #52SONGS, and VOX POP. Scroll down for photos!

Ruby Rakos, Daniel Quadrino, Desi Oakley & More Sing David Davila Jan 25 at the Laurie Beechman
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 16, 2016


Award winning composer, David Davila (Manuel versus the Statue of Liberty) returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre in Times Square with an all-star Broadway cast to present: DAVID DAVILA & THE MAGIC TIME MACHINE, a time travel song extravaganza that reflects on revisiting mistakes you shouldn't have repeated.

Take a Tour of Latin America with SUENO POP: BAILA at DROM Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2015


After three successful concerts with: Sueño Pop: A Latin Pop Concert, Crossover and Pulso Latino; Jose Sepulveda, SepLo Productions and Quest New Media present SUEÑO POP: BAILA, the next installment in the #SueñoPop series.

Photo Flash: First Look at MANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY at NYMF
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 31, 2015


Winner of the 2014 NYMF Developmental Reading Series, this Latin infused American musical is inspired by the true story of a Princeton Undergrad who was an undocumented child immigrant from the Dominican Republic. When Manuel gets a scholarship to study at Oxford, he's faced with the realization that he can't leave the USA. He takes on The Statue of Liberty in the fight of a lifetime; the high-stakes boxing match that is immigration today. Is Manuel worthy? No one is spared in this political comedy that pulls no punches about immigration reform and the American Dream.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with MANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2015


Winner of the 2014 NYMF Developmental Reading Series, this Latin infused American musical is inspired by the true story of a Princeton Undergrad who was an undocumented child immigrant from the Dominican Republic. When Manuel gets a scholarship to study at Oxford, he's faced with the realization that he can't leave the USA. He takes on The Statue ofLiberty in the fight of a lifetime; the high-stakes boxing match that is immigration today. IsManuel worthy? No one is spared in this political comedy that pulls no punches about immigration reform and the American Dream. Scroll down for a peek at the cast in rehearsal!

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