Mike Lew News

Video: Playwright a.k. payne Talks FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Alliance Theatre

by Blair Ingenthron — February 25, 2024

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TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents TIGER STYLE! A Claws-Out Comedy About Tiger ParentIng

by A.A. Cristi — February 23, 2024

Don't miss 'Tiger Style!' at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley - a claws-out comedy about tiger parenting by Mike Lew, directed by Jeffrey Lo.

Playwrights Foundation Announces Cohort And Finalists For Resident Playwrights Program

by A.A. Cristi — February 15, 2024

Playwrights Foundation announces cohort and finalists for Resident Playwrights Program, offering a two-year residency to Bay Area playwrights for artistic growth and career advancement.

Video: Get A First Look At Alliance Theatre's FURLOUGH'S PARADISE

by Joshua Wright — February 8, 2024

Get a first look at Alliance Theatre's FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, which follows Cousins Sade and Mina, raised like sisters but now leading very different lives, as they return to their childhood town for a funeral.

Guthrie Theater to Present ON BECKETT Featuring Tony Award Winner Bill Irwin

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 29, 2024

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for On Beckett, an Irish Repertory Theatre production produced by Octopus Theatricals.

Sohm Kapila Joins the UK Cast of BHANGRA NATION

by Stephi Wild — January 16, 2024

Rehearsals for the UK Premiere of Bhangra Nation – A New Musical, presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig began this week.

Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Weeklong Summer Residencies for Musical Theatre Writers

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 10, 2024

Applications are now open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's weeklong summer residencies for musical theatre writers.

The Alliance Theatre to Present the World Premiere of FURLOUGH'S PARADISE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 3, 2024

The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition will continue to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the competition winner and staged readings for four competition finalists.

Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Premiere of BHANGRA NATION at Birmingham Rep; Cast Revealed!

by Stephi Wild — December 12, 2023

Casting has been announced for the UK Premiere of Bhangra Nation – A New Musical, presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig.

Bill Irwin's One-Man Show ON BECKETT Begins Performances at Two River Theater This Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 6, 2023

Don't miss Tony Award-winning actor Bill Irwin's captivating performance in 'On Beckett' at Two River Theater.

Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Now Accepting Applications for Cycle 2

by A.A. Cristi — November 16, 2023

Rattlestick Theatre, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions (TKP) announced today applications for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.

Beth Malone and Adam Chanler-Berat Will Host Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Gala This Month

by Stephi Wild — November 6, 2023

Tony Award-nominee Beth Malone (FUN HOME, ANGELS IN AMERICA) and Adam Chanler-Berat (PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, AMELIE) will host the annual fundraising gala “Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea” at Chelsea Table & Stage on November 27 at 6:30pm.

VIDEO: Watch a Chat with Ralph B. Peña, Director of SUMO at La Jolla Playhouse

by Blair Ingenthron — October 22, 2023

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VIDEO: Watch a Chat with James Yaegashi, Cultural/Martial Arts Consultant & Co-Fight Director of SUMO at La Jolla Playhouse

by Blair Ingenthron — October 22, 2023

Watch James Yaegashi, Cultural/Martial Arts Consultant and Co-Fight Director of SUMO, talk about training for the battles onstage and creating the illusion of an iconic visual in this new video from La Jolla Playhouse!