Snehal Desai News

Fountain Theatre and East West Players Present HANNAH AND THE DREAD GAZEBO

by Julie Musbach — June 26, 2019

Creation myths and family histories meld in a wildly theatrical, startling new comedy that explores what it means to walk the edge between cultures.

East West Players Announces Its 2019-2020 Playwrights Group

by Julie Musbach — June 18, 2019

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theatre of color in the country and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to announce the second cohort of its Playwrights Group, providing space and artistic support over the course of a year

East West Players Announces 54th Anniversary Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 29, 2019

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theatre of color in the country and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to announce its 54th Season, We Are the Ones We Are Waiting For.

Global Roundup 5/24 - Hugh Jackman's DEAR EVAN HANSEN Solo, Lea Michele's THE LITTLE MERMAID, SPONGEBOB on Tour and More!

by BWW Special — May 24, 2019

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more.

BWW Review: East West Players' Winning MAMMA MIA! Takes It All!

by Gil Kaan — May 17, 2019

East West Players' Producing Artistic Director Snehal Desai sharply directs his en pointe cast in a crowd-rousing production of non-stop Abba hits, the most joyous MAMMA MIA! Choreographer Preston Mui has created intricate, very FUN dance routines, deftly executed by all.

East West Players Announces Cast And Creative Team Of MAMMA MIA!

by A.A. Cristi — March 13, 2019

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theater of color and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for award-winning Broadway musical Mamma Mia! With music and lyrics by Benny Andersson & Bjorn

Pacific Opera Project Presents First Ever True-to-Story Bilingual Production Of Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY

by Julie Musbach — February 14, 2019

On April 6, 13 and 14, 2019 at the Aratani Theatre at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in LA's Little Tokyo, Pacific Opera Project (POP) presents its most ambitious production to date: the first ever true-to-story bilingual Madama Butterfly.

East West Players Announces Ovation Awards Nominations

by A.A. Cristi — January 3, 2019

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theater of color and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to announce its nominations for the 29th Annual Ovation Awards, which will be held on Monday, January 28, at The Theatre at Ace Hotel

East West Players Announces The Addition Of Five New Members To Its Board Of Directors

by Julie Musbach — December 13, 2018

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theater of color and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to the Board of Directors: Christine Chang, Alex Giza, Andrew Huynh, May Lee, and Nay

East West Players Announces Cast And Creative Team Of MAN OF GOD

by Julie Musbach — November 30, 2018

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theater of color and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Anna Moench's Man of God.

East West Players Announces MAMMA MIA!

by Julie Musbach — August 27, 2018

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theater of color in the country and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to that announce that the award-winning Broadway musical Mamma Mia! will be part of its 53rd Anniversary Season,

East West Players Announces Cast And Creative Team Of VIETGONE

by Julie Musbach — August 10, 2018

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theater of color in the country and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for the Los Angeles premiere of Qui Nguyen's Vietgone, which the New York Times

East West Players Announces New Counter-Culture Series

by A.A. Cristi — August 6, 2018

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theater of color in the country and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to announce a new series of community conversations and readings titled, Counter-Culture, as part of its 53rd Annive

East West Players Will Honor Hon. Mark Ridley-Thomas And Gedde Watanabe

by A.A. Cristi — August 3, 2018

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theater of color and the largest producer of Asian American theatrical work, is pleased to announce that its signature EWP Night Market season kick-off event on Saturday, September 15, 2018 will honor Hon.

East West Players Announces Development Manager Hire

by Julie Musbach — July 11, 2018

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theater of color and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to announce the hiring of Dora Quach as Development Manager, specializing in Individual Giving.

East West Players Announces Its 53rd Anniversary Season

by Julie Musbach — June 26, 2018

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theatre of color in the country and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to announce its 53rd Anniversary Season, Culture Shock.

Cast And Creative Team Announced for AS WE BABBLE ON

by BWW News Desk — June 6, 2018

East West Players (EWP), in association with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Nathan Ramos' As We Babble On, which was the winner of East West Players' 2042: See Change Playwriting Competition.

Photo Flash: David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori's SOFT POWER Celebrates Opening Night

by A.A. Cristi — May 17, 2018

The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori opened last night at the Ahmanson Theatre.

East West Players Receives Grant From The Annenberg Foundation To Produce Artistic Works And Programs About Asian Pacific Experiences

by Julie Musbach — April 27, 2018

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theater of color and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, has received a grant from Annenberg Foundation, a family foundation that is proud to support the arts, community, education, global issues, and

OPERA America Awards $1.2M In Innovation Grants

by A.A. Cristi — April 10, 2018

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion of American opera, is pleased to announce the recipients of the second cycle of Innovation Grants, generously funded by the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation.