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No-No Boy 2018

Run Time:
One hour and 30 minutes
Ages: 12+
Opened: February 11, 2018
Closing: February 18, 2018

No-No Boy - 2018 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Set after World War II as Japanese Americans return to the West Coast, NO-NO BOY follows Ichiro Yamada, who struggles to reconnect with the Seattle community, after taking a bold stance on questions of allegiance. NO-NO BOY received critical acclaimed when it was presented in 2014 by Pan Asian Rep, and returned to NYC in 2016 prior to embarking on a national tour where the play received rave reviews in Washington, D.C.

The limited run of NO-NO BOY is running in tandem with the Day of Remembrance (DOR), a day commemorating the Japanese American internment during World War II. Events in numerous U.S. States are held on or near February 19, the day in 1942 that Executive Order 9066 was signed, requiring internment of all Americans of Japanese ancestry.

Ken Narasaki stated, "Even today, the term ["No-No Boy"] can spark bitter explosions amongst people who remain angry about the kinds of real life-or-death decisions they and their generation were forced to make."

John Stoltenberg of DC Metro Theater Arts says: "No-No Boy is an extraordinary and essential play. It's about what happened to innocent people when this country demonized and incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. To witness it now-as anti-Muslim rumblings are being trumped up to a roar...I can only urge everyone who cares about how theater connects to this country's past and future to catch Pan Asian Rep's No-No Boy wherever whenever you can."


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No-No Boy Releases New Song 'Little Monk'
by Michael Major - Sep 12, 2023


The song is the latest unveiled from No-No Boy’s anticipated new album, Empire Electric, via Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (pre-order/pre-save now). Produced by Saporiti alongside his wife, Emilia, and Seth Boggess, Empire Electric was inspired by Saporiti’s time at Blue Cliff monastery in upstate New York.

No-No Boy Drops New Song 'The Onion Kings of Ontario!'
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2023


“The Onion Kings of Ontario!,” new song from No-No Boy—the musical project of Dr. Julian Saporiti—is debuting alongside a new music video. Directed by Saporiti and his wife, Emilia Halvorsen Saporiti, the video is a tribute to a specific archive of Asian American home movies shot in Oregon by the Tsuboi family between the 1920s and 1960s.  

Review: That Was No LADY, in Mtsensk or Anywhere Else, But Boy Was She Spectacular!
by Richard Sasanow - Oct 10, 2022


Afraid of Shostakovich? Don’t be. LADY MACBETH OF MTSENSK is a glory to behold, in Graham Vick’s knockout production, designed and costumed by Paul Brown, staged this time by Paula Suozzi, with Ron Howell’s choreography. And there were times when the music, with the Met orchestra under the firm, smart baton of Keri-Lynn Wilson, almost sounded like, yes, Puccini, while it was clearly expressionist as well.

Hip Hop Artist TORONTO POOR BOY Drops Debut Album & New Single “No Stressing”
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2021


By sonically documenting his experiences, and taking no aspect of his music for granted, Canadian hip hop artist Toronto Poor Boy has laid it all out on the line with this, his debut studio album, Until the End of Hurting Times - available now.

BWW Interview: Greg Watanabe �" A NO-NO BOY FOR US ALL
by Gil Kaan - May 3, 2021


In sync with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, L.A. Theatre Works will be releasing two audio theater recordings about the horrific Japanese American experience during World War II - Jeanne Sakata’s FOR US ALL and Ken Narasaki’s NO-NO BOY. FOR US ALL’s available for purchase now, with NO-NO BOY on May 15, 2021. Anna Lyse Erikson directs both show’s large ensemble casts, with Greg Watanabe voicing the lead characters in both.

Craft Recordings Announces First Vinyl Reissue for Travis' 'The Boy With No Name'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 15, 2021


“The Boy With No Name is a dense album,” Fran reflected. “Andy MacDonald, our A&R man fracked me hard, possibly a little too hard, for songs. As a result, there were many strong contenders for singles.

BWW Review: SAY NO MORE: OZASIA FESTIVAL 2018 at Meeting Hall, Adelaide Town Hall
by Barry Lenny - Nov 9, 2018


This was an outstanding performance.

No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability Presents ReConnect 2018
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2018


ReConnect is the annual showcase event for No Strings where our performers demonstrate their amazing abilities. Let us share with you the new works that all of the No Strings performers have been creating.

Yale Rep Announces 2018-19 NO BOUNDARIES Series
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2018


Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) will present WET: A DACAmented Journey written and performed by Alex Alpharaoh; and What Remains with direction and choreography by Will Rawls, text by Claudia Rankine as part of its annual NO BOUNDARIES performance series.

No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability Presents ReConnect 2018
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2018


ReConnect is the annual showcase event for No Strings where our performers demonstrate their amazing abilities. Let us share with you the new works that all of the No Strings performers have been creating.

Photo Flash: Definition Theatre Company Opens its 2018-2019 Season with NO CHILD...
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2018


Definition Theatre Company opens its 2018-2019 season with No Child… by Nilaja Sun and directed by Chika Ike. No Child... will run from August 31 - September 23, 2018, with a press opening on Wednesday, September 5 at 7:30pm. Definition Theatre Company presents its 2018-2019 season in the Richard Christiansen Theater at Victory Gardens as part of its Resident Theater Company program. Tickets for No Child… are on sale and can be purchased online at victorygardens.org or by calling 773.871.3000. Victory Gardens Theater is located at 2433 N Lincoln Avenue.

EDINBURGH 2018 - BWW Review: (NO) MONEY IN THE BANK, Sweet Novotel
by Amy Hanson - Aug 7, 2018


Thom Bee is a wrestling fan who wants to share his passion for the art of the squared circle with Edinburgh audiences.  He does this with the aid of comedy tag-team partner Balthazar Dark (Andrew Marsh), whose career failures have led him to something of an existential crisis.

A Holiday Like No Other. Debby Holiday Headlines HALLOWEEN PALM SPRINGS 2018!
by David Green - Aug 6, 2018


One of the most prolific dance artists of our time, Billboard® Dance Chart Topper Debby Holiday along with her 4-piece band known for her mega-hits 'DIVE', 'I LIKE YOU', 'BRING IT ON', 'PIECE OF MY LOVE' and 'SURRENDER' will headline Halloween Palm Springs Wednesday, October 31 from 5:00-10: 00 p.m. Bringing the beat to the street will be internationally re-known Phil B. who is undoubtedly one of the top DJ's on the U.S. and Europe Circuit today and was recently honored with DJ of the Year at the 10th Annual Just Circuit Awards!

Cast Announced For For ARABESQUE NO. 1 at the 2018 She LA Arts Summer Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2018


Cambria Denim's new play has an official cast for the 2018 She LA Arts Summer Theater Festival.

BROOKLYN NO NAMES Comes to The SheNYC 2018 Summer Theater Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2018


Sometimes getting what you need means you have to lie. Sometimes you have to hand your email address to an insta-famous dickbag or date a cokehead production designer. A filmmaker and a musician, who just moved to Brooklyn post-grad with no professional credits, desperately search for artistic success in a series of awkward, messed-up encounters.

BROOKLYN NO NAMES Comes to The SheNYC 2018 Summer Theater Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2018


Sometimes getting what you need means you have to lie. Sometimes you have to hand your email address to an insta-famous dickbag or date a cokehead production designer. A filmmaker and a musician, who just moved to Brooklyn post-grad with no professional credits, desperately search for artistic success in a series of awkward, messed-up encounters.

BROOKLYN NO NAMES Comes to The SheNYC 2018 Summer Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2018


Sometimes getting what you need means you have to lie. Sometimes you have to hand your email address to an insta-famous dickbag or date a cokehead production designer. A filmmaker and a musician, who just moved to Brooklyn post-grad with no professional credits, desperately search for artistic success in a series of awkward, messed-up encounters.

Rufus Du Sol Return With New Single NO PLACE + New Album Out Fall 2018
by Macon Prickett - May 25, 2018


RÜFÜS DU SOL – one of the world's preeminent live electronic bands – made their Reprise Records debut today with the single “No Place.” Built on a haunting and ethereal foundation, the track crescendos to capture the exhilaration of encountering a siren, a soulmate - a wondrous exposé of the emotive style they have become known for. “No Place” marks the first new music from the trio in more than two years.

VIDEO: Watch Ariana Grande Perform NO TEARS LEFT TO CRY At the 2018 Billboard Music Awards
by Macon Prickett - May 22, 2018


With her powerful vocals and astonishing range, Ariana Grande has emerged as one of the most magnetic and massively successful performers in pop music today. At age 24 she's delivered three platinum-selling albums and surpassed 18 billion streams, in addition to nabbing four Grammy Award nominations and landing eight hits in the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. With her most recent album — 2016's critically acclaimed Dangerous Woman — Grande both boldly defies expectation and reveals the full force of her voice (recently hailed as an “extraordinary, versatile, limitless instrument” upon Grande's appearance on Time's “100 Most Influential People” list).

Ariana Grande & 2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS Unveil NO TEARS LEFT TO CRY Mural on Sunset Boulevard
by Tori Hartshorn - May 4, 2018


In addition to opening the '2018 Billboard Music Awards,' Ariana Grande has unveiled a special 'No Tears Left to Cry' mural, located on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Stanley Avenue in Los Angeles. This mural is a collaboration between the Billboard Music Awards and Grande to promote her new single and upcoming performance on the BBMAs. The '2018 Billboard Music Awards' will broadcast live on May 20 at 8 P.M. ET / 5 P.M. PT on NBC.

Just Ask Marlene Announces The 'No Bullying On Broadway' 2018 Summer Scholarship Opportunity
by Julie Musbach - Apr 3, 2018


Just Ask Marlene (JAM), a lifestyle brand engaged in empowering teens, will be offering a special 'No Bullying on Broadway' Scholarship for students ages 14-18. This scholarship, created in partnership with the National Theatre for Student Artists, will provide a young actor or director with the chance to participate in one of NTSA's three-week residential summer programs.

BWW Review: I STILL HAVE NO FRIENDS: ADELAIDE FRINGE 2018 at Tandanya Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Mar 1, 2018


How would you feel if you were one of very few survivors after the bomb?

Legendary Rockers THE ROLLING STONES Announce NO FILTER 2018 Summer Tour
by Macon Prickett - Feb 26, 2018


According to Variety, Iconic rockers The Rolling Stones have announced NO FILTER Summer 2018 tour dates. The legendary group announced the tour on their twitter account this morning.

Rock and Roll Legend Ozzy Osborne To Launch NO MORE TOURS 2 Tour Summer 2018
by Macon Prickett - Feb 15, 2018


Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy Osborne's initial North American dates (produced by Live Nation) kick off August 30 in Allentown, PA and conclude October 13 in Las Vegas, NV with a Thursday, October 11 stop at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles; OZZY will be joined by Stone Sour for this leg of the tour.  Tickets for these shows go on sale to the general public starting Saturday, February 17 at 10:00 AM (local time) atLiveNation.com and through the Live Nation app.  Citi® is the official presale credit card of the tour and pre-sale tickets are available now through Friday, February 16 at 10:00 PM (local time) through Citi's Private Pass® program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

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