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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Catherine Laga’aia to Star in Disney's Moana Live Action Film by Diep Tran

The film will be a live action adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, with music by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06PM
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

How Scenic Design Team Dots Made a Tree Grow in Appropriate by Diep Tran

The artists behind dots—Santiago Orjuela-Laverde, Kimie Nishikawa, and Andrew Moerdyk—are currently up for two Tony Awards. So far this year, they've designed seven shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM
Monday, June 10, 2024

Video: See Kecia Lewis Sing the Powerful 'Perfect Way to Die' From Hell's Kitchen by Diep Tran

Lewis is Tony-nominated for playing an inspiring piano teacher in the Alicia Keys musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM
Sunday, June 9, 2024

The Lonely Few Finishes Its Extended Engagement Off-Broadway June 9 by Diep Tran

The new rock musical stars Lauren Patten and Taylor Iman Jones.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, June 7, 2024

Feel Good Friday: Broadway Goes Wild for Bernadette Peters' New Breyers Ad by Diep Tran

What better way to celebrate the diva's return to Broadway than a blast from the '90s?

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM
Thursday, June 6, 2024

On the Red Carpet: The Broadway Cast of Home on Being 'Completely Exposed' On Stage by Diep Tran

Plus, the red carpet attendees included LaChanze, Tovah Feldshuh, and Denée Benton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Why a Group of Artists From South Africa Are Telling the Story of America in Dark Noon by Diep Tran

The show, which has toured all over Europe, has now landed in America at St. Ann's Warehouse Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Longtime Friends Rosalind Chao and BD Wong Are Playing Siblings in What Became of Us by Diep Tran

The two star in the new two-hander, now running at Off-Broadway's Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM
Saturday, June 1, 2024

Playwrights Horizons Hosts 10th Anniversary Benefit Reading of Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play June 1-2 by Diep Tran

The post-apocalyptic play by Anne Washburn was a hit when it premiered a decade ago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, May 31, 2024

Mia Katigbak Is a Pioneer in Asian American Theatre. At 69, She’s Finally Making Her Broadway Debut by Diep Tran

She’s starring in Uncle Vanya while readying a new show with her company NAATCO.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Tuesday, May 28, 2024

How PBS Captures Broadway Shows for Great Performances by Diep Tran

Executive producer David Horn on what audiences can do to make sure more shows are filmed for broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM
Monday, May 27, 2024

'You Can Bank on Black Stories': Director Whitney White on the Success of Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Diep Tran

White is currently the fifth Black woman to ever be Tony nominated for directing a play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Saturday, May 25, 2024

Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Composer Richard M. Sherman Dies at 95 by Diep Tran

He was part of a songwriting team with his brother Robert B. Sherman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06PM
Friday, May 24, 2024

Purlie Victorious, Starring Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young, to Broadcast on PBS May 24 by Diep Tran

The Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Ossie Davis' play is part of Great Performances' "Broadway's Best" lineup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Reviews: Did Critics Love the Tom Holland-Led Romeo & Juliet in the West End? by Diep Tran

The Jamie Lloyd-directed revival of Shakespeare's play opened May 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Alan Trong’s Mother Escaped Vietnam by Boat, Now He’s Playing a Ship Captain in An Enemy of the People by Diep Tran

The up-and-coming actor is also playing a Vietnamese journalist in HBO’s The Sympathizer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Alan Cumming Reveals Who His Character Would Have Been in Schmigadoon! Season 3 by Diep Tran

Season three would have focused on '80s and '90s mega-musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Thursday, May 23, 2024

Dulé Hill to Play Nat King Cole in Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole at New York Theatre Workshop by Diep Tran

The Off-Broadway theatre announced its 2024–25 season, which also includes a musical about the Arab Spring and a play set in Gaza.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM
Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Rock Musical The Lonely Few, Starring Lauren Patten, Extends Off-Broadway by Diep Tran

The show also stars Taylor Iman Jones and is currently running at MCC Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Video: The Who's Tommy Star Ali Louis Bourzgui Performs a 'Sensation'/'I'm Free' Mashup by Diep Tran

The actor is proud to represent Arab Americans and baritones on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Photos: See Stella Baker Get Ready Backstage in Broadway's Patriots by Diep Tran

The new play from The Crown's Peter Morgan follows the rise of Vladimir Putin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

18 Times Asian and Asian Americans Made History on Broadway by Diep Tran

Playbill celebrates Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month with a timeline of artistic milestones.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Reviews: Did Critics Rock Out to The Lonely Few? by Diep Tran

The new musical starring Lauren Patten and Taylor Iman Jones opened at MCC Theater May 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Reviews: Were Critics Transported By Dave Malloy's New Musical Three Houses? by Diep Tran

The new musical opened Off-Broadway at Signature Theatre May 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Thursday, May 16, 2024

Peppermint and Theydy Bedbug to Host Musical Theater Factory Gala by Diep Tran

The company's 10th anniversary celebration will take place May 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Bengsons on Singing About Bee Sperm and Grief by Diep Tran

Their newest show, The Keep Going Songs, is currently running at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

How to Get Young People to Theatre? Children’s Theatre Company's Peter Brosius Has Thoughts by Diep Tran

The longtime artistic director of the Minneapolis theatre is stepping down after 27 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

A Wrinkle In Time Musical to Premiere at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. by Diep Tran

The theatre has unveiled their 2024–2025 season, which includes world premieres from Larissa FastHorse and John Leguizamo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Reviews: Were Critics Moved By Here There Are Blueberries? by Diep Tran

The new play, about a Holocaust-era photo album, is currently running Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Monday, May 13, 2024

MCC Theater's 2024–25 Season Features New Douglas Lyons Play, Starring Kara Young by Diep Tran

The season will also include a new work from Robert O'Hara.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic