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Apple TV+ HELPSTERS Season Three adds André De Shields, Japanese Breakfast, James Monroe Iglehart, Bradley Cooper, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Alex Song-Xia and More

André De Shields plays Purple Presley with Mr. Primm in season 3, episode 7 of the award-winning Apple TV+ Daytime Emmy Award-winning kids and family series “Helpsters,” premiering globally on May 27. The third season also features appearances by Bradley Cooper, James Monroe Iglehart, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Christian Borle, Judy Gold, Jordan Carlos, Shakina Nayfack, Yasha Jackson, Krysta Rodriguez, Michael Cruz Kayne, Glo Tavarez, Jerah Milligan, … Continue reading Apple TV+ HELPSTERS Season Three adds André De Shields, Japanese Breakfast, James Monroe Iglehart, Bradley Cooper, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Alex Song-Xia and More

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May 16: Prospect Theater Company is presenting a Work-in-Progress Reading of Timothy Huang’s New Musical, PETER AND THE WAVE Featuring Marc delaCruz, Steven Eng, Janine Morita Colletti, Andrew Cristi, Shino Frances, Katie Mariko Murray, Toren Nakamura, and Nic Rouleau

Prospect Theater Company is presenting a work-in-process reading of a new musical by Timothy Huang at Ripley-Grier Studios on Monday, May 16. Peter and the Wave features a Book, Music and Lyrics by Timothy Huang. May Adrales directs a cast that features Janine Morita Colletti, Andrew Cristi, Marc delaCruz, Steven Eng, Shino Frances, Katie Mariko Murray, Toren Nakamura, and Nic Rouleau. Sariva Goetz is the Music Director. … Continue reading May 16: Prospect Theater Company is presenting a Work-in-Progress Reading of Timothy Huang’s New Musical, PETER AND THE WAVE Featuring Marc delaCruz, Steven Eng, Janine Morita Colletti, Andrew Cristi, Shino Frances, Katie Mariko Murray, Toren Nakamura, and Nic Rouleau

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André De Shields, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Colfer, Amy Schneider, Morgxn, Indigo Girls, Breanna Sinclairé, Drag Artists Peppermint, Alexis Michelle, Juju-bee and More Set for TRUE COLORS LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs with Maestro Luke Frazier’s American Pops Orchestra on PBS beginning June 4

The Nouveau Productions and PBS have announced a new collaboration, just in time for Pride Month. True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs celebrates the stories and music that make us who we are. The new special will feature Tony, Grammy and Emmy Winning Hadestown star André De Shields performing “The Colors of My Life” from Barnum, drag artists Peppermint, Alexis Michelle and Jujubee performing … Continue reading André De Shields, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Colfer, Amy Schneider, Morgxn, Indigo Girls, Breanna Sinclairé, Drag Artists Peppermint, Alexis Michelle, Juju-bee and More Set for TRUE COLORS LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs with Maestro Luke Frazier’s American Pops Orchestra on PBS beginning June 4

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The Green Room 42 is presenting HADESTOWN Stars Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney in Double-Bill on Apr. 3

The Green Room 42 is presenting a special double bill of the two stars of Broadway’s Hadestown, Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney, on Sunday, April 3. Eva Noblezada is so excited to be returning to the Green Room 42 stage. It’s a very simple show. She sings songs. Everyone laughs. And we all remember how much we missed live performances. Oh, and there may be … Continue reading The Green Room 42 is presenting HADESTOWN Stars Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney in Double-Bill on Apr. 3

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Lia Chang, Naima Kradjian, Leonard Majzlin, and Kenita R. Miller to Receive 2022 Muse Awards at Prospect Theater’s 2022 Gala: COMING BACK TO YOU on May 1

Prospect is launching their third decade of creating new musicals with their 2022 Gala: COMING BACK TO YOU, on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the elegant art deco Edison Ballroom (240 W. 47th St., NYC). Anika Larsen and Jose Llana will co-host the evening’s festivities which will include cocktails, dinner, and a special concert performance from 5:30pm – 9:30pm. Cara Reichel, Producing Artistic Director and a founding member … Continue reading Lia Chang, Naima Kradjian, Leonard Majzlin, and Kenita R. Miller to Receive 2022 Muse Awards at Prospect Theater’s 2022 Gala: COMING BACK TO YOU on May 1

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International K-POP Superstar Luna to Make Broadway Debut in KPOP This Fall; Previews Kick Off on Oct. 13

Producers Tim Forbes and Joey Parnes announced today that the upcoming premiere of KPOP, the new musical about the global K-pop phenomenon, will begin performances on Broadway with previews starting on Thursday, October 13, 2022, in advance of an opening night on Sunday, November 20, 2022. The show will play at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street). The announcement was made … Continue reading International K-POP Superstar Luna to Make Broadway Debut in KPOP This Fall; Previews Kick Off on Oct. 13

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Apr. 3: Kenny Endo: Breaking Through Tradition to Innovation Concert Celebrating 45 Years of Taiko at Joe’s Pub in New York

Kenny Endo stands at the vanguard of the taiko genre as one of the leading personas in contemporary percussion and rhythm in North America and Japan. For 45 years, he has led the way in this Japanese style of drumming in the United States. He is currently on a performance tour celebrating 45 years of Taiko with his Breaking Through Tradition to Innovation concert and will be … Continue reading Apr. 3: Kenny Endo: Breaking Through Tradition to Innovation Concert Celebrating 45 Years of Taiko at Joe’s Pub in New York

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Kenny Endo’s 45th Anniversary Celebration Performance Tour Dates Through May 22

Kenny Endo stands at the vanguard of the taiko genre as one of the leading personas in contemporary percussion and rhythm in North America and Japan. For 45 years, he has led the way in this Japanese style of drumming in the United States, and he is celebrating with his 2022 Breaking Through Tradition to Innovation tour this Spring. As a jazz percussionist and early … Continue reading Kenny Endo’s 45th Anniversary Celebration Performance Tour Dates Through May 22

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Final week to see Prospect Theater Company’s NOTES FROM NOW through March 20

Prospect Theater Company is presenting the world premiere of Notes From Now, directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante through March 20, 2022 at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street). This brand-new musical anthology, bringing together songwriters from Broadway and beyond, weaves together words and music to create a gallery of playful, provocative, and profound observations on the human journey. The line-up features newly-commissioned original songs … Continue reading Final week to see Prospect Theater Company’s NOTES FROM NOW through March 20

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Apr. 1: Kennedy Kanagawa: Only Foolin’ in Concert at The Green Room 42; Special Guests to include Kiet Tai Cao, Kerri George, Diana Huey, Dorcas Leung, Bonnie Milligan and Greg Sullivan

On Friday, April 1st at 7pm, see Kennedy Kanagawa fool around on stage with some iconic guest artists and a killer band at The Green Room 42 in New York. In a night to remember, Kennedy will unpack his crippling social anxiety live on stage by harnessing the power of musical theater (and pop!). Kennedy will be joined by Kiet Tai Cao, Kerri George, Diana Huey, … Continue reading Apr. 1: Kennedy Kanagawa: Only Foolin’ in Concert at The Green Room 42; Special Guests to include Kiet Tai Cao, Kerri George, Diana Huey, Dorcas Leung, Bonnie Milligan and Greg Sullivan

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