Category: Asian American

Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Theater

Prospect Theater’s NY Premiere of Justin Huertas’ LIZARD BOY to Host Pride Night (Jun. 2), AANHPI Night (Jun. 7) and Patron Night (Jun. 17)

Prospect Theater Company has announced a calendar of special events for the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy, with book, music and lyrics by Justin Huertas (Marvel’s Squirrel Girl), direction by Brandon Ivie (Prospect’s Jasper in Deadland), and music direction by Steven Tran (Marvel’s Squirrel Girl). Preview performances are set to begin on Thursday, June 1st at Theatre Row (410 … Continue reading Prospect Theater’s NY Premiere of Justin Huertas’ LIZARD BOY to Host Pride Night (Jun. 2), AANHPI Night (Jun. 7) and Patron Night (Jun. 17)

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Jun. 15: Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award Winner André De Shields To Perform And Be Honored At Flushing Town Hall Gala along with Wayne Ho and Mukund Padmanabhan

Flushing Town Hall will hold its annual gala on Thursday, June 15. The gala will celebrate the Smithsonian affiliate’s mission to bring people together through arts and culture from around the globe. This year, the gala will honor Broadway Deity André De Shields, President and CEO of the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) Wayne Ho, and Founder of the Guru Krupa Foundation Mukund Padmanabhan. Veronica Y. … Continue reading Jun. 15: Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award Winner André De Shields To Perform And Be Honored At Flushing Town Hall Gala along with Wayne Ho and Mukund Padmanabhan

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Video: “Just Between Us: From the Archives of Arlan Huang” Opening Reception and Interview; Think!Chinatown Presents Book Launch on May 24

On May 4, the Pearl River Mart Soho Store and Gallery was filled to capacity for the opening reception of Just Between Us: From the Archives of Arlan Huang. Check out my video coverage of the opening and my chat with Arlan. On Wednesday, May 24, Think!Chinatown is presenting the “Just Between Us: From the Archives of Arlan Huang” official book launch at 6pm at … Continue reading Video: “Just Between Us: From the Archives of Arlan Huang” Opening Reception and Interview; Think!Chinatown Presents Book Launch on May 24

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May 24: Signature Theatre to Host Pre-Show Happy Hour with THE COMEUPPANCE’s Director Eric Ting and Associate Director Kat Yen

Signature Theatre is presenting the world premiere production of MacArthur Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ The Comeuppance, directed by Eric Ting. Concluding Jacobs-Jenkins’ Premiere Residency-and Signature’s 2022-2023 season of personal and profound works from its Resident writers-The Comeuppance runs May 16-June 25. On Wednesday, May 24, Signature Theatre is hosting a pre-show Happy Hour at 6:00pm with The Comeuppance’s Director Eric Ting and Associate Director Kat Yen. … Continue reading May 24: Signature Theatre to Host Pre-Show Happy Hour with THE COMEUPPANCE’s Director Eric Ting and Associate Director Kat Yen

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Jun. 7: AANHPI Affinity Night for Prospect Theater Company’s New York Premiere of Justin Huertas’ LIZARD BOY

Prospect Theater Company’s AANHPI Affinity Night for the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy, with book, music and lyrics by Justin Huertas (Marvel’s Squirrel Girl), direction by Brandon Ivie (Prospect’s Jasper in Deadland), and music direction by Steven Tran (Marvel’s Squirrel Girl) is set for Wednesday, June 7 at Theatre Row at 7:30pm. I’ll be covering the post show Q & A with Justin Huertas, moderated by Jason Ma for my show BACKSTAGE … Continue reading Jun. 7: AANHPI Affinity Night for Prospect Theater Company’s New York Premiere of Justin Huertas’ LIZARD BOY

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May 19-28: Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University is presenting Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ EVERYBODY Featuring Avelina Sanchez, Lola Bodé, Declan Collins, Claire Guthrie, Ben Jouras, Kylie Kim, Molly McDermott and Ferdinand Moscat

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University is presenting EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Friday, May 19, 2023 – Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the Ethel M. Barber Theater on the Evanston Campus of NU at The Wirtz Center, 30 Arts Circle Drive in Evanston, IL 60208. Click here to purchase tickets. Helmed by Katie Lupica, the cast features Avelina Sanchez as Usher, Ben … Continue reading May 19-28: Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University is presenting Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ EVERYBODY Featuring Avelina Sanchez, Lola Bodé, Declan Collins, Claire Guthrie, Ben Jouras, Kylie Kim, Molly McDermott and Ferdinand Moscat

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Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Film, Theater

May 24: Ping Chong’s Chinoiserie Redux: Screening and Discussion at Asia Society New York

Asia Society New York is presenting Ping Chong’s Chinoiserie Redux: Screening and Discussion, a film screening and panel discussion with Ping Chong and Revelations Production co-founder Kristina Varshavskaya on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 6:30pm. Asia Society New York is located at 725 Park Avenue (corner of 70th St.) New York, NY 10021. Tickets are $12 general admission; $8 seniors/students/members. Click here to purchase tickets.  Chinoiserie … Continue reading May 24: Ping Chong’s Chinoiserie Redux: Screening and Discussion at Asia Society New York

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May 23: The Moth To Honor Comedian Hasan Minhaj at The 2023 Moth Ball Gala Benefit at Chelsea Piers

Acclaimed storytelling nonprofit The Moth is holding their annual fundraising gala, Full Bloom: The 2023 Moth Ball at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on Tuesday, May 23rd, and will honor award-winning comedian and longtime Moth friend and storyteller, Hasan Minhaj. Tickets start at $500. Click here to purchase tickets. “This year’s Moth Ball theme, Full Bloom, is a celebration of all those who have contributed … Continue reading May 23: The Moth To Honor Comedian Hasan Minhaj at The 2023 Moth Ball Gala Benefit at Chelsea Piers

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May 18: NYPL Presents Alvin Eng’s HERE COMES JOHNNY YEN AGAIN (or How I Kicked Punk)

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Alvin Eng will be performing excerpts from solo acoustic punk raconteur work-in-progress, HERE COMES JOHNNY YEN AGAIN (or How I Kicked Punk) on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Hudson Park Gallery at Hudson Park Library (66 Leroy Street New York, NY 10014) at 5:30pm. The presentation will also be live-streamed. This work explores the impact … Continue reading May 18: NYPL Presents Alvin Eng’s HERE COMES JOHNNY YEN AGAIN (or How I Kicked Punk)

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Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Television, Theater

May 15: Mixed Asian Media, ACE NextGen, Leviathan Lab, Hate is a Virus, Lunar Collective, and Love, Bonito to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with a Night of Comedy Featuring Dylan Adler, Adam Mamawala, Mohtasham Yaqub, and disOrientalism’s Kate Siahaan-Rigg and Olivia Oguma at Brooklyn’s Hana House

BROOKLYN, NY – Mixed Asian Media, a media collective created by and celebrating multiracial, mixed Asian/Pacific Islanders (APIs), along with community partners Leviathan Lab, ACE NextGen, Hate is a Virus, The Lunar Collective, and Love, Bonito to present a one-night evening of comedy honoring National Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month 2023 on Monday, May 15 at Hana House at 345 … Continue reading May 15: Mixed Asian Media, ACE NextGen, Leviathan Lab, Hate is a Virus, Lunar Collective, and Love, Bonito to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with a Night of Comedy Featuring Dylan Adler, Adam Mamawala, Mohtasham Yaqub, and disOrientalism’s Kate Siahaan-Rigg and Olivia Oguma at Brooklyn’s Hana House

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