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May 20: Sam Khichi, Don Tamaki and Simu Liu to Receive 2024 Justice in Action Awards at AALDEF’s 50th Anniversary Gala

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) will hold its annual Gala and Justice in Action Awards Celebration on Monday, May 20, 2024. This year’s gala will commemorate AALDEF’s 50th anniversary, and will be held in-person at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, NYC. Our 2024 Justice in Action Award recipients include: Sam Khichi, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel of CVS Health; Don Tamaki, Partner of Minami Tamaki LLP; and Simu Liu, … Continue reading May 20: Sam Khichi, Don Tamaki and Simu Liu to Receive 2024 Justice in Action Awards at AALDEF’s 50th Anniversary Gala

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2024 Lucille Lortel Awards at NYU Skirball Tonight; Special Honorees include Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Dominique Morisseau

The 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented tonight at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. The event is open to the public, with tickets available for purchase at tickets.nyu.edu or at the NYU Skirball box office Tuesday – Saturday 12pm – 6pm. The Lortel Awards is a benefit for the Entertainment Community Fund and fans are encouraged to make donations at LortelAwards.org. The Lucille Lortel Awards are … Continue reading 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards at NYU Skirball Tonight; Special Honorees include Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Dominique Morisseau

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Jun. 4: André De Shields and Anne Maffei to be Honored at The Moth’s Annual Gala

The Moth is holding their annual fundraising gala, Making Waves: The 2024 Moth Ball. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of The Lighthouse at Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers, on Tuesday, June 4th. This year’s gala will pay tribute to the incomparable actor, singer, dancer, director, and choreographer André De Shields, as well as the steadfast Moth supporter, Anne Maffei. Tickets, starting at $1,000, are currently … Continue reading Jun. 4: André De Shields and Anne Maffei to be Honored at The Moth’s Annual Gala

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BD Wong, Rosalind Chao, Tony Shalhoub, and Shohreh Aghdashloo to Star in Atlantic Theater Company’s World Premiere of Shayan Lotfi’s WHAT BECAME OF US

Atlantic Theater Company is presenting the world premiere of What Became of Us, written by Shayan Lotfi (Off-Broadway debut) and directed by Jennifer Chang (The Far Country at Berkeley Rep) at Atlantic Stage 2. In alignment with the playwright’s vision, this unique production will have two separate casts: one featuring Rosalind Chao and BD Wong, and another featuring Shohreh Aghdashloo and Tony Shalhoub. Two siblings. … Continue reading BD Wong, Rosalind Chao, Tony Shalhoub, and Shohreh Aghdashloo to Star in Atlantic Theater Company’s World Premiere of Shayan Lotfi’s WHAT BECAME OF US

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May 11: André De Shields Will Headline Hartford Stage’s 60th Anniversary Gala

Hartford Stage’s 60th anniversary gala, “Diamonds & Decades,” will feature a performance with the legendary Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winning André De Shields. This annual fundraiser which supports Hartford Stage’s artistic and educational programming will be held on May 11, 2024, at the theater, located at 50 Church St, Hartford, CT. This one-night-only event also will include open bars, food stations, auctions, live music, dancing, and … Continue reading May 11: André De Shields Will Headline Hartford Stage’s 60th Anniversary Gala

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Apr. 8: NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ 2024 Gala to Honor Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Ang Lee, Golden Globe-Nominated Actor Corey Stoll and Multi-Platinum Singer and Songwriter Madison Love

New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts is honoring world-renowned film director Ang Lee (’84), critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll (’03), known for his roles in the MCU’s “Ant-Man” films, “Billions” and “House of Cards,” and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love (’17), who was recently credited in the Grammy-award-winning soundtrack of the blockbuster film “Barbie,” at its 2024 gala on April 8 … Continue reading Apr. 8: NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ 2024 Gala to Honor Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Ang Lee, Golden Globe-Nominated Actor Corey Stoll and Multi-Platinum Singer and Songwriter Madison Love

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Apr. 29: Stephen McKinley Henderson and William H. Wright II will be honored at The Acting Company’s ‘Fantastic Journeys’ Gala

The Acting Company is honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson with the John Houseman Award Honor, and William H. Wright II with the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor, as part of their “Fantastic Journeys” Gala on Monday, April 29. Additional details and performers to be announced in the next few weeks. This one-night-only event will celebrate more than a half a century of developing emerging actors by … Continue reading Apr. 29: Stephen McKinley Henderson and William H. Wright II will be honored at The Acting Company’s ‘Fantastic Journeys’ Gala

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May 20: Sam Khichi and Don Tamaki Will Be Honored at AALDEF’s 50th Anniversary Gala & “Justice in Action” Awards 

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) will hold its annual Gala and Justice in Action Awards Celebration on Monday, May 20, 2024. This year’s gala will commemorate AALDEF’s 50th anniversary, and will be held in-person at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, NYC. The 2024 Justice in Action Award recipients include: Sam Khichi, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel of CVS … Continue reading May 20: Sam Khichi and Don Tamaki Will Be Honored at AALDEF’s 50th Anniversary Gala & “Justice in Action” Awards 

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Photos: Jaygee Macapugay as Imelda in HERE LIES LOVE

It’s #MacaTuesday and I’m returning to the disco tonight at the Broadway Theatre to see Jaygee Macapugay, who is the Imelda alternate for the Tuesday performances of the Broadway production of HERE LIES LOVE, perform her final show. The Broadway Theatre is located at 1681 Broadway at the corner of 53rd St. Click here for tickets and more information. Jaygee’s cast mate Angelo Soriano has shared … Continue reading Photos: Jaygee Macapugay as Imelda in HERE LIES LOVE

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Nov. 14: Entrepreneur and Philanthropist June Kwan and Former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara to Receive 2023 Catalyst for Change Awards at The Coalition for Asian Children and Families’ (CACF) Gala Benefit Dinner

The Coalition for Asian Children and Families (CACF) will host the 2023 Catalyst for Change Awards to honor leaders who are a force for positive change in the AAPI community on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00 PM at Tribeca 360°, located at 10 Desbrosses Street in Manhattan. This year, CACF will honor June Kwan, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mother of Academy Award-winner Daniel Kwan, and Preet … Continue reading Nov. 14: Entrepreneur and Philanthropist June Kwan and Former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara to Receive 2023 Catalyst for Change Awards at The Coalition for Asian Children and Families’ (CACF) Gala Benefit Dinner

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