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INTO THE WOODS Featuring Entire Original Cast to Extend Broadway Run Through Sept. 4; Tickets are on sale through Oct. 16

The entire original cast of the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s revival of Into the Woods at the St. James Theatre will be extending for an additional two weeks through Sunday, September 4th. As previously announced, the production has been extended for an additional eight weeks. Tickets are now on sale through October 16th. Additional casting announcements will … Continue reading INTO THE WOODS Featuring Entire Original Cast to Extend Broadway Run Through Sept. 4; Tickets are on sale through Oct. 16

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Phillipa Soo, Patina Miller, Brian D’Arcy James, Joshua Henry, Sara Bareilles, Gavin Creel, Ta’Nika Gibson, Annie Golden, Albert Guerzon, Brooke Ishibashi, Kennedy Kanagawa, David Patrick Kelly, Julia Lester, Cole Thompson, David Turner and More Begin Limited Broadway Run of INTO THE WOODS at the St. James Theatre

The sold-out New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, Into the Woods, kicks off the strictly limited, 8-week Broadway engagement tonight at the St. James Theatre (246 W 44th St), ahead of an official opening night on July 10. Into the Woods is directed by Lear deBessonet, music direction by Rob Berman with The Encores! Orchestra, and choreographed … Continue reading Phillipa Soo, Patina Miller, Brian D’Arcy James, Joshua Henry, Sara Bareilles, Gavin Creel, Ta’Nika Gibson, Annie Golden, Albert Guerzon, Brooke Ishibashi, Kennedy Kanagawa, David Patrick Kelly, Julia Lester, Cole Thompson, David Turner and More Begin Limited Broadway Run of INTO THE WOODS at the St. James Theatre

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Village Theatre’s NewWorks Program to Stage Cheeyang Ng and Khiyon Hursey’s EASTBOUND Starring Kennedy Kanagawa, Jonny Lee Jr., Cristin J. Hubbard, Shuyan Yang, Ya Han Chang, and Derek Hoyden, Jun. 4-12

Village Theatre is presenting the Village Originals Beta Production of Eastbound, a new bilingual musical about the unexpected meeting of two brothers from opposite sides of the world, featuring Book & Music by Cheeyang Ng and Book & Lyrics by Khiyon Hursey. Desdemona Chiang (Seattle Rep: The Winter’s Tale) directs. The cast features Kennedy Kanagawa as Calvin, Jonny Lee Jr. as Yum, Cristin J. Hubbard as … Continue reading Village Theatre’s NewWorks Program to Stage Cheeyang Ng and Khiyon Hursey’s EASTBOUND Starring Kennedy Kanagawa, Jonny Lee Jr., Cristin J. Hubbard, Shuyan Yang, Ya Han Chang, and Derek Hoyden, Jun. 4-12

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Phillipa Soo, Patina Miller, Brian D’Arcy James, and Joshua Henry Will Join Sara Bareilles, Gavin Creel, Ta’Nika Gibson, Annie Golden, Albert Guerzon, Brooke Ishibashi, Kennedy Kanagawa, David Patrick Kelly, Julia Lester, Cole Thompson, David Turner and More in INTO THE WOODS for the Limited Run on Broadway this Summer

Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters has announced that the hugely acclaimed and completely sold-out New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, Into the Woods, will transfer to Broadway for a strictly limited, 8-week engagement. Performances begin Tuesday, June 28 at the St. James Theatre, ahead of an official opening night on July 10. Into the Woods is … Continue reading Phillipa Soo, Patina Miller, Brian D’Arcy James, and Joshua Henry Will Join Sara Bareilles, Gavin Creel, Ta’Nika Gibson, Annie Golden, Albert Guerzon, Brooke Ishibashi, Kennedy Kanagawa, David Patrick Kelly, Julia Lester, Cole Thompson, David Turner and More in INTO THE WOODS for the Limited Run on Broadway this Summer

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May 6: Ali Ewoldt, Diana Huey, Kennedy Kanagawa, Hazel Anne Raymundo, Delphi Borich, Kevin Schuering, Brian Kim McCormick, Caitlin Burke, and Alan Ariano Set for Village Theatre’s Industry Reading of Christine Toy Johnson and Jason Ma’s BROKEN GROUND

Washington’s Village Theatre is presenting a New York City industry reading of the new musical Broken Ground on May 6. The work features a book and lyrics by Christine Toy Johnson with music and lyrics by Jason Ma. The reading will feature an all Asian-American cast and creative team with the cast featuring Ali Ewoldt, Diana Huey, Kennedy Kanagawa, Hazel Anne Raymundo, Delphi Borich, Kevin Schuering, … Continue reading May 6: Ali Ewoldt, Diana Huey, Kennedy Kanagawa, Hazel Anne Raymundo, Delphi Borich, Kevin Schuering, Brian Kim McCormick, Caitlin Burke, and Alan Ariano Set for Village Theatre’s Industry Reading of Christine Toy Johnson and Jason Ma’s BROKEN GROUND

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Ann Harada, Brooke Ishibashi, Kennedy Kanagawa, Denée Benton, Annie Golden, Gavin Creel and More Join Encores! INTO THE WOODS

New York City Center has finalized casting for the third and final production of the 2022 Encores! season, Into the Woods (May 4 -15). Directed by Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet with music direction by Encores! Music Director Rob Berman and choreography by Lorin Latarro, the special two‐week run is dedicated to the memory of the legendary Stephen Sondheim. The beloved, Tony‐honored Encores! series has … Continue reading Ann Harada, Brooke Ishibashi, Kennedy Kanagawa, Denée Benton, Annie Golden, Gavin Creel and More Join Encores! INTO THE WOODS

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Rep. Elizabeth Weight Presents Jason Ma with Special Citation from the Utah State Legislature Honoring the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of His Musical GOLD MOUNTAIN; Limited Run at West Valley Performing Arts Center Ends Run

There is nothing like going out with a bang and on a high note. Rep. Elizabeth Weight (D-District 31) presented two-time ASCAP Foundation Award recipient Jason Ma with his first Official Citation honoring the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s world premiere production of his original musical, Gold Mountain, for which he wrote the book, music and lyrics, before the evening performance at the West Valley Performing Arts Center … Continue reading Rep. Elizabeth Weight Presents Jason Ma with Special Citation from the Utah State Legislature Honoring the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of His Musical GOLD MOUNTAIN; Limited Run at West Valley Performing Arts Center Ends Run

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Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr. Ends Limited Run on November 20

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is presenting the world premiere production of Gold Mountain, an original musical by Jason Ma, in November of 2021. Alan Muraoka is directing, having been at the helm for multiple workshops, presentations, and concert versions of the piece since 2015. This marks a return to Utah for Gold Mountain. A staged concert, starring Broadway’s Ali Ewoldt(Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables), … Continue reading Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr. Ends Limited Run on November 20

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Photo Diary: Inside Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr.

Last week, I flew to Salt Lake City for the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s world premiere production of Gold Mountain, a new musical by two-time ASCAP Foundation Award recipient Jason Ma, currently playing a limited run through November 20 at the West Valley Performing Arts Center in West Valley City, UT. The world premiere of Gold Mountain, part of the Thrive 125 celebration of 125 years of Utah statehood, … Continue reading Photo Diary: Inside Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr.

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Photos: Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr.

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is presenting the world premiere production of Gold Mountain, an original musical by Jason Ma, in November of 2021. Alan Muraoka is  directing, having been at the helm for multiple workshops, presentations, and concert versions of the piece since 2015. This marks a return to Utah for Gold Mountain. A staged concert, starring Broadway’s Ali Ewoldt(Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables), … Continue reading Photos: Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr.

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