Behind the Scenes: I CHOOSE JOY Music Video Starring Riza Takahashi, Telly Leung, Raymond J. Lee, Kimberly Immanuel and More

Riza Takahashi is the founder of the “Celebrate Asian Joy” project, and most recently appeared in Mean Girls on Broadway as one of the original cast members. She was born and raised in Japan and at the age of 16 she left Japan, by herself, to pursue her dream of being on Broadway. Through her unique experiences as an immigrant on Broadway, she has learned … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: I CHOOSE JOY Music Video Starring Riza Takahashi, Telly Leung, Raymond J. Lee, Kimberly Immanuel and More

Photos/Video: Curtain Up! – The Playbill Variety Show’s Celebration of AAPI Artists on Broadway with JoAnn M. Hunter, Jose Llana, Lourds Lane, Minami Yusui and Ted Arthur

Playbill, in partnership with The Broadway League and the Times Square Alliance, is presenting Curtain Up!, a three-day outdoor experience in Times Square presented by Prudential, and sponsored in part by Lexus, Netflix, United Airlines with additional support by Audible. Curtain Up! will take place Friday, September 17th through Sunday, September 19th outdoors in Times Square, stretching between 45th and 48th Streets. It was a spectacular Saturday afternoon to come out … Continue reading Photos/Video: Curtain Up! – The Playbill Variety Show’s Celebration of AAPI Artists on Broadway with JoAnn M. Hunter, Jose Llana, Lourds Lane, Minami Yusui and Ted Arthur

Jose Llana, JoAnn M. Hunter, Lourds Lane, Minami Yusui and Ted Arthur Set for Today’s Curtain Up! Playbill Variety Show Celebrating AAPI Artists on Broadway at 3pm

Playbill, in partnership with The Broadway League and the Times Square Alliance, is presenting Curtain Up!, a three-day outdoor experience in Times Square presented by Prudential, and sponsored in part by Lexus, Netflix, United Airlines with additional support by Audible. Curtain Up! will take place Friday, September 17th through Sunday, September 19th outdoors in Times Square, stretching between 45th and 48th Streets. 3:00–3:45 PM – The Playbill Variety ShowPlaybill is curating … Continue reading Jose Llana, JoAnn M. Hunter, Lourds Lane, Minami Yusui and Ted Arthur Set for Today’s Curtain Up! Playbill Variety Show Celebrating AAPI Artists on Broadway at 3pm

Photos: Riza Takahashi, Rebecca J. Michelson and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Celebrate Asian Joy Featuring Portraits of 30 AAPI New York Theatre Artists

I’m kicking off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as part of a portrait series produced by Mean Girls star Riza Takahashi and photographer Rebecca J. Michelson, in collaboration with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The series features 30 AAPI New York theatre artists across disciplines. The photoshoot in New York City’s Washington Square Park was stage managed by Benjamin A. Vigil. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates AAPI … Continue reading Photos: Riza Takahashi, Rebecca J. Michelson and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Celebrate Asian Joy Featuring Portraits of 30 AAPI New York Theatre Artists

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Ruthie Ann Miles, Bryce Pinkham, Karen Olivo, Christopher Vo, Ericka Hunter and More Set for Revamped CHESS at the Kennedy Center, February 14 – 18

Ruthie Ann Miles, Bryce Pinkham, Karen Olivo, Christopher Vo, Ericka Hunter and More Set for Revamped CHESS at the Kennedy Center, February 14 – 18 Continue reading Ruthie Ann Miles, Bryce Pinkham, Karen Olivo, Christopher Vo, Ericka Hunter and More Set for Revamped CHESS at the Kennedy Center, February 14 – 18

Tony nominee Eva Noblezada at the dress rehearsal for the 2017 Tony Awards on June 11, 2017. Credit: Stephanie Berger

Tony Nominee Eva Noblezada, Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga, Jon Jon Briones and the cast of MISS SAIGON at The 2017 Tony Awards

Tony Nominee Eva Noblezada, Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga, Jon Jon Briones and the cast of MISS SAIGON at The 2017 Tony Awards Continue reading Tony Nominee Eva Noblezada, Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga, Jon Jon Briones and the cast of MISS SAIGON at The 2017 Tony Awards

Broadway Revival of MISS SAIGON Starring Jon Jon Briones, Eva Noblezada, Alistair Brammer, Rachelle Ann Go, Devin Ilaw and More, Opens Tonight

Broadway Revival of MISS SAIGON Starring Jon Jon Briones, Eva Noblezada, Alistair Brammer, Rachelle Ann Go, Devin Ilaw and More, Opens Tonight Continue reading Broadway Revival of MISS SAIGON Starring Jon Jon Briones, Eva Noblezada, Alistair Brammer, Rachelle Ann Go, Devin Ilaw and More, Opens Tonight

Jon Jon Briones, Eva Noblezada, Alistair Brammer, Rachelle Ann Go, Devin Ilaw and More Set for Broadway Revival of MISS SAIGON, Previews Begin March 1

Jon Jon Briones, Eva Noblezada, Alistair Brammer, Rachelle Ann Go, Devin Ilaw and More Set for Broadway Revival of MISS SAIGON, Previews Begin March 1 Continue reading Jon Jon Briones, Eva Noblezada, Alistair Brammer, Rachelle Ann Go, Devin Ilaw and More Set for Broadway Revival of MISS SAIGON, Previews Begin March 1