Tag: Soft Power

Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Theater

Daniel May Joins THE PROM National Tour and Begins Performances at the Ahmanson Theatre on Aug. 24

Daniel May has joined the national tour of the 2019 Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding Musical “The Prom,” currently playing at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre through September 11. May’s first performance is set for Wednesday, August 24. Click here for tickets. After LA, “The Prom” will head to the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO (9/13-9/18), and Shea’s Performing Arts Center in … Continue reading Daniel May Joins THE PROM National Tour and Begins Performances at the Ahmanson Theatre on Aug. 24

Lia ChangLeave a comment
Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Theater

Two-time Grammy Nominee and Theater World Award Winner Conrad Ricamora Stars as Seymour in Off-Broadway Production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Two-time Grammy nominee and Theater World Award winner Conrad Ricamora (“How to Get Away With Murder,” The King & I, Here Lies Love, Soft Power) begins performances as Seymour in the three-time Best Musical Revival Award-winning production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS tonight. Widely known for his groundbreaking role of Oliver Hampton on the ABC drama “How To Get Away With Murder,” and Dr. Jake … Continue reading Two-time Grammy Nominee and Theater World Award Winner Conrad Ricamora Stars as Seymour in Off-Broadway Production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Lia ChangLeave a comment
Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Theater

Two-time Grammy Nominee and Theater World Award Winner Conrad Ricamora Set as Seymour in Off-Broadway Production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in January, 2022

Two-time Grammy nominee and Theater World Award winner Conrad Ricamora (“How to Get Away With Murder,” The King & I, Here Lies Love, Soft Power) returns to the New York stage and will star as Seymour in the three-time Best Musical Revival Award-winning production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS beginning January 11, 2022. Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, American Son) will play his final performance … Continue reading Two-time Grammy Nominee and Theater World Award Winner Conrad Ricamora Set as Seymour in Off-Broadway Production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in January, 2022

Lia ChangLeave a comment
Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Television, Theater

Kelly Marie Tran and Tony Award® Winner David Henry Hwang and Original Cast Members of His and Jeanine Tesori’s SOFT POWER Including Billy Bustamante, Francis Jue, Jon Hoche, Paul HeeSang Miller, Kendyl Ito, Austin Ku, Raymond J. Lee, Jaygee Macapugay, Kristen Faith Oei, Emily Stillings, Kyra Smith, and John Yi, Perform in Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert Airing on PBS on Oct. 1

Kelly Marie Tran and Tony Award® Winner David Henry Hwang and Original Cast Members of His and Jeanine Tesori’s SOFT POWER Including Billy Bustamante, Francis Jue, Jon Hoche, Paul HeeSang Miller, Kendyl Ito, Austin Ku, Raymond J. Lee, Jaygee Macapugay, Kristen Faith Oei, Emily Stillings, Kyra Smith, and John Yi, Perform in Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert Airing on PBS on Oct. 1 Continue reading Kelly Marie Tran and Tony Award® Winner David Henry Hwang and Original Cast Members of His and Jeanine Tesori’s SOFT POWER Including Billy Bustamante, Francis Jue, Jon Hoche, Paul HeeSang Miller, Kendyl Ito, Austin Ku, Raymond J. Lee, Jaygee Macapugay, Kristen Faith Oei, Emily Stillings, Kyra Smith, and John Yi, Perform in Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert Airing on PBS on Oct. 1

Lia ChangLeave a comment
Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Television, Theater

Tony Award® Winner David Henry Hwang and Original Cast Members of His and Jeanine Tesori’s SOFT POWER Set for Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert on Sept. 14; To Be Broadcast Nationwide on PBS on Oct. 1

(WASHINGTON) — The Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert, to be held on September 14 in the Concert Hall, will now be broadcast across the nation on October 1 at 9 p.m. ET as THE KENNEDY CENTER at 50 on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS video app. Echoing “An American Pageant for the Arts,” the 1962 fundraising telecast for the National Cultural Center hosted by … Continue reading Tony Award® Winner David Henry Hwang and Original Cast Members of His and Jeanine Tesori’s SOFT POWER Set for Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert on Sept. 14; To Be Broadcast Nationwide on PBS on Oct. 1

Lia ChangLeave a comment
Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Theater

Signature Theatre Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Asian Imagination: How Art and Theatre Can Combat AAPI Violence Featuring David Henry Hwang, Lauren Yee, Chay Yew, Francis Jue, Courtney Reed, Joe Ngo and Diep Tran on May 26; AAPI Heritage Month Virtual Happy Hour on May 27

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Signature Theatre is presenting Asian Imagination: How Art and Theatre Can Combat AAPI Violence—a community conversation about art’s ability to perpetuate and combat harmful stereotypes on Thursday, May 26 at 7:00pm. Excerpts from Signature playwrights David Henry Hwang’s and Lauren Yee’s Soft Power and Cambodian Rock Band will be presented and followed by a conversation between David, Lauren, and director Chay Yew, … Continue reading Signature Theatre Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Asian Imagination: How Art and Theatre Can Combat AAPI Violence Featuring David Henry Hwang, Lauren Yee, Chay Yew, Francis Jue, Courtney Reed, Joe Ngo and Diep Tran on May 26; AAPI Heritage Month Virtual Happy Hour on May 27

Lia ChangLeave a comment
Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Theater

Watch: The Lucille Lortel Foundation is Presenting an IG Live Chat with Jaygee Macapugay and Viet Vo in Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

As part of the ongoing celebration of AAPI Month, The Lortel Foundation continues to use its social media platforms to help elevate and honor AAPI community members , Please join Viet Vo on the Lortel Foundation Instagram account, “IG LIVE WITH” on Friday, May 21 as he chat with the phenomenal Jaygee Macapugay. Please follow @lorteltheatre to tune in.  https://www.instagram.com/lorteltheatre/live/ Jaygee Macapugay is a proud Filipino … Continue reading Watch: The Lucille Lortel Foundation is Presenting an IG Live Chat with Jaygee Macapugay and Viet Vo in Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Lia ChangLeave a comment
Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Awards, Theater

Watch: The Lucille Lortel Foundation is Presenting an IG Live Chat with 2020 Lucille Lortel Award Winner Francis Jue and Viet Vo in Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

As part of the ongoing celebration of Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month, The Lucille Lortel Foundation is continuing to use its social media platforms to help elevate and honor AAPI theatrical community members. Viet Vo will interview 2020 Lucille Lortel Award Winner Francis Jue (Cambodian Rock Band) “IG LIVE WITH” on the Lortel Foundation Instagram account on Friday, May 14 at 7:00 pm. … Continue reading Watch: The Lucille Lortel Foundation is Presenting an IG Live Chat with 2020 Lucille Lortel Award Winner Francis Jue and Viet Vo in Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Lia ChangLeave a comment
Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Theater

Video: Tony Award-Winning Playwright David Henry Hwang Set for The Lucille Lortel Theatre’s “Live at The Lortel” Podcast Series

The Lucille Lortel Theatre’s “Live at The Lortel” podcast series will feature  Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang on Monday, May 10 at 7:00 PM EST. Theater fans will have the opportunity to watch the live interview and participate in a Q&A with artists. To join the audience, please visit www.liveatthelortel.com. Hosted by Eric Ostrow, along with co-hosts Joy DeMichelle and John-Andrew Morrison, season two of “Live at The Lortel” is dedicated … Continue reading Video: Tony Award-Winning Playwright David Henry Hwang Set for The Lucille Lortel Theatre’s “Live at The Lortel” Podcast Series

Lia ChangLeave a comment
Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Theater

Video: BroadwayCon-SOFT POWER: Discussion of Art and AAPI Advocacy Panel Featuring David Henry Hwang, Francis Jue, Jaygee Macapugay, Conrad Ricamora, Sunny Hitt and moderator Erin Quill

#icymi – Video: BroadwayCon-SOFT POWER: Discussion of Art and AAPI Advocacy Panel Featuring David Henry Hwang, Francis Jue, Jaygee Macapugay, Conrad Ricamora, Sunny Hitt and moderator Erin Quill https://wp.me/p8ilTC-9nt Continue reading Video: BroadwayCon-SOFT POWER: Discussion of Art and AAPI Advocacy Panel Featuring David Henry Hwang, Francis Jue, Jaygee Macapugay, Conrad Ricamora, Sunny Hitt and moderator Erin Quill

Lia ChangLeave a comment