Tag: The King and I

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Apr. 21-May 14: Paul Nakauchi, Anastasia Barzee and Joan Almedilla Lead La Mirada Theatre’s Production of THE KING AND I

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are presenting a sumptuous new production of the Tony Award-winning musical THE KING AND I starring Paul Nakauchi as the “King,” Anastasia Barzee as “Anna,” and Joan Almedilla as “Lady Thiang,” along with a cast of 41 (one of their largest ever!), coupled with the recent Broadway revival’s lavish sets and costumes. THE KING … Continue reading Apr. 21-May 14: Paul Nakauchi, Anastasia Barzee and Joan Almedilla Lead La Mirada Theatre’s Production of THE KING AND I

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Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Theater

7 Questions for Brian Jose, Star of Interlakes Theatre’s Production of THE KING AND I

Brian Jose is starring as the King of Siam, opposite Adrianne Hick as Anna Leonowens, in Interlakes Theatre’s Production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I, July 20-31. Interlakes Theatre is located at 1 Lake Lane, Meredith, NH  03253.  Brian Jose is a New York City based actor, director, and producer. You may have seen him being killed as “Thuy” or scheming as the “Engineer” … Continue reading 7 Questions for Brian Jose, Star of Interlakes Theatre’s Production of THE KING AND I

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Adam Jacobs, Betsy Morgan, Christine Bunuan, Paulina Yeung, Ethan LePhong and More Set for Drury Lane’s THE KING AND I, Apr. 1-May 22

Adam Jacobs, Betsy Morgan, Christine Bunuan, Paulina Yeung, Ethan LePhong and More Set for Drury Lane’s THE KING AND I, Apr. 1-May 22 https://wp.me/p8ilTC-cg3 The cast includes Braden Crothers, Nolan Maddox, Matthew Uzarraga, Karmann Bajuyo, Victor Holstein, Kristine Bendul, Chih-Jou Cheng, Mai Claypool, Hannah Fernandes, Albert Hsueh, Kenway Hon Wai K. Kua, Kevin Kulp, Anthony Christopher Milfelt, Nich O’Neil, Yuki Ozeki, Aurora Penepacker, Richel Mari Ruiz, Garrett Shin, Marissa Swanner, Ayana Strutz, and Michiko Takemasa. The child ensemble includes Avelyn Choi, Dante Garcia, Enzo Garcia, Elle Laroco, Vin Laroco, Rika Nishikawa, and Alexandrya Salazar. Continue reading Adam Jacobs, Betsy Morgan, Christine Bunuan, Paulina Yeung, Ethan LePhong and More Set for Drury Lane’s THE KING AND I, Apr. 1-May 22

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Photos and Video: Goodspeed Musicals is Presenting A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING: A CELEBRATION OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN Featuring Jasmine Forsberg, Mauricio Martínez, Jesse Nager, Mamie Parris, and Diane Phelan through Nov. 28

Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Grand Night for Singing: A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein – marking the thrilling return of live musicals to the Opera House stage, with performances through Nov. 28 at The Goodspeed, 6 Main Street, East Haddam, CT 06423. The cast includes Jasmine Forsberg (Off-Broadway: Broadway Bounty Hunter), Mauricio Martínez (Broadway: On Your Feet!), Jesse Nager (Broadway: Motown The Musical, Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins), Mamie Parris (Broadway: Cats, School … Continue reading Photos and Video: Goodspeed Musicals is Presenting A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING: A CELEBRATION OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN Featuring Jasmine Forsberg, Mauricio Martínez, Jesse Nager, Mamie Parris, and Diane Phelan through Nov. 28

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Goodspeed Musicals is Presenting A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING: A CELEBRATION OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN, Sept. 24-Nov. 28 

Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Grand Night for Singing: A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein – marking the thrilling return of live musicals to the Opera House stage. To celebrate the occasion, Goodspeed will hold its twentieth annual Gala on the first night of this rousing revue. The buoyant new production will run September 24 through November 28, 2021 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, … Continue reading Goodspeed Musicals is Presenting A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING: A CELEBRATION OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN, Sept. 24-Nov. 28 

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Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Music, Theater

Photos: Jose Llana in Tribute Concert for Members of the Philippine Nurses Association of America at Lincoln Center’s Restart Stages

Last night, Broadway veteran Jose Llana performed at Lincoln Center’s Restart Stages, accompanied by Musical Director Kimberly Grigsby (To Kill a Mockingbird, Head Over Heels, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark).  As part of Lincoln Center’s push to bring live music back to New York City, Llana’s intimate concert was a tribute to and in recognition of the courage and strength of members of the Philippine Nurses Association … Continue reading Photos: Jose Llana in Tribute Concert for Members of the Philippine Nurses Association of America at Lincoln Center’s Restart Stages

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David Henry Hwang, Bartlett Sher and Karen Shimakawa discuss a scene from SOFT POWER. Photo by Lia Chang
Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Museums, Theater

David Henry Hwang and Bartlett Sher discuss the American musical theatre, through the lens of Asian and Asian American representation at Asia Society

David Henry Hwang and Bartlett Sher discuss the American musical theatre, through the lens of Asian and Asian American representation at Asia Society Continue reading David Henry Hwang and Bartlett Sher discuss the American musical theatre, through the lens of Asian and Asian American representation at Asia Society

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