Hyunmin Rhee, Viet Vo, Emjoy Gavino, Rebecca Hirota, and Eric Sharp in Qui Nguyen’s VIETGONE on The Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust Stage through Oct. 16

The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, Artistic Director) is presenting Vietgone by Qui Nguyen, with original music by Shane Rettig and directed by Mina Morita. Vietgone began previews on Sept. 10, and will continue through Oct. 16 on the Wurtele Thrust Stage. Tickets range from $31 to $79. Single and group tickets are on sale now through the Box Office at 612.377.2224 (single), 1.877.447.8243 (toll-free), 612.225.6244 (group) … Continue reading Hyunmin Rhee, Viet Vo, Emjoy Gavino, Rebecca Hirota, and Eric Sharp in Qui Nguyen’s VIETGONE on The Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust Stage through Oct. 16

First Look: Hyunmin Rhee, Viet Vo, Emjoy Gavino, Rebecca Hirota, and Eric Sharp in Qui Nguyen’s VIETGONE on The Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust Stage; Performances through Oct. 16

The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, Artistic Director) is presenting Vietgone by Qui Nguyen, with original music by Shane Rettig and directed by Mina Morita. Vietgone began previews on Sept. 10, and will continue through Oct. 16 on the Wurtele Thrust Stage. Opening night is Friday, Sept. 16 at 7:30pm. Single tickets start at $20 for preview performances (September 10–15). All other performances range from $31 to … Continue reading First Look: Hyunmin Rhee, Viet Vo, Emjoy Gavino, Rebecca Hirota, and Eric Sharp in Qui Nguyen’s VIETGONE on The Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust Stage; Performances through Oct. 16

Emjoy Gavino, Rebecca Hirota, Hyunmin Rhee, Eric Sharp and Viet Vo Set for Qui Nguyen’s VIETGONE on The Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust Stage, Sept. 10-Oct. 16

The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, Artistic Director) is presenting Vietgone by Qui Nguyen, with original music by Shane Rettig and directed by Mina Morita. Vietgone will play September 10 – October 16, 2022, on the Wurtele Thrust Stage and kick off the theater’s celebratory 2022–2023 Season. Single tickets start at $20 for preview performances (September 10–15). All other performances range from $31 to $79. Single … Continue reading Emjoy Gavino, Rebecca Hirota, Hyunmin Rhee, Eric Sharp and Viet Vo Set for Qui Nguyen’s VIETGONE on The Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust Stage, Sept. 10-Oct. 16

First Look: Sagan Chen, Viet Vo, Priyanka Arya Krishnan, Amy Chang, and Rachel Yong in The Hearth’s World Premiere of Kathy Ng’s HAPPY LIFE

The Hearth Theater Company is presenting the World Premiere of Happy Life by Kathy Ng (Clubbed Thumb’s Early Career Writers’ Group; New Georges affiliated artist), directed by Kat Yen (Leah Winkler’s Two Mile Hollow; Noah Diaz’ The Juniors) through August 6 at Walkerspace (46 Walker St, New York, NY 10013). Opening night is Tuesday, July 26. The cast features Sagan Chen* (Pomegrenade at IRT), Viet … Continue reading First Look: Sagan Chen, Viet Vo, Priyanka Arya Krishnan, Amy Chang, and Rachel Yong in The Hearth’s World Premiere of Kathy Ng’s HAPPY LIFE

The Hearth Theater Company is Presenting Viet Vo, Sagan Chen, Priyanka Krishnan, Amy Chang and Rachel Yong in World Premiere of Kathy Ng’s HAPPY LIFE at Walkerspace, July 22 – August 6

The Hearth Theater Company is presenting the World Premiere of Happy Life by Kathy Ng (Clubbed Thumb’s Early Career Writers’ Group; New Georges affiliated artist), directed by Kat Yen (Leah Winkler’s Two Mile Hollow; Noah Diaz’ The Juniors), July 22-August 6 at Walkerspace (46 Walker St, New York, NY 10013). The cast will feature Sagan Chen* (Pomegrenade at IRT), Viet Vo* (NY Times Critics’ Pick, … Continue reading The Hearth Theater Company is Presenting Viet Vo, Sagan Chen, Priyanka Krishnan, Amy Chang and Rachel Yong in World Premiere of Kathy Ng’s HAPPY LIFE at Walkerspace, July 22 – August 6

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

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

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.

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.

Tony-Winning Utah Shakespeare Festival to Present World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr., Nov. 4-Nov. 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 slated to direct, 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, … Continue reading Tony-Winning Utah Shakespeare Festival to Present World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr., Nov. 4-Nov. 20