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Loosely based on Awkwafina's real life experiences, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens follows the story of a young woman named Nora Lum, who is growing up in Flushing. Raised by her Dad and Grandma alongside her cousin, Nora leans on her family as she navigates life and young adulthood in outer borough-NYC.

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National Asian Artists Project To Hold 2023 Gala Benefit in Chinatown in June Photo National Asian Artists Project To Hold 2023 Gala Benefit in Chinatown in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 08, 2023

 National Asian Artists Project will hold its 2023 Gala Benefit on Friday, June 2nd at The Golden Unicorn. Learn how to purchase tickets!...


HBO Max Shares August 2020 Highlights Photo HBO Max Shares August 2020 Highlights
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 20, 2020

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Stephanie Hsu, Bill Irwin & More to Star in EURYDICE at Signature's 2023 Gala Photo Stephanie Hsu, Bill Irwin & More to Star in EURYDICE at Signature's 2023 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2023

Signature Theatre has announced the all-star cast of its reading of Signature Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice for the annual Signature Gala. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!...


Disney Announces Talent Showcase in Honor of 20 Year ABC Partnership Photo Disney Announces Talent Showcase in Honor of 20 Year ABC Partnership
by Michael Major - December 06, 2021

Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase has served as a launching pad for new artists, previous members include Lupita Nyong'o, Chadwick Boseman, Ali Stroker, Ginda Rodriguez, Carrie Ann Inaba, Jesse Williams, Alexandra Shipp, Meghan Markle, and more....


Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premi Photo Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premiere at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2022

The Public Theater has announced casting for the world premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, a musical adaptation of the classic Jamaican film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone....


Joe Wong Shares Video for 'Minor / Nuclear Rainbow' Photo Joe Wong Shares Video for 'Minor / Nuclear Rainbow'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 11, 2021

“Minor” / “Nuclear Rainbow” was directed by Sam Macon (Dum Dum Girls, Goat, Crocodiles, Cave Singers); features Mary Timony (Helium, Ex Hex), Mary Lattimore, Steven McDonald (Redd Kross, OFF!, Melvins), Anna Warnoker (that dog.), and more....


Maybe Burke Will Present Maybzgiving: A Queernucopia at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo Maybe Burke Will Present Maybzgiving: A Queernucopia at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - August 31, 2021

Once every couple of years, Maybe Burke's birthday falls on Thanksgiving. This is not one of those years. But this year will mark Maybe's 20th anniversary with their first love, The Theatre️....


MELISSA VILLASEÑOR: WHOOPS... TOUR! is Coming to The Den Theatre in November Photo MELISSA VILLASEÑOR: WHOOPS... TOUR! is Coming to The Den Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2022

The Den Theatre will present the Melissa Villaseñor: Whoops… Tour!, featuring three stand-up performances by the SNL alum November 4 – 5, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage....


I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD. Begins September 17 at the Wild Project Photo I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD. Begins September 17 at the Wild Project
by Stephi Wild - August 12, 2021

In I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD., Anthony Misiano serves up a series of painfully funny, progressively more shocking true stories about his turbulent childhood and the modern broken home. A Dickensian journey as raw as it is intangibly universal, Misiano's fearless, high-energy storytelling takes us down ...


HBO Max Celebrates Pride 2021 With Spotlight Pages, Concert Series, Comedy Showcases Photo HBO Max Celebrates Pride 2021 With Spotlight Pages, Concert Series, Comedy Showcases & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 01, 2021

As part of this spotlight page, viewers will get exclusive access to concerts, never before seen clips and interviews within their “Your Pass to Pride 2021” Collection, produced by Human by Orientation throughout the month....


UNNAMED UNTITLED UNIDENTIFIED to Premiere at The Chain Theater's Winter One Act Festi Photo UNNAMED UNTITLED UNIDENTIFIED to Premiere at The Chain Theater's Winter One Act Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - February 18, 2023

Unnamed, Untitled, Unidentified is the new surrealist mildly experimental mildly off putting climate change end of the world super duo stage play premiering at the Chain Theater's Winter One Act Festival 2/19-2/26 written and directed by eighteen-year-old Steph Prizhitomsky....


A.C.T. Presents Inaugural All Hallows' Gala in October Photo A.C.T. Presents Inaugural All Hallows' Gala in October
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2022

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and gala co-chairs Kathleen Donohue & David Sze and Jeff Minick have announced the inaugural All Hallows' Gala on Friday, October 28, at San Francisco's August Hall (420 Mason St.)....


Comedy Central and Paramount Network Announce 2020 SXSW Events Photo Comedy Central and Paramount Network Announce 2020 SXSW Events
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2020

Comedy Central and Paramount Network are returning to Austin for the 2020 SXSW Festival to present a series of events, including an immersive presentation by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah correspondent Jaboukie Young-White; a moderated panel with Phoebe Robinson (untitled upcoming Comedy Central S...


Catherine Cohen Makes Her Netflix Original Comedy Special Debut with THE TWIST…? SHE' Photo Catherine Cohen Makes Her Netflix Original Comedy Special Debut with THE TWIST…? SHE'S GORGEOUS.
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022

Actress, comedian, and author Catherine Cohen makes her Netflix original comedy special debut in The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous. Catherine uses her musical expertise to hilariously divulge details about relationships, modern feminism and being the main character of her own life. The special was filmed a...


Spectrum Originals Greenlights PANHANDLE Photo Spectrum Originals Greenlights PANHANDLE
by Michael Major - March 01, 2022

Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Deuce) and Tiana Okoye (The Valet, The Good Place, Awkwafina is Nora from Queens) star as “Bellweather ‘Bell’ Prescott,” and “Cammie Lorde.”  The series will shoot in Savannah, GA and is created and written by executive producers Nicholas Stoller....


Joe Wong & Mary Timony Celebrate John Lennon & Yoko Ono's DOUBLE FANTASY on Album's 4 Photo Joe Wong & Mary Timony Celebrate John Lennon & Yoko Ono's DOUBLE FANTASY on Album's 40th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2020

Joe Wong recently released his celebrated debut album Nite Creatures via Decca Records and, today, shares a cover of one of his favorite John Lennon & Yoko Ono songs to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of John's final album Double Fantasy....


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS! Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS!
by Sarah Leiber - July 22, 2021

Season 2 also features Gabo Augustine, Michelle Buteau, Jennifer Esposito, Chrissie Fit, Jonathan 'Dumbfoundead' Park, Jaboukie Young White, Wai Ching Ho, and Liang Ying He reprising their roles from the first season....


Comedian, Author and Actor Catherine Cohen to Perform at Joe's Pub Photo Comedian, Author and Actor Catherine Cohen to Perform at Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2023

Joe’s Pub, a program of the Public Theater presents the North American premiere of critically acclaimed comedian, author, and actor Catherine Cohen’s new show Come For Me. ...


Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premi Photo Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premiere at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2022

The Public Theater has announced casting for the world premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, a musical adaptation of the classic Jamaican film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone....


Video: Watch Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu in the JOY RIDE Trailer Photo Video: Watch Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu in the JOY RIDE Trailer
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023

From the producers of Neighbors and the co-screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, JOY RIDE stars Tony nominee Ashley Park, Oscar nominated Broadway alum Stephanie Hsu, Sherry Cola, and Sabrina Wu. The film also stars Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians), David Denman (Greenland), and more. Watch the video t...


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 16, 2023

The Audio Publishers Association has announced that writer, comedian, television host, and actress Michelle Buteau will host the 28th Annual Audie Awards....


Awkwafina Will Lead THE BACCARAT MACHINE Photo Awkwafina Will Lead THE BACCARAT MACHINE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 12, 2020

Deadline reports that Awkwafina has joined the cast of 'The Baccarat Machine,' from SK Global. SK Global produced 'Crazy Rich Asians,' Awkwafina's breakout performance....


Michelle Buteau, Whoopi Goldberg & Robin Whitten to Take Part in 28th Annual Audie Aw Photo Michelle Buteau, Whoopi Goldberg & Robin Whitten to Take Part in 28th Annual Audie Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 16, 2023

The Audio Publishers Association has announced that writer, comedian, television host, and actress Michelle Buteau will host the 28th Annual Audie Awards....


Catherine Cohen's COME FOR ME To Play At Edinburgh Fringe 2023 in August Photo Catherine Cohen's COME FOR ME To Play At Edinburgh Fringe 2023 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 27, 2023

Fresh from her critically acclaimed Netflix special The Twist...? She's Gorgeous, New York sensation and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Catherine Cohen is set to make her triumphant return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August following her successful debut UK tour with her show Come For Me....


Leanne Antonio, Anthony Cochrane & More to Lead MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Paper Photo Leanne Antonio, Anthony Cochrane & More to Lead MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express by Ken Ludwig, directed by Casey Hushion. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!...






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