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    Oct 22, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Royal Shakespeare Co. criticized over casting of Chinese play

    One of the most prominent theater companies in England has found itself under fire for its casting of a classic Chinese play. The Royal Shakespeare Co. in Stratford-upon-Avon is being criticized for casting just three actors of Asian descent in the ensemble cast of "The Orphan of Zhao," one of the most famous plays in Chinese history.
    One of the most prominent theater companies in England has found itself under fire for its casting of a classic Chinese play. The Royal Shakespeare Co. in Stratford-upon-Avon is being criticized for casting just three actors of Asian descent in the...

    Tags: Tony Awards, Hans Christian Andersen, Arts and Culture, David Henry Hwang, Entertainment Events

    2. Jul 18, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Christopher Ashley discusses Asian American backlash at La Jolla

    Christopher Ashley, the artistic director the La Jolla Playhouse, said Wednesday that he had not anticipated the level of negative feedback the company has received from members of the Asian American community regarding its multicultural casting of "The Nightingale," a new musical set in ancient China.
    Christopher Ashley, the artistic director the La Jolla Playhouse, said Wednesday that he had not anticipated the level of negative feedback the company has received from members of the Asian American community regarding its multicultural casting of "The...

    Tags: Hans Christian Andersen, Broadway Theater, Economy, Business and Finance, Music Theater, Music

    3. Jul 18, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. La Jolla Playhouse gets heat from Asian Americans over casting

    The La Jolla Playhouse has been receiving a barrage of negative criticism from members of the Asian American community over its casting choices for the new musical "The Nightingale," featuring songs by the "Spring Awakening" team of Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater.
    The La Jolla Playhouse has been receiving a barrage of negative criticism from members of the Asian American community over its casting choices for the new musical "The Nightingale," featuring songs by the "Spring Awakening" team of Duncan Sheik and...

    Tags: Tony Awards, Hans Christian Andersen, Broadway Theater, Music, Entertainment Events

    4. Jul 19, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Asian American theater leaders react to 'Nightingale' controversy

    "The Nightingale," a new musical being presented at the La Jolla Playhouse, has drawn sharp criticism in recent days for the relative lack of Asian American actors in a work set in ancient China. 
    "The Nightingale," a new musical being presented at the La Jolla Playhouse, has drawn sharp criticism in recent days for the relative lack of Asian American actors in a work set in ancient China.  The creative team behind the musical, based on the Hans...

    Tags: Hans Christian Andersen, Broadway Theater, Music, Entertainment Events, Entertainment

    5. Jul 24, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Critic's Notebook: real world concerns about a fantasy 'Nightingale'

    Are we really living in a post-racial world? It seems like we’re back in the 1990s, when all hell broke loose on Broadway after the British star Jonathan Pryce was cast as the Eurasian lead in “Miss Saigon.”
    Are we really living in a post-racial world? It seems like we’re back in the 1990s, when all hell broke loose on Broadway after the British star Jonathan Pryce was cast as the Eurasian lead in “Miss Saigon.” The “multicultural&...

    Tags: Hans Christian Andersen, Arts and Culture, David Henry Hwang, Music, Music Theater

    6. Jul 23, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Heated exchanges at La Jolla Playhouse over multicultural casting [Updated]

    LA JOLLA — The controversy over the casting of a new musical set in China with mostly non-Asians provoked a series of heated exchanges at a public forum arranged by the La Jolla Playhouse.
    LA JOLLA — The controversy over the casting of a new musical set in China with mostly non-Asians provoked a series of heated exchanges at a public forum arranged by the La Jolla Playhouse. The casting of “The Nightingale,” written by...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Music, Music Theater, Entertainment Events

    7. Dec 1, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times
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    8. Dec 16, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  8. Monster Mash: National Sept. 11 Memorial & Museum; Banksy artwork

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    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is said to be close to suing the National Sept. 11 Memorial & Museum foundation over hundreds of millions of dollars in disputed costs. Banksy, the anonymous street artist, is causing a stir with a sculpture...
    9. Feb 23, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  9. 'Kinky Boots' musical scored by Cyndi Lauper gets Chicago tryout

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    "Kinky Boots," a new musical based on the 2005 British movie and featuring a score by 80s rock icon Cyndi Lauper, is expected to open on Broadway next year. But before it does, producers are taking it to Chicago for an out-of-town tryout....
    10. Mar 6, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  10. 'Spring Awakening' team to bring fairy-tale show to La Jolla

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    `Spring Awakening' creators Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater are working on a musical based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale, `The Nightingale.' It will have a workshop staging this summer at La Jolla Playhouse....
    11. Jul 18, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  11. Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs working on opera project with Adam Rapp

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    New 'opera' project from Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs...
    12. Aug 2, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  12. Evan Rachel Wood teams with Adam Duritz of Counting Crows

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    Adam Duritz musical to feature Evan Rachel Wood....
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