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Friday, September 29, 2023

‘King of the Yees’ offers metatheatrical humor and sorrow at Signature Theatre by Nathan Pugh

Playwright Lauren Yee stages surreal moments of Chinese identity in her semi-autobiographical show. By NATHAN PUGH

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 03:19PM

Monday, July 17, 2023

2023 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Keys, Wallet, Phone, Dignity’ by Sheldon Scott (4 stars) by Nathan Pugh

A gay Black man's self-portrait exploring sexuality, shame, and identity.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:24PM

2023 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Nasty White Folx…and other filth’ by Sidney Monroe Williams (3 1⁄2 stars) by Nathan Pugh

A provocative solo performance that explores histories of racialized filth and cleanliness.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 05:07PM

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Ethan Heard on directing ‘Pacific Overtures’ with an Asian American lens by Nathan Pugh

Signature Theatre’s new associate artistic director talks about bringing identity, history, and authenticity to a culturally fraught Sondheim musical.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:56AM

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Playwright Martyna Majok on finding hope in impossible situations by Nathan Pugh

A candid conversation with the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of 'Cost of Living' now on Broadway and 'Sanctuary City' now playing at Arena Stage.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:05PM

Saturday, July 16, 2022

2022 Capital Fringe Review: ‘My Father, My Martyr, and Me’ by Fargo Nissim Tbakhi by Nathan Pugh

A stunning exploration of his identities as a queer Palestinian American, through elegiac poetry, songs, interactive games, and towering speeches.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:32AM

2022 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Pretty Messy Love’ by Mary Leaphart by Nathan Pugh

A richly illustrated musical portrait of one woman’s romantic coming-of-age.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:03AM

Sunday, July 3, 2022

Benjamin Benne on queer love and Christian faith in Mosaic’s ‘In His Hands’ by Nathan Pugh

The playwright says healing and humor are central to his rom-com about reconciling identities.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:50PM

Saturday, June 11, 2022

How 'A Strange Loop' fits into Black theater legacies by Nathan Pugh

The musical — which is up for 11 Tony Awards this Sunday — subverts and reimagines decades of Black theater and pop culture.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:06PM

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