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Next season's lineup at DCPA: “Avaaz,” by Michael Shayan; “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” based on Erika Sanchez’s young adult novel and adapted by Isaac Gómez; and “The Hot Wing King” by Katori Hall.

Olney Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Michael Shayan pays tribute to his larger-than-life Iranian-Jewish mother in "Avaaz" at the Olney Theatre Center.

Avaaz, Michael Shayan’s solo show, sees the writer-performer lovingly take on the role of a lifetime: his mother.

Olney Theatre Center has announced a line-up of Community Events inspired by its latest production, Avaaz.

Theatre Aspen announced tickets are on sale for the 2023 Solo Flights Festival featuring works and performances starring Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, HBO’s “Somebody Somewhere’s” Jeff Hiller, two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey, principal...

A round up of the biggest news, greatest hits, and most promising endeavors for the area’s major theaters 2023-24 season.

When Paulo K Tiról bought a one-way ticket from Manila to Boston, he never expected to turn the shared experiences of Filipino American immigrants into a musical.

In his new show at South Coast Repertory, Michael Shayan reflects on the Iranian American experience through his mother, jokes and a little 'Tehrangeles' magic.

South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Paula Tomei) brings you the story of the American journey through an Iranian American lens with the world premiere of avaaz by queer Iranian American playwright Michael Shayan. Directed by Tony Award-nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Hand to God), avaaz runs April 29-May 27 on the Segerstrom Stage.