Rob Ashford is directing industry presentations of the new musical based on Moyoco Anno's manga graphic novel.

The Entertainment Community Fund's annual award recognizes the talent and promise of an emerging theatre artist.

Damon Daunno, Lisa Brescia, Larry Owens, and more will perform new works at the annual summer series in Poughkeepsie.

Justin Guarini, Jessica Hecht, Taylor Iman Jones, and Jay Armstrong Johnson are among the roster of Broadway favorites helping to develop new works at the annual summer series.

Jon M. Chu, who directed the film (and the upcoming Wicked films), will oversee.

The Fund—whose advisory board members include Lynn Ahrens, Rachel Chavkin, and more—highlights emerging industry leaders.

The evening will feature performances by Judy Gold, Andy Karl, Orfeh, Javier Muñoz, and more.

The evening will feature performances by Judy Gold, Andy Karl, Orfeh, Javier Muñoz, and more.

This marks the first time a short list has been announced prior to naming the winner of the prize.