Simu Liu, Tramell Tillman and More to Perform in Symphony Space and Waterwell’s ‘Stories From the City of Immigrants’

Actors Simu Liu, Sepideh Moafi, and Tramell Tillman will headline a special theatrical performance titled "Stories from the City of Immigrants" at New York City's Symphony Space on a forthcoming evening, presented to celebrate and explore the foundational and ongoing contributions of immigrants to the city's cultural and social fabric. The event is a collaborative production between the renowned performing arts center Symphony Space and the innovative theater company Waterwell, designed as a narrative showcase that connects historical immigrant experiences with contemporary realities. The production is structured as an evening of curated stories, drawn from a diverse array of sources including historical archives, contemporary interviews, and personal narratives. These pieces will be performed by the announced cast, which also includes additional ensemble members from Waterwell, transforming individual accounts into a collective theatrical experience. The aim is to create a multifaceted portrait of New York, emphasizing how immigration is not merely a chapter in the city's history but a continuous, dynamic force shaping its identity, economy, and community life. This event aligns with both organizations' commitment to socially engaged art. Symphony Space, located on the Upper West Side, has a long history of programming that reflects New York's diversity, while Waterwell is known for its civic-minded productions that blend theater with current events. "Stories from the City of Immigrants" serves as a direct artistic response to ongoing national conversations about immigration policy, belonging, and heritage. By placing prominent actors like Liu, known for "Shang-Chi," and Tillman, from "Severance," in these roles, the producers hope to draw a wider audience to these essential stories, fostering greater empathy and understanding of the immigrant experience that is central to the American narrative.