Tag: David Henry Hwang

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May 19-21: Theater Mu Hosts National AAPI Theater Reunion During AANHPI Heritage Month

To celebrate 30 years of Theater Mu and AAPI Heritage Month, artistic director Lily Tung Crystal and managing director Anh Thu T. Pham are hosting the AAPI Generations Conference, May 19-21 at Park Square Theatre in Saint Paul. This national, once-in-a-lifetime Asian American theater reunion not only acknowledges the luminaries who have paved the way for Asian American representation in theater—including guests of honor David … Continue reading May 19-21: Theater Mu Hosts National AAPI Theater Reunion During AANHPI Heritage Month

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Oct. 4: Signature Theatre to Unveil 42 Street Intersection as Jim Houghton Way

On the afternoon of Tuesday, October 4, Signature Theatre will unveil the 
42nd Street and Dyer Avenue intersection in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood as the newly co-named Jim Houghton Way, celebrating the groundbreaking company’s founder, James Houghton (1958-2016). For this festive gathering, legendary members of the city’s theater community will come together in honor of Houghton, who formed the company in 1991 with … Continue reading Oct. 4: Signature Theatre to Unveil 42 Street Intersection as Jim Houghton Way

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First Look: Santa Fe Opera’s World Premiere of Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang’s M. BUTTERFLY Starring Kangmin Justin Kim and Mark Stone

M. BUTTERFLY 蝴蝶君 Love has no boundaries. Rounding out the Santa Fe Opera’s 2022 Season is the world premiere of Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang’s M. Butterfly on July 30, 2022. The piece is the company’s 18th world premiere, further building upon a long legacy of commissioning new works. It is based upon Hwang’s Tony Award-winning play of the same name, inspired by the true story of a French diplomat who carried … Continue reading First Look: Santa Fe Opera’s World Premiere of Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang’s M. BUTTERFLY Starring Kangmin Justin Kim and Mark Stone

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Jun. 22 – Jul. 3: Hansel Tan, Pascal Pastrana, Alan Ariano and More Set for Theatre Raleigh’s Production of David Henry Hwang’s YELLOW FACE

Theatre Raleigh is presenting David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face, helmed by Telly Leung (Broadway: Aladdin, Allegiance, and Godspell), Jun. 22 – Jul. 3. Leading this production are Hansel Tan (Off-Broadway: Ping Pong and Unlock’d) as DHH and Pascal Pastrana (Broadway: Mean Girls) as Marcus. Raleigh and Triangle locals bring their talents in supporting roles with Ali Evarts as Jane & Others, Kylie Robinson as Leah … Continue reading Jun. 22 – Jul. 3: Hansel Tan, Pascal Pastrana, Alan Ariano and More Set for Theatre Raleigh’s Production of David Henry Hwang’s YELLOW FACE

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Award-winning Actor and San Francisco Native Francis Jue Will Portray the Monk in San Francisco Opera’s Production of Bright Sheng and David Henry Hwang’s DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER, June 14–July 3

San Francisco Opera presents Bright Sheng and David Henry Hwang’s Dream of the Red Chamber from June 14-July 3 at the War Memorial Opera House. The musical retelling of the 18th-century novel by Cao Xueqin, one of China’s literary masterworks, played to sold-out audiences during its initial run at San Francisco Opera in 2016 and has since garnered international acclaim through presentations at the 2017 … Continue reading Award-winning Actor and San Francisco Native Francis Jue Will Portray the Monk in San Francisco Opera’s Production of Bright Sheng and David Henry Hwang’s DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER, June 14–July 3

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Tony Award Winner David Henry Hwang is the 2022 Lucille Lortel Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee; Deirdre O’Connell will Receive the Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lucille Lortel Awards, the preeminent honor presented exclusively to recognize Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway, have confirmed their return to a LIVE in-person celebration on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 7:00PM at NYU Skirball. All New York University guidelines regarding COVID-19 at the time of the event will be enforced. Tony Award winning playwright David Henry Hwang will be inducted onto the famed Playwrights’ Sidewalk in … Continue reading Tony Award Winner David Henry Hwang is the 2022 Lucille Lortel Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee; Deirdre O’Connell will Receive the Lifetime Achievement Award

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David Henry Hwang and Adam Gwon Are New Dramatists Guild Council Members

The Dramatists Guild of America has welcomed Adam Gwon and David Henry Hwang to its Council. The Guild is governed by a board of directors (Council) elected from its membership. These writers, in various stages of their theatrical careers, meet monthly to decide policy for the Guild. “We are thrilled to welcome Adam Gwon onto Council and David Henry Hwang back onto Council,” shared DG … Continue reading David Henry Hwang and Adam Gwon Are New Dramatists Guild Council Members

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Watch: Year of the Tiger Celebration with the DNC Featuring Vice President Kamala Harris, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, DNC Deputy Executive Director Roger Lau, DNC Vice Chair Sen. Tammy Duckworth, DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong, Rep. Judy Chu, Rep. Grace Meng, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Ted Lieu, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Lilan Bowden, David Henry Hwang, Lisa Ling,  Daniel Dae Kim, Timothy Huang, BD Wong, Philippa Soo, Ali Ewoldt, Raymond J. Lee and more

The DNC AAPI Caucus is hosting a virtual Lunar New Year celebration on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 7pm ET / 4pm PT to welcome the Year of the Tiger. The event is hosted in partnership with NextShark, a leading AAPI-focused media company and produced by Enfranchisement, and will be hosted and co-streamed on the DNC YouTube channel and NextShark’s Facebook page. The celebration will feature special appearances … Continue reading Watch: Year of the Tiger Celebration with the DNC Featuring Vice President Kamala Harris, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, DNC Deputy Executive Director Roger Lau, DNC Vice Chair Sen. Tammy Duckworth, DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong, Rep. Judy Chu, Rep. Grace Meng, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Ted Lieu, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Lilan Bowden, David Henry Hwang, Lisa Ling,  Daniel Dae Kim, Timothy Huang, BD Wong, Philippa Soo, Ali Ewoldt, Raymond J. Lee and more

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The Santa Fe Opera to Present World Premiere of Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang’s M. BUTTERFLY on Jul. 30, Aug. 3, 12, 18 and 24

M. BUTTERFLY 蝴蝶君Love has no boundaries. Rounding out the Santa Fe Opera’s 2022 Season will be the world premiere of Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang’s M. Butterfly on July 30, 2022. The piece is the company 18th world premiere, further building upon a long legacy of commissioning new works. It is based upon Hwang’s Tony Award-winning play of the same name, inspired by the true story of a French diplomat who carried … Continue reading The Santa Fe Opera to Present World Premiere of Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang’s M. BUTTERFLY on Jul. 30, Aug. 3, 12, 18 and 24

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Opening Night Photos: Signature Theatre Extends Anna Deavere Smith’s TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992, Featuring Francis Jue, Elena Hurst, Wesley T. Jones, Karl Kenzler, and Tiffany Rachelle Stewart through Nov. 21

Signature Theatre has announced a one-week extension for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, National Humanities Medal-recipient Anna Deavere Smith’s gathering of voices surrounding the 1992 L.A. civil unrest in a complex portrait of a city’s racial anguish. The production, directed by Taibi Magar and now running through November 21 at Signature’s Irene Diamond Stage, brings five performers into its dissonant chorus-a bold ensemble vision of a work that was first … Continue reading Opening Night Photos: Signature Theatre Extends Anna Deavere Smith’s TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992, Featuring Francis Jue, Elena Hurst, Wesley T. Jones, Karl Kenzler, and Tiffany Rachelle Stewart through Nov. 21

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