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First Look: David Henry Hwang and Huang Ruo’s Opera, AN AMERICAN SOLDIER at Perelman Arts Center through May 19

The Perelman Performing Arts Center is presenting An American Soldier during AANHPI Heritage Month with performances starting May 12 through May 19, 2024. Opening night is May 14, 2024. An American Soldier features principal cast members Hannah Cho, Alex DeSocio, Nina Yoshida Nelsen and Brian Vu. Ensemble members include Ben Brady, Cierra Byrd, James C. Harris, Shelén Hughes, Joshua Sanders, Christian Simmons and understudies, Misoon Ghim, Luke Harnish and Angela Yam. An American … Continue reading First Look: David Henry Hwang and Huang Ruo’s Opera, AN AMERICAN SOLDIER at Perelman Arts Center through May 19

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May 12-19: New York Premiere of Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang’s Opera, AN AMERICAN SOLDIER

The Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed the complete and creative team for An American Soldier at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.  An American Soldier will premiere in New York during AANHPI Heritage Month with performances starting May 12 through May 19, 2024. An American Soldier will feature principal cast members Hannah Cho, Alex DeSocio, Nina Yoshida Nelsen and Brian Vu. Ensemble members include Ben Brady, Cierra … Continue reading May 12-19: New York Premiere of Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang’s Opera, AN AMERICAN SOLDIER

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Daniel Dae Kim will star in Roundabout Theatre Company’s Broadway Production of David Henry Hwang’s YELLOW FACE this Fall

Tony Award ® winner and three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) will make his Roundabout debut with the Broadway premiere of Yellow Face, his hilarious is-he-or-isn’t-he comedy of identity, show business, and (perhaps) autobiography in September. Starring Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) as “DHH” and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet). Inspired by real events, the playwright’s fictionalized doppelgänger protests yellowface casting in … Continue reading Daniel Dae Kim will star in Roundabout Theatre Company’s Broadway Production of David Henry Hwang’s YELLOW FACE this Fall

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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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