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Opened: March 20, 1988
Closing: January 27, 1990

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Drama League's 'DirectorFest' Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2018


The Drama League announced today the expansion of their annual event, DirectorFest, into a multi-week, city-wide festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.

Judith Light Officially Opens The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2018


The Drama League officially launches DirectorFest tomorrow, a city-wide festival focusing on the art and future of contemporary American stage directing, at various locations around NYC: The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture (18 Bleecker Street), The Drama League Theater Center (32 Avenue of the Americas), and The Drama Book Shop (250 West 40th Street) from January 13-22, 2018. Festival details, tickets and additional information are now available at www.directorfest.org, or by calling (212) 244-9494.

Mikhail Baryshnikov Stars in BRODSKY/BARYSHNIKOV at The Harris Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2018


Cherry Orchard Festival , a leading presenter of international artists, theater companies and orchestras, presents the Chicago premiere of the critically-acclaimed play 'Brodsky / Baryshnikov,' conceived and directed by Alvis Hermanis, Feb. 2-4, 2018 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Dr. This limited Chicago engagement caps the three-city North American tour of the production co-produced by The New Riga Theatre and Baryshnikov Productions. Additional tour stops include Boston's Cutler Majestic Theatre (Jan. 17-21) and Toronto's Wintergarden Theatre (Jan. 24-27).

Mary Wilson, Founding Member of The Supremes, Makes Feinsteins at the Nikko Debut
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018


Mary Wilson, founding member of the iconic group The Supremes, will make her Feinstein's at the Nikko debut on Friday, February 16 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, February 17 (8 p.m.). In this intimate evening, Ms. Wilson will perform a mix of classic Supremes hit and favorites from the Great American Songbook, as well as share stories from her legendary career. Tickets for Mary Wilson range in price from $48.75 $85 and are available now by calling 866-663-1063 or visitingwww.ticketfly.com.

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Returns to Carnegie Hall for Two Concerts
by Julie Musbach - Jan 3, 2018


The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under the baton of its newly appointed Chief Conductor Daniele Gatti returns to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage for two back-to-back concerts in January, marking the first time the orchestra will travel to the United States with Mr. Gatti, who is only the seventh Chief Conductor in the orchestra's 129-year history. For the first concert, on Wednesday, January 17 at 8:00 p.m., the orchestra performs excerpts from Wagner's final opera Parsifal, including the Prelude to Act III and Good FridaySpell, on a program that also features Bruckner's final Symphony No. 9 in D Minor.

Photo Flash: Lori Tan Chinn Visits M. BUTTERFLY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2017


'Orange is the New Black' star and Broadway vet Lori Tan Chinn received a warm welcome at the Cort Theatre last night from the cast of the Broadway revival of David Henry Hwang's Tony Award -winning play, M. Butterfly.

Find Out What Is Coming To Hulu In January
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 15, 2017


TV Guide shared the list of what is all coming to Hulu next month. Read the full article here!

BWW Review: Julie Taymor Directs Revised Version of David Henry Hwang's Tony Winner M. BUTTERFLY
by Michael Dale - Nov 18, 2017


When David Henry Hwang's 1988 Best Play Tony-winner M. BUTTERFLY, inspired by the romance between French diplomat Bernard Boursicot and Peking opera singer Shi Pei Pu, who the Frenchman didn't know was a) a Communist spy, and b) a man, first played on Broadway, there was a not so small detail that tended to baffle audience members.

Julie Taymor and David Henry Hwang to Chat LION KING, M. BUTTERFLY on THEATER TALK
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2017


Director Julie Taymor and playwright David Henry Hwang are guests on the next THEATER TALK.

Julie Taymor Chats THE LION KING Milestone on NYC-ARTS Today
by TV News Desk - Nov 16, 2017


NYC-ARTS, THIRTEEN's weekly arts and culture multi-platform showcase, brings artslovers an all-access pass to the interesting, unusual and unique cultural offerings of the greater New York City region. On November 16, the series will feature the program's co-host and New York Emmy winner Paula Zahn in conversation with Tony Award-winning director of theater, opera and film, Julie Taymor.

NYC-ARTS Celebrates 20th Anniversary of THE LION KING with Julie Taymor, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2017


On November 16, the series will feature the program's co-host and New York Emmy winner Paula Zahn in conversation with Tony Award-winning director of theater, opera and film, Julie Taymor.

Jenn Colella-Led GROUP, Plays by David Henry Hwang, Enda Walsh and More Set for Drama League's 'DirectorFest'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2017


The Drama League announced today the expansion of their annual event, DirectorFest, into a multi-week, city-wide festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.

Photo Flash: David Henry Hwang and Julie Taymor In Conversation At Asia Society
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


On November 3rd, Asia Society presented an illuminating conversation with Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang and director Julie Taymor, moderated by Asia Society Director of Global Performing Arts Rachel Cooper.

David Henry Hwang & Julie Taymor Chat M. BUTTERFLY Today at Asia Society Museum
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


Asia Society continues its discussions and events, including David Henry Hwang and Julie Taymor in conversation about M. Butterfly's return to Broadway. Scroll down for details!

Julie Taymor to Chat THE LION KING Milestone on NYC-ARTS This Month
by TV News Desk - Nov 1, 2017


NYC-ARTS, THIRTEEN's weekly arts and culture multi-platform showcase, brings artslovers an all-access pass to the interesting, unusual and unique cultural offerings of the greater New York City region. On November 16, the series will feature the program's co-host and New York Emmy winner Paula Zahn in conversation with Tony Award-winning director of theater, opera and film, Julie Taymor.

NYC-ARTS Celebrates 20th Anniversary of THE LION KING with Julie Taymor, 11/16
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 1, 2017


On November 16, the series will feature the program's co-host and New York Emmy winner Paula Zahn in conversation with Tony Award-winning director of theater, opera and film, Julie Taymor.

Peeking Behind the Curtain of M. BUTTERFLY's Star-Studded History
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2017


David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play, M BUTTERFLY, directed by Julie Taymor, opened this week at the Cort Theatre.

TV: Watch Highlights from M. BUTTERFLY on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 27, 2017


The first Broadway revival of David Henry Hwang's Tony Award -winning play, M. BUTTERFLY, officially opened last night at Broadway's Cort Theatre (138 W 48th Street). Check out highlights below!

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for M. BUTTERFLY!
by Walter McBride - Oct 27, 2017


David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play, M BUTTERFLY, directed byJulie Taymor, opened just last night at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th street). We're taking you to the star-studded red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: M. BUTTERFLY Returns! Go Inside the Opening Night Party!
by Walter McBride - Oct 27, 2017


David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play, M BUTTERFLY, directed byJulie Taymor, opened just last night at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th street). We're taking you inside the after party below!

Photo Coverage: Clive Owen & M. BUTTERFLY Company Take Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - Oct 27, 2017


David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play, M BUTTERFLY, directed byJulie Taymor, opened just last night at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th street). We're taking you inside the Cort for the company's first official bows below!

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on the Broadway Revival of M. BUTTERFLY- All the Reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2017


David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play, M BUTTERFLY, directed by Julie Taymor, opens tonight at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Clive Owen & Company in M. BUTTERFLY- Opens Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2017


David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play, M BUTTERFLY, directed by Julie Taymor, opens tonight at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th street).

David Henry Hwang & Julie Taymor to Chat M. BUTTERFLY at Asia Society Museum
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017


Asia Society has announced its upcoming discussions and events, including David Henry Hwang and Julie Taymor in conversation about M. BUTTERFLY's return to Broadway. Scroll down for details!

Arden Theatre Company to Premiere New Musical TOUCHTONES This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017


Arden Theatre Company continues their 30th Anniversary Season with the World Premiere musical TOUCHTONES, with story by Michael Hollinger and Robert Maggio, book and lyrics by Hollinger and music by Maggio.

M. Butterfly FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of M. Butterfly have there been?
M. Butterfly has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1988 and Broadway which opened in 2017.
What Tony Awards has M. Butterfly been nominated for?
M. Butterfly has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Play, Best Costume Design for Eiko Ishioka, Best Direction of a Play for John Dexter, Best Lighting Design for Andy Phillips, and Best Scenic Design for Eiko Ishioka.
What Tony Awards has M. Butterfly won?
M. Butterfly has won several Tony Awards. It won the Tony Award for Best Play. Additionally, it received awards for Best Costume Design for Eiko Ishioka, Best Direction of a Play for John Dexter, Best Lighting Design for Andy Phillips, and Best Scenic Design for Eiko Ishioka. These awards recognize the excellence of M. Butterfly in various aspects of its production.
What awards has M. Butterfly been nominated for?
M. Butterfly has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for David Henry Hwang, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Eiko Ishioka, Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for John Dexter, Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for David Henry Hwang, Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Eiko Ishioka, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for John Lithgow, Best Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Debut Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for B.D. Wong, John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for David Henry Hwang, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for B.D. Wong.
What awards has M. Butterfly won?
M. Butterfly has won several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for David Henry Hwang. The show also received the Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Costume Design for Eiko Ishioka, Outstanding Director - Play for John Dexter, Outstanding New Play for David Henry Hwang, and Outstanding Set Design for Eiko Ishioka. Additionally, John Lithgow was honored with the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, while M. Butterfly won the Best Broadway Play category at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. B.D. Wong received the Best Debut Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and David Henry Hwang was recognized with the John Gassner Playwriting Award. B.D. Wong also received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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