Yellow Face 2007 - Articles Page 10

Opened: December 10, 2007
Closing: January 13, 2008

Yellow Face - 2007 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Joseph Papp Public Theater/Martinson Hall
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003

The lines between truth and fiction blur with hilarious and moving results in David Henry Hwang’s unreliable memoir. Asian-American playwright DHH, fresh off his Tony Award win for M. Butterfly, leads a protest against the casting of Jonathan Pryce as the Eurasian pimp in the original Broadway production of Miss Saigon, condemning the practice as “yellowface.” His position soon comes back to haunt him when he mistakes a Caucasian actor, Marcus G. Dahlman, for mixed-race, and casts him in the lead Asian role of his own Broadway-bound comedy, Face Value. When DHH discovers the truth of Marcus’ ethnicity, he tries to conceal his blunder to protect his reputation as an Asian-American role model, by passing the actor off as a “Siberian Jew.” Meanwhile, DHH’s father, Henry Y. Hwang, an immigrant who loves the American Dream and Frank Sinatra, finds himself ensnared in the same web of late-1990's anti-Chinese paranoia that also leads to the “Donorgate” scandal and the arrest of Los Alamos nuclear scientist Wen Ho Lee. As he clings to his old multicultural rhetoric, this new racist witch hunt forces DHH to confront the complex and ever-changing role that “face” plays in American life today

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Yellow Face - 2007 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 10

TheatreWorks Presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, 4/7-5/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


Celebrating fifty years since the original publication of this stunning American masterpiece, TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theater of Silicon Valley, presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, dramatized by Christopher Sergel and based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee.

Silk Road Theatre Project & The Goodman Presents THE DNA TRAIL, 3/2
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


Theatre and science become creative companions for the world premiere production of The DNA Trail: A Genealogy of Short Plays about Ancestry, Identity and Utter Confusion, commissioned by Silk Road Theatre Project and produced in association with Goodman Theatre.

Frigid New York Presents CRACK'd At The Red Room
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2010


FRIGID NEW YORK PRESENTS A ...performance tube creation PRODUCTION OF CRACK'd (www.crackdshow.com) written and Performed by Catherine Montgomery, directed by Samantha Madely

Frigid New York Presents CRACK’d 3/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2010


FRIGID NEW YORK presents a performance tube creation PRODUCTION OF CRACK'd www.crackdshow.com. Written and Performed by Catherine Montgomery, directed by Samantha Madely

GOLDEN AGE Closes at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age. Final performance is slated for February 14.

THE DNA TRAIL: A GENEALOGY OF SHORT PLAYS ABOUT ANCESTRY, IDENTITY AND UTTER CONFUSION Plays Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building 3/10/2010-4/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2010


Theatre and science become creative companions for the world premiere production of The DNA Trail: A Genealogy of Short Plays about Ancestry, Identity and Utter Confusion, commissioned by Silk Road Theatre Project and produced in association with Goodman Theatre.

Kudisch, Brooksher, Lee et al. Lead McNally's GOLDEN AGE at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2010


The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age on January 22 - February 14.

Frigid New York Presents CRACK'd At The Red Room
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 15, 2010


FRIGID NEW YORK PRESENTS A ...performance tube creation PRODUCTION OF CRACK'd (www.crackdshow.com) written and Performed by Catherine Montgomery, directed by Samantha Madely

Philadelphia Theatre Company Presents GOLDEN AGE 1/22-2/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2010


The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age on January 22 - February 14.

Kudisch, Brooksher, Lee et al. Lead McNally's GOLDEN AGE at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 23, 2009


The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age on January 22 - February 14.

THE DNA TRAIL: A GENEALOGY OF SHORT PLAYS ABOUT ANCESTRY, IDENTITY AND UTTER CONFUSION Plays Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building 3/10/2010-4/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2009


Theatre and science become creative companions for the world premiere production of The DNA Trail: A Genealogy of Short Plays about Ancestry, Identity and Utter Confusion, commissioned by Silk Road Theatre Project and produced in association with Goodman Theatre.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Announces Four New Plays In 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2009


Even as it prepares for the holidays with Aurélia's Oratorio, celebrates the success of American Idiot, and gives thanks for the simultaneous Broadway outings of two shows developed on its stage, Berkeley Repertory Theatre looks to the future.

Page 73 Productions and New Georges Present CREATURE 10/27-11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


Page 73 Productions (Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Executive Directors) and New Georges (Susan Bernfield, Artistic Director; Sarah Cameron Sunde, Associate Director) will present the world premiere of Heidi Schreck's riveting new play 'CREATURE,' directed by Leigh Silverman.

Photo Flash: Page 73 Productions' CREATURE (Part 2)
by Alexandra Johnson - Nov 13, 2009


Page 73 Productions (Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Executive Directors) and New Georges (Susan Bernfield, Artistic Director; Sarah Cameron Sunde, Associate Director) will present the world premiere of Heidi Schreck's riveting new play "CREATURE," directed by Leigh Silverman. This Off Broadway engagement will be performed at the Ohio Theatre, 66 Wooster Street (between Spring and Broome Streets). Previews begin on Wednesday, October 28, and the official Opening Night will be Monday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Performances will run through November 21.

Photo Flash: Page 73 Productions' CREATURE (Part 1)
by Alexandra Johnson - Nov 13, 2009


Page 73 Productions (Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Executive Directors) and New Georges (Susan Bernfield, Artistic Director; Sarah Cameron Sunde, Associate Director) will present the world premiere of Heidi Schreck's riveting new play "CREATURE," directed by Leigh Silverman. This Off Broadway engagement will be performed at the Ohio Theatre, 66 Wooster Street (between Spring and Broome Streets). Previews begin on Wednesday, October 28, and the official Opening Night will be Monday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Performances will run through November 21.

The 89th Edition Of The Best Plays Theater Yearbook Released
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2009


The 89th edition of The Best Plays Theater Yearbook, released today by Limelight Editions ($49.95, 595 pages), recounts the exciting 2007-2008 theater season, which was enhanced by the prominent presence of artists of color on the 'Great White Way.'

The 89th Edition Of The Best Plays Theater Yearbook To Be Released Today
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2009


The 89th edition of The Best Plays Theater Yearbook, released today by Limelight Editions ($49.95, 595 pages), recounts the exciting 2007-2008 theater season, which was enhanced by the prominent presence of artists of color on the 'Great White Way.'

Page 73 Productions And New Georges Present CREATURE 10/27-11/21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2009


Page 73 Productions (Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Executive Directors) and New Georges (Susan Bernfield, Artistic Director; Sarah Cameron Sunde, Associate Director) will present the world premiere of Heidi Schreck's riveting new play "Creature," directed by Leigh Silverman. This Off Broadway engagement will be performed at the Ohio Theatre, 66 Wooster Street (between Spring and Broome Streets). Previews begin on Tuesday, October 27, and the official Opening Night will be Monday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Performances will run through November 21.

Page 73 Productions and New Georges Present CREATURE 10/27-11/21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2009


Page 73 Productions (Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Executive Directors) and New Georges (Susan Bernfield, Artistic Director; Sarah Cameron Sunde, Associate Director) will present the world premiere of Heidi Schreck's riveting new play 'CREATURE,' directed by Leigh Silverman.

Page 73 Productions And New Georges Present CREATURE 10/27-11/21
by Reynard Loki - Sep 29, 2009


Page 73 Productions (Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Executive Directors) and New Georges (Susan Bernfield, Artistic Director; Sarah Cameron Sunde, Associate Director) will present the world premiere of Heidi Schreck's riveting new play "Creature," directed by Leigh Silverman. This Off Broadway engagement will be performed at the Ohio Theatre, 66 Wooster Street (between Spring and Broome Streets). Previews begin on Tuesday, October 27, and the official Opening Night will be Monday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Performances will run through November 21.

Page 73 Productions and New Georges Present CREATURE 10/27-11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2009


Page 73 Productions (Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Executive Directors) and New Georges (Susan Bernfield, Artistic Director; Sarah Cameron Sunde, Associate Director) will present the world premiere of Heidi Schreck's riveting new play 'CREATURE,' directed by Leigh Silverman.

Frederic Franklin, Raven Wilkinson, Eleanor D'Antuono Open DanceTalk Series at FFD Festival 9/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2009


New York City Center's acclaimed Fall for Dance Festival, running September 22 - October 3, 2009, will feature 20 companies in 10 nights of dance and will pay tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Ballets Russes. The sixth annual Festival will once again offer all tickets for only $10. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, September 13 at 11:00 am.

TheatreWorks Presents Regional Premiere Of YELLOW FACE 8/26-9/20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2009


TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, presents the ferociously funny, utterly unreliable memoir, Yellow Face, from the Tony Award-winning author of M. Butterfly, David Henry Hwang. Part fact, part fiction, this revealing backstage comedy chronicles the playwright?s struggle to define racial identity in the mixed-up melting pot of contemporary America. Broadway and Off-Broadway star Francis Jue will reprise his Obie-Award winning role as the playwright?s father alongside New York-based actor Pun Bandhu and Bay Area theatre veterans Robert Ernst, Amy Resnick, and Howard Swain. Thomas Azar and Tina Chilip make their TheatreWorks debuts. Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley will direct. Yellow Face plays August 26 through September 20 (press opening August 29), at TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information, the public may call 650-463-1960, or visit www.theatreworks.org.

Frederic Franklin, Raven Wilkinson, Eleanor D'Antuono Open DanceTalk Series at FFD Festival 9/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2009


New York City Center's acclaimed Fall for Dance Festival, running September 22 - October 3, 2009, will feature 20 companies in 10 nights of dance and will pay tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Ballets Russes. The sixth annual Festival will once again offer all tickets for only $10. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, September 13 at 11:00 am.

AVENUE Q 'Exit Interview' with Rob McClure, a.k.a. Princeton, a.k.a. Rod
by Adrienne Onofri - Sep 8, 2009


Rob, an award-winning actor, has played all the male puppet roles on Broadway and the national tour.

Yellow Face FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Yellow Face have there been?
Yellow Face has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2007.
What awards has Yellow Face been nominated for?
Yellow Face has been nominated for several awards. Francis Jue was nominated for Performance at the Obie Awards, and David Henry Hwang was nominated for Playwriting at the Obie Awards.
What awards has Yellow Face won?
Yellow Face has won several awards, including the Performance (Obie Awards) for Francis Jue and Playwriting (Obie Awards) for David Henry Hwang.

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