Chinglish 2011

Run Time:
2 hours, with one intermission
Opened: October 27, 2011
Closing: January 29, 2012

Chinglish - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

Direct from its sold-out run at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, CHINGLISH now comes to Broadway!



In this sexy and romantic play, an American businessman arrives in a bustling Chinese province looking to score a lucrative contact for his family’s sign-making firm. He soon finds that the complexities of such a venture far outstrip the expected differences in language, customs and manners—and calls into question even the most basic assumptions of human conduct.



CHINGLISH will be performed in both English and Mandarin (with English subtitles).

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NY1 Theater Review: "Chinglish"
8 / 10

The actors, all excellent, sink their teeth into some nicely nuanced roles. Jennifer Lim as the multi-faceted Madame Xi is riveting and bravo to Gary Wilmes whose expressive face alone is worth a million words. The play, intricately plotted and over-written in spots, could use a healthy trimming. But for the most part Chinglish serves as a highly entertaining lesson that no matter how foreign we seem to each other, when it comes to making money, we're really pretty much alike.

Can’t Talk Very Good Your Language
5 / 10

Non-Chinese speakers should have no difficulty interpreting Chinglish...That’s not just because of the helpful supertitles — largely translations of mistranslations, in which English is merrily mutilated, and the principal source of this production’s mirth. Mr. Hwang’s comedy, about a bewildered American businessman hoping to make his fortune in capitalist China, is laid out with the frame-by-frame exactness of a comic strip...Chinglish only rarely achieves the sort of momentum that sends audiences into the ether.

CHINGLISH to Close on Broadway January 29, 2012
by Robert Diamond - January 16, 2012

CHINGLISH, the new comedy which was named by TIME Magazine as the #1 new American play of 2011, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012. It will have played 128 performances.

CHINGLISH Reaches 100th Broadway Performance
by BWW News Desk - January 5, 2012

CHINGLISH, the new comedy, which was recently named by TIME Magazine, Bloomberg Radio, NY1 and WNYC as one of the Top 10 Broadway shows of the year, reaches its 100th performance tonight at 7 PM.

STAGE TUBE: Learn Chinese with the Cast of CHINGLISH!
by Nicole Rosky - December 28, 2011

CHINGLISH, by Tony Award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), is playing at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Tickets are available on Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. In the videos below, Kate Walsh and C.S. Lee teach the cast important Chinese phrase. Check them out by clicking below!

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of CHINGLISH!
by Jessica Lewis - October 31, 2011

On October 27, CHINGLISH opened at the Longacre Theatre, making its Broadway premiere following its world premiere production at Goodman Theatre in Chicago this summer. The show began performances on October 11. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night party and takes you inside below!

Review - Chinglish: Western People Funny
by Ben Peltz - October 28, 2011

Ever hear the one about the handicapped restroom at a Chinese tourist attraction that was labeled for English-speaking visitors, 'Deformed Man's Toilet'?  Or the one about the American trying to seduce his new Chinese love in her native language with the romantic words, 'Frog loves to pee'?  Such miscommunications serve as the inspiration for David Henry Hwang's hip, sexy and very funny comedy of cultural awkwardness, Chinglish.

Photo Coverage: CHINGLISH Opens on Broadway!
by Peter James Zielinski - October 28, 2011

Last night, October 27, CHINGLISH opened at the Longacre Theatre, making its Broadway premiere following its world premiere production at Goodman Theatre in Chicago this summer. The show began performances on October 11. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebratory opening and brings you photo coverage below!

BWW TV: CHINGLISH Opens on Broadway Tonight! Want to Learn? Watch Performance Highlights Here!
by Jessica Lewis - October 27, 2011

Ever want to learn Chinglish? Click below for a preview!

Photo Flash: First Look at CHINGLISH on Broadway!
by Kelsey Denette - October 21, 2011

CHINGLISH is a new comedy about an American businessman arrives in a bustling Chinese province looking to score a lucrative contact for his family's sign-making firm. He soon finds that the complexities of such a venture far outstrip the expected differences in language, customs and manners - and calls into questions even the most basic assumptions of human conduct.

BWW TV: In Rehearsal with CHINGLISH!
by Jessica Lewis - October 17, 2011

CHINGLISH is about an American businessman arrives in a bustling Chinese province looking to score a lucrative contact for his family's sign-making firm. He soon finds that the complexities of such a venture far outstrip the expected differences in language, customs and manners - and calls into questions even the most basic assumptions of human conduct.

STAGE TUBE: How Well Do You Speak CHINGLISH?
by Nicole Rosky - October 11, 2011

According to the Chinese Almanac, Tuesday, October 11th is a good day for starting a business. So the producers of CHINGLISH, the new comedy about an American businessman doing business in China by Tony Award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), have decided to start performances today. Find out how well you know Chinglish below!

CHINGLISH Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2011

According to the Chinese Almanac, Tuesday, October 11th is a good day for starting a business. So the producers of CHINGLISH, the new comedy about an American businessman doing business in China by Tony Award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), have decided to start performances today.

UP ON THE MARQUEE: CHINGLISH!
by Walter McBride - September 20, 2011

CHINGLISH, the new comedy by Tony Award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), and directed by OBIE Award winner Leigh Silverman, will begin previews at the Longacre Theatre on Tuesday, October 11th. The show comes to Broadway following its acclaimed world premiere production at Goodman Theatre in Chicago this summer. The marquee for the productio has just gone up, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos below!

BWW TV: Meet the Cast of Broadway's CHINGLISH!
by Broadway Beat - September 12, 2011

CHINGLISH, the new comedy by Tony Award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), and directed by OBIE Award winner Leigh Silverman, will begin previews at the Longacre Theatre on Tuesday, October 11th. The show comes to Broadway following its acclaimed world premiere production at Goodman Theatre in Chicago this summer.

Photo Coverage: Broadway's CHINGLISH Meets the Press
by Peter James Zielinski - September 12, 2011

CHINGLISH is led by Gary Wilmes, star of the recent acclaimed Gatz, and original cast member Jennifer Lim. They be joined on stage by the other original Goodman cast members Angela Lin, Christine Lin, Stephen Pucci, Johnny Wu and Larry Lei Zhang. BroadwayWorld was on hand to meet the company this morning and brings you photo coverage below!

CHINGLISH Tickets Available Today
by BWW News Desk - September 3, 2011

Producers Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel previously announced that tickets for CHINGLISH would go on sale to the general public on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 at 12:00am.

Gary Wilmes and Jennifer Lim Lead CHINGLISH on Broadway; Cast Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - August 31, 2011

CHINGLISH, the new comedy by Tony Award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), directed by OBIE Award winner Leigh Silverman (Well, In The Wake), will begin previews on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. The play will run at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) making its Broadway premiere following its world premiere production at Goodman Theatre in Chicago this summer.

CHINGLISH Tickets Available Tomorrow for American Express Members
by Nicole Rosky - August 9, 2011

Producers Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel announced that tickets for CHINGLISH will be on sale exclusively to American Express Cardmembers from Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 at 10:00 am through Sunday, August 28th, 2011 at 11:59 pm, at Telecharge.com ( 212-239-6200 ). Also, Preferred Seating is available to American Express Gold Card, Platinum Card® and Centurion® members. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 at 12:00am.

CHINGLISH to Play the Longacre Theatre; Previews Begin October 11!
by Nicole Rosky - August 2, 2011

According to the Chinese Almanac, Tuesday, October 11th is a good day for starting a business. So the producers of CHINGLISH, the new comedy about an American businessman doing business in China by Tony Award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), have decided to start performances on that day. The opening night and casting will be announced soon.

Goodman Theatre's CHINGLISH Coming to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - June 28, 2011

According to the Chicago Tribune, the Goodman Theatre production of David Henry Hwang's Chinglish will arrive on Broadway this fall. The show will likely run at a Shubert theatre and specific dates have not yet been announced.

Chinglish FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Chinglish have there been?
Chinglish has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2011.
What awards has Chinglish been nominated for?
Chinglish has received several nominations and awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards, with David Henry Hwang being recognized for his work. The show also received a nomination for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards, with David Korins being acknowledged for his contribution. Additionally, Chinglish received the Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards, again recognizing David Korins for his outstanding set design. Jennifer Lim, who made her debut in Chinglish, was honored with the Outstanding Debut Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Chinglish won?
Chinglish has received several awards and nominations. It won the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for David Henry Hwang's work. The show also won the Outstanding Set Design award at the Drama Desk Awards for David Korins. Additionally, David Korins received the Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards for his set design in Chinglish. Jennifer Lim, who made her debut in the show, was recognized with the Outstanding Debut Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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