Faye Chiao
Latest News on Faye Chiao:
Adam Gwon Will Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now (Nov 10, 2025)
Theatre Now Reveals Cast For FIRST LOOK (Oct 24, 2025)
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 'Opera in the Neighborhoods' to Tour KATIE: THE STRONGEST OF THE STRONG (Sep 17, 2025)
Adam Gwon Will Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now (Nov 10, 2025)
Theatre Now Reveals Cast For FIRST LOOK (Oct 24, 2025)
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 'Opera in the Neighborhoods' to Tour KATIE: THE STRONGEST OF THE STRONG (Sep 17, 2025)
BIO
Faye Chiao is an award-winning composer of concert music, opera, and musical theater. Chiao has been honored with The Presser Music Award from The Presser Foundation, the
Libby Larsen Prize from the International Alliance for Women in Music, and grants
from The Puffin Foundation and OPERA America. An original family musical, Baba
Yaga and the Firebird (book and lyrics by Anton Dudley) is currently in development with New Victory Theater’s Labworks. For the 2017/2018 season, Chiao served as Composer-In-Residence with the Boston Chamber Symphony and St. David’s Episcopal Church in Baltimore. Chiao’s musical, Rhyme & Punishment (book and lyrics by Anton Dudley) was presented by Off-Broadway’s Playwrights Realm and produced by American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach. A ten-minute musical The Clinic (book and lyrics by Anton Dudley) was commissioned and presented by Off-Broadway’s Prospect Theater at the Times Building, NY. Chiao has been commissioned by Houston Grand Opera, Boston Chamber Symphony, Pittsburgh Festival Opera, and Lunar Ensemble. Chiao degrees from The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University.
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Adam Gwon Will Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025
Award-winning musical theatre writer Adam Gwon will offer a Master Class next week as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025
Award-winning musical theatre writer Adam Gwon will offer a Master Class next week as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights. Learn more here!
Theatre Now Reveals Cast For FIRST LOOK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Theatre Now will partner with Theater 555 to offer a second edition of FIRST LOOK, an evening of 20-minute excerpts from 4 new musicals in development in their Musical Writers Lab.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Theatre Now will partner with Theater 555 to offer a second edition of FIRST LOOK, an evening of 20-minute excerpts from 4 new musicals in development in their Musical Writers Lab.
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 'Opera in the Neighborhoods' to Tour KATIE: THE STRONGEST OF THE STRONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
This fall, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Opera in the Neighborhoods program will tour Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, a bold new opera for young audiences that celebrates the life and legacy of circus strongwoman Katie Sandwina.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
This fall, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Opera in the Neighborhoods program will tour Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, a bold new opera for young audiences that celebrates the life and legacy of circus strongwoman Katie Sandwina.
Single Tickets to go on Sale This Week for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025
Single tickets go on sale Thursday, June 26 at 10 a.m. Central Time for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s exciting 2025/26 Season. Learn more about the season here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025
Single tickets go on sale Thursday, June 26 at 10 a.m. Central Time for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s exciting 2025/26 Season. Learn more about the season here!
Theatre Now Will Host Master Class With Rachel Sheinkin
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025
Theatre Now New York will host a Master Class with Tony Award-winning writer Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) next week.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025
Theatre Now New York will host a Master Class with Tony Award-winning writer Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) next week.
Florencia Cuenca, Amina Faye, and More Join NAMT's CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025
The Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, will return to the stage with CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025
The Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, will return to the stage with CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!
NEA and NAMT Launch Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge For High School Students
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) have announced the winners of the 2024-2025 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge.
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) have announced the winners of the 2024-2025 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge.
NAMT Reveals Winners of the 2024-2025 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) have announced the winners of the 2024-2025 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) have announced the winners of the 2024-2025 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge.
Breton Tyner-Bryan's Immersive Film ESCAPE To Premiere At Berlin Commercial Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025
Multi-award-winning producer/director/writer/actor/choreographer Breton Tyner-Bryan's latest film ESCAPE, will make its German Premiere at the Berlin Commercial Film Festival. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025
Multi-award-winning producer/director/writer/actor/choreographer Breton Tyner-Bryan's latest film ESCAPE, will make its German Premiere at the Berlin Commercial Film Festival. Learn more!
MEDEA, SALOME and More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed the company’s 2025/26 Season, its first complete season featuring Medea, Salome and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed the company’s 2025/26 Season, its first complete season featuring Medea, Salome and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
BOTH EYES OPEN, A Hybrid Opera Theater Production, to Play Zellerbach Playhouse in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 4, 2025
New Performance Traditions will present a new production of Both Eyes Open, an experimental electroacoustic opera by Brooklyn-based composer Max Giteck Duykers and Berkeley-based librettist and playwright Philip Kan Gotanda.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 4, 2025
New Performance Traditions will present a new production of Both Eyes Open, an experimental electroacoustic opera by Brooklyn-based composer Max Giteck Duykers and Berkeley-based librettist and playwright Philip Kan Gotanda.
TNNY Hosts Master Class With Anna K. Jacobs
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024
Theatre Now's next Industry Night will be held later this month, featuring a Master Class with Jonathon Larson Award winner Anna K. Jacobs. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024
Theatre Now's next Industry Night will be held later this month, featuring a Master Class with Jonathon Larson Award winner Anna K. Jacobs. Learn more about the event here!
BABA YAGA AND THE FIREBIRD to be Presented at New Victory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024
New Victory LabWorks alumni Anton Dudley and Faye Chiao will make their mainstage debut at the New Victory Theater this November, embodying a host of hilarious characters in Baba Yaga and the Firebird. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024
New Victory LabWorks alumni Anton Dudley and Faye Chiao will make their mainstage debut at the New Victory Theater this November, embodying a host of hilarious characters in Baba Yaga and the Firebird. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: FOUNTAIN OF YOU, Assembly Rooms
by Mary Baillie - Aug 21, 2024
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland brings Tasha Gordon-Solomon and Faye Chiao's new play Fountain of You to the Fringe, diving deep into the perils of female ageism. The plot follows Kristen (Matrya Wróbel), a once-thriving actress deemed 'too old' for Hollywood after her 35th birthday. In a desperate bid to reclaim her youth and career, she encounters enigmatic spa-owner Angelica (Lucy McClure) who promises a bizarre rejuvenation treatment.
by Mary Baillie - Aug 21, 2024
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland brings Tasha Gordon-Solomon and Faye Chiao's new play Fountain of You to the Fringe, diving deep into the perils of female ageism. The plot follows Kristen (Matrya Wróbel), a once-thriving actress deemed 'too old' for Hollywood after her 35th birthday. In a desperate bid to reclaim her youth and career, she encounters enigmatic spa-owner Angelica (Lucy McClure) who promises a bizarre rejuvenation treatment.
Two World Premieres & More Set for New Victory Theater 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024
The New Victory Theater has announced their 2024-25 season, including two world premieres, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024
The New Victory Theater has announced their 2024-25 season, including two world premieres, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Reveals Summer 2024 Season Including Kate Baldwin, Phillip Boykin, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced its 2024 summer season and the artists selected for its prestigious programs, including Kate Baldwin, Phillip Boykin, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced its 2024 summer season and the artists selected for its prestigious programs, including Kate Baldwin, Phillip Boykin, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Make Their New Jersey Premiere At Mile Square Theatre In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024
Mile Square Theatre will present THE 24 HOUR PLAYS on April 7, 2024, in Hoboken.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024
Mile Square Theatre will present THE 24 HOUR PLAYS on April 7, 2024, in Hoboken.
Opera Saratoga to Present Children's Opera KATIE: STRONGEST OF THE STRONG to Schools & Venues in the Capital District
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024
Saratoga Springs' own Opera Saratoga will bring the live touring production of Katie: Strongest of the Strong to area schools and venues during the month of March as part of its many outreach programs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024
Saratoga Springs' own Opera Saratoga will bring the live touring production of Katie: Strongest of the Strong to area schools and venues during the month of March as part of its many outreach programs.
Houston Grand Opera Will Host Sensory-Friendly Performance of KATIE: THE STRONGEST OF THE STRONG
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present a sensory-friendly performance of Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, part of its Opera to Go! series for students and families, on Sunday, January 28, in the Kaplan Theatre at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present a sensory-friendly performance of Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, part of its Opera to Go! series for students and families, on Sunday, January 28, in the Kaplan Theatre at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center.
GUYS AND DOLLS, COSI FAN TUTTE & More Set for Opera Saratoga 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023
Opera Saratoga announces its 2024 season featuring 'Guys and Dolls,' 'Così fan tutte'. The festival will run from June 27 to July 7 at Universal Preservation Hall. All access passes go on sale on December 4.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023
Opera Saratoga announces its 2024 season featuring 'Guys and Dolls,' 'Così fan tutte'. The festival will run from June 27 to July 7 at Universal Preservation Hall. All access passes go on sale on December 4.
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