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

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CHINGLISH to Play the Longacre Theatre; Previews Begin October 11!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 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.

David Henry Hwang Named 2012 William Inge Theatre Festival Honoree
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 1, 2011


David Henry Hwang, one of America's most dynamic and versatile playwrights, is the Honoree of the 31st Annual William Inge Theatre Festival, in Independence, Kansas, on the campus of Independence Community College.

YELLOW FACE Closes At Silk Road 7/31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2011


Silk Road Theatre Project's celebrated production of David Henry Hwang's Obie award winning Yellow Face will close on July 31, 2011.

Silk Road Theatre Project Presents YELLOW FACE, Closes 7/31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2011


Yellow Face, the nationally-acclaimed play by Tony Award winning playwright David Henry Hwang, will close at Silk Road Theatre Project (SRTP), produced in association with the Goodman Theatre, on July 17. Yellow Face, directed by Steve Scott, plays in Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W. Washington St, Chicago.

YELLOW FACE Extends At Silk Road Thru 7/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011


Originally scheduled to close on July 17, 2011, Silk Road Theatre Project's celebrated production of David Henry Hwang's Obie award winning Yellow Face has been extended through July 31, 2011.

Silk Road Theatre Project Presents YELLOW FACE 6/14-7/17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2011


Yellow Face, the nationally-acclaimed play by Tony Award winning playwright David Henry Hwang, makes its Chicago debut at Silk Road Theatre Project (SRTP), produced in association with the Goodman Theatre.

SRTP Presents YELLOW FACE at Pierce Hall, 6/14 -17
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2011


Yellow Face, the nationally-acclaimed play by Tony Award winning playwright David Henry Hwang, makes its Chicago debut at Silk Road Theatre Project (SRTP), produced in association with the Goodman Theatre. Yellow Face, directed by Steve Scott, runs June 14 - July 17, 2011, in Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W. Washington St, Chicag

Cunningham, Chalfant Join Emelin's Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2011


Emelin Theatre Announces Stars for Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell Michael Cunningham and Kathleen Chalfant to Join Cast

Silk Road Theatre Project Presents YELLOW FACE 6/14-7/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 22, 2011


Yellow Face, the nationally-acclaimed play by Tony Award winning playwright David Henry Hwang, makes its Chicago debut at Silk Road Theatre Project (SRTP), produced in association with the Goodman Theatre.

Cunningham, Chalfant Join Emelin's Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 14, 2011


Emelin Theatre Announces Stars for Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell Michael Cunningham and Kathleen Chalfant to Join Cast

Opera Orchestra of New York Presents L'Africaine at Avery Fisher Hall 3/2
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2011


The Opera Orchestra of New York will present an opera-in-concert performance of Giacomo Meyerbeer's L'Africaine conducted by the company's Music Director Eve Queler on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at Avery Fisher Hall.

Seven New Productions Headline Met Opera's 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2011


The Metropolitan Opera's 2011-12 season will feature the world's leading singers, conductors, and stage directors in seven new productions, including a world premiere, a Met premiere, and the first complete performances of a new Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle conducted by Music Director James Levine and directed by Robert Lepage.

Opera Orchestra of New York Presents L'Africaine at Avery Fisher Hall 3/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2011


The Opera Orchestra of New York will present an opera-in-concert performance of Giacomo Meyerbeer's L'Africaine conducted by the company's Music Director Eve Queler on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at Avery Fisher Hall.

Tartaglia, Sieber, et al. Set for CHRISTMAS EVE WITH CHRISTMAS EVE 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2010


Ann Harada returns as Avenue Q's 'Christmas Eve' and will reunite with her on-stage husband, Jordan Gelber, for the one-night-only holiday performance CHRISTMAS EVE WITH CHRISTMAS EVE, a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 29, at The Midtown Theater (163 W. 46th St.)

Castree, Mindlin Added To CHRISTMAS EVE WITH CHRISTMAS EVE 11/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2010


Ann Harada returns as Avenue Q's "Christmas Eve" and will reuniteswith her on-stage husband, Jordan Gelber, for the one-night-only holiday performance CHRISTMAS EVE WITH CHRISTMAS EVE, a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 29, at The Midtown Theater (163 W. 46th St.)

Sieber, Falk, McGillin Added To Lineup For CHRISTMAS EVE WITH CHRISTMAS EVE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2010


Ann Harada is pleased to announce that Tony Award nominees Christopher Sieber (Spamalot), Willy Falk (Miss Saigon), Howard McGillin (The Phantom of the Opera), and Drama Desk Award winner Jose Llana (Spelling Bee) will be joining her on Monday, November 29th, 7:00 PM at The Midtown Theater (163 West 46th Street)

Ann Harada and John Tartaglia Reunite For CHRISTMAS EVE WITH CHRISTMAS EVE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2010


Former Avenue Q cast-mates Ann Harada and John Tartaglia will reunite when Harada resurrects her character "Christmas Eve" from the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q for a one-night-only holiday cabaret entitled CHRISTMAS EVE WITH CHRISTMAS EVE.

CHRISTMAS EVE WITH CHRISTMAS EVE BC/EFA Benefit Returns 11/29
by Samantha Toy - Oct 27, 2010


After a sold-out debut performance last year, Ann Harada will once again resurrect her character "Christmas Eve" from the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q for a one-night-only holiday cabaret entitled CHRISTMAS EVE WITH CHRISTMAS EVE.

The RRazz room Announces Their July 2010 Concerts
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 8, 2010


The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo and Freda Payne.

The Opera Orchestra of New York Announces 2010-2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 24, 2010


The Opera Orchestra of New York and its founder and Music Director Eve Queler today announced the company's 40th anniversary season to open at Carnegie Hall on Monday, October 25, 2010.

American Voices New Play Institute Announces Six Playwrights in Residency
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 18, 2010


In August 2009, Arena Stage announced the formation of a new groundbreaking initiative created for the advancement of America's new play development sector-The American Voices New Play Institute.

Skylight Opera Presents RENT May 21-June 20
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2010


The Pulitizer and Tony Award winnning rock opera RENT comes to the Broadway Theatre Center May 21 through June 20 as part of the Sylight Opera Series. Ticket prices range from $62 to $20 and are available at the Box Office, 414-291-7800 or www.skylightopera.com.

Marlis Petersen Stars In LULU At The Met, Opens 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2010


Alban Berg's modernist masterpiece Lulu returns to the Met, starring Marlis Petersen as the scandalous femme fatale and conducted by the Met's newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi.

Cherry Lane Presents 'The Mentor Project' Through 5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2010


Performance schedules for the three world-premiere Mentor Project plays have been announced by the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.), where the new plays STRAY by Ruth McKee, THE BELLE OF BELFAST by Nate Rufus Edelman and PATERNITY by Winter Miller will be performed this spring from March 16 to May 29.

The Butterfly Club Announces Their May Events
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2010


Housed in an old Victorian shop and dwelling, this doll-house sized Windsor Castle of camp kitsch and good times has to be experienced to be believed. A swanky labyrinth of intrigue and delight awaits you. Cocktails are mixed, drinks are served. Gossip is exchanged and repartee is encouraged.

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M. Butterfly - 1988 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1989 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama David Henry Hwang
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play John Lithgow
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Eiko Ishioka
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play John Dexter
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Play B.D. Wong
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Play David Henry Hwang
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Eiko Ishioka
1988 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award John Lithgow
1988 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play David Henry Hwang
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Play 0
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Debut Performance B.D. Wong
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards John Gassner Playwriting Award David Henry Hwang
1988 Theatre World Awards Performance B.D. Wong
1988 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Eiko Ishioka
1988 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play John Dexter
1988 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Andy Phillips
1988 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play B.D. Wong
1988 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play John Lithgow
1988 Tony Awards Best Play Stuart Ostrow
1988 Tony Awards Best Play David Geffen
1988 Tony Awards Best Play David Henry Hwang
1988 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Eiko Ishioka

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