Soft Power 2019 - Articles Page 12

Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: May 16, 2019
Closing: June 10, 2018

Soft Power - 2018 - Los Angeles History , Info & More

Ahmanson Theatre
135 N Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012

soft pow·er (noun)

a persuasive approach to international relations, typically involving the use of cultural influence.

A contemporary comedy explodes into a musical fantasia in the first collaboration between two of America's great theatre artists: Tony Award winners David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Flower Drum Song) and Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home). Soft Power rewinds our recent political history and plays it back through a Chinese lens: a future, beloved East-meets-West musical. A Chinese executive visiting America finds himself falling in love with a good-hearted US leader - Hillary Clinton - as the power balance between their two countries shifts following the 2016 election. As original as it is topical, Soft Power overflows with the romance, laughter, and cultural confusions of the golden age of Broadway. Hwang and Tesori have created one of the most eagerly anticipated new works of the year.

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David Henry Hwang Would Like to See Hillary Clinton at SOFT POWER
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2018


The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori opened May 16 at the Ahmanson Theatre.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on Jeanine Tesori and David Henry Hwang's SOFT POWER
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2018


The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori opened last night at the Ahmanson Theatre. 

Photo Flash: David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori's SOFT POWER Celebrates Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2018


The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori opened last night at the Ahmanson Theatre. Check out photos from opening night below!

Steppenwolf Announces Summer 2018 LookOut Series Lineup
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2018


Steppenwolf's LookOut Series is pleased to announce their exciting Summer 2018 lineup, which includes offerings from more than 20 different artists and groups ranging from standup to theatre to live music to a live podcast episode and more! LookOut's Summer 2018 lineup provides audiences with a variety of reasons to step out of the heat, grab a cool drink from Front Bar and head into Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre to experience diverse artists and genres.

Photo Flash: Bobby Cannavale & Lauren Tom Attend SOFT POWER
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018


The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will open at the Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, May 16. Stars Bobby Cannavale & Lauren Tom recently attended performances of the new musical, check out their photos with the cast below!

Award-Winning Actors Co-Op Theatre Company Presents VIOLET 
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2018


Actors Co-op Theatre Company (Ovation Award-Winner 2017 Best Play, Intimate Theatre for 33 Variations) is proud to present the Tony nominated musical VIOLET, with music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Brian Crawley, based on the short story 'The Ugliest Pilgrim' by Doris Betts, directed by Richard Israel, produced by Thomas Chavira. Violet opens Today, May 11 at 8:00 pm, and will run through Sunday, June 17 at the Actors Co-op Crossley Theatre, 1760 N. Gower Street, 90028 (on the campus of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood) in Hollywood.

American Composers Orchestra's 27th Annual Underwood New Music Readings at NYU's Loewe Theater June 21 & 22
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018


American Composers Orchestra continues its commitment to the creation and development of new orchestral music with the 27thAnnual Underwood New Music Readings on June 21-22, 2018 at NYU's Loewe Theater (35 West 4th Street).

BWW Interview: SOFT POWER's Francis Jue On Representing David Henry Hwang & Fellow Asian-Americans
by Gil Kaan - May 9, 2018


SOFT POWER, the first collective creation of Tony Award winners David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori, will world premiere at the Ahmanson under the auspices of Center Theatre Group, in association with East West Players and the Curran, opening May 16, 2018. We had the wonderful opportunity to chat with a frequent collaborator of both David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori, actor/singer Francis Jue who portrays DHH in SOFT POWER.

Tanya Aguiñiga Investigates The Creation Of Community Through Fiber Art, Furniture, Sculpture, And Performance
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2018


The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) is pleased to present the first institutional solo exhibition of works by Los Angeles-based artist and designer Tanya Aguiñiga. Craft & Care highlights Aguiñiga's practice at the intersection of fiber art, design, social practice, and activism, with a focus on motherhood, care, border issues, and the creation of community-themes that run throughout the artist's work. On view through October 2, the exhibition spotlights AMBOS Project (Art Made Between Opposite Sides), Aguiñiga's ongoing activation of the US-Mexico border.

Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of SOFT POWER
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2018


The world premiere of "Soft Power" by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will open at the Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, May 16. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new production, check out the photos below!

OBERON Announces May/June 2018 Programming
by Julie Musbach - May 4, 2018


OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) second stage and club-theater venue on the fringe of Harvard Square, announces events to be presented at OBERON during May and June 2018-including OBERON Presents, Glowberon, usual suspects, and more.

Brief 5/3: UNEXPECTED JOY Opens Off-Broadway, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Unexpected Joy opens off-Broadway, and more!

Performances Begin For World Premiere Of SOFT POWER At The Ahmanson
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2018


Performances begin Thursday, May 3 for the world premiere of "Soft Power" by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics). This play with a musical, produced by Center Theatre Group, runs through June 10, 2018 at the Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton, the opening of "Soft Power" is set for May 16. Following its run at the Ahmanson, "Soft Power" will play San Francisco's Curran from June 20 through July 8, 2018.

VIDEO: Meet the Creative Team of the New Musical SOFT POWER
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2018


The upcoming world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will be produced by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre from May 3 through June 10, 2018. Directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton, the opening of 'Soft Power' is set for May 16. Following its run at the Ahmanson, 'Soft Power' will play San Francisco's Curran from June 20 through July 8, 2018.

White Castle' Launches Festivities For 27th Annual National Hamburger Month
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 30, 2018


White Castle, America's first fast food hamburger chain and home of Time Magazine's Most Influential Burger, will pay its respects to the very slider that made it one of the most Crave-able restaurant chains in the country. As the official sponsor of the 27 th annual National Hamburger Month, White Castle invites Cravers to add steam to the celebration with promotions throughout May, such as free sliders and soft drinks, retail product coupons and the opportunity to be included in fast-food's most exclusive fan club, the Cravers Hall of Fame.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals of David Henry Hwang & Jeanine Tesori's SOFT POWER!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2018


The upcoming world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will be produced by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre from May 3 through June 10, 2018. Directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton, the opening of 'Soft Power' is set for May 16. Following its run at the Ahmanson, 'Soft Power' will play San Francisco's Curran from June 20 through July 8, 2018.

Mighty Spark Food Co. - Creators Of Hand-Crafted, Small Batch Meat - Launches At Retailers Nationwide
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 25, 2018


Mighty Spark Food Co., an independent company on a quest to disrupt the meat and snack aisles with remarkable food that does good, today announced the debut of nearly 50 new items and the brand's expansion to retailers from coast to coast.

BWW Review: WITCH at Creative Cauldron Casts an Enchanting Spell
by Sam Abney - Apr 22, 2018


Witches are not sexy. They are a representation of centuries of oppression women did (and still do) experience for doing things they shouldn't. Creative Cauldron's new production of Witch, part of their Bold New Works for Intimate Stages initiative, simultaneously educates audiences of the injustices 'witches' throughout history face while paralleling the tales with modern struggles for equality. The evening is largely a success, revealing the ways this once deadly moniker can be a beacon of girl power for the 21st century. With America at a crossroads for gender equality, works like this are essential in sparking conversations necessary for our society's advancement.

Award-Winning Actors Co-Op Theatre Company Presents VIOLET 
by Julie Musbach - Apr 20, 2018


Actors Co-op Theatre Company (Ovation Award-Winner 2017 Best Play, Intimate Theatre for 33 Variations) is proud to present the Tony nominated musical VIOLET, with music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Brian Crawley, based on the short story 'The Ugliest Pilgrim' by Doris Betts, directed by Richard Israel, produced by Thomas Chavira. Violet opens Friday, May 11 at 8:00 pm, and will run through Sunday, June 17 at the Actors Co-op Crossley Theatre, 1760 N. Gower Street, 90028 (on the campus of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood) in Hollywood.

Sharone Sayegh & Raymond J. Lee Bring PROJECT BROADWAY to Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Apr 19, 2018


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Sharone Sayegh and Raymond J. Lee in "Project Broadway: The Unconventional Materials Challenge" on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 9:30pm. Sharone and Ray met dancing in wet suits and spandex sparkles in the Broadway production of Mamma Mia! and are excited to team up for their first duo show at Feinstein's/54 Below. Taking a cue from "Project Runway," Sharone and Ray will present an evening of Unconventional Materials as they tackle nontraditional casting roles and partner up on a few exciting pop selections, with musical direction by Steven Jamail.

BWW Review: FJK DANCE WORKS IN PROGRESS 2018: UNTOLD SPEAKS VOLUMES! at The Theater At Gibney Dance
by Cindy Sibilsky - Apr 19, 2018


FJK Dance Works in Progress: UnTold explores and blends various dance forms: passionate tango and Latin dance with classical ballet, modern, contemporary and Broadway styles all with an Arabic twist! The company, lead by partners Fadi Khoury and Sevin Ceviker breathtakingly tell stories of human emotion through their bodies.

THE KOSMODROME: A New Sci-Fi Motivational And Immersive Theater Experience Launches, 4/18
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2018


Take part in a mesmerizing journey with The Kosmodrome, a new motivational and immersive theater experience developed by Peak Performance Sciences and the organizers of The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival. The event combines elements of science fiction cinema, light and sound for people who desire complete enhancement of their capabilities to unlock life's full potential. The free one-night only occasion will be held on April 18, 2018.

VIDEO: Get A First Look Behind the Scenes at HEAD OVER HEELS in San Francisco
by Alan Henry - Apr 16, 2018


Saturday April 14th, BroadwayWorld went behind the scenes of Head Over Heels in San Francisco on our Instagram! Find the beat and follow along in the video below as Bonnie Milligan (@BeltingBons), who plays Pamela, takes us behind the scenes and shows us what it takes to put on this new musical (twice!) at San Francisco's Curran.

Brief 4/16: NYTW Gala, Broadway Benefit Concert for Parkland, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: New York Theatre Workshop will host its 2018 gala tonight, and Broadway stars will unite in Sunrise, FL for a benefit concert for Parkland!

TV: Go Inside Rehearsals for David Henry Hwang & Jeanine Tesori's SOFT POWER!
by TV - On the Road - Apr 15, 2018


The upcoming world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will be produced by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre from May 3 through June 10, 2018. Directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton, the opening of 'Soft Power' is set for May 16. Following its run at the Ahmanson, 'Soft Power' will play San Francisco's Curran from June 20 through July 8, 2018.

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