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M. Butterfly 1988

Ages: 14+
Opened: March 20, 1988
Closing: January 27, 1990

M. Butterfly - 1988 - Broadway History , Info & More

Eugene O'Neill Theatre (Broadway)
230 West 49th St. New York, NY


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David Henry Hwang To Host Masterclass in Manila September 28th
by Alan Henry - Sep 24, 2018


Noted American playwright, screenwriter, and librettist David Henry Hwang who wrote the 1988 Tony Award for Best Play 'M. BUTTERFLY' (which is currently playing at Maybank Performing Arts Theater until September 30) is coming to Manila to conduct a strictly by invitation only 'Master Class' on September 28 - 3 pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at M. BUTTERFLY, Produced by Jhett Tolentino
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 12, 2018


Presented by acclaimed Broadway producer Jhett Tolentino and Frontrow Entertainment, M. BUTTERFLY (1988), the Tony Award-winning play written by David Henry Hwang, is all set to open tonight, September 13, at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center, Bonifacio Global City. Multi-award winning stage and film director Kanakan-Balintagos directs this highly anticipated production.

ArtsWest to Stage Seattle Premiere of CHINGLISH, 3/5-29
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 20, 2015


ArtsWest has announced the Seattle Premiere of Chinglish, penned by renowned playwright, librettist and screenwriter, David Henry Hwang. Described in the New Yorker as 'the most successful Chinese-American playwright this country has produced', David Henry Hwang may be best known for his Tony-winning play M. Butterfly (1988), but is also noted for writing insightful satire, often laced with his own quick wit.

Washington National Opera Presents the World Premiere of AN AMERICAN SOLDIER, 6/13-14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2014


Washington National Opera (WNO) presents the world premiere of An American Soldier, June 13-14, 2014 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. An American Soldier features music by composer Huang Ruo and a libretto by David Henry Hwang. This new work, to be performed in English, is the second hourlong opera created under the auspices of the American Opera Initiative, WNO's commissioning program for contemporary American opera. An American Soldier is directed by David Paul and a chamber orchestra is conducted by Steven Jarvi; both are alumni of WNO's Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program.

Court Theatre's 59th Season Closes with David Henry Hwang's M. BUTTERFLY, Now thru 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2014


Court Theatre closes its 2013-2014 season with the Chicago premiere of M. Butterfly written by David Henry Hwang and directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell, with choreography by Jamie Guan. M. Butterfly will run today, May 8 - June 8, 2014 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press Opening is Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 8:00PM.

Washington National Opera Presents the World Premiere of AN AMERICAN SOLDIER, 6/13-14
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2014


Washington National Opera (WNO) presents the world premiere of An American Soldier, June 13-14, 2014 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. An American Soldier features music by composer Huang Ruo and a libretto by David Henry Hwang. This new work, to be performed in English, is the second hourlong opera created under the auspices of the American Opera Initiative, WNO's commissioning program for contemporary American opera. An American Soldier is directed by David Paul and a chamber orchestra is conducted by Steven Jarvi; both are alumni of WNO's Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program.

Court Theatre's 59th Season to Close with David Henry Hwang's M. BUTTERFLY, 5/8-16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2014


Court Theatre closes its 2013-2014 season with the Chicago premiere of M. Butterfly written by David Henry Hwang and directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell, with choreography by Jamie Guan. M. Butterfly will run May 8 - June 8, 2014 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press Opening is Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 8:00PM.

Photo Coverage: Signature Theatre Gala Celebrates David Henry Hwang!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 12, 2013


Just last night, the Signature Theatre Annual Gala celebration honored 2012-13 Residency One Playwright David Henry Hwang. Guests came together to pay tribute to the rich and varied body of work of David Henry Hwang, with special participation from B.D. Wong, John Lithgow, Oskar Eustis, Gail Papp, John Guare, and Edward Albee. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and you can check out full photo coverage below!

Signature Theatre Annual Gala Will Honor David Henry Hwang, 2/11
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 7, 2013


Signature Theatre has announced that the Signature Theatre Annual Gala celebration will take place on Monday, February 11th and will honor 2012-13 Residency One Playwright David Henry Hwang.

CHINGLISH Receives West Coast Premiere at Berkeley Rep This August
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 17, 2012


The Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre kicks off its new season in August with the West Coast premiere of Chinglish. David Henry Hwang won three Obies and the Tony Award for Best Play with popular scripts like M. Butterfly and FOB. Now he's back with a canny comedy of cross-cultural errors. Two-time Obie-winner Leigh Silverman returns to the Roda Theatre to stage the play.

CHINGLISH to be Released by TCG Books in June
by Kelsey Denette - May 11, 2012


Theatre Communications Group (TCG) today announced the publication of Chinglish, a new comedy by two-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Yellow Face).

STAGE TUBE: How Well Do You Speak CHINGLISH?
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 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 - Oct 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.

CHINGLISH Tickets Available Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 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.

CHINGLISH Tickets Available Tomorrow for American Express Members
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 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 - 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.

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

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.

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.

Alan Alda to Moderate ICARUS AT THE EDGE OF TIME, 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010


Alan Alda is set to moderate the discussion with playwright David Henry Hwang, physicist Brian Greene, and filmmakers and visual artists Al and Al. The discussion will explore the creative process behind a brand-new performance inspired by Greene's moving futuristic reimagining of the Icarus fable, entitled ICARUS AT THE EDGE OF TIME. This event is scheduled for Sunday, April 25, at 3PM and 7:30PM.

Tony Winner David Henry Hwang Set for 'Icarus at the Edge of Time' Discussion at Guggenheim, 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010


Renowned physicist Brian Greene, art duo Al and Al, award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang, and Artistic Director of London's Southbank Centre Jude Kelly explore the creative process behind a brand-new performance inspired by Greene's moving futuristic reimagining of the Icarus fable. This event is scheduled for Sunday, April 25, at 3PM and 7:30PM.

M. Butterfly History

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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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