Chinese Republicans
Closing: April 05, 2026Chinese Republicans - 2026 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Laura Pels Theatre
Harold & Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre 111 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036
Three high-powered businesswomen meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder.
Shifting between sharp-tongued humor and the harsh realities of modern capitalism, this world premiere production explores themes of assimilation, intergenerational conflict, and gender politics in the workplace—all with unflinching wit and empathy. Chinese Republicans is a new play from a thrilling new American voice, and tells a truly American story.
Chinese Republicans - 2026 - Off-Broadway Cast
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‘Chinese Republicans’ banks on laughs but muddles its message (Off Broadway review)
6 / 10
The cast is consistently strong under Chay Yew’s direction, but I kept wishing that the characters and plot had been more deeply fleshed out so that we understood the message here. There are interesting ideas here, but Lin’s script at times seems undercooked and in other moments veers into spelling out ideas that would have more impact if they had been left unsaid.
‘Chinese Republicans’ Review: These Women Are Playing to Win
6 / 10
For a satire, “Chinese Republicans” is told disappointingly straight. Stiffly mounted, it doesn’t fully explore its own extremes, especially in Ellen’s swings of behavior and belief. The formation and dynamics of a group of true “Chinese Republicans” would make for a more intriguing show. Instead the play fillets its important, though well-worn, themes of racism and misogyny rather than examining the grit and nuance of characters and relationships. However, a quietly powerful final scene — revealing the reassertion of white patriarchy alongside one character’s weary determination to maintain her place within it — means “Chinese Republicans” concludes with a resonantly meaningful thud.
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by Nicole Rosky - March 10, 2026
Performances are underway for Chinese Republicans, now running at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video.
by Luka Vonier - March 5, 2026
Chinese Republicans has officially arrived off-Broadway at Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about the new play and what audiences can expect!
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2026
Read reviews for the Off-Broadway production of Chinese Republicans, opening tonight at Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. See what the critics are saying!
by Jennifer Broski - February 26, 2026
Go inside opening night of the Off-Broadway production of Chinese Republicans, now in performance at Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Check out the opening night festivities in new photos below.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 23, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos of Chinese Republicans at Roundabout! This world premiere production explores themes of assimilation, intergenerational conflict, and gender politics in the workplace.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 27, 2026
Chinese Republicans will be presented at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Get a first look at photos inside rehearsals here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere of Chinese Republicans by Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew.
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