San Francisco Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning "M. Butterfly", written by David Henry Hwang ("Chinglish", "Yellow Face", "Soft Power", and operas "The Monkey King", "Dream of the Red Chamber"). Inspired by the real-life trial of Bernard Boursicot, this breathtaking drama reimagines Puccini's opera "Madama Butterfly" through the story of a French diplomat's 20-year affair with a Chinese opera singer. This trailblazing and poignant play illuminates the radical politics of cross-cultural relations, gender identity, illusion, and desire. Bridgette Loriaux, who provided movement direction for last season's hit production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" at San Francisco Playhouse, returns to direct this production. Dean Linnard stars as French diplomat Gallimard opposite Edric Young as Chinese opera singer Song Liling.
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San Francisco Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning "M. Butterfly", written by David Henry Hwang ("Chinglish", "Yellow Face", "Soft Power", and operas "The Monkey King", "Dream of the Red Chamber"). Inspired by the real-life trial of Bernard Boursicot, this breathtaking drama reimagines Puccini's opera "Madama Butterfly" through the story of a French diplomat's 20-year affair with a Chinese opera singer. This trailblazing and poignant play illuminates the radical politics of cross-cultural relations, gender identity, illusion, and desire. Bridgette Loriaux, who provided movement direction for last season's hit production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" at San Francisco Playhouse, returns to direct this production. Dean Linnard stars as French diplomat Gallimard opposite Edric Young as Chinese opera singer Song Liling.
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