Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tony Award-winning playwright and librettist David Henry Hwang and celebrated composer Huang Ruo about their groundbreaking new opera, "The Monkey King", which makes its world premiere at the War Memorial Opera House from November 14-30, 2025.
Organized by China Institute of America in partnership with the Asian Art Museum, this program offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from these visionary artists as they share insights into their creative process, reflect on their most significant works, and discuss the art of cross-cultural storytelling. Together, they will examine the timeless power of myth to illuminate questions of identity, transformation, and freedom in the modern world.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tony Award-winning playwright and librettist David Henry Hwang and celebrated composer Huang Ruo about their groundbreaking new opera, "The Monkey King", which makes its world premiere at the War Memorial Opera House from November 14-30, 2025.
Organized by China Institute of America in partnership with the Asian Art Museum, this program offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from these visionary artists as they share insights into their creative process, reflect on their most significant works, and discuss the art of cross-cultural storytelling. Together, they will examine the timeless power of myth to illuminate questions of identity, transformation, and freedom in the modern world.
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