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Clive Owen stars in David Henry Hwang’s modern classic, a remarkable love story of international espionage and personal betrayal.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Dec. 17, 2017.

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About M. Butterfly on Broadway

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Previews: Oct 7, 2017 • Opening: Oct 26, 2017 • Closing: Dec 17, 2017
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James Earl Jones Theatre James Earl Jones Theatre
138 West 48th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Assisted listening devices are available. An ID is required as a deposit.
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Orchestra section and Main Level are fully accessible.
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Story

David Henry Hwang’s modern classic, M. Butterfly charts the scandalous romance between a married French diplomat and a mysterious Chinese opera singera remarkable love story of international espionage and personal betrayal. Their 20-year relationship pushed and blurred the boundaries between male and female, east and westwhile redefining the nature of love and the devastating cost of deceit.

Cast & Creative

Cast

Clive Owen
Rene Gallimard
Song Lilong
Clea Alsip
Pinup Girl/Renee
Murray Bartlett
Pinkerton/Marc
Michael Countryman
Sharpless/Toulon/Judge
Celeste Den
Comrade Chin
Jess Fry
Kurogo
Enid Graham
Agnes
Scott Weber
Kurogo
Jason Ignacio
Kurogo
Kristen Faith Oei
Kurogo

Creative

Written by
David Henry Hwang
Director
Julie Taymor
Original Music
Elliot Goldenthal
Choreographer
Ma Cong
Set Designer
Paul Steinberg
Costume Designer
Constance Hoffman
Lighting Designer
Donald Holder
Sound Designer
Will Pickens
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