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Golden Child is the story of a Chinese businessman, who, after three years working abroad, sets off a dangerous power struggle in his polygamous Chinese household. Golden Child explores the often-painful process through which change comes to people and cultures.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Dec. 16, 2012.

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About Golden Child

What Is the Story of Golden Child?
Set in Fujian, China, in 1918, Golden Child is the story of a polygamous family as told through the eyes of Eng Ahn, a 10-year-old girl. When Ahn’s father Eng Tieng-Bin returns home after three years of working abroad, his three wives are thrilled to see him. But when he arrives bearing strange Western gifts like a waffle iron and a phonograph, his first wife Siu-Yong and second wife Luan are suspicious. Eng Tieng-Bin begins to favor his young third wife, Eling, sending his entire family into a panic. As Eng Tieng-Bin considers converting to Christianity and transitioning to a one-wife household, all three wives wonder what will ultimately become of them.

Revisiting a Beloved Child: Playwright David Henry Hwang on the Off-Broadway Journey of Golden Child
First Person
Revisiting a Beloved Child: Playwright David Henry Hwang on the Off-Broadway Journey of Golden Child
Take a Trip to China with the Cast of David Henry Hwang's Golden Child
Beyond Broadway
Take a Trip to China with the Cast of David Henry Hwang's Golden Child
Celebrate a Spirited Opening Night With Jennifer Lim, David Henry Hwang & the Golden Child Family
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Celebrate a Spirited Opening Night With Jennifer Lim, David Henry Hwang & the Golden Child Family
David Henry Hwang's Golden Child Opens Off-Broadway
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David Henry Hwang's Golden Child Opens Off-Broadway
David Henry Hwang’s Golden Child Extends Off-Broadway for Second Time
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David Henry Hwang’s Golden Child Extends Off-Broadway for Second Time
Get a Vibrant First Look at David Henry Hwang’s Golden Child Off-Broadway
First Look
Get a Vibrant First Look at David Henry Hwang’s Golden Child Off-Broadway
Golden Child Author David Henry Hwang Wins 2012 Steinberg Playwright Award
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Golden Child Author David Henry Hwang Wins 2012 Steinberg Playwright Award
David Henry Hwang’s Golden Child Begins Performances Off-Broadway
Curtain Up
David Henry Hwang’s Golden Child Begins Performances Off-Broadway
David Henry Hwang’s Family Drama Golden Child Extends Off-Broadway Before Opening
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David Henry Hwang’s Family Drama Golden Child Extends Off-Broadway Before Opening
Tickets Now On Sale For David Henry Hwang’s Golden Child
Now On Sale
Tickets Now On Sale For David Henry Hwang’s Golden Child
Jennifer Lim, Julyana Soelistyo & More Complete Casting For David Henry Hwang’s Golden Child
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Jennifer Lim, Julyana Soelistyo & More Complete Casting For David Henry Hwang’s Golden Child
Signature Theatre Names David Henry Hwang as 2012-2013 Residency One Playwright
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Signature Theatre Names David Henry Hwang as 2012-2013 Residency One Playwright
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