Tony Award ® winner and three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) will make his Roundabout debut with the Broadway premiere of Yellow Face, his hilarious is-he-or-isn’t-he comedy of identity, show business, and (perhaps) autobiography. Starring Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet).
In this play inspired by real events, the playwright’s fictionalized doppelgänger protests yellowface casting in Miss Saigon, only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play. This Obie Award-winning and Pulitzer finalist play is a laugh-out-loud farce about the complexities of race.
"I’m an Asian. No one looked at me in the theater before the show. But after the show, everyone stared at me. This show defeats the purpose of addressing a racial issue in the USA, but it actually makes audience be more aware of Asians in their surroundings and it inputs new racist ideas of Asians they learned from the show. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 16, 2024
"“Yellow Face" is both humorous and thought-provoking. It pushes boundaries and encourages deep reflection on how we all contribute to the larger narratives surrounding race and identity. The work challenges audiences to consider how others are represented and prompts them to think about their own roles in shaping the stories of those around them."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 16, 2024
"This show was funny and relevant. Daniel Dae Kim and Ryan Eggold were a joy to watch live. The serious characters you’re used to seeing Kim in just makes his comedic performance in Yellow Face that much more entertaining. His physical comedy was superb! Eggold and Kim are both quite underrated by Hollywood standards as they both deliver great comedic timing in Yellow Face for two actors who have played pretty serious roles on television for years. I highly recommend you catch the show before it wraps."
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Rachel S from Wilmington on Nov 5, 2024
"Very, very timely addressing the eternal question question of who are “others”"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 2, 2024
"Wonderful cast in a breezy story that you initially believed was going to be about Daniel Dae Kim’s character, who personifies the actual playwright, David Henry Hwang. Through the laughs of what seem to be lightweight issues and problems centered around that character, you come to understand how issues of identity and race still are deeply embedded in the American experience. The show is almost too literate for most Americans, but allows one to see the truth through the intensely personal story. Asian Americans just can’t avoid the issue of race, no matter where we live in America or whatever our choice of career. A substantive message delivered in a accessible package."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 25, 2024
"DDK is a great actor, he completely lifted the words of this play off the page. The direction was well done; I felt captivated the whole time. David Henry Hwang is truly an outstanding writer. Highly recommend going. All ages will learn something from this introspective, funny, and important show."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 15, 2024
"The actors were wonderful. Such exceptional talent. They were able to truly show the different layers of the characters. The actors playing multiple roles were amazing. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 10, 2024
"The play was amazing. The play started with comedy, but then slowly started to hit you with truth and facts. This production truly educated me, while keeping me engaged. Daniel Dae Kim and cast were brilliant!
Recommended for all!!!’ "
