Now in previews at the Todd Haimes Theatre is David Henry Hwang's comedy Yellow Face, which at last makes its Broadway debut following an off-Broadway premiere in 2006. Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the play, which is directed by Leigh Silverman.
"I thought this was a comedy that would mostly be for Asian audiences. It's very gratifying that over the years it's grown in stature, it's been done around, and the culture has moved too," Hwang recently told BroadwayWorld. "So, when we did a reading of the version for Audible last year we discovered 'Oh, it's even funnier now!' because the issues that are the heart of it that powered the comedy are so much more central to our culture. It's really exciting to now be getting to do this on Broadway for you know a mainstream theater audience."
That's right! For those who cannot make it to New York City to see the play in person, you're in luck, because Audible released an audio version earlier this year and both star Daniel Dae Kim and Francis Jue. And for anyone who has already bought tickets, you can have a whole new experience with a mostly different cast by listening to the recorded version.