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Yellow Face Broadway

Yellow Face 2024

Run Time:
1 hour and 40 minutes. No intermission.
Ages: 15+
Opened: October 1, 2024
Closing: November 24, 2024

Yellow Face - 2024 Broadway History , Info & More


“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.”


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9 / 10

Hwang has given Yellow Face a minor face lift since the original New York production. It’s good work: Minus its intermission and a few inessential scenes, the play seems tauter and smoother, but not unnaturally so; its wrinkles and laugh lines remain. Kim, whose only previous Broadway experience was a brief stint in the King and I role originated by the non-Asian Yul Brynner, capably holds the show’s center as DHH, with an appealing layer of fluster behind his veneer of success. Three versatile actors—Marinda Anderson, Shannon Tyo and Some Like It Hot’s expert Kevin Del Aguila—fill out the many minor roles, often playing against ethnic type; these include quick, insider-y sketches of real-life journalists, activists, theater creators and (such as BD Wong, Margaret Cho and Jane Krakowski).

Review: The Ghosts of ‘Good Bones’ and ‘Yellow Face’ on Broadway
8 / 10

This closing cavalcade of gotchas somewhat dilutes the potency of what has gone before. But perhaps the real power Yellow Face proposes is of minority voices not just delivering sober-minded rebuttals to bigotry, but—in occupying spaces like a Broadway theater—offering those rebuttals with irreverent humor and pointed swagger while playing with audiences’ perceptions and expectations as freely as possible.

YELLOW FACE Starring Daniel Dae Kim to Premiere on PBS
by Josh Sharpe - November 21, 2024


Great Performances has announced it will capture Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face for premiere on PBS. The Great Performances premiere on PBS will be announced at a later date. 

Shannon Tyo Shares Backstage Memories and Secrets From YELLOW FACE
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2024


Shannon Tyo, who is appearing in Yellow Face, took us backstage at Roundabout's Todd Haimes Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more.

Video: Inside Opening Night of YELLOW FACE
by Joey Mervis - October 7, 2024


In this video, watch as the whole cast and creative team of Yellow Face(including Kevin Del Aguila, Ryan Eggold, Francis Jue, Marinda Anderson, Greg Keller, Shannon Tyo and director Leigh Silverman) celebrate opening night!

Photos: The Cast of YELLOW FACE Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - October 7, 2024


The best of broadway was on hand to celebrate opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and you can check out photos of the cast after their Broadway bows below!

How Common Are Autobiographical Plays and Musicals?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - October 6, 2024


This time, the reader question was: With Yellow Face on Broadway, have there been other semi-autobiographical shows on Broadway where the writer made themself a character?

Video: The YELLOW FACE Cast Plays 'Fact or Fiction'
by Joey Mervis - October 3, 2024


How well does the cast of Broadway's Yellow Face know each other? We're about to find out with a friendly game of Fact or Fiction! Watch in this video.

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of YELLOW FACE
by Bruce Glikas - October 3, 2024


The stars aligned at the Todd Haimes Theatre to celebrate opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang. BroadwayWorld was there to capture all of the stars and VIP guests.

Review Roundup: YELLOW FACE on Broadway Starring Daniel Dae Kim & More
by A.A. Cristi - October 1, 2024


David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face gets its Broadway premiere in a new production directed by Leigh Silverman, now playing at the Todd Haimes Theatre! Read the reviews from all the critics including the New York Times, Variety, The Washington Post & More!

Video: Daniel Dae Kim & More in YELLOW FACE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 1, 2024


Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Get a first look at footage from the production featuring Daniel Dae Kim and more here! 

Photos: Daniel Dae Kim & More in YELLOW FACE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - September 27, 2024


Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman, which will open at the Todd Haimes Theatre on October 1. Check out a first look at the cast in action!

How to Listen to David Henry Hwang's YELLOW FACE From Home
by Sidney Paterra - September 28, 2024


For those who cannot make it to New York City to see Yellow Face in person, you're in luck, because Audible released an audio version earlier this year and both star Daniel Dae Kim and Francis Jue.

Video: Daniel Dae Kim and Ryan Eggold Talk Reuniting for YELLOW FACE
by Josh Sharpe - September 23, 2024


Daniel Dae Kim and Ryan Eggold visited TODAY on Friday to discuss their roles in David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, which is currently in previews on Broadway. Watch the interview now!

Video: Daniel Dae Kim Talks YELLOW FACE & More on THE DAILY SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - September 19, 2024


Daniel Dae Kim sat down with Ronny Chieng on The Daily Show to discuss his role in David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, which is currently in previews on Broadway.

Meet the Cast of YELLOW FACE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2024


Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Previews will begin tonight, September 13, at the Todd Haimes Theatre, ahead of opening night on October 1. Meet the cast of Yellow Face here!

Daniel Dae Kim Says Working on YELLOW FACE is a 'Joy'
by Josh Sharpe - September 5, 2024


Daniel Dae Kim sat down with Kelly and Mark on LIVE to discuss his role in David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, which makes its Broadway debut this month. Watch the interview now!

Video: YELLOW FACE Cast Breaks Down Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - September 2, 2024


In this video, watch as the cast unpacks their roles in Yellow Face and find out even more about the play!

Video: Meet the Cast of YELLOW FACE on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - August 30, 2024


David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face is back this season, courtesy of Roundabout Theatre Company, and this time, it's on Broadway! The play makes its debut 17 years after its off-Broadway premiere- both iterations with Leigh Silverman at the helm. In this video, watch as the whole company pauses from rehearsals to meet the press ahead of the start of previews.

David Henry Hwang and Leigh Silverman Are Creating a Fresh YELLOW FACE
by Nicole Rosky - September 15, 2024


David Henry Hwang didn't think that Yellow Face was a show for the masses when it premiered off-Broadway 17 years ago. Find out why in this interview with the playwright and director Leigh Silverman.

Up on the Marquee: YELLOW FACE
by Jennifer Broski - August 13, 2024


Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Check out photos fo the new marquee at the Todd Haimes Theatre here!

Kevin Del Aguila, Francis Jue, Ryan Eggold & More Join YELLOW FACE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - August 1, 2024


Roundabout Theatre Company just announced complete casting for the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Check out who will join the cast here!

Yellow Face History

Other Productions of Yellow Face

2007   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2024   Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Premiere Production
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