Chinglish

by David Henry Hwang
directed by Leigh Silverman
originally produced at Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL.
June 18, 2011 through July 24, 2011

Co-production with The Public Theater

About the Premiere Production:

The truth is lost—or concealed—in Chinglish, a new work by Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly). When American businessman Daniel arrives in China hoping to make an important deal, he finds himself enmeshed in a system that he doesn't understand—and is more complex than he ever imagined.

Artistic Statement

From Artistic Director Robert Falls
Always at the cutting edge of contemporary theater, David Henry Hwang has a singular voice for the American stage. Yet again with Chinglish, David defies all previous convention and breaks language barrier in a global society—all within the context of the brilliant hilarity for which he is known.

What this grant has allowed us to do:

From Executive Director Roche Schulfer
Chinglish is a vital new work for the American stage, and we are proud to premiere it at the Goodman in partnership with The Public Theater. This grant supports a play and a playwright that are dedicated to diversity—a pillar of Goodman Theatre—and allows us to build important bridges into Chicago’s expansive Asian American community.

Creative Team:

Director: Leigh Silverman