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The choice of Sher as a director is interesting. Though his helming of South Pacific has received praise from theatre critics, the subject matter and characters of the WWII-era musical are questionable to some, despite its exploration of racial prejudice. But audiences should feel reassured since the script is in the capable hands of David Henry Hwang. And at the very least, it'll be a platform for more Asian American theatre actors who are sick of being in "Miss Saigon."
May 20, 2008
Bruce Lee on Broadway
Playbill announced yesterday that the musical "Bruce Lee: A Journey to the West" will be coming to Broadway in the 2010-2011 season. The musical will be written by Tony award-winner David Henry Hwang (of M. Butterfly fame) and directed by Bartlett Sher whose revival of South Pacific was recently nominated for 11 Tony awards. The production will chronicle Lee's life and career path and will infuse elements of Chinese mythology, opera, dance, martial arts, and pop music.The choice of Sher as a director is interesting. Though his helming of South Pacific has received praise from theatre critics, the subject matter and characters of the WWII-era musical are questionable to some, despite its exploration of racial prejudice. But audiences should feel reassured since the script is in the capable hands of David Henry Hwang. And at the very least, it'll be a platform for more Asian American theatre actors who are sick of being in "Miss Saigon."
Posted by sylvie at May 20, 2008 10:37 AM
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