Nov 25th 2018
Theatre Row – The Beckett Theatre
410 West 42nd Street, Between 9th and 10th Avenues, New York NY 10036
The Emperor’s Nightingale is an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s story The Nightingale, set in 18th-century China, and brings to light the youthful exploits of the future Emperor Qianlong. He befriends a magical bird who helps him learn what he must do to be King. The play employs traditional Chinese lion dance, puppetry, and a pair of tigers and pandas to tell this fun, thrilling tale.
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, in its 42nd Season in 2018-19, is launching its new education initiative with the New York Premiere of The Emperor’s Nightingale by Damon Chua, directed by Chongren Fan. This production emphasizes the importance of leadership guided by a moral compass, through the story about two rival teen brothers competing for the throne.
The Emperor’s Nightingale Cast Members:
Leanne Cabrera, Ya Han Chang, Dinh James Doan, Jonathan Frye, Brian Kim, Roger Yeh
The Emperor’s Nightingale Creative Team
Author: Damon Chua
Director: Chongren Fan
Producer: Pan Asian Repertory Theatre
Press Agent: Richard Hillman PR