FLOWER DRUM SONG \;
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\n\nMusic by Richard Rodgers
\n\nLyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
\n\nBook by David Henry Hwang
\n\nBased on the original book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joseph Fields and the novel by C.Y. Lee
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\n\nDirected by Lily Tung Crystal
\n\nChoreographed by Alex Hsu
\n\nMusic Direction by Amanda Ku
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\n\n'\;To create something new\, we must first love what is old\,'\; claims Mei-Li in Tony Award-winner David Henry Hwang'\;s new adaptation of this Rodgers and Hammerstein jewel. Mei-Li flees Mao'\;s communist China after the murder of her father and finds herself in San Francisco'\;s Chinatown. This naï\;ve young refugee is befriended by Wang\, who is struggling to keep the Chinese opera tradition alive despite his son'\;s determination to turn the old opera house into a swingin'\; Western-style nightclub. A unique blending of American razz-ma-tazz and stylized Chinese opera tradition creates a beautifully theatrical tapestry sure to delight our Bay Area audience.
\n\n&ldquo\;Daring\, vibrant\, and charming!&rdquo\; \;- *NBC News*
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\n\nPERFORMANCE INFORMATION:
\n\nPerformance dates: April 27 - May 12\, 2019 (preview April 26)
\n\nTicket Prices: $25-$55 \;(Discounts for Seniors\, Educators\, Patrons under 30\, and Military available for all performances except Preview Night FRI APR 26)
\n\nAge Recommendation: 10 and up
\n\nApproximate Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
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\n\nAll performances are held at the:
\n\nLucie Stern Theater
\n\n1305 Middlefield Road
\n\nPalo Alto\, CA 94301
\n\nIn cooperation with the City of Palo Alto\, Community Services Department\, Division of Arts and Sciences
\n\nFor more information including details about parking\, wheelchair access\, and listening devices\, visit our Plan Your Visit Page.
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\n\nSPECIAL EVENTS:
\n\nOpening Night AfterGlow Party
\n\nSaturday\, April 27
\n\nEnjoy a post-show champagne reception with drinks and appetizers while meeting the cast\, FREE with the purchase of a ticket for that evening&rsquo\;s performance.
\n\nPost-Show Director/Cast Talkback
\n\nThursday\, May 2
\n\nEnjoy our Talkback series with Director Lily Tung Crystal and members of the cast following the performance\, FREE with the purchase of a ticket forany performance during the run.
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\n\nCAST:
\n\n(in order of appearance)
\n\nMei-Li: Emily Song
\n\nWang: Bryan Pangilinan
\n\nChin: Joey Alvarado
\n\nTa: Jomar Martinez
\n\nHarvard: Bryan Munar
\n\nLinda Low: Marah Sotelo
\n\nMadame Liang: Melinda Meeng
\n\nChao: John Paul Kilecdi-Li
\n\nChinese Opera Company\, Immigrants\, Nightclub Performers\, Factory Workers\, Wedding Party\, &\; Citizens of Chinatown: Kevin Achas\, Kristy Aquino\, Duc T. Duong\, Yoshi Humfeld\, Miko Ison\, Ruri Kodama\, Karen Law\, Justin Lopez\, Vinh G. Nguyen\, Masami Savage\, Eiko Yamamoto\, Richard Edward Yé\;
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\n\nPRODUCTION TEAM:
\n\nDirector: Lily Tung Crystal
\n\nChoreographer: Alex Hsu
\n\nMusic Director: Amanda Ku
\n\nAssistant Director: Vinh G. Nguyen
\n\nScenic Designer: Ting-Na Wang
\n\nCostume Designer\, Hake-up &\; Hair Designer: Y. Sharon Peng
\n\nLighting Designer: Pamila Gray
\n\nSound Designer: Brandie Larkin
\n\nProperties Designer: Margaret Deng
\n\nStage Manager: TBD
\n\nDramaturg: Annie Jin Wang
\n\nDialect Coach and Cultural Consultant: Patrick Chew
\n\nChinese Opera Consultant: Jon Wai-keung Lowe
\n\nArtistic Director: Patrick Klein
\n LOCATION:All performances are held at the: Lucie Stern Theater 1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto\, CA 94301 In cooperation with the City of Palo Alto\, Community Services Department\, Division of Arts and Sciences UID:e.2469.13268 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260501T052644Z URL:http://paloaltochamber.sampleorg.com/events/details/palo-alto-players-presents-flower-drum-song-13268 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR