Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang’s “The Monkey King,” based on “Journey to the West,” brings an old superhero to the opera ...

Huang Ruo’s “The Monkey King” at San Francisco Opera transforms a classic Chinese tale into a reflection on identity, ...

There’s a new hero in the world of opera, one with amazing superpowers, an unstoppable mission — and a tail.

The Chinese musical Jiang Jie was staged at the Beijing Performing Arts Center on Saturday and Sunday. Inspired by the ...

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Chinese opera is an important feature of the country's art and culture, with a long history and diverse elements such as literature, music, dance and martial arts. The ninth Chinese Opera Culture Week ...

The Monkey King, a beloved figure in Chinese mythology, is now the star of an opera. With music by Huang Ruo and a libretto by David Henry Hwang, “The Monkey King” premieres at the San ...

SAN FRANCISCO - The world premiere of The Monkey King at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco takes place on Friday.

With a slight inhale, 81-year-old Zhen Jinling brought the short, ridged horn up to his mouth. He pursed his lips and blew into his suona — the sound part birdcall, part trumpet fanfare. From a bench ...

Introduction. Everyday practice and the imaginary -- Transnational history and immigration. Shaping forces, networks, and local influences ; The Chinese Exclusion Act and Chinatown theaters ; ...