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EP 587: David Henry Hwang On His Unexpected Journey As a Playwright & His Latest Revision of "Flower Drum Song"
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- Apr 5, 2026
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David Henry Hwang is a Tony Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and the most-produced living opera librettist in America . A three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and member of the Theater Hall of Fame, Hwang is best known for his masterpiece M. Butterfly and the critically acclaimed Yellow Face . In 2026, Hwang returns to Rodgers & Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song for a landmark production at East West Players , marking the "grand finale" of their 60th Anniversary Diamond Legacy season . #eastwestplayers #flowerdrumsong #asianamerican #chineseamerican #musical #theater @eastwestplayers