ABOUT THE SHOW
ChinglishCHINGLISH is the hilarious story of an American businessman desperate to launch a new enterprise in China. There are only three things standing in his way: He can't speak the language. He can't learn the customs. And he's falling in love with the one woman he absolutely can't have.
Direct from its sold-out run at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, this funny and sexy new play, where most everything gets lost in translation, now finds its way to the Longacre Theatre. Category: Play, Comedy, Original, Broadway Opening Night Cast Jennifer Lim - Xi Yan Understudies: Tony Carlin (Daniel Cavanaugh), Vivian Chiu (Miss Qian, Miss Zhao, Prosecutor Li), Angela Lin (Xi Yan), Brian Nishii (Bing, Judge Xu Geming, Minister Cai Guoliang, Peter Timms). Opening Night Production Credits Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Phillip J. Smith: Chairman; Robert E. Wankel: President) Produced by Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, Jay & Cindy Gutterman/Cathy Chernoff, Heni Koenigsberg/Lily Fan, Joseph & Matthew Deitch, Dasha Epstein, Ronald & Marc Frankel, Barry & Carole Kaye, Mary Lu Roffe, The Broadway Consortium, Ken Davenport, Filerman Bensinger, Herbert Goldsmith, Jam Theatricals, Olympus Theatricals, Playful Productions, David & Barbara Stoller, Roy Gottlieb and Hunter Arnold; Produced in association with The Goodman Theatre (Robert Falls, Artistic Director; Roche Schulfer, Executive Director); Associate Producer: Jeremy Scott Blaustein Originally premiered on June 18, 2011 by The Goodman Theatre (Robert Falls, Artistic Director; Roche Schulfer, Executive Director) Written by David Henry Hwang Directed by Leigh Silverman; Assistant Director: Johnson Henshaw Scenic Design by David Korins; Costume Design by Anita Yavich; Lighting Design by Brian MacDevitt; Sound Design by Darron L. West; Projection Design by Jeff Sugg and Shawn Duan; Moving Light Programmer: Sean Beach; Associate Scenic Design: Rod Lemmond; Associate Costume Design: Sarah Smith; Associate Lighting Design: Ariel Benjamin; Associate Sound Design: Charles Coes; Assistant Costume Design: Nancy Palmetier General Manager: Richards / Climan, Inc.; Company Manager: Elizabeth M. Talmadge Technical Supervisor: Hudson Theatrical Associates; Production Stage Manager: Stephen M. Kaus; Stage Manager: Jillian M. Oliver Cultural Advising: Joanna C. Lee and Ken Smith; Dialect Coach: Kate Wilson; Casting: Telsey + Company, Adam Belcuore, Jordan Thaler and Heidi Griffiths; Mandarin Chinese Translations: Candace Chong; General Press Representative: Jeffrey Richards Associates, Irene Gandy and Alana Karpoff; Interactive Marketing: Broadway's Best Shows; Online Marketing: Serino Coyne, Inc.; Advertising: Serino Coyne, Inc.; Photographer: Michael McCabe “****!” -Time Out New York “HILARIOUS! A COMEDY GOLD MINE!” - Elisabeth Vincentelli, NY Post “RIVETING, WONDERFULLY FUNNY AND HIGHLY ENTERTAINING!” - Roma Torre, NY-1 “A TRIUMPH IN ANY LANGUAGE. Chinglish is sexy and great frisky fun!” “FRESH, ENERGETIC AND UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE ON BROADWAY. Chinglish is a thoughtful, funny and poignant piece in which, miraculously, nothing gets lost in translation.” - Mark Kennedy, Associated Press “TOPICAL AND PLAYFUL! From the bedroom to the boardroom, this stranger-in-a-strange land situation is a classic." - Joe Dziemianowicz, NY Daily News “CONSISTENTLY FUNNY AND SURPRISINGLY DEEP!” - Entertainment Weekly “A WITTY STUDY IN MODERN-DAY MISCOMMUNICATION, THAT ERUPTS INTO EXPLOSIVE LAUGHTER!” - NJ Newsroom “A LETHAL COMEDY ABOUT BUSINESS, SEX AND THE FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE THAT BRISTLES WITH INTELLIGENCE.” - Bloomberg |
AUDIENCE REVIEWS
"What a surprise"
- Cynyhia Myers, 11/20/2011
What a surprise. This was a VERY FUNNY play and much more than we expected. It is fast moving with terrific actors along with the best set design I have ever seen. We are going back in Feb. To see it again.
"Surprised how funny this was"
- David, 11/10/2011
Surprised how funny this was!! I heard he didn't set out to write a comedy, but this story is so relatable that it's hilarious. Well done! I'm going to keep spreading the good word. :) :)
"i am not usually one to pick a play over a musical but Chinglish definitely make me rethink that"
- Gianna, 10/31/2011
i am not usually one to pick a play over a musical but Chinglish definitely make me rethink that! This show was amazing! The set was flawless, the acting was superior, and the Chinese was beautiful!!! Never expected to see a play with a language such as Chinese on a Broadway stage, but it is awesome! Two thumbs way, WAY up!!!
"SO SO funny"
- Sarah, 10/18/2011
SO SO funny. I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. Also, the two leads are adorable!
"Stunningly, surprisingly good"
- David, 10/14/2011
Stunningly, surprisingly good. Heard about it from a friend in Chicago - highly recommended.
"Well done"
- Liz, 11/16/2011
Well done! Jennifer Lim is fantastic!!
"I saw the show last night, and I was beyond surprised by how FUNNY the show is"
- Franklin, 10/16/2011
I saw the show last night, and I was beyond surprised by how FUNNY the show is. And it wasn't just funny. It also had a lot of moments that made you stop and think about the disconnect between cultures. All in all, a very, very enjoyable night at the theatre.
"I am so glad I went - haven't seen a comedy like this in years"
- C., 10/14/2011
I am so glad I went - haven't seen a comedy like this in years! When I was first invited to see Chinglish, I didn't really know much about it and trusted my friend's knowledge of shows to go see - well they were right! The comedy in the show is wonderful - I didn't know Hwang's writing before this show, but I'm definitely a fan. There were a few technical glitches, but even still the set was beautiful, and the performances steller. I hope the main girl gets the recognition I think she deserves!
"the comedy is definitely stands out from anything else on broadway"
- Brett, 11/01/2011
the comedy is definitely stands out from anything else on broadway. i enjoyed the show, but i would have loved to have had a moment to get a bit more 'lost in translation' myself. i felt a bit like someone was holding my hand guiding me through the story.
"I highly recommend attending"
- Mike Schulz, 10/13/2011
I highly recommend attending! First of all, I must applause the play for taking such a technical risk by incorporating English subtitles as a key player within this production. Although it was very distracting at first, the projected easily merged to become a leading role among the very talented cast. Brilliantly executed, and quite complementary to the hilarious dialogue. Secondly, the cast was absolutely stunning! The heart that Wilmes brings to his character only matched by the hilarity that is Jennifer Lim's leading role. Aside from this dynamic couple, the supporting members add wit and laugh-out-loud moments keeping the play engaging and unforgettable. At one point, I was stamping my feet and keeling over with laughter (second act). Lastly, the set was a beautiful result of simplistic genius and innovation. The only complaint that one may mention is the overwhelming music that acts as a transitional tool between set changes. Overall, the unique concept behind Chinglish results in a successful execution that is both heartwarming and hilarious.
Cultural Advice: Go See 'Chinglish'
January 27, 2012
News from: Chinglish
There's not much time left in the Broadway run of David Henry Hwang's Chinglish. I understand that a West Coast tour will happen later this year, followed perhaps by a movie.
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There's not much time left in the Broadway run of David Henry Hwang's Chinglish. I understand that a West Coast tour will happen later this year, followed perhaps by a movie.
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CHINGLISH Will Give Final Performance on January 29
January 16, 2012
News from: Chinglish
CHINGLISH, the new comedy which was named by TIME Magazine as the #1 new American play of 2011, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012. It will have played 128 performances.
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CHINGLISH, the new comedy which was named by TIME Magazine as the #1 new American play of 2011, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012. It will have played 128 performances.
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