The Monkey King of Chinese mythology leaps to life in new San Francisco Opera performance

The mischievous Monkey King has been brought to life on stage in a ‘magical kung fu opera’ in the US, through song, dance, ...

A Shape-Shifting Hero for a ‘Third Culture’ Opera

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

S.F. Opera's ‘The Monkey King' brings Chinese myth and modern artistry to American opera

San Francisco Opera's world premiere of composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang's "The Monkey King." The ...
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'Monkey: a Kung Fu Puppet Parable' brings unique sounds and visuals to opera

The local self-described activist opera company White Snake Projects is gearing up for the open of their new season on September 22. The season kicks off with a world premiere of a unique new opera ...