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He’s arrogant. He’s disobedient. He’s becoming the most powerful being in creation, and he’s about to wreak havoc on heaven.

Based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, The Monkey King makes its much-anticipated world premiere at the War Memorial Opera House. This new, action-packed opera combines high-energy music and text with puppetry, dance, Peking opera, and Buddhist sutras to tell the tale of the Monkey King’s beginnings.

The Monkey King is a beloved figure and has inspired countless interpretations in popular culture. A monkey born from stone, Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) is determined to find immortality for his tribe. Many scoff at his aspirations, but he is set on proving them wrong with his signature cunning and charm. He wins every battle against legendary warriors, but the respect he longs for is always out of reach. What will it take for the gods to recognize him as an equal?

Award-winning director Diane Paulus and puppeteer Basil Twist conjure up a whimsical world of gods, tricksters, superheroes, and rebels. Huang Ruo’s soaringly beautiful, energized score and David Henry Hwang’s incisive libretto blend traditional Chinese and contemporary Western styles into an extraordinary work that gives new voice to this enduring story. Carolyn Kuan makes her Company debut on the podium.

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The Monkey King

War Memorial Opera House

Award-winning Broadway director Diane Paulus brings us a powerful new Carmen.
Passion ignites when Don José meets the fiercely independent Carmen, but she won’t give up her freedom without a fight.

The energy and emotion of Bizet’s score collide with urgent, raw choreography in this visceral new production.

Carmen

Glyndebourne

**Special Event: N/A - The Play at Lincoln Center Theater**

Join us at the prestigious Lincoln Center Theater for the world premiere of "N/A - The Play," a riveting exploration of power, politics, and progress. This special event promises to be a highlight of the theater season, showcasing the talents of Emmy Award winner Holland Taylor and Theatre World Award winner Ana Villafañe in a groundbreaking production.

**Overview:**
"N/A - The Play" is a whip-smart battle of wills and wits between two congresswomen from different generations. Written by Congressional aide turned playwright Mario Correa and directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus, the play draws inspiration from real people and events, offering a compelling look at the dynamics of power in American politics. Holland Taylor stars as the first woman Speaker of the House, with Ana Villafañe as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, making for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

**Dates and Venue:**
Previews begin June 11 at the Newhouse Theater, part of the Lincoln Center Theater complex. Don't miss your chance to witness this world premiere that delves into the perilous path to progress through a smart and engaging narrative.

**Cast and Creative Team:**
- **Written by:** Mario Correa
- **Directed by:** Diane Paulus
- **Starring:** Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe
- **Creative Team:** Myung Hee Cho, Mextly Couzin, Sunny Kil, Yee Eun Nam, and The Telsey Office (Will Cantler, CSA)

**Tickets:**
Tickets for "N/A - The Play" are now available. Secure your seats to experience this powerful and timely production that illuminates significant figures in American history through a captivating theatrical lens.

Don't miss this special event at Lincoln Center Theater, where politics and power collide in an unforgettable story of ambition and legacy.

N/A - The Play

Lincoln Center

### Event Description: Carmen - LPO

#### Overview
Experience the electrifying new production of Bizet's "Carmen," brought to life by the award-winning Broadway director Diane Paulus. This powerful rendition features the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Glyndebourne Chorus, promising an evening of passion, drama, and unforgettable music.

#### Event Details
- **Title:** Carmen
- **Conductor:** Robin Ticciati
- **Director:** Diane Paulus
- **Performers:**
  - **Carmen:** Rihab Chaieb
  - **Don José:** Dmytro Popov
  - **Escamillo:** Dmitry Cheblykov
  - **Micaëla:** Sofia Fomina
  - **Zuniga:** Dingle Yandell
  - **Moralès:** Alex Otterburn
  - **Frasquita:** Elisabeth Boudreault
  - **Mércèdes:** Kezia Bienek
  - **Le Dancaïre:** Loïc Félix
  - **Le Remendado:** François Piolino
  - **Lillas Pastia:** Esteban Fourmi
  - **Le Guide:** John Mackenzie-Lavansch

#### Performance Schedule
- **Dates and Times:**
  - **Thu 16 May 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Sun 19 May 2024:** 4.00pm
  - **Thu 23 May 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Sun 26 May 2024:** 4.00pm
  - **Thu 30 May 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Sun 2 Jun 2024:** 4.00pm
  - **Fri 7 Jun 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Mon 10 Jun 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Thu 13 Jun 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Sat 15 Jun 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Mon 17 Jun 2024:** 5.00pm

#### Additional Information
- **Language:** Sung in French with English supertitles.
- **Venue:** Glyndebourne
- **Gardens Open:** 
  - 3.00pm for 5.00pm performances
  - 2.00pm for 4.00pm performances
- **Opera Timings:**
  - **5.00pm Performances:**
    - Interval 20 mins: 5.55pm
    - Opera resumes: 6.15pm
    - Interval 90 mins: 7.00pm
    - Opera resumes: 8.30pm
    - Opera ends: 9.35pm
  - **4.00pm Performances:**
    - Interval 20 mins: 4.55pm
    - Opera resumes: 5.15pm
    - Interval 90 mins: 6.00pm
    - Opera resumes: 7.30pm
    - Opera ends: 8.35pm

#### Booking Information
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase now. Secure your seats for an unforgettable evening of opera.

#### Summary
Join us for a visceral and emotionally charged performance of "Carmen," where the energy of Bizet’s score meets raw, urgent choreography. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a timeless story of love and freedom, masterfully directed by Diane Paulus and performed by an exceptional cast and orchestra.

Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE—everything we’ve been waiting to see in a Broadway show— is here in the exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music

Jagged Little Pill

Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall

Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE—everything we’ve been waiting to see in a Broadway show— is here in the exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music.

AT&T Performing Arts Center

Directed by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Waitress, Pippin, 1776) with a Tony®-winning book by Diablo Cody (Juno) and Grammy®-winning score, this electrifying production about a perfectly imperfect American family “vaults the audience to its collective feet” (The Guardian). “Redemptive, rousing and real, JAGGED LITTLE PILL stands alongside the original musicals that have sustained the best hopes of Broadway." (The New York Times)



Bass Performance Hall

Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE—everything we’ve been waiting to see— is here in the exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music.

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

A fairytale within a fairytale, this playful and stylized production of The Magic Flute begins at a garden party in 1791…where a performance of Magic Flute is being staged! It’s instant magical immersion for audiences, and the start of a wild journey of high drama and whimsical delight.

The Magic Flute

Queen Elizabeth Theatre

What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human individuals to settle their differences, while they hold the very future of a nation in their hands? The Tony Award-winning Best Musical 1776 catapults to blazing new life in a thrillingly new production from directors Jeffrey L. Page (Violet) and Diane Paulus (Waitress). New York Magazine/Vulture says, “it’s an absolute blast!” Suddenly, the songs, humor, and passion of this musical masterpiece soar as never before. A glorious multiracial cast of female, transgender, and nonbinary actors portrays the fiery founders of this country, putting history in the hands of the humans who were left out the first time around—and the result is an epic show of passion, debate, and roof-raising musical fireworks. Experience “a 1776 worth celebrating!” (Variety) “It pulsates with energy and snaps with attitude.” You may never think about our country—who we are and why—the same way again.

1776

San Diego Civic Theatre

This Tony Award-winning Best Musical is tuneful, witty, and constantly surprising, especially in this revolutionary new production from directors Jeffrey L. Page (Violet) and Diane Paulus (Waitress) with a cast that reflects multiple representations of race, gender, and ethnicity. You may never think about our country—who we are and why—the same way again.

Center Theatre Group

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical 1776 has catapulted to blazing new life in a thrillingly new production, and New York Magazine/Vulture
says, “it’s an absolute blast!” Suddenly, the songs, humor, and passion of this musical masterpiece soar as never before.

A glorious multiracial cast of female, transgender, and nonbinary actors portrays the fiery founders of this country, putting history in the hands of the humans who were left out the first time around—and the result is an epic show of passion, debate, and roof-raising musical fireworks. Experience “a 1776 worth celebrating!” (Variety) “It pulsates with energy and snaps with attitude.”

American Airlines Theatre

They knew they would make history, but not what history would make of them. Fed up with living under the tyranny of British rule, John Adams attempts to persuade his fellow members of the Continental Congress to vote in favor of American Independence and sign the Declaration. But how much is he willing to compromise in the pursuit of freedom? And who does that freedom belong to? Jeffrey L. Page and A.R.T. Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus direct a new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, reexamining this pivotal moment in American history with a cast that reflects multiple representations of race, gender, and ethnicity.

The sweetest musical treat returns, bringing its delicious confection of peppy songs, romance, and dramedy to the UK on this extra special 10th anniversary tour starring Carrie Hope Fletcher (at limited venues), alongside Les Dennis, Evelyn Hoskins and Sandra Marvin! Adapted by Jessie Nelson from the beloved 2007 indie film by Adrienne Shelly and with an all-female creative team led by a swelling score from singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, it's a life-affirming feel-good hit - the perfect thing to chase the cobwebs away.

Director

Diane Paulus

Events

Upcoming events

6 - 11 Apr, 2026

Waitress · Theatre Royal Brighton

4 - 9 May, 2026

Waitress · Sunderland Empire

Jun 29 - Jul 4, 2026

Waitress · New Theatre Oxford

4 - 8 Aug, 2026

Waitress · Bristol Hippodrome

Past events

14 - 30 Nov, 2025

The Monkey King · San Francisco Opera

1 - 24 Aug, 2024

Carmen · Glyndebourne

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