Chay Yew

Latest News on Chay Yew:
East West Players Launches Campaign To Preserve Landmark Production Of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND (Mar 18, 2025)

ROCKY HORROR SHOW, OEDIPUS with Mark Strong & Lesley Manville Included in Roundabout's New Season (Mar 6, 2025)

Review: CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at East West Players (Mar 2, 2025)

Photos

Chay Yew

Date:

03/05/2025

From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of SUMO

Chay Yew

Date:

03/05/2025

From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of SUMO

Chay Yew

Date:

09/13/2024

From: Photos: COUNTING AND CRACKING Opens Off-Broadway

Clint Ramos, Chay Yew, Jenny Gersten, Adam Guettel and Lear deBessonet

Date:

07/01/2023

From: Photos: City Center's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Celebrates A Successful Run On Closing Night

Clint Ramos, Chay Yew, Rob Berman, Jenny Gersten, Lear deBessonet and Parker Esse

Date:

07/01/2023

From: Photos: City Center's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Celebrates A Successful Run On Closing Night

Chay Yew and Parker Esse

Date:

07/01/2023

From: Photos: City Center's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Celebrates A Successful Run On Closing Night

Chay Yew, Parker Esse and Ruthie Ann Miles

Date:

07/01/2023

From: Photos: City Center's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Celebrates A Successful Run On Closing Night

Director Chay Yew

Date:

06/15/2023

From: Photos: Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Meets the Press

Guest Music Director Rob Berman, Director Chay Yew and Choreographer Parker Esse

Date:

06/15/2023

From: Photos: Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Meets the Press

Director Chay Yew and Choreographer Parker Esse

Date:

06/15/2023

From: Photos: Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Meets the Press

Guest Music Director Rob Berman and Director Chay Yew

Date:

06/15/2023

From: Photos: Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Meets the Press

Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, Director Chay Yew, Guest Music Director Rob Berman Photo

Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, Director Chay Yew, Guest Music Director Rob Berman and Producer of Musical Theater for New York City Center Jenny Gersten

Date:

06/15/2023

From: Photos: Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Meets the Press

Chay Yew and Yilong Liu

Date:

11/07/2022

From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Audible Theater's GOOD ENEMY

Chay Yew

Date:

11/07/2022

From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Audible Theater's GOOD ENEMY

Sandra Oh, Lauren Yee, Chay Yew

Date:

02/25/2020

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND

Sandra Oh, Lauren Yee, Chay Yew

Date:

02/25/2020

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND

Harold Wolpert, Chay Yew, Lauren Yee, Paige Evans

Date:

02/25/2020

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND

Lauren Yee, Chay Yew, Abraham Kim, Jane Lui, Courtney Reed, Moses Villarama, Joe Ngo Photo

Lauren Yee, Chay Yew, Abraham Kim, Jane Lui, Courtney Reed, Moses Villarama, Joe Ngo and Francis Jue

Date:

01/16/2020

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND At Signature Theatre

Abraham Kim, Jane Lui, Courtney Reed, Moses Villarama, Joe Ngo and Francis JueLauren Photo

Abraham Kim, Jane Lui, Courtney Reed, Moses Villarama, Joe Ngo and Francis JueLauren Yee and Chay Yew

Date:

01/16/2020

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND At Signature Theatre

Jane Lui and Chay Yew

Date:

01/16/2020

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND At Signature Theatre

Lauren Yee and Chay Yew

Date:

01/16/2020

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND At Signature Theatre

Chay Yew

Date:

01/16/2020

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND At Signature Theatre

Abraham Kim, Moses Villarama, Courtney Reed, Chay Yew (Director of Cambodian Rock Ban Photo

Abraham Kim, Moses Villarama, Courtney Reed, Chay Yew (Director of Cambodian Rock Band), Joe Ngo, and Jane Lui

Date:

01/13/2020

From: Photo Coverage: The Stars Arrive at the Steinberg Playwrights Awards

Chay Yew, Lauren Yee

Date:

11/25/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Signature Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA

Chay Yew, Lauren Yee

Date:

11/25/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Signature Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA

Mojada
Written by Luis Alfaro
Directed by Chay Yew

Vanessa Aspillaga
Alex Hernandez
Photo

Mojada Written by Luis Alfaro Directed by Chay Yew Vanessa Aspillaga Alex Hernandez Ada Maris Benjamin Luis McCraken Socorro Santiago Sabina Zuniga Varela CREATIVE TEAM Scenic Design Arnulfo Maldonado Costume Design Haydee Zelideth Lighting Design David

Date:

07/04/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Luis Alfaro's MOJADA at The Public

Date:

07/04/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Luis Alfaro's MOJADA at The Public

Date:

07/04/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Luis Alfaro's MOJADA at The Public

Playwright Chay Yew

Date:

07/01/2019

From: Photo Flash: Vichet Chum, Alton Alburo, Jon Norman Schneider and Will Seefried in Pride Plays' Reading of Chay Yew's A LANGUAGE OF THEIR OWN at Rattlestick

Alex Hernandez, Graham Schmidt, ]Luis Alfaro, and Chay Yew

Date:

06/17/2019

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with MOJADA at The Public

Mari Marchbanks, Zachary Zwillinger, and Chay Yew

Date:

10/16/2018

From: Photo Flash: Lauren Yee and Jaclyn Backhaus Receive 2018 Horton Foote Prize

Chay Yew

Date:

10/16/2018

From: Photo Flash: Lauren Yee and Jaclyn Backhaus Receive 2018 Horton Foote Prize

Chay Yew

Date:

08/01/2018

From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT in the Park!

Chay Yew

Date:

08/01/2018

From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT in the Park!

Luis Alfaro, Chay Yew

Date:

10/24/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of OEDIPUS EL REY

Chay Yew

Date:

10/24/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of OEDIPUS EL REY

Chay Yew

Date:

10/24/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of OEDIPUS EL REY

Luis Alfaro, Chay Yew

Date:

10/24/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of OEDIPUS EL REY

Luis Alfaro, Chay Yew, Jacob G. Padron, Oskar Eustis

Date:

10/24/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of OEDIPUS EL REY

Chay Yew

Date:

11/14/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Sarah Ruhl Honored with Steinberg Playwright Award

Chay Yew and Laura Penn

Date:

11/04/2016

From: Photo Flash: Chicago's Lisa Portes Receives SDC Foundation 2016 Zelda Fichandler Award

Artistic Director Chay Yew with James Vincent Meredith as Ray Leon and Mary Beth Fish Photo

Artistic Director Chay Yew with James Vincent Meredith as Ray Leon and Mary Beth Fisher as Dr. Roz Kagan

Date:

11/03/2016

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Mary Beth Fisher and James Vincent Meredith for ROZ AND RAY at Victory Gardens

Artistic Director Chay Yew with James Vincent Meredith as Ray Leon and Mary Beth Fisher as Dr. Roz Kagan

Date:

11/03/2016

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Mary Beth Fisher and James Vincent Meredith for ROZ AND RAY at Victory Gardens

Artistic Director Chay Yew with James Vincent Meredith as Ray Leon and Mary Beth Fisher as Dr. Roz Kagan

Date:

11/03/2016

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Mary Beth Fisher and James Vincent Meredith for ROZ AND RAY at Victory Gardens

Chay Yew with James Vincent Meredith and Mary Beth Fisher

Date:

11/03/2016

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Mary Beth Fisher and James Vincent Meredith for ROZ AND RAY at Victory Gardens

Victory Gardens Artistic Chay Yew, Andre De Shields and co- Samuel G. Roberson Jr.

Date:

08/29/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Andre De Shields' CONFESSIONS OF A P.I.M.P. at Victory Gardens

Chay Yew, Andre De Shields, and Samuel G. Roberson Jr.

Date:

08/27/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Andre De Shields' CONFESSIONS OF A P.I.M.P. at Victory Gardens

Chay Yew

Date:

11/18/2014

From: Photo Coverage: 2014 Steinberg Awards Honor Stephen Adly Guirgis

Chay Yew, Gabrielle Griffin & Charles E. Harris II

Date:

06/26/2014

From: Photo Flash: First Look at 2014 League of Chicago Theatres' Gala

Chay Yew

Date:

11/22/2013

From: Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Public Theater's REGULAR SINGING

Productions

The Light in the Piazza

[Off-Broadway, 2023]

Director

Good Enemy

[Off-Broadway, 2022]

Director

Cambodian Rock Band

[Off-Broadway, 2020]

Director

Cambodian Rock Band

[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]

Director

Mojada

[Off-Broadway, 2019]

Director

Oedipus El Rey

[Off-Broadway, 2017]

Director

A Cool Dip in the Barren Saharan Crick

[Off-Broadway, 2010]

Director

Durango

[Off-Broadway, 2006]

Director

Writing

A Language of Their Own

Playwright

Red

Playwright

Pride Plays

Author

Videos

Video: 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair' from Goodspeed's SOUTH PACIFIC

by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-14 15:10:17

Video: Watch 'Bali Ha'i' from Goodspeed's SOUTH PACIFIC

by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-28 11:26:21

Video: First Look at SOUTH PACIFIC at Goodspeed

by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-21 14:29:32

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals With Danielle Wade & The Cast Of SOUTH PACIFIC at Goodspe Video

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals With Danielle Wade & The Cast Of SOUTH PACIFIC at Goodspeed

by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-04 16:58:10

Video: Watch a Trailer for Kristina Wong's SWEATSHOP OVERLORD, Coming to A.C.T. This Video

Video: Watch a Trailer for Kristina Wong's SWEATSHOP OVERLORD, Coming to A.C.T. This Month

by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-10 15:01:41

Video: Meet the Cast of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at Arena Stage

by Meet the Cast - 2023-08-07 16:32:50

Video: Watch Highlights from Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

by Show Highlights - 2023-06-21 17:48:19

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Mile Video

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles and More

by Nicole Rosky - 2023-06-15 14:32:41

Video: Tim Liu & Jeena Yi On Audible Theater's GOOD ENEMY

by Alan Henry - 2022-10-25 13:01:15

Cast Recording of Signature Theatre's CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND to Be Released May 8

by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-04-15 16:50:50

TV: Director Chay Yew Discusses The Importance of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND

by A.A. Cristi - 2020-01-16 18:06:28

TV: Auntie Comes Home In THE FIRST DEEP BREATH At Victory Gardens

by A.A. Cristi - 2019-11-22 18:17:05

TV: Watch Highlights from OEDIPUS EL REY at The Public Theater

by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-10-24 11:32:58

TV: Watch Highlights of ROZ AND RAY at Seattle Rep!

by Christina Mancuso - 2016-10-20 09:05:06

STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal with the Cast of Playwrights Realm's MY MANANA COMES

by Nicole Rosky - 2014-08-21 16:24:17

TV: First Look at Highlights of Victory Gardens' APPROPRIATE

by Christina Mancuso - 2013-11-21 08:26:50

STAGE TUBE: Julius Ahn Performs 'Shame' from STUCK ELEVATOR World Premiere at A.C.T., Video

STAGE TUBE: Julius Ahn Performs 'Shame' from STUCK ELEVATOR World Premiere at A.C.T., Beg. Tonight

by Stage Tube - 2013-04-04 00:30:00

STAGE TUBE: Julius Ahn Performs 'Shame' from STUCK ELEVATOR World Premiere at A.C.T.

by Stage Tube - 2013-03-22 21:34:30

STAGE TUBE: David Henry Hwang and More at Silk Road Rising's BUILDING A THEATRE OF IN Video

STAGE TUBE: David Henry Hwang and More at Silk Road Rising's BUILDING A THEATRE OF INCLUSION Panel

by Stage Tube - 2013-02-21 19:44:31

STAGE TUBE: Adam Jacobs, Ali Ewoldt Rehearse for A HEART FULL OF LOVE Concert

by Kelsey Denette - 2013-02-18 12:35:31

News

East West Players Launches Campaign To Preserve Landmark Production Of CAMBODIAN ROCK Photo

East West Players Launches Campaign To Preserve Landmark Production Of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

East West Players in community with Outside In Theatre, has announced that a fundraising campaign to create a professional recording of Lauren Yee's groundbreaking play, CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND, currently running at the David Henry Hwang Theater, has surpassed its initial $15,000 goal within 20 hours of launch.

ROCKY HORROR SHOW, OEDIPUS with Mark Strong & Lesley Manville Included in Roundabout' Photo

ROCKY HORROR SHOW, OEDIPUS with Mark Strong & Lesley Manville Included in Roundabout's New Season
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2025-2026 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including initial casting. Stars joining the lineup include Kelli O'Hara, Rose Burn, Patrick Page, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville and more. Check out the full season details here.

Review: CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at East West Players Photo

Review: CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at East West Players
by Evan Henerson - Mar 2, 2025

Chay Yew’s production for East West Players - improbably the play’s L.A. premiere seven years after its debut at South Coast Repertory – is as raw and raucous as it is timely. Yee urges us to remember the past, be watchful of the future and enjoy the holy hell out of the process.

CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND Extends at East West Players Through Late March Photo

CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND Extends at East West Players Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

East West Players has extended Lauren Yee's CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND through late March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances.

Cast Set for CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at East West Players Photo

Cast Set for CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at East West Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

East West Players has revealed the cast and creative team for the Los Angeles premiere of Lauren Yee's groundbreaking play, CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Goodspeed Musicals Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG and More Set For East West Players' 60th Anniversary Season Photo

Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG and More Set For East West Players' 60th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

East West Players has announced its 60th Anniversary Diamond Legacy Season, helmed by recently appointed Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal. Learn more about the lineup here!

The National Theatre Conference To Honor Playwright Alex Lin With Stavis Award Photo

The National Theatre Conference To Honor Playwright Alex Lin With Stavis Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

Alex Lin will be honored with the National Theatre Conference's prestigious Barrie and Bernice Stavis Playwright Award, supported by Jean Bruce Scott and Julie Jensen, presented annually to recognize an outstanding emerging playwright. Learn more!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Flea & The Bureau to Co-Host Book Release Party for Jesús I. Valles' BATHHOUSE.P Photo

The Flea & The Bureau to Co-Host Book Release Party for Jesús I. Valles' BATHHOUSE.PPTX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

Join THE FLEA and THE BUREAU for the book release party of Jesús I. Valles' BATHHOUSE.PPTX, celebrating the launch of this new work with a special event on November 18, 2024.

Hermitage Announces Playwright Naomi Iizuka as Winner of 2024-2025 Hermitage Major Th Photo

Hermitage Announces Playwright Naomi Iizuka as Winner of 2024-2025 Hermitage Major Theater Award
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2024

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).

Photos: COUNTING AND CRACKING Opens Off-Broadway Photo

Photos: COUNTING AND CRACKING Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024

Last night, September 12, The Public Theater and NYU Skirball celebrated the Opening Night of Belvoir St Theatre’s COUNTING AND CRACKING, a Sri Lankan-Australian epic written and associate directed by S. Shakthidharan and directed and associate written by Eamon Flack making its North American debut at NYU Skirball. See photos from opening night!

Staged Reading Of TOMORROW, BY THE SEA To Be Presented at Museum of Chinese in Americ Photo

Staged Reading Of TOMORROW, BY THE SEA To Be Presented at Museum of Chinese in America
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024

A developmental reading of the new musical TOMORROW, BY THE SEA will be held on September 7 at the Museum of Chinese in America. Learn how to attend.

Construction Begins on TimeLine Theatre Company's New Home in Uptown Photo

Construction Begins on TimeLine Theatre Company's New Home in Uptown
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024

TimeLine Theatre Company's capital campaign has raised nearly $40 million and its general contractor, Bulley & Andrews, has begun construction on the company’s future new home at 5035 N. Broadway, near the corner of Broadway and Argyle, in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood.

Video: 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair' from Goodspeed's SOUTH PACIFIC Photo

Video: 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair' from Goodspeed's SOUTH PACIFIC
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024

Watch Danielle Wade wash that man right out of her hair in Goodspeed's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific! The video also features Hannah Jewel Kohn, Kelly Berman, Chloe Fox, Alexa Jane Lowis, and Nicolette Shin.

TimeLine Theatre Announces FAREWELLINGTON Events On Path To New Home In Uptown Photo

TimeLine Theatre Announces FAREWELLINGTON Events On Path To New Home In Uptown
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

TimeLine Theatre has announced 'FareWellington' events to celebrate its history at 615 W. Wellington Avenue as it prepares to move to a new location in Uptown.

Video: Watch 'Bali Ha'i' from Goodspeed's SOUTH PACIFIC Photo

Video: Watch 'Bali Ha'i' from Goodspeed's SOUTH PACIFIC
by Joshua Wright - Jun 28, 2024

Watch Joan Almedilla as Bloody Mary performs the iconic 'Bali Ha'i' in Goodspeed's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific South Pacific.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Chay Yew written?

Chay Yew has written 3 shows including A Language of Their Own (Playwright), Red (Playwright), Pride Plays (Author).

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