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The Chinese Lady 2022

Run Time:
75m (No intermission)
Opened: February 23, 2022
Closing: March 27, 2022

The Chinese Lady - 2022 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street (between Astor Place & 4th St) New York, NY 10003

Inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to step foot in America, Lloyd Suh’s critically-acclaimed play, THE CHINESE LADY, is a tale of dark poetic whimsy and a unique portrait of the United States as seen through the eyes of a young Chinese girl. In 1834, 16-year-old Afong Moy sailed into New York Harbor and was immediately put on display for a paying public who were mesmerized by her exotic ways and horrified by her tiny bound feet. As audiences follow Moy’s travels through America as a living exhibit for decades, THE CHINESE LADY shares her impressions of a young country struggling with how to define itself.


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Review Roundup: THE CHINESE LADY at the Public Theater
by Nicole Rosky - March 9, 2022


Ma-Yi Theater Company is presenting THE CHINESE LADY at The Public Theater. The Chinese Lady is written by Lloyd Suh and Directed by Ralph B. Peña. The Chinese Lady runs through Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Photos: THE CHINESE LADY Opens Off-Broadway at the Public Theater
by Jennifer Broski - March 9, 2022


Ma-Yi Theater Company is presenting THE CHINESE LADY, which officially opened last night, March 8, at The Public Theater. The Chinese Lady is written by Lloyd Suh and Directed by Ralph B. Peña.

THE CHINESE LADY Extends Through April 10 at The Public Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 4, 2022


Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater will officially open the upcoming presentation of THE CHINESE LADY, written by Lloyd Suh and directed by Obie Award-winning Ralph  B. Peña, on Tuesday, March 8.

Photos: First Look at THE CHINESE LADY at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2022


Ma-Yi Theater Company is presenting THE CHINESE LADY at The Public Theater. THE CHINESE LADY is written by Lloyd Suh and Directed by Ralph B. Peña. THE CHINESE LADY runs through Sunday, March 27 with an official opening on Tuesday, March 8.

Ma-Yi Theater Company Shares Story of Violence Against Performer on Opening Night of THE CHINESE LADY
by Stephi Wild - February 25, 2022


Ma-Yi Theater Company took to social media to share a horrific story of hatred and violence that took place just before its opening performance of The Chinese Lady earlier this week.

The Chinese Lady History

Other Productions of The Chinese Lady

2018   Regional (US) Barrington Stage Company World Premiere Production
Regional (US)
2022   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway

The Chinese Lady - 2022 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Shannon Tyo
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Play Linda Cho
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Daniel K. Isaac
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Lloyd Suh
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Shawn Duan
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play The Chinese Lady
2022 Theatre World Awards Theatre World Awards Shannon Tyo

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