Stage to PageGo Inside the Opening Night of Julie Taymor’s Revival of M. Butterfly Starring Clive OwenThe revival of David Henry Hwang's Tony-winning play officially opened on Broadway October 26.
By
Hannah Vine
October 27, 2017
The Broadway revival of M. Butterfly, starring Clive Owen and Jin Ha, and directed by Tony winner Julie Taymor, celebrated its official opening October 26. The Tony-winning David Henry Hwang drama began performances October 7 at the Cort Theatre.
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Go Inside the Opening Night For Julie Taymor’s Revival of M. Butterfly Starring Clive Owen
Oscar nominee Owen returns to Broadway as French diplomat Rene Gallimard, who falls for a mysterious Beijing opera sing named Song Liling. Taking on the role of his lover is Ha, who recently appeared in the Chicago company of Hamilton.
Song’s true nature, including gender identity and allegiance, is revealed over the course of the two’s decades-long relationship. The new staging incorporates elements inspired by the real-life affair that served as the initial springboard for the piece.
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