Photos: Jodi Long, Jennifer Ikeda, Anna Zavelson, Jully Lee in Chinese Republicans Off-Broadway

The Alex Lin play is making its world premiere via Roundabout Theatre Company.

February 23, 2026 By Logan Culwell-Block

Jodi Long, Jennifer Ikeda, Anna Zavelson, and Jully Lee in *Chinese Republicans* (Joan Marcus)

Get a first look at Alex Lin's Chinese Republicans, currently making its Off-Broadway debut via Roundabout Theatre Company, with new production shots in the gallery below. The production opens February 26 at the Laura Pels Theatre, with the limited run set to continue through April 5. Chay Yew (New York City Center's The Light in the Piazza) is directing.

The cast features Jennifer Ikeda (Vietgone) as Ellen and Ailin, Ben Langhorst as Waiter and Daniel, Jully Lee (KPOP) as Iris, Emmy winner Jodi Long (Dash & Lily) as Phyllis and Young Phyllis, and Anna Zavelson (Masquerade) as Katie. Casting is by Carrie Gardner.

Photos: Chinese Republicans at Roundabout Theatre Company

The work centers on three high-powered businesswomen who meet a bright-eyed newcomer to impart some career advice, an endeavor that makes them grapple with what they've had to sacrifice for career advancement.

The premiere also features scenic design by Wilson Chin, costume design by Anita Yavich, lighting design by Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, sound design by Fabian Obispo, projection design by Hana Kim, hair and wig design by Tom Watson, and fight direction by UnkleDave's Fight-House.

Visit RoundaboutTheatre.org.