THE GRAHAM SHOW Ep. 15, Pt.1: David Henry Hwang, "Personal Expression, M. Butterfly's Journey"

Regarded for his writing that examines ethnicity and identity, David Henry Hwang is best known for penning M. Butterfly (Tony Award, Pulitzer finalist). Other celebrated plays include Chinglish, Golden Child (Tony nomination) and Yellow Face (Pulitzer finalist). He also wrote the books for Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida (co-author), Disney's Tarzan and the 2003 revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song (Tony nomination). In addition to writing for the stage, David Henry Hwang is an opera librettist (four works with composer Philip Glass) and a screenwriter (M. Butterfly and Golden Gate).

Part 1: "Personal Expression, M. Butterfly's Journey & Labels":

David Henry Hwang reveals why "writing a play is getting to do something naughty," his inspiration for M. Butterfly, and his secret to creating successful work. 

What are his joys and challenges when writing plays, operas and screenplays? Does he feel an obligation to be a voice for his culture? Why is he interested in formulaic writing challenges?

All of this and MORE in Part 1 ABOVE!

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