University Lecture Series Interview: David Henry Hwang

David Henry Hwang is best known as the author of M. Butterfly, which ran for two years on Broadway, won a number of awards including a Tony, and was a finalist for the 1989 Pulitzer Prize. He is also author of the award-winning plays Golden Child and Yellow Face as well as several books for award-winning musicals.

Throughout his career, Hwang has explored the complexities of forging Eastern and Western cultures in a contemporary America. During his presentation, he spoke about how theater effects race perception and activism, and can help change stereotypes.

According to Opera News, Hwang is America’s most-produced living opera librettist.
His newest play is Chinglish, a comedy about an American businessman in China. He is also executive producer of the feature film White Frog, which is currently in production.