East West Players
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Flower Drum Song - First Preview
The enchanting golden-era musical Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song, directed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, will serve as the grand finale for EWP’s Diamond Legacy season. This captivating tale will receive a newly updated book by the Tony Award-winning playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and EWP theater namesake David Henry Hwang.
More infoRODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S FLOWER DRUM SONG
The enchanting golden era musical Rodgers and Hammerstein’s FLOWER DRUM SONG, directed by EWP’s Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, will serve as the grand finale for EWP’s Diamond Legacy season. This captivating tale will receive a newly updated book for 2026 by the Tony Award-winning playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and EWP theater namesake David Henry Hwang.
More infoFlower Drum Song - Second Preview
The enchanting golden-era musical Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song, directed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, will serve as the grand finale for EWP’s Diamond Legacy season.
More infoWhat's the vibe
This regional theater, located in the heart of historic Little Tokyo, offers an intimate setting for live performances. Expect a focus on Asian American stories, with productions like the newly updated "Flower Drum Song" taking the stage at the 880-seat Aratani Theatre.
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Founded in 1965 by a collective of nine Asian American actors, this theater company is the longest-running of its kind in the nation. It was established to combat the limited and stereotypical roles available to Asian American performers in Hollywood.