The Monkey King

Sat, Nov 1

San Francisco Opera

About this event

The World Premiere of The Monkey King is coming in November 2025 at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring music by Huang Ruo and a libretto by David Henry Hwang. This opera combines high-energy music with puppetry, dance, Peking opera, and Buddhist sutras to tell the story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, a figure who seeks immortality for his tribe against the backdrop of his struggle for respect and recognition among the gods. This artistic experience promises a thrilling blend of traditional Chinese and contemporary Western styles.

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