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Composer Huang Ruo Libretto David Henry Hwang Dates Nov 14-30, 2025 Price Starting at $29 Run Time 2 hours and 19 minutes with one intermission Language English and Mandarin with English and Chinese supertitles Power alone is not enough He's arrogant. He's disobedient. He's becoming the most powerful being in creation, and he's about to wreak havoc on heaven. Based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, The Monkey King makes its much-anticipated world premiere at the War Memorial Opera House. This new, action-packed opera combines high-energy music and text with puppetry, dance, Peking opera, and Buddhist sutras to tell the tale of the Monkey King's beginnings. The Monkey King is a beloved figure and has inspired countless interpretations in popular culture. A monkey born from stone, Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) is determined to find immortality for his tribe. Many scoff at his aspirations, but he is set on proving them wrong with his signature cunning and charm. He wins every battle against legendary warriors, but the respect he longs for is always out of reach. What will it take for the gods to recognize him as an equal? Award-winning director Diane Paulus and puppeteer Basil Twist conjure up a whimsical world of gods, tricksters, superheroes, and rebels. Huang Ruo's soaringly beautiful, energized score and David Henry Hwang's incisive libretto blend traditional Chinese and contemporary Western styles into an extraordinary work that gives new voice to this enduring story. Carolyn Kuan makes her Company debut on the podium.