Year of the Dragon [and not the scumbag Cimino film] plays at East West

East West Players continues to celebrate its 35th Anniversary Season with the Asian American Classic Play, THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON by Frank Chin, directed by Mako with previews beginning January 25, 2001 and Opening on January 31, 2001. THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON will run through Sunday, February 25.

Play Description:
Welcome to Frank Eng's Chinatown tours! Despite his contempt for them, San Francisco Chinatown tour operator, Fred Eng, presents a comically stereotypical persona to his customers. On the home front, things are driving him crazy, too. Fred's dying father reveals that he has another wife in China and is bringing China Mama, to the U.S. - much to the shock of Fred's mother and the rest of the family. Fred's middle-class sister is of no help and neither is her China-crazy husband, Ross. Little brother Johnny is a Chinatown street kid and is getting into some serious trouble. This is a rich, fast-paced comedy with a menacing edge.

Performance Schedule:
Previews begin January 25 through January 27 at 8:00 p.m. and January 28 at 2:00 p.m. 
Opens Wednesday, January 31 at 8:00 p.m. 
Continues Thursdays through Saturday at 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. through February 25, 2001. (No performance Saturday, February 3 at 2:00 p.m.) TAP performance (sign interpreted) Friday, February 23 at 8:00 p.m.

Admission & Ticket info:
Preview prices: $20.
Regular Prices: Orchestra - $30; Balcony - $25.
Senior/Student Prices: Orchestra - $25; Balcony - $20.
For tickets and information call Tele-Charge at (800) 233-3123.
For Group/Senior/Student rates call (213) 625-7000.
$15 Rush Tickets available one hour before curtain based on availability. 
(Rush tickets are not available on Wednesday, January 31, 2001.)

Tickets may be purchased by the following options:

1. TELEPHONE by calling TeleCharge at 800.233.3123 (a per ticket service
   charge will apply)
2. IN PERSON AT THE BOX OFFICE at the David Henry Hwang Theater, 120 Judge John Aiso Street, M-F 11:30am-2:00pm and two hours prior to all performances.
3. IN PERSON AT OUR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES at 244 South San Pedro Street, Suite 301, M-F 10am-6pm.
4. VISITING THE WEBSITE at www.eastwestplayers.org (a per ticket service charge will apply)

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