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San Francisco Opera’s ‘The Monkey King’ ready to premiere with magical Kung Fu and puppetry

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A rascally superhero born from a stone egg, the Monkey King is beloved in Chinese mythology, appearing in everything from a 16th century epic to modern comics, animated movies and ...
The New York Times

A Shape-Shifting Hero for a ‘Third Culture’ Opera

Huang Ruo’s “The Monkey King” at San Francisco Opera transforms a classic Chinese tale into a reflection on identity, enlightenment and the creativity sparked when cultures entwine. Huang Ruo and a ...