East West Players

06/24/2026

Let the dream lead the way. Inspired by our friends Rodgers & Hammerstein 🫶

06/19/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sara Ryung Clement, (Sara Ryung Clement), an incredible artist who was a huge part of the EWP family.

Sara was a stupendous scenic and costume designer who we were privileged to have had with us on multiple productions. You may have seen her scenic design and costume design in such EWP shows as STEEL MAGNOLIAS (2013), WASHER/DRYER (2015), and KENTUCKY (2016). Sara also costume designed the Oregon Shakespeare Festival production of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND (2019), as well as Theater Mu’s live film-theater production of TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY (2021), which was supported by EWP. Her work has consistently enriched our stage, put a spotlight on our AAPI stories, and greatly impacted theater makers and audiences alike, a true testament to her as a designer. From all of us at EWP who had the pleasure and honor of working with her, we will always miss her presence, her artistry, and the bright light she brought into all of our lives.

“Sara was kind, smart, grounded, humble, and brilliant, one of the best human beings and most talented people I know. Collaborating with her was a true gift, and I always wanted her in every room. This is an immense loss for all of us—our community and American theater at large. We are heartbroken. Our love goes out to her partner Greg Watanabe, her friends, and her family.” 💜
— Lily Tung Crystal

06/11/2026

👑 CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT 👑

East West Players is seeking AEA and Non-Union actors for principal roles for our upcoming production of... WIVES, written by and directed by

The laugh-out-loud comedy, featuring a primarily South Asian and South Asian American cast, will have its Southern California premiere at EWP in October 2026. The play finds an immediate resonance after the last national election, where the first South Asian American woman presidential candidate and the first South Asian American second lady found themselves in the spotlight of America’s two major political parties. WIVES takes the audience on a spellbinding journey from 16th-century France to 1920s India and 1960s Idaho, offering potent perspectives on the lives of history’s influential men through the eyes of their equally formidable spouses. This work challenges the construction of historical narratives, framing them not as a series of events dominated by men, but as a tapestry woven by many hands.

If you are interested in auditioning, please refer to our website for a more detailed breakdown: www.eastwestplayers.org/ewp-casting

PERSONNEL
👑 Playwright jaclyn backhaus
👑 Director Arpita Mukherjee
👑 Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal
👑 Associate Artistic Director Annie Wang
👑 Casting Director Allen Lucky Weaver

💍💍💍💍 We hope to see you soon!

06/11/2026

👑 CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT 👑

East West Players is seeking AEA and Non-Union actors for principal roles for our upcoming production of... WIVES, written by and directed by

The laugh-out-loud comedy, featuring a primarily South Asian and South Asian American cast, will have its Southern California premiere at EWP in October 2026. The play finds an immediate resonance after the last national election, where the first South Asian American woman presidential candidate and the first South Asian American second lady found themselves in the spotlight of America’s two major political parties. WIVES takes the audience on a spellbinding journey from 16th-century France to 1920s India and 1960s Idaho, offering potent perspectives on the lives of history’s influential men through the eyes of their equally formidable spouses. This work challenges the construction of historical narratives, framing them not as a series of events dominated by men, but as a tapestry woven by many hands.

If you are interested in auditioning, please refer to our website for a more detailed breakdown: www.eastwestplayers.org/ewp-casting

PERSONNEL
👑 Playwright: jaclyn backhaus
👑 Director: Arpita Mukherjee
👑 EWP Artistic Director: Lily Tung Crystal
👑 EWP Associate Artistic Director: Annie Wang
👑 Casting Director: Allen Lucky Weaver

💍💍💍💍 We hope to see you soon!

06/05/2026

THAT’S A WRAP ON SEASON 60

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Thank you everyone for spending your 2025-2026 with us and for championing Asian American theater. Before we move into a new era, let’s take one last look back at our iconic 60th season.

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Did you have a favorite EWP Season 60 production? Let us know in the comments!

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06/04/2026

06/04/2026

FDS closing night party shenanigans! We caught up with some of our EWP fam & FLOWER DRUM SONG crew to get their theater hot takes ☕️

Do you have a hot take of your own? Let us know in the comments… HAPPY CLOSING!!!

06/01/2026

Happy closing to the phenomenal company of artists that brought ’s FLOWER DRUM SONG to life after 25 years since its last revival in LA. Thank you to the families, friends, and new fans that came to experience a show like no other, by AAPI artists for the AAPI community. Our little Club Chop Suey in Little Tokyo served historic Chinatown glamour night after night. Sharing some final praise from LA critics before last call brings the curtain down.

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05/29/2026

FLOWER DRUM SONG is set in 1960s Chinatown on Grant Avenue in San Francisco, but do you know the origins of LA’s historic Chinatown? It’s only right that we take one final walk around town and shine a spotlight on this vibrant community to round out an eventful 🌸🥁🎶

This is also your LAST CHANCE to see our historic revival of a Chinatown classic…

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S FLOWER DRUM SONG
Presented at The Aratani Theatre at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles | 244 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

SHOW RUN: April 18th - May 31st, 2026

GET TICKETS NOW
🎟️: www.eastwestplayers.org/flower

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05/28/2026

We hope you’re hungry! 🥡🥢

If you chose • COLUMN 🅰️ •
Use code FINALMAT to get 60% off remaining matinee performances (1PM, 2PM) when you buy 3 or more tickets! (limit 6 per transaction).

If you chose • COLUMN 🅱️ •
Use code FINALEVE to get $39 tickets for remaining evening performances (7PM, 7:30PM, 8PM) when you buy 3 or more! (limit 6 per transaction).

Discount ends FRIDAY 5/29/26 AT 11:59PM.

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RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S FLOWER DRUM SONG
Presented at The Aratani Theatre at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles | 244 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

SHOW RUN: April 18th - May 31st, 2026

GET TICKETS NOW
🎟️: www.eastwestplayers.org/flower