The Complicated Triumph of ‘Here Lies Love’
David Byrne’s Broadway musical is a breakthrough for Filipino American performers, but at what cost to the historical truths it dances around?
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David Byrne’s Broadway musical is a breakthrough for Filipino American performers, but at what cost to the historical truths it dances around?
Jessica Hagedorn, Cherríe Moraga, Agyeiwaa Asante, Haruna Lee, OyamO, Kirsten Childs, Troy Anthony, and Jay Adana and Zeniba Now are this year’s recipients.
The slate includes new plays by Mfoniso Udofia, Tanya Barfield and Penelope Skinner, as well as a revival of Jessica Hagedorn’s ‘Dogeaters.’