At the Vancouver Playhouse
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City Opera presents Chinatown in concert
CHINATOWN is a story of family and neighborhood, racism, and resistance. Set in 1961, it pivots to the building of the CPR, and forward to our own times. It is a Western opera that incorporates Chinese themes, sounds, and sensibilities. It illuminates six characters, two families, a chorus of ghosts – and ourselves today.
Preserving the legacy. Telling the story.
Starring:
Spencer Britten | Vania Chan | Erica Iris Huang | Derek Kwan | Matthew Li | Emma Parkinson
Mary Chun, Music Director
Desdemona Chiang, Stage Director
“When I saw a preview of Chinatown last November I knew City Opera was once again going to produce another important Canadian Opera. I am anticipating an exciting event.” – Judith Forst
"Anything that reflects the Chinese Canadian presence as authentically as City Opera Vancouver's “Chinatown” does, deserves our wholehearted support and enthusiasm. With gifted musicians and an engaging drama woven by Madeleine Thien, Alice Ho, and Paul Yee, audiences will have much to reflect upon long after they leave the theatre.” – Ramona Mar, Vancouver Chinatown Foundation
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