Huang Ruo's opera 'The Monkey King' to premiere at San Francisco Opera in November
apnews.com — February 4, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Huang Ruo's opera "The Monkey King" will have its world premiere at the San Francisco Opera on November 14. The opera is based on a story from the 16th-century Chinese novel "Journey to the West" and features singing in English and Mandarin. The production will include eight performances through November 30, with a livestream on November 18. It will showcase the title character through a singer, a dancer, and a puppet, directed by Diane Paulus. This season, the San Francisco Opera will present six productions, down from eight last year. The company anticipates a $15 million budget shortfall but reports strong ticket sales and a younger audience demographic.