Yellow Face
Synopsis
Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim as an Asian American playwright who protests “yellowface” casting in the musical “Miss Saigon” only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play.
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Official Preview | Broadway's Best 2025 | Great Performances on PBS
Type: Teaser • Published 2025-05-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leigh Silverman
- Screenplay & Story
- David Henry Hwang
- Original Title
- Yellow Face
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leigh Silverman
David Henry Hwang
Department Leadership Roster
David Henry Hwang
Writer
Leigh Silverman
Director
Anita Yavich
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow Face
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What is Yellow Face about?
Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim as an Asian American playwright who protests “yellowface” casting in the musical “Miss Saigon” only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play.
Who directed Yellow Face?
Yellow Face was directed by Leigh Silverman.
Who stars in Yellow Face?
The principal cast of Yellow Face includes Daniel Dae Kim, Kevin Del Aguila, Ryan Eggold, Francis Jue, Marinda Anderson.
When was Yellow Face released and how long is it?
Yellow Face was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yellow Face?
Yellow Face holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).