MANNAfests with Philadelphia Theatre Co.! January 17, 2008

On January 17th, the Philadelphia Theatre Co. continues to celebrate their inaugural season in the Suzanne Roberts Theatre with a very special MANNAfests event. For a donation of $20, the evening begins with a happy hour at 6:30 followed by a special showing of the Tony-Award winning M. Butterfly, written by David Henry Hwang and directed by Joe Calarco. To RSVP, contact Sara Strickland at (215) 496-2662 ext. 132 or [email protected]. Space is limited, so don't miss out--call today!
Synopsis:
Based on a true story, M. Butterfly is a provocative and captivating story of lust, politics, and betrayal. A French diplomat falls in love with a Chinese opera singer who is to him, the "perfect woman," yet this Chinese butterfly of his passions is ultimately revealed to be far more than she seems. Inspired by Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly, David Henry Hwang's stunningly theatrical Tony Award-winning Best Play illuminates the stereotypes that underlie and threaten relations between East and West – and men and women.

Official Website: http://www.mannapa.org/mannafests