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M. Butterfly

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M. Butterfly

By: David Henry Hwang
Narrated by: John Lithgow, B.D. Wong, David Dukes, Margaret Cho, full cast
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John Lithgow and B.D. Wong here recreate their original roles from the Tony Award-winning production. Inspired by an actual espionage scandal, a French diplomat discovers the startling truth about his Chinese mistress.

©1997 L.A. Theatre Works (P)1997 L.A. Theatre Works
Asian Literature & Fiction United States World Literature
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"Both Lithgow and Wong have refined their work over hundreds of stage performances in these challenging roles. Hearing two such accomplished actors in parts they have mastered is a rare treat....[This is] a classic interpretation of an acclaimed play. On the strength of recordings like these, the L.A. Theatre Works is producing radio drama to rival the quality work of the BBC." (AudioFile)

Great Story • Beautiful Recording • Stellar Cast • Dramatic Balance • Immersive Experience • Enhanced Understanding
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This is the first time I've downloaded a live production, and so the sounds of the audience and sound quality took a bit of getting used to. This is a great play and the performers are wonderful, but without the settings and actually seeing the performers (especially regarding the BD Wong's performance), you might get a little lost if you didn't know the story first - if not from the play, at least from the movie of the same name.

great play, but you need to know it first

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The acting in this recording is absolutely amazing. I could feel myself being transported to a stage and then to actual scenes in the story. Highly recommend this story and this version of audio

Amazing voices and great story

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Absolutely beautiful recording of a great play. So glad LA Theatre Works was able to get John Lithgow and BD Wong together for this. A true treat.

Beautiful recording

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i was very suspicious I too wondered how you can be with someone for 20 years and not know their sex yet I can see how his love for her or should I say him clouded his judgment overall I like to play I think they did a phenomenal job at representing each character

new understandings

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A deep and pointed commentary and criticism of both racial and gender interactions set in a backdrop of the impending Vietnam war, set in Japan. The acting was absolutely incredible, especially BD Wong, who has a depth of character and intelligence that is conveyed perfectly to the audience while remaining opaque to the John Lithgow's tragically flawed protagonist. Definitely worth experiencing.

Brilliantly performed

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This was a great production with fantastic acting and an excellent experience all around.

Really quick and enjoyable

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I don't really like plays, had to read this one for my English class. This playhowever was really great.Very easy to understand and Entertaining to listen to.

great play

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I got this book when I was very busy in school and this was one of our assigned plays for a scenic design class. I read the script along with reading at times, and listening to this gave me a better understanding of the storyline, more so than some of my classmates. B.D. Wong and John Lithgow gave a performance that made these characters to life and it could give you a picture in your head as to what would have been going on, on the stage.

Excellent Performance

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Madame Butterfly comes to life with perfect balance of drama and comedy, irony and truth. Wonderful performance by a stellar cast.

Fabulous Performance by John Lithgow and B.D. Wong

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It doesn't match the book. Some of the word change but I like the audible.

It's good

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