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Miss Saigon Revisisted: Unpacking Yellowface & Controversies
In 1990, West End musical "Miss Saigon" was poised for a Broadway run. But before it would make its debut, the production faced major backlash for its yellowface casting. This sparked significant protest led by Asian American actors and organizations, marking one of the first movements against yellowface in theater history. The East West Players revisit the show's enduring impact and controversy.
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