Soft Power

3. Andrew Cristi (Chief Justice, center) and the cast of Soft Power at Signature Theatre. Photo by Daniel Rader.jpg

4. Steven Eng (DHH) and the cast of Soft Power at Signature Theatre. Photo by Daniel Rader.jpg

5. Grace Yoo (Hillary Clinton, center), Eymard Cabling, Andrew Cristi, Sumié Yotsukura, and Jonny Lee Jr. in Soft Power at Signature Theatre. Photo by Daniel Rader.jpg

6. Daniel May (Xue Xing), Chani Wereley and the cast of Soft Power at Signature Theatre. Photo by DJ Corey Photography.jpg

7. Daniel May (Xue Xing) and Grace Yoo (Hillary Clinton) in Soft Power at Signature Theatre. Photo by DJ Corey Photography.jpg

8. Grace Yoo (Hillary Clinton) and Daniel May (Xue Xing) in Soft Power at Signature Theatre. Photo by Daniel Rader.jpg

9. Daniel May (Xue Xing, center) and the cast of Soft Power at Signature Theatre. Photo by Daniel Rader.jpg

10. Grace Yoo (Hillary Clinton) in Soft Power at Signature Theatre. Photo by DJ Corey Photography.jpg

11. Grace Yoo (Hillary Clinton, center) and the cast of Soft Power at Signature Theatre. Photo by Daniel Rader.jpg

Signature Theatre presents

SOFT POWER

Book & Lyrics by David Henry Hwang
Music & Additional Lyrics by Jeanine Tesori

August 6 - September 15, 2024 in the MAX Theatre

Direction by Ethan Heard, Choreography by Billy Bustamante, Music Supervision by Chris Fenwick, Music Direction by Angie Benson, Orchestration by Danny Troob, Scenic Design by Chika Shimizu, Costume Design by Helen Q. Huang, Lighting Design by Oliver Wason, Sound Design by Eric Norris, Wig Design by Anne Nesmith, Fight Direction by Casey Kaleba, Dialect Coach Ka-Ling Cheung, Music Assistant & Keyboard Programmer Alex Greenberg, Resident Intimacy Consultant and Choreographer Chelsea Pace, Signature Casting by Jorge Acevedo, New York Casting by Geoff Josselson CSA, Production Stage Management by Kerry Epstein, Associate Direction by Aria Velz, Assistant Choreographer Olivia Clavel-Davis, Associate Costume Designer Ashlynne Ludwig

CAST: Eymard Cabling, Olivia Clavel-Davis, Andrew Cristi, Brian Dauglash, Steven Eng, Jonny Lee Jr., Quynh-My Luu, Daniel May, Christopher Mueller, Ashley D. Nguyen, Emily Song Tyler, Joey Urgino, Chani Werely, Nicholas Yenson, Grace Yoo, Sumie Yotsukura

Photos by Daniel Rader & DJ Corey Photography

PRESS

“Audacious. Engaging. Teeth-grindingly relevant. A sharp critique of the American democratic process, delivered with a wink and a nudge. Directed with flair by Ethan Heard. Bravura performances. Dazzling costumes by Helen Q. Hwang. Demands to be engaged with, argued over. Like democracy itself.”
- The Washington Post

“Spectacular. A gorgeous, comprehensive staging. A marathon of musical theater one-upmanship. Heard, who joined Signature as its associate artistic director in 2022, affirms with Soft Power that he is a versatile talent, adept at staging spectacle as well as more intimate treatments. His attention to detail allows for a deeply consistent and rewarding viewing experience.”
- DC Theater Arts

“Audacious and original, and realized with verve and class in Ethan Heard’s splendidly staged production.”
- Metro Weekly

“Wonderful. The cast and creative team are at the top of their games.”
- Broadway World

“Raucous and incredibly entertaining. The ease with which a musical number morphs into a delicate love scene into vehement political statement is certainly impressive and a credit to Heard’s own theatrical sensibilities. It all works exceedingly well.”
- MD Theatre Guide

“Hysterically funny. Convincing and moving.”
- Washington City Paper

Click here for The Washington Post profile on David Henry Hwang and Soft Power at Signature Theatre