PBS’s venerable arts showcase, Great Performances, will present the Tony-winning play Yellow Face, starring Daniel Dae Kim, on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET. The production, originating from Roundabout Theatre Company and directed by Leigh Silverman, features Kim as DHH, an Asian American playwright.
David Henry Hwang’s sharp comedy examines race, identity, and the often-absurd machinations of show business. The narrative follows DHH’s vocal protest against yellowface casting in Miss Saigon, a stance that ironically leads to his own significant casting misstep. The play deals with themes of identity and autobiography through a distinctly comedic lens, fitting squarely within Great Performances’ long-standing commitment to bringing significant theatrical works to a national television audience.
