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'Soft Power' playwright and composer; Emmy (aka FYC) season
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'Soft Power' playwright and composer; Emmy (aka FYC) season

Playwright David Henry Hwang and composer Jeanine Tesori — both Tony Award winners — created a play with music that imagines China becoming the pre-eminent world power after the 2016 presidential election; it’s that time of year in Hollywood: the season known mostly by the acronym FYC — For Your Consideration.

Conrad Ricamora and Kendyl Ito in the world premiere of David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori’s “Soft Power” at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton; Soft Power; runs through June 10; 2018. For tickets and information; please visit CenterTheatreGroup.org or call (213) 972-4400. Media Contact: CTGMedia@CTGLA.org / (213) 972-7376. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
Conrad Ricamora and Kendyl Ito in the world premiere of David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori’s “Soft Power” at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre.
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Playwright David Henry Hwang and composer Jeanine Tesori (both Tony winners) created “Soft Power," a play with music that imagines China becoming the pre-eminent world power after the 2016 presidential election; Frame contributor Collin Friesen explores the Hollywood season known by the acronym FYC ( or For Your Consideration) and what it means for anyone working in TV.

How David Henry Hwang’s 'Soft Power' morphed into a musical — and dealt with the 2016 election
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The playwright realized his story called for music, so he recruited composer Jeanine Tesori for the show that imagines China as the leading world power after the 2016 U.S. presidential election.