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International News Broadway’s King Kong to Play Shanghai The gorilla will make his musical debut in the Chinese metropolis in 2021.
King Kong Joan Marcus

King Kong will make his Chinese musical debut when the 2,000-pound gorilla comes roaring onto a Shanghai stage in 2021.

Broadway producer Carmen Pavlovic and Roy Furman, announced the English-language production in conjunction with Harmonia, a Chinese-based theatrical group.

"There is already great anticipation and attention coming from Chinese audiences for this ground-breaking production, one that merges technology and art into an innovative world-class theatrical event," said Harmonia CEO and Founder Sophie Qi.

READ: Behind the Unparalleled Puppetry of King Kong

The musical adaptation of the 1932 novel is currently playing Broadway, with a book by Jack Thorn and music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect. The puppetry team, led by Sonny Tilders, was presented with Special Tony Award this month for the 20-foot, 2,000-pound gorilla brought to life eight times a week. Set designer Peter England, lighting designer Peter Mumford, and soudn designer Peter Hylenski also earned Tony nominations for their work.

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