What’s it like to play a version of someone—while they watch from the front row? Beloved TV star and Tony nominee Daniel Dae Kim returns to his theatrical roots to take on a career first: Originating a role on Broadway. In “Yellow Face,” he portrays “DHH,” a fictionalized version of the show’s own playwright, David Henry Hwang—who just happens to be in the rehearsal room every step of the way.
From day one of rehearsal to opening night, this episode of Stagebound follows Daniel through the pressure, purpose and power of bringing this deeply personal story to life.