EW Cultural Foundation Corp is proud to present NE ZHA, a thrilling new musical inspired by the legendary warrior god of Chinese mythology. Performances features high-caliber professional actors alongside international student performers in a unique cultural exchange production. With an electrifying, heavily groove-based score by Duncan Walsh Atkins and a bold new book by Teresa Luo and Jennifer Tang, this production seamlessly fuses modern musical theatre and rap with East Asian storytelling traditions. NE ZHA brings to life one of China's most beloved epic tales—the story of a child hero who dares to challenge fate. Audiences will journey with Nezha from a miraculous birth to an epic, high-stakes battle against the tyrannical Dragon Kings. Grounded in physical theater and a dynamic live band featuring traditional instruments like the Pipa, it is a powerful and vibrant story about courage, family, and the discovery of one's true self. A portion of the proceeds from this production will directly support the Asian Performing Arts Alliance (APAA), a nonprofit initiative committed to fostering Asian performing arts, nurturing emerging talent, and building bridges through cultural exchange.
Recommended for ages 10+ (younger with parental guidance). Content Advisory: NEZHA is an epic mythological adventure that contains stylized stage violence, martial arts battle sequences, and dramatic depictions of a severe drought and famine. The production features loud sound effects, flashing lights, and intense moments involving supernatural entities. It also includes emotional themes surrounding parental rejection, family conflict, and character death/sacrifice. Parental discretion is advised for younger children.
