The Monkey King Tickets
About The Monkey King
He’s bold, brash, and born to shake the heavens. Meet Sun Wukong—the Monkey King—in this high-octane world premiere opera, based on the legendary Chinese tale Journey to the West.
Fusing epic storytelling with puppetry, dance, Peking opera, and Buddhist sutras, The Monkey King is an electrifying new production from composer Huang Ruo and Tony Award-winning writer David Henry Hwang. Follow the stone-born trickster as he takes on gods, demons, and his own ego in a quest for immortality and respect.
Directed by Diane Paulus with mesmerizing visuals by Basil Twist, this cross-cultural spectacle explodes with color, energy, and heart. Performed in English and Chinese with supertitles, and featuring a powerful score that blends East and West, this is opera like you’ve never seen before.
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Categories
Start date
November 14th, 2025
End date
November 30th, 2025
Venue
SF Opera at The War Memorial Opera House
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of The Monkey King?
The Monkey King runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Which theatre is The Monkey King at?
The Monkey King is at San Francisco's SF Opera at The War Memorial Opera House, which is located at 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, 94102.
How do you get tickets for The Monkey King?
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