“That it raises our consciousness with as much vibrancy as historical accuracy only adds to its appeal.”
StageSceneLA StaffOct 5, 2026Full Review
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The Dance and the Railroad
The Los Angeles Theatre Center, Los Angeles, CA
Opened Oct 5, 2026 · Closed Nov 1, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
1 Rave
2 Positive
Critics' Take
Critics praise this poignant revival of Hwang's 1981 play about Chinese railroad workers, highlighting its striking performances, design, and integration of Chinese Opera with historical drama about dignity and defiance.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
3 reviews1 Rave
2 Positive
Weighted by outlet tier · Counts
- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“The revival of DANCE at the Los Angeles Theatre Center – a co-production by Artists at Play and the Latino Theatre Company – is an artful rendering of an infrequently-staged Hwang work.”
By Evan HenersonOct 26, 2026Full Review
“It is an affirming, meditative, and haunting experience to watch these two men discover the vulnerabilities of a seemingly immovable object while they chip away at it.”
By Gabrielle JohnsenOct 8, 2026Full Review
