Chinese Republicans tickets
About Chinese Republicans
See this new satire about power, greed, and climbing the corporate ladder — or falling back down it. Alex Lin's Chinese Republicans plays off Broadway for a limited run this winter at the Laura Pels Theatre within the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Lin is a Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist, and 2024 Doris Duke Artist Award and Obie Award winner Chay Yew directs.
Climb the corporate ladder with Chinese Republicans in New York. In the scathing new comedy, three high-powered businesswomen meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But that all changes when Katie, a young newcomer, joins the workforce. Worse than their cashflow and workflow, Katie will disrupt the women's actual life flow. See Chinese Republicans off Broadway this winter at Roundabout Theatre Company.
Run time
1hr 40min. No intermission.
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
February 5th, 2026
End date
April 5th, 2026
Chinese Republicans cast and creative team
By: Alex Lin
Director: Chay Yew
Producer: Roundabout Theatre Company
Cast list: Jennifer Ikeda (as Ellen/Ailin), Ben Langhorst (as Waiter/Daniel), Jully Lee (as Iris), Jodi Long (as Phyllis/Young Phyllis), Anna Zavelson (as Katie)
Sets: Wilson Chin
Costumes: Anita Yavich
Lighting: Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew
Sound: Fabian Obispo
Other info: Projection design by Hana Kim, hair and wig design by Tom Watson, fight direction by UnkleDave’s Fight-House
Venue
The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre
More information about Chinese Republicans
Alex Lin's play is more than just a critique of capitalism: it's a uproarious satire about She-E-Os and the lies we tell ourselves to keep our friends, keep our money, and keep our power. Shifting between sharp-tongued humor and the harsh realities of modern economic structures, this world premiere production also explores themes of assimilation, intergenerational conflict, and gender politics in the workplace — all with unflinching wit, but also deep empathy.
A truly American story, Chinese Republicans is a new play from a thrilling new American voice. Lin is a writer to watch; she's had work developed at major theatres including Roundabout, Second Stage, MTC, and the O'Neill, and she is matched well with an established director, Chay Yew, whose New York credits include the Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, New York Theatre Workshop, and Signature Theatre. Together, they have created a searing look at how far we'll go to hold onto power, and how friends and business don't always mix.
What to watch for
- At Roundabout, beginning summer 2025, the Todd Haimes Theatre will undergo major renovations including restoration of the theatre’s historic interior, a gut renovation of all restrooms, elevator modernization, and seating replacement.
- While powerful businessmen have long been seen in plays like Glengarry Glen Ross, Alex Lin's play is a rare one in sharing four businesswomen's perspectives.
- Roundabout produces new plays seen off Broadway, like this one, and also on Broadway, as with Oedipus as part of its 2025-26 season.
- As an actor, Alex Lin has also been in shows at New York Theatre Workshop, Actors Theatre of Louisville, New Victory, and Ma-Yi.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chinese Republicans about?
Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama about the corporate ladder, a group of in-charge businesswomen, and the young woman who disrupts their perceptions of power and money.
What is the running time of Chinese Republicans?
Chinese Republicans runs for 1hr 40min. No intermission.
Which theatre is Chinese Republicans at?
Chinese Republicans is at New York's The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, which is located at 111 West 46th Street, New York, 10036.
How much are tickets for Chinese Republicans?
Chinese Republicans tickets start at $48.
What is the age recommendation for Chinese Republicans?
Ages 14+.
How do you get tickets for Chinese Republicans?
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