Shanghai Sonatas
About Shanghai Sonatas
Through musical theater and classical music, the UD-born new musical in development Shanghai Sonatas hopes to promote cultural exchange and racial equity among all peoples while bringing Jewish and Asian-American race relations into focus. The new musical sheds a light on a little-known part of WWII history and reminds people of the tragic crimes against humanity that occurred during the Holocaust a little more than 75 years ago.
Shanghai Sonatas is also supported by customized educational presentations and exhibitions that live beyond the stage to maximize its impact on the community.
The musical depicts a historical moment of diversity, equity, inclusion, tolerance, and cultural exchange. People with different cultural backgrounds find unity through powerful stories and songs as well as live instrumental music in classical, jazz, traditional Chinese, and Jewish music genres.
Concept and Music by Sean Gao
Book by Alan Goodson
Lyrics by Joyce Hill Stoner
Learn more about the musical at ShanghaiSonatas.com.
HOW TO SUPPORT
We look forward to exploring customized sponsorship opportunities and working to recognize your support in a meaningful way.
For more information on how to support this musical, please contact John Shipman, Director of Development for the University of Delaware College of Arts and Sciences, at jshipman@udel.edu or 302-831-7166.
