Harriet was recently featured on Fairchild Television in an in-depth interview reflecting on her path in musical theatre — from her early days to making history as the first Asian performer in the Toronto production of The Phantom of the Opera.
In this Cantonese-language segment, Harriet shares personal insights into her career, the challenges she faced, and the milestones that shaped her as a performer and educator.
“Or the hilarious costumes and wigs that designers Hui Li (Harriet Chung) and Mo (Derek Kwan) devise as to what they think looks “American”, much to Miller’s horror.” – Ludwig Van Toronto
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“A recreation of a Mao era propaganda opera by Harriet Chung… part of an altogether enthralling production.”
— Stratford Beacon Herald
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“As well, Harriet Chung 鍾浩賢 brings needed comic relief to Death of a Salesman’s fraught rehearsal process, as the resident makeup artist tasked with making Chinese actors look and feel American without resorting to the stereotypes that so enrage Mille.” - The Beacon Herald
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No Broadway show is meant to last forever, though it once seemed that The Phantom of the Opera might be the one exception to that rule. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical about the universal desire for love first dazzled New York audiences in 1988, two years after it opened in the West End, and it quickly became a cultural phenomenon.
Despite decades of success and its title as the longest-running Broadway show, Phantom was not immune to the effects of the pandemic, and it was announced in September that it would soon come to a close. On April 16, 35 years and nearly 14,000 performances since its opening night, the exceptionally large cast, crew and orchestra will make magic happen in New York City’s Majestic Theatre one last time.
In honour of its impending final performance and the legacy it leaves behind, The Globe spoke to 10 Canadians who’ve been involved with the production – either on Broadway or in Toronto’s 10-year run of the show – about what it is that makes Phantom so enduring…
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Harriet Chung is interviewed by RTHK Radio in Hong Kong on the April 18 segment of Artbeat. She discusses her career, Golden Lotus and how she is doing during the pandemic. The show caps off with a playing of A World Away from Golden Lotus.
Read More“Harriet Chung brings a refreshing quality to Golden Lotus with her beautiful voice and graceful ballet moves...” – Coconuts Hong Kong
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Deviating from the original novel, Golden Lotus, the Musical composed by George Chiang represents a more unambiguous love tragedy with a more acceptable heroine. While briefly presented, the heroine’s frivolity or sexual desire (which characterizes the original novel’s version of her) is downplayed by turning her into a pathetic victim of beastly male appetites and the corrupted society, probably in a way to underscore her loyal love to Wu Sung….
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Raymond Lee talks to Harriet Chung, lead character of Golden Lotus - The Musical, ahead of it's world premiere in Hong Kong this Friday!
Read MoreBorn and raised in Hong Kong, Harriet Chung will be the face of the highly anticipated world premiere musical debut in Hong Kong: GOLDEN LOTUS - The Musical, on show from 12-14 September 2014.
Read MoreThe OVATION! Awards, presented by APPLAUSE! Musicals Society, aim to build community spirit and promote local musical theatre companies and productions while also celebrating the past year's outstanding musicals and performances, both professional and amateur. Read More
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https://www.allianceforarts.com/blog/cast-your-vote-2014-ovation-awards