King of the Yees tickets
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About King of the Yees
Get King of the Yees tickets to see Lauren Yee's acclaimed play starring Francis Jue and Kelly Marie Tran. King of the Yees off Broadway is a highly theatrical and autobiographical-ish story about Lauren, a playwright living in New York City who is trying to understand her father's past. Don't miss out on this play that has had productions across the country — and now you can see King of the Yees in New York.
King of the Yees plays for a limited time at Signature on 42nd Street, starting performances October 6. In the play, Larry Yee has been the heart of San Francisco's Yee Fung Toy Family Association for twenty years, but he soon disappears. See what happens next in this astonishing and heartfelt play about family, legacy, and how we honor our parents. King of the Yees is a remarkable work that turns the "family drama" on its head.
Run time
2hr. Incl. intermission (Approx.)
Categories
Age
Ages 13+.
Start date
October 6th, 2026
End date
November 15th, 2026
A playwrights journey filled with interactive moments, comedy, and some heart.
Refreshing, unique and fun! It was a lot of emotions and unique takes on everything with unexpected twists and turns done in the cleverest way possible!
Chinese cultural education given by an allegorical myth of the younger generation losing and recovering the memories of the previous generation.
Stars on stage
Kelly Marie Tran
Francis Jue
King of the Yees cast and creative team
By: Lauren Yee
Director: Joshua Kahan Brody
Producer: Signature Theatre Company
Cast list: Francis Jue (as Larry Yee), Kelly Marie Tran (as Lauren), David Shih (as Actor 1), Maureen Sebastian (as Actor 2), and Jon Norman Schneider (as Actor 3)
Sets: Krit Robinson
Costumes: Michelle J. Li
Lighting: Jiyoun Chang
Sound: Fan Zhang
Other info: Illusion design by Steve Cuiffo
Venue
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, assisted listening devices; open caption, audio described, and ASL performances
More information about King of the Yees
Playwright Lauren Yee refers to King of the Yees as a kind of true story. It is not uncommon in theatre for artists to tug at their own past and dramatize it on stage, as with examples from memory plays like Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie and Brian Friel's Dancing at Lughnasa to more contemporary examples like Mona Pirnot's I Was Most Alive with You. But King of the Yees stands out because of its distinct setting — Chinatown in San Francisco — and distinct voice.
Zooming in on a fraternal organization that the character Lauren sees as an obsolete relic, the playwright Lauren uses the journey to uncover past secrets as a way to theatrically trace a family lineage. When her dad goes missing, Lauren embarks on a journey toward home that she never could have foreseen. Hilarious and moving, King of the Yees is about what we inherit and what it means to truly be a Yee.
What to watch for
- Francis Jue won a Tony Award for his performance in Yellow Face on Broadway.
- Kelly Marie Tran is known for her role as Rose Tico in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
- Lauren Yee has written for Pachinko, Billions, and many other TV shows.
- Princess Grace Award winner Joshua Kahan Brody directs this play.
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
What is King of the Yees about?
King of the Yees is a play by Lauren Yee (Mother Russia): a “kind of true” story about a woman trying to understand her father's past.
Is King of the Yees playing on Broadway or Off-Broadway?
King of the Yees is playing Off Broadway.
Who is the writer of King of the Yees?
The writer of King of the Yees is Lauren Yee.
Who is the director of King of the Yees?
Joshua Kahan Brody is the director of King of the Yees.
Who stars in King of the Yees?
King of the Yees stars Francis Jue (as Larry Yee), Kelly Marie Tran (as Lauren), David Shih (as Actor 1), Maureen Sebastian (as Actor 2), and Jon Norman Schneider (as Actor 3).
How long is King of the Yees on for?
Tickets for King of the Yees are available through 15 November 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
How do you get tickets for King of the Yees?
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How do you get tickets for King of the Yees?
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What is the running time of King of the Yees?
King of the Yees runs for 2hr. Incl. intermission (Approx.)
What is the age recommendation for King of the Yees?
Ages 13+.
How much are tickets for King of the Yees?
King of the Yees tickets start at $48.
Which theatre is King of the Yees at?
King of the Yees is at New York's Pershing Square Signature Center, which is located at 480 West 42nd Street, New York, 10036.