“In collaboration with Tony-winning director John Rando and playwright Marc Acito, Chinese movie star Huang Bo has adapted his directing debut “The Island” (2018) for the stage. The musical, casting Huang himself as the male lead, will be staged for eight nights in May at Shenzhen Poly Theater.

Well-known names from Broadway were involved in the making of this musical, including multiple award-winning production designer Tim Hatley, choreographer Joshua Bergasse (who won an Emmy for his work in “Smash”), lighting designer Tim Lutkin and composer Charlie Rosen, in addition to Rando and Acito.” – Eyeshenzhen