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Karu F. Daniels

‘KPOP’ musical to close on Broadway 2 weeks after opening, producers to dedicate final show to AAPI community

NEW YORK — Producers of the recently opened “KPOP” musical announced Tuesday that it will play its last show at New York City’s Circle in the Square Theatre on Sunday.

The final performance will be dedicated to the Asian American and Pacific Islanders community and will include a panel discussion focusing on representation on Broadway and beyond.

Panelists include “M. Butterfly” scribe David Henry Hwang and “KPOP”'s Helen Park. Wang is the first Asian American playwright to win a Tony Award, while Park is the first Asian female composer in Broadway history.

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