The title Laowang: A Chinatown King Lear (written by Alex Lin; directed by Joshua Kahan Brody) is immediately intriguing. Unfortunately, the play does not live up to the title. Yes, there is a family head (in this case, a matriarch). Yes, she is deciding what to do with her fortune and property (a Chinese restaurant and its valuable building). And, yes, there are ungrateful progeny (two granddaughters and one g…
SOURCE: Show Showdown at 12:24PM on December 12, 2025