WXXI Classical Presents: Flower Drum Song
Schedule
Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Little Theatre | Rochester, NY
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As we mark Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month on WXXI Classical, join us for a screening of Flower Drum Song, the first feature film in American history to feature a majority Asian cast.Stop by The Little Theatre at 3PM on Saturday, May 2nd for the screening, and stick around after the film for a panel discussion on its legacy over sixty years later. The discussion will be hosted by Moderated by Steve Johnson, Ph.D. (Midday Host, WXXI Classical), with Rebecca Burditt (Associate Professor of Media and Society, Hobart and William Smith Colleges) and Greta Niu (Scholar of Asian American studies and Asian Pacific Studies).
Set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1950s, the story follows four young lovers: an undocumented immigrant, a cabaret performer, the cabaret's owner, and a 20-something trying to forge his own path while respecting his parents' more traditional views. As they pursue romance, they uncover the many layers of their Asian-American identities.
Add to the mix a memorable soundtrack by Broadway legends Rodgers and Hammerstein—including classics like "Love Look Away," "You Are Beautiful," and "I Enjoy Being a Girl"—and you're sure to enjoy this landmark production in Asian American history!
WXXI Classical Presents is a series of films that are related to classical music in some way, co-produced by WXXI Classical and The Little Theatre. Selected by classical music hosts Brenda Tremblay, Mona Seghatoleslami, and Steve Johnson each film chosen exemplifies the power of music in an exciting or non-traditional narrative way.
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