King of the Yees tickets
About King of the Yees
Get King of the Yees tickets to see Lauren Yee's acclaimed play back on stage. King of the Yees stars Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars) and Tony Award winner Francis Jue (Yellow Face) as a daughter, Lauren, and her father, Larry, who go on a twisting journey to rediscover one another. A celebrated play that has been seen around the country, King of the Yees plays for a limited time at Signature Theatre, where Yee is a resident playwright, starting October 6.
In King of the Yees off Broadway, Lauren Yee has written Lauren, a character who is a lot like her. Larry, her father, has been the soul of the Yee Fung Toy Family Association, a fraternal organization in San Francisco’s Chinatown, for two decades. But one day he mysteriously goes missing, igniting a rare kind of journey where Lauren, a playwright in New York, must rediscover who her father is, and how she fits into her unique family tree.
King of the Yees in New York is a heartfelt, funny, and highly theatrical piece about family lore and lineage. In focusing on a subsection of the Chinatown community in San Francisco, the play examines disappearing cultures, family legacy, and the poetry of self-discovery. Audiences can expect moving performances from Tran and Jue, two stars who sync up as child and parent in this play that is Yee's autobiographical-ish work.
The cast also includes Jon Norman Schneider, Maureen Sebastian, and David Shih. A writer for TV shows like Billions and Pachinko, Yee is an award-winning playwright known for Mother Russia and has won honors that include the Horton Foote Prize and Kesselring Prize. Princess Grace Award winner Joshua Kahan Brody directs this new production.
Don't miss out on this special work of auto-fiction. Tickets to King of the Yees in New York City are now on sale.
Run time
2hr 10min. Incl. 15min intermission.
Categories
Age
Ages 13+.
Start date
October 6th, 2026
End date
November 22nd, 2026
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Great play.. Fun and educational
Such a great show ; funny and moving. I really enjoyed it
A uniquely staged comedic show about the writer’s relationship to her family history.
Our Review
'King of the Yees' Off-Broadway review — a father-daughter story with a surrealist spin
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
For nearly twenty years, Larry Yee has been the heart and soul of the Yee Fung Toy Family Association, a fraternal organization in San Francisco’s iconic Chinatown. But to his daughter Lauren, a playwright living in New York, the association is an obsolete relic of a vanishing world. When Larry suddenly disappears, Lauren sets off on a wild quest to find him, embarking on a surreal, magical journey through the history and myths of her own lineage. KING OF THE YEES is a hilarious and heartfelt “kind of true” story by Signature resident artist Lauren Yee, who turns her incisive comedic eye on what we inherit and what it means to truly be a Yee.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Friday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM | - |
Frequently asked questions
Is King of the Yees on Broadway or Off-Broadway?
King of the Yees is playing Off Broadway.
How long is King of the Yees running?
King of the Yees currently has tickets available through 22 November 2026. Check calendar for availability.
Who is in the cast of King of the Yees?
The cast of King of the Yees includes 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).
Who directed King of the Yees?
King of the Yees is directed by Joshua Kahan Brody.
Who wrote King of the Yees?
King of the Yees was written by Lauren Yee.
What's the age recommendation for King of the Yees?
The recommended age for King of the Yees is Ages 13+..
How long is King of the Yees?
The running time of King of the Yees is 2hr 10min. Incl. 15min intermission.
Where is King of the Yees playing?
King of the Yees is playing at Pershing Square Signature Center. The theatre is located at 480 West 42nd Street, New York, 10036.
How do you book tickets for King of the Yees?
Book tickets for King of the Yees on New York Theatre Guide.
How much do tickets cost for King of the Yees?
Tickets for King of the Yees start at $73.
What is King of the Yees about?
King of the Yees is an acclaimed family comedy and epic about finding your way through your lineage to discover your true self.
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