Shanghai Sonatas
About Shanghai Sonatas
Through musical theater and classical music, the UD-born new musical in development Shanghai Sonatas hopes to promote cultural exchange and racial equity among all peoples. The new musical sheds a light on a little-known part of WWII history and reminds people of the tragic crimes against humanity that occurred during the Holocaust a little more than 85 years ago.
Shanghai Sonatas is also supported by customized educational presentations and exhibitions that live beyond the stage to maximize its impact on the community.
The musical depicts a historical moment of diversity, equity, inclusion, tolerance, and cultural exchange. People with different cultural backgrounds find unity through powerful stories and songs as well as live instrumental music in classical, jazz, traditional Chinese, and Jewish music genres.
In August of 2026, Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer joined the creative team of Shanghai Sonatas as a Creative Consultant to help advance the musical.
Learn more about the musical at ShanghaiSonatas.com.
HOW TO SUPPORT
We hope you will consider supporting the UD-born musical by making a contribution to the Master Players Concert Series Shanghai Sonatas Fund.
We also look forward to exploring customized sponsorship opportunities and working to recognize your support in a meaningful way.
For more information on how to support this musical, please contact Professor Sean Gao at 302-382-1940 or xiangg@udel.edu.
