Huang Ruo’s “The Monkey King,” based on an episode from the 16th century Chinese novel “Journey to the West” in which a primate born from stone acquires supernatural powers and seeks immortality, will ...

The work, with singing in English and Mandarin, will be given its world premiere by the San Francisco Opera on Nov. 14 ... directs a production with scenic design and puppetry by Basil Twist.

Huang Ruo’s `The Monkey King' to Get World Premiere at San Francisco Opera on Nov. 14 Huang Ruo ... Diane Paulus directs a production with scenic design and puppetry by Basil Twist.