Blended 和 (Harmony):
The Kim Loo Sisters
Book and lyrics by Jessica Huang
Music by Jacinth Greywoode
Directed by Lily Tung Crystal
Inspired by Leslie Li's The Kim Loo Sisters and Just Us Girls
Choreographed by Rush Benson
May 4–May 26, 2024
Content warnings: This show contains depictions of Orientalism, ethnic slurs and dehumanizing language, systemic racism, and discrimination/bigotry.
Making their way from Minneapolis to the flashing lights of Broadway in the 1930s, experience the story of the remarkable Kim Loo Sisters. Starting at a young age this quartet gained popularity during the swing era and performed across the country, on the silver screen of Hollywood, and overseas at USO shows. This new musical is an homage to family, love, their Chinese and Polish American heritage, and the bond of these talented sisters through their lives on and off the stage.
An homage to a real family's bond, their Chinese-Polish American heritage, and the swinging music of the 1930s.
Co-commissioned and co-produced with Theater Mu
"A heart-warming story of family and identity, told with a fabulous swing era score." - Cherry and Spoon
"A well-paced energetic and charming production." - Stages of MN
"A fascinating slice of history" - MinnPost
"Theater Mu and History Theatre bring together their skill sets (the Asian American experience, and History) and truly create a blended, harmonic, exciting new show. - Life in Revue
"A compelling production [with a] blend of infectious upbeat tunes and poignant ballads." - BroadwayWorld
"Blended Harmony really sparkles." - Tommie Media
The reviews are in!
- History Theatre shines light on Minnesota's Kim Loo Sisters with style (Star Tribune, 5/6/24)
- Another gem of a local story (Cherry and Spoon, 5/13/24)
- The story of the Kim Loo Sisters is beautiful and endearing (Playoffthestage.com, 5/14/24)
- A fascinating slice of history (MinnPost, 5/14/24)
- "Blended (Harmony) looks at Chinese American swing group from Minnesota (MPR, 5/10/24)
- Solidly constructed new musical, staged with verve by a talented cast delivers genuine entertainment (talkinbroadway.com, 5/13/24)
- "Blended" gives fresh perspective in a new musical (tommiemedia.com, 5/10/24)
- Filled with great songs performed by an extraordinary cast (thestagesofmn.com, 5/12/24)
- Good balance of telling a fascinating story (lifeinrevue.blogspot.com, 5/12/24)
- Refreshing and enlightening experience, shedding light on lesser-known Asian-American history (broadwayworld.com, 5/12/24)
- "Blended Harmony: The Kim Loo Sisters' points spotlight on overlooked story (Pioneer Press, 5/7/24)
Learn more about the show
- 5 Questions with playwright Jessica Huang (Mpls-St. Paul Magazine)
- Interview with Lily Tung Crystal (KRSM, 98.9)
- 'Blended Harmony' unearths tuneful history of the first Asians on Broadway ( (Star Tribune, 4/30/24)
- New musical celebrates Minnesota's Kim Loo Sisters (MPR, 4/30/24)
- Interview with cast members Ethan Yaheen-Moy Chan, Ann Michels, Suzie Juul (Fox-9, 5/13/24) Note: The segment starts at 22:20-28:44.
- Bringing the Kim Loo Sisters back to the stage
- Q&A: Scenic Designer Mina Kinukawa
- Dive into the world of Blended 和 (Harmony)
- First Look: Blended 和 (Harmony)
- Backstage Pass with Lia Chang
About Theater Mu
THEATER MU (pronounced MOO) is one of the largest Asian American theater companies in the nation and the largest in the Midwest. Founded in 1992, Mu tells stories from the heart of the Asian American experience. Theater Mu’s continuing goal of celebrating and empowering the Asian American community is achieved through mainstage productions, emerging artist support, and educational outreach programs. Theater Mu is a member of the Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists as well as a member of the Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition, proudly standing alongside New Native Theatre, Pangea World Theater, Penumbra Theatre, and Teatro Del Pueblo. theatermu.org
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