Why did Huu Chau accept the role of a cross-dresser in the play "The Ghosts of the Opera"?

The play, re-staged by Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc at Thien Dang stage after 20 years, still has current value with a noble humanistic message. The play has received praise and high artistic appreciation from the Arts Council of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City.

Meritorious Artist Huu Chau accepted to play the female artist in the play "The Ghosts of the Theater"?

The play featured Meritorious Artist Huu Chau in the role of a famous actress who was in her twilight years. Meritorious Artist Huu Chau transformed into a female role, something he himself confided, he had not accepted to play a female role for a long time. This time on the Thien Dang stage, Meritorious Artist Huu Chau had another very impressive role.

He said he was very nervous when he stepped onto the stage and the rehearsal was also completed successfully. He and the creative team were very happy, because after a time of investing brainpower and hard work for the play "The Ghosts of the Theater", on July 4 the play will have its first performance on Thien Dang stage (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City).

"The audience will receive many beautiful messages from this work, through each role of the actors. Through this role, I also put into it many of the artist's concerns" - Meritorious Artist Huu Chau confided.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/nsut-huu-chau-noi-ve-vai-gia-gai-trong-vo-nhung-con-ma-nha-hat-196240701092927416.htm