| The Great Helmsman | |
|---|---|
| Written by | David Henry Hwang |
| Date premiered | April 30, 2007 |
| Place premiered | Joseph Papp Public Theater |
| Original language | English |
The Great Helmsman is a 2007 play by American playwright David Henry Hwang. It deals with two women who are debating who will be chosen for a night with Chairman Mao Zedong. The play premiered as part of the production Ten, a night of short plays. It premiered April 30, 2007, at the Joseph Papp Public Theater. It was directed by Lloyd Suh.
It is published as part of 2007: The Best Ten-Minute Plays for Three or More Actors by Smith and Kraus.