They Call Us The Great Star Theater

Podcast: They Call Us Bruce (LS 47 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: They Call Us The Great Star TheaterPub date: 2026-08-03Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationJeff and Phil welcome Alice Chu, President of the legendary Great Star Theater in San Francisco's Chinatown -- the oldest Chinese theater in North America -- and David Chiu, City Attorney of San Francisco, to talk about the rich history, legacy and future of the Great Star and Chinatown at large. They talk about the mission to preserve and revitalize the century-old performing arts venue to serve the community; the continuing resilience of Chinatown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond; and the Great Star's interesting connection to this podcast's namesake, Bruce Lee. Also: The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of San Francisco Chinatown's historic legacy.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Jeff Yang & Phil Yu, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.