Guangdong Song & Dance Ensemble Returns to the U.S. With Award-Winning Chinese Dance-Drama DRAGON BOAT RACING
DRAGON BOAT RACING, an award-winning Chinese dance-drama performed by the Guangdong Song & Dance Ensemble, returns to the United States for two limited engagements at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater (Washington, DC) February 2-4 and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Merriam Theater (Philadelphia, PA) February 7 and 8. This epic ballet tells the story of the creation of one of the most iconic and enduring pieces of Cantonese music. Set in 1930s China against the backdrop of the Japanese occupation, DRAGON BOAT RACING follows two lovers whose passion for each other is equaled only by their passion for music. It tells the story of how one of the finest and most famous Cantonese compositions became a musical theme that inspired an entire nation.
Nine Chinese Performing Arts Companies to Take Part in APAP 2017
The China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG) will represent nine national performing arts companies, directly affiliated with China's Ministry of Culture, at the 60th Annual APAP (Association of Performing Arts Presenters) conference this week, January 6 - 10, 2017, in New York City.
Circus With A Difference Returns with Brand-New Show
The internationally acclaimed Chinese State Circus returns to Swindon's Wyvern Theatre on Fri 2 December after a break of three years returning to its roots in an innovatively spectacular new production - "DYNASTY".
Experience the Best of the World's Stage Exclusively at The Smith Center
Hailed worldwide as the Heart of the Arts® in Las Vegas, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts brings the best of the world's stage to Reynolds Hall with four of the most exciting cultural acts known today, including Celtic Thunder: Legacy on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, Shaolin Warriors on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, Kodo: DADAN on Saturday, March 25, 2017 and Taj Express on Monday, April 24, 2017. Celebrated across the globe for their unique styles and traditions, audiences can experience these shows like never before-with a World Stage Package starting at just $88.
bergenPAC Season Tickets On-Sale this Friday; Toni Braxton, A Christmas Carol, Pinkalicious & More
New shows on sale this week at bergenPAC: Toni Braxton-Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 8PM; A Christmas Carol: A New Production By Sundog Theatre-Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 1PM an 4PM; Masters of Illusion-Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 8PM; Pinkalicious The Musical-Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 1PM and 4PM; Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live!-March 19, 2017 at 2PM and 5:30PM; and Shaolin Warriors-Friday, March 31, 2017 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.
Fox Cities P.A.C. Sets 2016-17 Education Series
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center revealed the 2016-17 Bemis Company Education Series last night to a group of educators from throughout Northeast Wisconsin. The series of daytime performances is comprised of titles that connect with PreK-12 grade curriculum. Highlights include Bill Blagg's The Science of Magic, Mad River Theater Works' Everybody's Hero: The Jackie Robinson Story and Theatreworks USA Production of Pete the Cat.
Dance Drama DRAGON BOAT RACING to Play Lincoln Center This Winter
Following their recent sold-out run featuring the U.S. premiere of the Peking Opera star Zhang Huoding, the China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG) returns to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center with DRAGON BOAT RACING, a production of the Guangdong Song & Dance Ensemble that blends traditional Cantonese music and history with state-of-the-art theatrical artistry, from January 7-10, 2016. DRAGON BOAT RACING is written by Tang Dong with music by Du Ming, and is directed and choreographed by Zhou Liya and Han Zhen.
Halle Berry, Guillermo Del Toro, Zoe Saldana, Charlie Hunnam and More to Be Honored at 2014 Huading Film Awards, 6/1; Lucy Liu Hosts
China's No. 1 film awards show will take place in Hollywood for the first time with leading talent accepting accolades based on the votes of 80 million fans. Halle Berry, Guillermo del Toro, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Zoe Saldana, Jeremy Renner, Charlie Hunnam and Hans Zimmer will accept key honors for their work at the Huading Film Awards at The Montalban Theater in Los Angeles on June 1st. This historic event will allow American motion picture artists to directly acknowledge and express thanks to Chinese moviegoers who support their films. Industry legend Don Mischer will produce the event.