Jan 11th~15th
David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center
The theatrical phenomenon known as Shen Yun Performing Arts, which will be on stage at New York’s Lincoln Center from Jan. 11 through 15. The ambitious production tries to bridge its view of contemporary Chinese culture with ancient Chinese traditions and values – while at the same time making this history relevant to western audiences. Much of this 5,000-year history is told through the universal “languages” of music and dance.
The two-hour show comprises 20 short classical Chinese dance selections set to an original score. Each choreographed piece is based on traditional Chinese folk tales, myths, and other stories.
Considered among the top classical Chinese performances in the world, Shen Yun was actually created in 2006 by a group of Chinese dancers and musicians in New York. Since then, Shen Yun – which means “divine” – has toured dozens of countries but has been modified often over the last five years to keep it fresh and new for audiences who saw earlier incarnations of the show.
Shen Yun will be performed in the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Wednesday, Jan. 11 through Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. Ticket prices begin at $80. For more information, visit http://www.davidhkochtheater.com or call (212) 496-0600.
Get tickets early. The January 2011 run of Shen Yun at Lincoln Center sold out quickly.