Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 8:00 PM
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
566 LaGuardia Pl, New York, NY 10012
An all female ensemble transform two classic Ibsen plays into lyrical adventures, supported by a distinctive musical nature and theatrical stylization that are the strengths of one of the most popular traditional opera styles of China.
Performed throughout China and Europe, Hangzhou Yue Opera Company’s contemporary opera adaptations have been well-received across the globe. Two of their celebrated works will be presented, with one classic Ibsen tale performed each night. The pieces have been adapted to be set in China and their costumes, makeup, symbols, and staging reflect a distinctive Chinese sensibility. The Lady from the Sea examines a woman in a strained marriage, asked for the first time to truly examine her own desires.
For more information about the Chinese Opera, please visit:
http://nyuskirball.org/calendar/thelady