Action Musical Tang Concubines July 11, 2008

Time: 2008/7/11-2008/7/26
Venue: Century Theater
Price: 80/120/200/300/420
Tel: 86-10-64177845
Web: www.piao.com.cn

Presented by Sight, Sound & Action.
TangConcubines uses a unique story line that compares the treacherous powerof one concubine with the immortalized love and sacrifice of another.The show takes advantage of the glamour and impact of women in thatperiod of history and takes a stage show to unprecedented heights ofvisual splendor through costumes, scenic design and amazing action.Tang Concubines made further history for Chinese shows in theinternational arena by winning two Canadian Dora Awards for musicaltheater in 2006 in the categories of Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.

"Shock and awe entertainment"
～ Paula Citron, The Globe and Mail, September 9, 2006

Synopsis

Thisnew Action-Musical portrays the lives and loves of two of the mostfamous women in all of Chinese history. Their notorious and celebratedlives played a major role in deciding the fate of the Tang dynasty(618-906 AD).

TangConcubines combines a unique story with palatial sets and costumes andstunning dance and action. The show contrasts the treacherous power ofone concubine who became China's only Empress with the love and sacrifice of another whose legendary beauty was immortalized by countless poets.

Bothhad amazing love affairs with father and son Emperors and both usedtheir ***uality and beauty to their fullest advantage. Mostimportantly, each attained great power and changed the course ofChinese history.

Official Website: http://www.piao.com.cn