Shen Yun World Tour 2010 April 27, 2010

How often do you have the chance to experience a performance that will leave you filled with feelings of joy and hope?

And how many times do you get a second chance just a few months later to join the crowd at such a rare event?

Showgoers on five continents have witnessed an unparalleled and unprecedented tour de force of the best of 5,000 years of Chinese culture--Shen Yun--real traditional culture as it was meant to be—a brilliant blend of beauty, energy, and grace. Dozens of dancers in dazzling costumes move in seamless, flowing patterns. Thunderous drums shake the stage, while spectacular backdrops take you to another world. See ancient legends of virtue brought to life alongside modern tales of courage. Hear soaring songs by masterful vocalists that will move and inspire. Experience a sense of beauty and enchantment like no other with this unique, thrilling, and unforgettable show. Shen Yun, based in New York, has toured over 100 cities and performing more than 300 shows, including New York, Paris, Berlin, Toronto, and Tokyo. Enjoyed by over a million people, and it provides audiences with an experience of sublime beauty. Find more interesting things on the site www.shenyunperformingarts.org

***What the media say about the show...

“The performances are inspired, the costumes and scenery enchanting, and the show as a whole a delight to experience. And besides its professional excellence, the Spectacular exudes a wonderfully positive karma. These beautiful, gifted people are expressing something that’s both pure and good.”
– Philadelphia Weekly

“Indisputably a spectacle… The women, meanwhile, make for a beautiful and haunting ensemble. They are as delicate as they are quick, and their skills include a nimble mastery of traditional talents, such as the classic fan dance... Some of the most jaw-dropping moments came from the thunderous intensity of a solo pianist named Yan Li.”
– Chicago Tribune

“It was spectacular—with gorgeous multi-colored costumes, athletic dancers, lovely traditional Chinese music and fantastic singers… Being the son of a Cantor, I have always had a soft spot in my heart for tenors, and hearing Chinese legendary tenor Guimin Guan… was the highlight of the evening for me. His voice is similar to the voice of the great Italian tenor Benjamino Gigli, with a glorious sweet upper range-and crystal clear diction, sung with great emotion.”
– DC Theatre Scene

***Arts Community Review...

“...a highly professional, well thought out and beautifully produced presentation! This is not only entertainment, but a valuable cross-over cultural event: a strong, gracious gesture toward international understanding, in an all-too-troubled world.”
– Donn B. Murphy, Ph.D., President, The National Theatre

“There are no words to say how much I enjoyed it… I’ve never seen a dance company like it. I’ve seen the National Ballet, I’ve seen the New York City Ballet, and they dance from technique. But these people dance from the heart, from the soul… I will come to every performance they ever have… I think everybody should see this. These performances are phenomenal.”
– Kory Tylor, former ballerina and owner, Dance Arts Centre

“I liked it a lot… It’s a completely new thing… Movements like the fans were fascinating, and gave me new ideas for possible future choreography... If you want to get an idea of a kind of art that’s completely different from ours, and to widen your horizons in the sense of Chinese singing and dancing, you should definitely come and see the show.”
– Gregor Hatala, Principal Dancer, Vienna State Opera Ballet

“The beauty and the elegance of it, the color, the drama, and the message. Just a delightful, delightful show. It brings beauty, loveliness, elegance, and a really wonderful message about peace and everyone being united in a loving brotherhood. I think that’s just really wonderful and special.”
– Scarlett Daine, Singer and actress

Mr. Connema, a critic for Talkin' Broadway magazine, said: “I probably have reviewed over three to four thousand shows since 1942. A lot of reviewers use stars, you know, 1 star, 2 stars, 3 stars, 4 stars, 5 stars… I will give this production 5 stars. That’s the top.”

“The dancers were absolutely fantastic … I found out that there was not only dancing in this but heart. You could feel that coming even from where I was sitting … Just a beautiful production I found that those backdrop scenes and the way it was projected and the way it comes out is absolutely fantastic.

“I’ve never seen anything like that. I’ve seen enough Broadway shows that still cannot compare to what I saw tonight. The best word to use was mind-blowing. And I watched around the audience and they all were so involved with everything going on.

“There’s movement between everything, even the narrators coming up, giving you a little insight and they move right into a dance… perfect!

In his article on the Shen Yun performance on TalkinBroadway.com, Mr. Connema raves about the show: "This production was truly spectacular in all senses of the world."

***Notable Figures Review

“The show was great. Terrific in all ways. A marvelous program... Everything done today was highly professional in every single way. We really enjoyed it. I had no idea of the complexity of the Chinese style and the skill it takes… a remarkable achievement.”
– Ted Kavanau, Founding Senior Producer of CNN

“Shen Yun Performing Arts has the best show.”
– Annette Lu, Vice President, Republic of China

“Spectacular, riveting... I’ve been to China, but I’ve never been treated to this level of sophisticated entertainment.”
– Larry O’Brien, Mayor of the City of Ottawa

“The scenes, the costumes, the colour, the peace, the artistry is just top class. This to me is a perfect show.”
– Ron Clarke, Lord Mayor of Gold Coast, Australia

Time table of the 2010 world tour is given below:

United States:

Chicago: April 10 - 11, 2010; Civic Opera House
Cincinnati: March 6, 2010; Cincinnati Music Hall
Cleveland: May 29, 2010; PlayhouseSquare
Denver: April 17 - 18, 2010; The Buell Theater at the Denver Performing Arts Complex
Honolulu: June 4 - 6, 2010; Concert Hall, Neal Blaisdell Center
Indianapolis: March 9 - 10, 2010; Murat Theatre
Kansas City: March 13 - 14, 2010; Music Hall Kansas City
Louisbille: March 7, 2010; The Kentucky Center
Milwaukee: April 23 - 24, 2010; Milwaukee Theatre
Minneapolis: April 14, 2010; Northrop Memorial Auditorium
Newark: May 22 - 23, 2010; New Jersey Performing Arts center
New Brunswick: June 20, 2010; State Theatre
Ogden: March 16 - 18, 2010; Peery’s Egyptian Theater
Omaha: April 20, 2010; Orpheum Theater
Portland: March 20 - 21, 2010; Keller Auditorium
Seattle: March 23 - 24, 2010; The Paramount Theatre
Toledo: May 14, 2010; Stranahan Theater

Europe:

Ausria, Bregenz: March 23 - 24, 2010; Festspielhaus Bregenz
Austria, Vienna/Wien: April 17, 2010; Stadthalle Wien- Halle F
Belgium, Bruges: March 9 - 10, 2010; Concertgebouw Brugge
Czech Republic, Brno: April 19 - 21, 2010; Národní divadlo Brno - Janáckovo divadlo
Denmark, Aarhus: April 2 - 3, 2010; Musikhuset Aarhus
France, Lyon: March 20 - 21, 2010; Amphithéâtre (Salle 3000), Cité Internationale
France, Paris: April 24 - 25, 2010; Palais des Congrès de Paris
Germany, Frankfurt: March 12 - 14, 2010; Jahrhunderthalle -Frankfurt/Main
Germany, Dresden: April 14 - 15, 2010; Kulturpalast Dresden
Holland, Amsterdam: March 5 - 7, 2010; RAI Theater
Ireland, Dublin: March 28, 2010; Grand Canal Theatre
Norway, Oslo: April 10 - 11, 2010; Folketeateret
Sweden, Stockholm: April 5 - 6, 2010; Cirkus Theater
Sweden, Linköping: April 8, 2010; Konsert & Kongress
Switzeland, Lausanne: March 18, 2010; Théâtre de Beaulieu
United Kingdom, Cardiff: April 27 - 28, 2010; Wales Millennium Centre


Austrilia and New Zealand

Australia, Adelaide: May 6 - 7, 2010; Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Australia, Brisbane: June 1 - 2, 2010; Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
Australia, Canberra: May 21 - 22, 2010; Canberra Theatre
Australia, Melbourne: May 25 - 30, 2010; The Arts Centre State Theatre
Australia, Sydney: May 9 - 19, 2010; Big Top Theatre, Luna Park Sydney
New Zealand, Auckland: April 30 - May 2, 2010; ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, The Edge

To advoid mistakes, please cheque the date on each theatre website. Please see more countries' time table on the site: www.shenyunperformingarts.org

Now, just waiting for you to discover firsthand why Shen Yun Performing Arts critically acclaimed as "Breathtaking," "Brilliant," and "Glorious". Please pick up the phone to book tickets just now!

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