Chinese Mulan ballet to make US, Canada debut

Now, Mulan's story is being recounted in a new form-ballet.

SHOAC to feature bevy of big names for new season

The Shanghai Oriental Art Center will be bringing together internationally acclaimed artists and groups in a new performance season.

Old-school comedy makes a comeback

The once popular humorous art form of huajixi has been given a modern makeover by the Shanghai Dujiaoxi Heritage Center.

Chinese ballet company to stage productions in NYC

Guangzhou Ballet, a renowned Chinese troupe, will present two productions at New York City's Lincoln Center this coming weekend, according to the performing arts center.

Under Siege combines traditional, abstract

Under Siege, which explores themes of war, power, betrayal and passion, made its US premiere Aug. 8-10 as part of the Mostly Mozart Festival.

Hangzhou Int'l Theatre Festival to highlight immersive theatre

​The eighth Hangzhou International Theatre Festival, which will open on Sept. 11, will have a special unit for immersive theatre, according to the organizer.

New version of 'Wild West' to premiere in Beijing

A new production of Puccini's opera "La Fanciulla del West" will hit the stage of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing from Aug. 20 to 25.

China invites traditional opera performers to national art show

A national art show for classic arias featuring painted-face male roles, comedy roles and acrobatic performers in Chinese traditional operas is set to be held in Beijing in November, said the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Ballet 'Le Corsaire' to be staged in China

The classic ballet "Le Corsaire" will be staged in China for the first time as the opening show of the 2019 National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Dance Festival.

Growing stand-up comedy in China a serious business