Making a song and dance of it
4 months ago

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily  

A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, the forum gathered industry leaders, musical producers, directors and performers to discuss the changing dynamics of the Chinese musical theater landscape. Once a niche art form, musical theater has become a mainstream cultural phenomenon, according to Hao Rong, president of the Central Academy of Drama, a top university based in Beijing. Over the past 30 years, we've trained musical directors, scriptwriters and performers, as well as witnessed dramatic changes to the musical theater scene in the country," Hao says.

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Musical tribute to Beijing Normal University's pioneers
2 months ago

Musical tribute to Beijing Normal University's pioneers

China Daily  

A still from the musical Today and Me. Beijing Normal University's original musical Today and Me was staged at the Lao She Theater in Beijing from Jan 16 to 18, paying tribute to China's normal school pioneers around 100 years back. The musical centers on renowned historical figures such as Liang Qichao, Fan Yuanlian and Lu Xun, recreating the challenges …

Musical tribute to Beijing Normal University's pioneers
2 months ago

Musical tribute to Beijing Normal University's pioneers

China Daily  

A still from the musical Today and Me. Beijing Normal University's original musical Today and Me was staged at the Lao She Theater in Beijing from Jan 16 to 18, paying tribute to China's normal school pioneers around 100 years back. The musical centers on renowned historical figures such as Liang Qichao, Fan Yuanlian and Lu Xun, recreating the challenges …

Musical tribute to Beijing Normal University's pioneers
2 months, 1 week ago

Musical tribute to Beijing Normal University's pioneers

China Daily  

A still from the musical Today and Me. Beijing Normal University's original musical Today and Me was staged at the Lao She Theater in Beijing from Jan 16 to 18, paying tribute to China's normal school pioneers around 100 years back. The musical centers on renowned historical figures such as Liang Qichao, Fan Yuanlian and Lu Xun, recreating the challenges …

Reviving classics to retell timeless stories
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Reviving classics to retell timeless stories

China Daily  

By Chen Nan | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-14 09:08 A scene from Enigma Variations, a Chinese stage adaptation of the 1996 novel by French author and dramatist Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, featuring actors Feng Yuanzheng and Yan Nan, that premiered at the Beijing People's Art Theatre on Dec 27. In the heart of Beijing, where the hum of modernity meets the …

Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China

China Daily  

Annemieke van Dam, a Dutch musical actress, recently won the hearts of Chinese audiences with her portrayal of Mrs Danvers in the German-language musical Rebecca, at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. Musical lovers have been sharing videos of Van Dam singing the musical's theme song online, with comments such as "the melody's so beautiful and keeps ringing in my …

Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-07 11:17 Annemieke van Dam, a Dutch musical actress, recently won the hearts of Chinese audiences with her portrayal of Mrs Danvers in the German-language musical Rebecca, at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. Musical lovers have been sharing videos of Van Dam singing the musical's theme song online, with comments such as "the melody's so beautiful …

Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China

China Daily  

Annemieke van Dam, a Dutch musical actress, recently won the hearts of Chinese audiences with her portrayal of Mrs Danvers in the German-language musical Rebecca, at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. Musical lovers have been sharing videos of Van Dam singing the musical's theme song online, with comments such as "the melody's so beautiful and keeps ringing in my …

Making a song and dance of it
Trending News
4 months ago

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily  

By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-25 07:50 A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, …

Making a song and dance of it
Trending News
4 months ago

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily  

A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, the forum gathered industry leaders, musical producers, directors and performers …

US director resurrects work based on countryman's childhood dreams
4 months ago

US director resurrects work based on countryman's childhood dreams

China Daily  

By CHEN NAN | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-25 07:54 Students from the Beijing Dance Academy perform in the musical, Ah! Ten years ago, Joey McKneely, two-time Tony-nominated Broadway choreographer and international director, came to China to work with a Chinese team on the musical, Ah! Now a faculty member in the musical department at the Beijing Dance Academy, McKneely …

US director resurrects work based on countryman's childhood dreams
4 months ago

US director resurrects work based on countryman's childhood dreams

China Daily  

Students from the Beijing Dance Academy perform in the musical, Ah! Ten years ago, Joey McKneely, two-time Tony-nominated Broadway choreographer and international director, came to China to work with a Chinese team on the musical, Ah! The musical, which is set against the backdrop of the tranquil and beautiful town nicknamed the "village in the clouds", intrigued McKneely because it …

Making a song and dance of it
4 months ago

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily  

A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, the forum gathered industry leaders, musical producers, directors and performers …

Making a song and dance of it
4 months ago

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily  

Franz Patay, Vereinigte Buhnen Wien's general manager. These productions, often featuring local talent and stories, have brought a new level of creativity and cultural relevance to the stage," Pan says. With the domestic market for musicals continuing to grow, experts predict even greater expansion in the coming years. Factors such as increasing disposable incomes, rising cultural awareness and growing media …

Making a song and dance of it
4 months ago

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily  

A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. Yang says that since 2016, multilingual musicals have been staged around the country and in 2020, the new musical concert format was introduced. Around 100 musical concerts have been staged since 2023, with box-office sales exceeding 40 million yuan, demonstrating that this format has captured the attention of theatergoers, …

Making a song and dance of it
4 months ago

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily  

A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, the forum gathered industry leaders, musical producers, directors and performers …

Global Stage Management Summit: Exploring Innovative Practices in China
5 months, 1 week ago

Global Stage Management Summit: Exploring Innovative Practices in China

China Daily  

The 9th International Master Workshop on Theaters and Theater Company Management was held in Beijing, focusing on innovative development in China. The event brought together experts, scholars, and theater companies to discuss best practices and drive continuous innovation in stage management practices.

Global Stage Management Summit: Insights into China's Theatrical Landscape
5 months, 1 week ago

Global Stage Management Summit: Insights into China's Theatrical Landscape

China Daily  

The 9th International Master Workshop on Theaters and Theater Company Management was held in Beijing, focusing on innovative development in China. The event brought together experts, scholars, and theater companies to discuss best practices and drive continuous innovation in stage management. Guest speakers shared insights on stage management standards and career opportunities, while discussions focused on the current trends and …

Beijing People's Art Theatre Takes Center Stage in Shanghai with Diverse Performance Lineup
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing People's Art Theatre Takes Center Stage in Shanghai with Diverse Performance Lineup

China Daily  

Beijing People's Art Theatre is showcasing their repertoire in Shanghai with a series of performances and workshops. The company will present five plays in Shanghai until Nov 9, including the renowned production 'Tea House,' featuring veteran actors like Pu Cunxin and Yang Lixin. The company is also hosting workshops and lectures to educate the public about the history and legacy …

Heritage provides blueprint for future
6 months ago

Heritage provides blueprint for future

China Daily  

The 77 Cultural and Creative Park, also in Dongcheng, has been transformed from a former offset printing factory. "The park is one of the earliest cultural and creative parks in Beijing, and one of the first to center on a particular theme, which in our case is film, television and theater," says Li Ming, deputy general manager of Beijing Dongfang …

Poetic dance drama to enchant Huzhou audiences
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Poetic dance drama to enchant Huzhou audiences

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: Sep 5, 2024 A Chinese dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, is set to be staged at the Huzhou Grand Theatre in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, on Sept 20 and 21. The dance drama was inspired by A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains, a classic artwork created by artist Wang Ximeng during …

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world
7 months ago

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world

China Daily  

A scene from the Angel of History. The Asian premiere of the play from Italy on Sep 6 will mark the opening of 2024 Shanghai Contemporary Theater Festival. Nine theater productions from Italy, Thailand, Greece, Portugal, Croatia and China will be performed in Shanghai during the upcoming ACT festival, from Sep 6 to Oct 13. Hosted by Shanghai Media Group …

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world
7 months ago

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world

China Daily  

A scene from the Angel of History. The Asian premiere of the play from Italy on Sep 6 will mark the opening of 2024 Shanghai Contemporary Theater Festival. Nine theater productions from Italy, Thailand, Greece, Portugal, Croatia and China will be performed in Shanghai during the upcoming ACT festival, from Sep 6 to Oct 13. Hosted by Shanghai Media Group …

Art festival's vision delights overseas audiences
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Art festival's vision delights overseas audiences

China Daily  

Action from Forging the Sword, a theater production by the Central Academy of Theater of China. CHINA DAILY In 2017, Zheng participated in the work program and created the dance theater production Beyond the Stillness, which was later presented at the National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing. The CSIAF then recommended the commissioned piece Three Rules of Admonition at …

Art festival's vision delights overseas audiences
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Art festival's vision delights overseas audiences

China Daily  

Action from Forging the Sword, a theater production by the Central Academy of Theater of China. CHINA DAILY In 2017, Zheng participated in the work program and created the dance theater production Beyond the Stillness, which was later presented at the National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing. The CSIAF then recommended the commissioned piece Three Rules of Admonition at …

Young talent takes center stage
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Young talent takes center stage

China Daily  

Theater immersion training provides an opportunity to those not used to the spotlight, Yang Feiyue reports. Jiang Yisen headed out from home at 5 in the morning of July 18, and spent more than 10 hours switching between buses and high-speed trains before arriving in Huichang county, East China's Jiangxi province, to pursue his dream in theater. Jiang is about …

Young talent takes center stage
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Young talent takes center stage

China Daily  

Theater immersion training provides an opportunity to those not used to the spotlight, Yang Feiyue reports. Jiang Yisen headed out from home at 5 in the morning of July 18, and spent more than 10 hours switching between buses and high-speed trains before arriving in Huichang county, East China's Jiangxi province, to pursue his dream in theater. Jiang is about …

Young talent takes center stage
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Young talent takes center stage

China Daily  

Theater immersion training provides an opportunity to those not used to the spotlight, Yang Feiyue reports. Jiang Yisen headed out from home at 5 in the morning of July 18, and spent more than 10 hours switching between buses and high-speed trains before arriving in Huichang county, East China's Jiangxi province, to pursue his dream in theater. Jiang is about …

Beijing theater event unites global artists
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing theater event unites global artists

China Daily  

Beijing International Theater on Screen Week opens in Beijing on Thursday. The Beijing International Theater on Screen Week kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, uniting international artists from China, the United Kingdom, Russia and South Korea for a vibrant exchange featuring seven speeches and three discussions. Across six venues in Beijing, including the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center and Beijing International …

Beijing theater event unites global artists
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing theater event unites global artists

China Daily  

Beijing International Theater on Screen Week opens in Beijing on Thursday. The Beijing International Theater on Screen Week kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, uniting international artists from China, the United Kingdom, Russia and South Korea for a vibrant exchange featuring seven speeches and three discussions. Across six venues in Beijing, including the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center and Beijing International …

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future
9 months ago

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future

China Daily  

The theater lights had yet to dim when a male dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothes from the Qing Dynasty appeared among the audience, bowing respectfully and immersing them in the era. That's the beginning scene of the original Chinese dance drama Weiwei Zhengyang, or Zhengyang Gate, which premiered at the theater of the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. Performed by …

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future
9 months ago

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future

China Daily  

The theater lights had yet to dim when a male dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothes from the Qing Dynasty appeared among the audience, bowing respectfully and immersing them in the era. That's the beginning scene of the original Chinese dance drama Weiwei Zhengyang, or Zhengyang Gate, which premiered at the theater of the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. Performed by …

Theater festival promises performances to remember
9 months ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily  

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Theater festival promises performances to remember
9 months ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily  

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Theater festival promises performances to remember
9 months, 1 week ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily  

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Theater festival promises performances to remember
9 months, 1 week ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily  

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Chicago: The Musical takes to the stage in Shanghai
9 months, 1 week ago

Chicago: The Musical takes to the stage in Shanghai

China Daily  

A scene from Chicago: The Musical. Chicago: The Musical made its Shanghai debut on Jun 19, at the AIA Grand Theatre and will have altogether eight shows in the city, running until Jun 23. Qin Tiji general manager of AIA Grand Theatre and actors of Chicago: The Musical, Sarah Soetart, Ian Kelsey and Djalenga Scott, pictured before the Shanghai premiere …

Chicago: The Musical takes to the stage in Shanghai
9 months, 1 week ago

Chicago: The Musical takes to the stage in Shanghai

China Daily  

A scene from Chicago: The Musical. Chicago: The Musical made its Shanghai debut on Jun 19, at the AIA Grand Theatre and will have altogether eight shows in the city, running until Jun 23. Qin Tiji general manager of AIA Grand Theatre and actors of Chicago: The Musical, Sarah Soetart, Ian Kelsey and Djalenga Scott, pictured before the Shanghai premiere …

Innovative musical set to premiere in Beijing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Innovative musical set to premiere in Beijing

China Daily  

Main cast members of Chinese musical, Snow Embracing the Blue Pass, give a talk about the musical in Beijing on June 2. The highly anticipated original Chinese musical, Snow Embracing the Blue Pass, is set to debut at the Tianqiao Theatre in Beijing from June 21 to 23, offering audiences a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary storytelling. On June …

Innovative musical set to premiere in Beijing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Innovative musical set to premiere in Beijing

China Daily  

Main cast members of Chinese musical, Snow Embracing the Blue Pass, give a talk about the musical in Beijing on June 2. The highly anticipated original Chinese musical, Snow Embracing the Blue Pass, is set to debut at the Tianqiao Theatre in Beijing from June 21 to 23, offering audiences a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary storytelling. On June …

Innovative musical set to premiere in Beijing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Innovative musical set to premiere in Beijing

China Daily  

Main cast members of Chinese musical, Snow Embracing the Blue Pass, give a talk about the musical in Beijing on June 2. The highly anticipated original Chinese musical, Snow Embracing the Blue Pass, is set to debut at the Tianqiao Theatre in Beijing from June 21 to 23, offering audiences a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary storytelling. On June …

Theater for young, very young audiences to hit the stage in Beijing
10 months ago

Theater for young, very young audiences to hit the stage in Beijing

China Daily  

12 shortlisted works from the 2024 "Blooming and Sailing" program, will be staged in Beijing from May 31 to June 10. As Children's Day approaches, the China National Theater for Children has announced that it will showcase 12 shortlisted works from the 2024 "Blooming and Sailing" program, an incubation initiative for theater and performing arts aimed at young audiences. Momoda': …

Theater for young, very young audiences to hit the stage in Beijing
10 months ago

Theater for young, very young audiences to hit the stage in Beijing

China Daily  

12 shortlisted works from the 2024 "Blooming and Sailing" program, will be staged in Beijing from May 31 to June 10. As Children's Day approaches, the China National Theater for Children has announced that it will showcase 12 shortlisted works from the 2024 "Blooming and Sailing" program, an incubation initiative for theater and performing arts aimed at young audiences. Momoda': …

China Soong Ching Ling Foundation hosts drama education class for children
10 months, 1 week ago

China Soong Ching Ling Foundation hosts drama education class for children

China Daily  

Around 100 children participate in a drama education class at the China National Theater for Children on May 17. In a recent initiative, the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation orchestrated a drama education class at the China National Theater for Children, drawing nearly 100 participants, including educators and students from primary schools in Beijing alongside foreign children residing in China. …

China Soong Ching Ling Foundation hosts drama education class for children
10 months, 1 week ago

China Soong Ching Ling Foundation hosts drama education class for children

China Daily  

Around 100 children participate in a drama education class at the China National Theater for Children on May 17. In a recent initiative, the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation orchestrated a drama education class at the China National Theater for Children, drawing nearly 100 participants, including educators and students from primary schools in Beijing alongside foreign children residing in China. …

Past performance
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Past performance

China Daily  

Scenes from Yongdingmen Li, a new stage production by the Beijing People's Art Theatre, which is being presented at the Capital Theatre from May 1 to 12, featuring Miao Chi and Yang Mingxin in the lead roles. The Beijing People's Art Theatre's latest production depicts stories set in the capital during three decades of New China's early history, Chen Nan …

Past performance
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Past performance

China Daily  

Scenes from Yongdingmen Li, a new stage production by the Beijing People's Art Theatre, which is being presented at the Capital Theatre from May 1 to 12, featuring Miao Chi and Yang Mingxin in the lead roles. The Beijing People's Art Theatre's latest production depicts stories set in the capital during three decades of New China's early history, Chen Nan …

Past performance
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Past performance

China Daily  

Scenes from Yongdingmen Li, a new stage production by the Beijing People's Art Theatre, which is being presented at the Capital Theatre from May 1 to 12, featuring Miao Chi and Yang Mingxin in the lead roles. The Beijing People's Art Theatre's latest production depicts stories set in the capital during three decades of New China's early history, Chen Nan …

Theatrical spectacle reveals Dunhuang's cultural heritage
11 months ago

Theatrical spectacle reveals Dunhuang's cultural heritage

China Daily  

Director Tian Qinxin, also the president of the National Theater of China, in Beijing on April 23. This ambitious new production boasts a stellar lineup of artists, including director Tian Qinxin, scriptwriter Jiang Wenliang, and songwriter Peter Kam. Notably, the production features the multifaceted singer-actor Zhang Yixing in the leading role of Chang Shuhong, a celebrated painter who, after returning …

Theatrical spectacle reveals Dunhuang's cultural heritage
11 months ago

Theatrical spectacle reveals Dunhuang's cultural heritage

China Daily  

Director Tian Qinxin, also the president of the National Theater of China, in Beijing on April 23. This ambitious new production boasts a stellar lineup of artists, including director Tian Qinxin, scriptwriter Jiang Wenliang, and songwriter Peter Kam. Notably, the production features the multifaceted singer-actor Zhang Yixing in the leading role of Chang Shuhong, a celebrated painter who, after returning …

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