China Theatre + Broadway News

Rotary Club of Beijing to Host THE ROARING 20'S Charity Ball, June 15

(4/28/2013) - Rotary Club of Beijing announced today that their annual charity ball will take place on June 15 start at 6:30 pm at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beijing. Tickets are 1,200 RMB per person and are available now. Those who purchase group tickets early can get 10 tickets for 10,000 RMB. All proceeds benefit the charitable projects of Rotary Club of Beijing

Sarah Brightman Headlines Closing Ceremony at 2013 Beijing Film Festival Tonight

(4/23/2013) - Broadway star and singer Sarah Brightman will headline the closing ceremony of the 2013 Beijing International Film Festival tonight, April 23 at the China National Convention Center.

L.A. Theatre Works Will Return to China This Year

(4/11/2013) - At the invitation of Beijng's National Centre for the Performing Arts and sponsored in part by the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and the U.S. Department of State, L.A. Theatre Works (LATW) will return to China in June, 2013 with Geoffrey Cowan and Leroy Aarons' riveting historical drama, Top Secret: The Battle for The Pentagon Papers. LATW toured China with Top Secret in 2011, playing to sold out houses of Chinese professionals and students.

PARSONS DANCE Announces Three Week Tour to China

(4/9/2013) - David Parsons and Parsons Dance will be returning to China from April 20-May 5, 2013 as demand for Parsons unique works continues to grow internationally. This nine-city tour is the company's second visit to mainland China and is the most extensive staging of company's work in Asia to date.

Sarah Brightman to Headline Closing Ceremony at 2013 Beijing Film Festival, April 23

(4/7/2013) - According to The Hollywood Reporter, Broadway star and singer Sarah Brightman will headline the closing ceremony of the 2013 Beijing International Film Festival on April 23 at the China National Convention Center. The festival kicks off on April 15.

Stars of China's Got Talent and Asian Wave Team for THE PERFORMANCE OF A DREAM at Alice Tully Hall Tonight

(3/31/2013) - New York audiences are in for a special treat when winners and top finalists from Asia's two most popular TV Talent shows - China's Got Talent and Asian Wave, which are seen by more than 800-million viewers - make their American stage debuts in the US Premiere of The Performance of a Dream at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall at 7 PM tonight, March 31, 2013.

Stars of China's Got Talent and Asian Wave Team for THE PERFORMANCE OF A DREAM at Alice Tully Hall, 3/31

(3/20/2013) - New York audiences are in for a special treat when winners and top finalists from Asia's two most popular TV Talent shows - China's Got Talent and Asian Wave, which are seen by more than 800-million viewers - make their American stage debuts in the US Premiere of The Performance of a Dream at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall at 7 PM on Sunday, March 31, 2013.

Signature's THE DANCE AND THE RAILROAD to Play China in May

(3/15/2013) - Following the end of its run on March 24th at The Pershing Square Signature Center, Signature Theatre's critically acclaimed production of David Henry Hwang's play THE DANCE AND THE RAILROAD, directed by May Adrales, will play a limited run at The Inaugural Wuzhen Theatre Festival in Wuzhen, China, May 9-12, 2013. The entire production, featuring Ruy Iskandar as Ma and Yuekun Wu as Lone, will make the transfer. This marks the first time that a play by David Henry Hwang has been performed in mainland China.

International Dance Company of the Month: BeijingDance/LDTX

(3/7/2013) - This month's International Dance Company is BeijingDance / LDTX who carries the distinction of becoming China's first professional dance company founded independently from government.

Beijing Playhouse Academy Announces ALI BABA AND THE 40 THIEVES Kids Summer Camp, July 1-13

(3/2/2013) - Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts announces open enrollment for the following kid's theatre camp.

Berkeley Rep's CHINGLISH Heads to Hong Kong, Now thru March 6

(3/1/2013) - Berkeley Repertory Theatre's Chinglish is headed for Hong Kong. While the Tony Award-winning nonprofit has a long history of presenting work by Asian and Asian-American artists, this will be the first time that one of its shows is seen on the other side of the Pacific. After presenting the West Coast premiere of Chinglish this August in Berkeley, and reprising it in Costa Mesa in January, Berkeley Rep and South Coast Repertory bring their co-production of David Henry Hwang's bilingual comedy to the Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2013. It plays from tonight, March 1 through March 6 in the 1,200-seat Lyric Theatre at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts.

Regional Dance Company of the Week: Lily Cai Chinese Dance Co., CA!

(2/26/2013) - In today's, 'Regional Dance Company of the Week', we feature the Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company whose programs and performances meld ancient Chinese forms with modern art.

Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center Presents MY OWN SWORDSMAN, Through March 10

(2/25/2013) - Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre presents MY OWN SWORDSMAN, produced by Wang Deshun.

Photo Flash: First Look at Beijing Playhouse Academy's KING ARTHUR AND GUINEVERE

(2/24/2013) - Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts presented its production of King Arthur and Guinevere yesterday, February 23, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show in the photos below!

Abingdon Theatre Company to Participate in Wuzhen Theatre Festival in China

(2/11/2013) - Abingdon Theatre Company is set to participate in the first-ever Wuzhen Theatre Festival in Wuzhen, China. At the invitation of the festival's artistic team, Abingdon will present its upcoming Off-Broadway production, THE LAST WILL by Robert Brustein, who has been named the festival's honorary chairman.

Michael Ball, Laura Michelle Kelly to Perform in Shanghai, February 14

(1/22/2013) - Michael Ball is set to perform at Shanghai Grand Theater's February 14 Gala, the theatre has announced. He will be joined by Laura Michelle Kelly for his first performance in China.

STAGE TUBE: Producers Wang Hongming and Robert Vicencio Talk Creating IP MAN THE MUSICAL

(1/2/2013) - Ip Man The Musical, the world's first Chinese concept-based musical with martial art elements, is strategically designed to target both the overseas and China Mainland markets, aiming to perfect the combination of artistic and commercial elements into one theatrical production created for a global release. In the video below, two of the show's producers, Wang Hongming and Robert Vicencio, talk about why they decided to create Ip Man The Musical!

Photo Flash: Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts' HOLLY JOLLY ROBIN HOOD

(12/30/2012) - Yesterday's performance of Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts kids theatre camp production of A Holly Jolly Robin Hood was a great success. 21 students, ages 6-10, performed the hour-long show. Check out photos from the performance below!

Grandmaster Ip Ching Joins IP MAN THE MUSICAL Creative Team; Musical in Development in Singapore

(12/29/2012) - Ip Man The Musical, the world's first Chinese concept-based musical with martial art elements, is strategically designed to target both the overseas and China Mainland markets, aiming to perfect the combination of artistic and commercial elements into one theatrical production created for a global release.

BWW's Top China Theatre Stories of 2012

(12/26/2012) - BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of China in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

Beijing Playhouse's SNOW WHITE Adds Performance, Dec 22

(12/19/2012) - Beijing Playhouse's production of the Christmas musical comedy Snow White has been playing to sold out audiences, and the run has been extended! A new performance will play Saturday, December 22 at 7:30 pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at Beijing Playhouse's SNOW WHITE Onstage

(12/12/2012) - Celebrate Christmas with SNOW WHITE as you've never experienced the fairy tale before. The pratfalls and twists of this outrageous audience interactive comedy are guaranteed to deliver rousing holiday dun for both adults and kids to enjoy. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the production photos below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Beijing Playhouse's SNOW WHITE, Opening Tonight

(12/7/2012) - Celebrate Christmas with SNOW WHITE as you've never experienced the fairy tale before. The pratfalls and twists of this outrageous audience interactive comedy are guaranteed to deliver rousing holiday dun for both adults and kids to enjoy. Promotional photos inside!

Top Chinese Star Han Geng Speaks at LSBF Event to Inspire New Generation of Business Leaders

(12/3/2012) - Han Geng, the singer, dancer and actor known as 'the most influential male celebrity in China' delivered last Saturday a speech that motivated the new generation of aspiring Chinese business leaders. Hundreds of fans were inspired by the words of one of the most famous and influential Chinese men of our time. The event was hosted in support of the LSBF HOPE foundation, a charity which aims to give young people the chance to achieve their dreams and career goals.

Bruce Kimmel's OUTSIDE THE BOX Web TV Series to Air Exclusively on BroadwayWorld.com

(11/19/2012) - BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre web site on the net, is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its line-up of exclusive, engaging, star-filled TV programs. To get fans caught up, and fired up for the new show, the entire first season's episodes begin airing now, with Season 2 slated to premier November 25, followed by it's regular presentation schedule of every other Sunday.

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Regional Awards - Vote Now!

(11/18/2012) - After a record number of nominations in 30 regions worldwide, and careful proofing by our local editors, we are VERY excited to announce that voting has begun for this year's BWW Regional Awards.

Wisdom Digital Media Announces Spin-Off from BroadwayWorld.com of New Web Sites Dedicated to Movies, TV, Fashion, Books, Music, Opera & More!

(11/8/2012) - 10 New Sites Launch Devoted to Arts, Culture, Fashion & Entertainment

Photo Flash: First Look at Beijing Playhouse's SNOW WHITE

(11/5/2012) - Celebrate Christmas with SNOW WHITE as you've never experienced the fairy tale before. The pratfalls and twists of this outrageous audience interactive comedy are guaranteed to deliver rousing holiday dun for both adults and kids to enjoy. Promotional photos inside!

BWW World Premiere EXCLUSIVE: Michael Crawford and Susan Boyle Duet on 'The Music of the Night'!

(10/31/2012) - A few weeks ago, we premiered Donny Osmond and Susan Boyle singing 'This is the Moment' and we're back to bring you another exclusive first listen to a second highly-anticipated duet from her upcoming album - 'The Music of the Night!' Featuring original Phantom star Michael Crawford himself alongside Boyle, it's a must-listen!

BroadwayWorld's Industry Leading App Just Updated for iPhone 5!

(10/5/2012) - Just a few weeks back, Apple released their iPhone 5, with a bigger and better than ever screen and now, BroadwayWorld.com's App has been optimized to take full advantage of it. The screen now fits more news, more posts -- and even more great Broadway (and beyond) content.

Photo Flash: Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts & Daystar Academy's SHERLOCK HOLMES

(8/19/2012) - Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts' presented a second production of Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles with Daystar Academy on August 11, 2012. Check out photos of the student actors on stage below!

Oriental DreamWorks To Establish Headquarters in Xuhui

(8/10/2012) - Oriental DreamWorks, one of the largest international investment projects in China, today officially announced the establishment of its headquarters in Shanghai Xuhui.

Photo Flash: Beijing Playhouse's SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

(7/30/2012) - Thirty students from Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts performed Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles. They put the show together in just two weeks. The native Chineses students performed in English in front of an audience of more than 100. Scroll down to see photos of the cast getting ready backstage, performing for the crowd and bowing during curtain calls!

Berkeley Rep's CHINGLISH Heads to Hong Kong, March 1-6, 2013

(7/26/2012) - Today, even as American Idiot prepares to sail for Europe, Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced that its upcoming production of Chinglish is headed for Hong Kong. It plays from March 1 through March 6 in the 1,200-seat Lyric Theatre at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts.

NEW! Slew of Feedback Driven Updates Added for Personalized BroadwayWorld DB - News, Recommendations & More!

(7/13/2012) - Since then, usage has exploded (thank you!) and our suggestion box has been filling up as well. Here's some of the features that you asked for, and we delivered!

BroadwayWorld Releases Updates for iPhone, iPad & Android Apps!

(7/6/2012) - Today, July 6, we've released updates to our applications for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices which now feature an improved login system (login once and forget it), multitasking improvements, speed improvements, an updated player for BWW radio, access to your BWIDB Personalized News Feed and other miscellaneous fixes and enhancements.

New York City Chorus To Represent North America at World Choral Summit in Beijing, China

(6/27/2012) - At the invitation of the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), 43 members of the Young People's Chorus of New York City, under its artistic director/founder Francisco J. Nez, will represent the North American continent at the World Choral Summit in Beijing from July 15 to 18. YPC is one of six international choirs from each of six of the seven continents to take part in this global summit.

Photo Flash: Beijing Playhouse's OKLAHOMA!

(6/16/2012) - Beijing Playhouse's production of Oklahoma!, the largest locally produced English-language Broadway theatre in China, closed on June 3. Check out photos from the production below!

Rotary Club of Beijing Holds Charity Ball Today, June 9

(6/9/2012) - Rotary Club of Beijing's annual charity ball is today, June 9, from 6:30 pm until late. The theme is 'Celebrating the Colors of the World.' The donation is 1,000 RMB per ticket. The event will be held at the Kempinski Hotel.

Just in Time for the Tonys; BroadwayWorld Releases New iPhone, iPad & Android Apps!

(6/8/2012) - Available just in time for Sunday night's Tony Awards, are brand-new (and free!) BroadwayWorld.com apps for the iPhone, iPad and Android Devices.