Strauss classic gets modern take

Chinese production brings beloved operetta subtly up to date to extend appeal to contemporary audiences.

Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

Musical drama integrates advanced technology with ancient art to tell a contemporary story.

Int'l theater festival opens in Kenya

An international theater festival opened Wednesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, providing a platform to showcase the power of performing arts.

Peking Opera on story of Shougang bows in Beijing

A new Peking Opera production titled "100-Plus Years of Shougang" was staged in Beijing from Nov. 1-3.

Watery Wuzhen puts on a wave of shows

Annual theater festival turns ancient town into giant stage, with performances around every corner.

​Symposium promotes global outreach of Chinese Nuo Opera

The Symposium on the Translation and International Communication of Chinese Nuo Opera and the 2024 Annual Conference of the China Nuo Opera Research Institute aimed for more global outreach and protective measures for the opera.

Wuzhen Theatre Festival, highlighting new work, closes

The closing ceremony for the 11th Wuzhen Theatre Festival was held in Tongxiang, Zhejiang province's Jiaxing, on Sunday.

Ballet 'The Butterfly Lovers' staged in Hong Kong

Adapted by Hong Kong Ballet, "The Butterfly Lovers," a large-scale ballet, premiered at the Grand Theater of Hong Kong Cultural Center on the evening of Oct. 18 to a full house.

Life's a barrel of laughs for droll duo

After finding feet on reality show, sidesplitting twins plan to take their show on the road.

Myanmar puppet arts call for youth to preserve culture

Historically, Myanmar puppetry was a prestigious performing art associated with royal events and religious celebrations.