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'An Unjust Good Fellow' - Golden Horse 'Best Supporting Actor' Ben Yuen Returns With The Original Cast In This Revival by BWW News Desk
- November 26, 2018 A pastor is involved in an apparent assault. He deeply believes in "justice and mercy," but during the process he realises these two cannot coexist. Caught in a bind between the legal process and human compassion, can he hold fast to his own faith? In this familiar yet estranged city, a tragic story is revealed as the court case unfolds, highlighting the deficiency and pathos of urban survival. An Unjust Good Fellow is written by Callas Cheang and directed by Octavian Chan. At its 2017 premiere, the play received tremendous acclaim during its sold-out run. Actor Ng Ka Leung's portrayal of an Alzheimer's patient earned him a nomination as Outstanding Actor at the 9th Hong Kong Theatre Libre. The original cast returns for this revival, including newly crowned Golden Horse "Best Supporting Actor" Ben Yuen, Sung Boon Ho, Man Sui Hing and Ng Ka Leung. An Unjust Good Fellow will appear at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Studio Theatre from December 21st to 30th 2018. Tickets are now available for sale in URBTIX outlets.
Beijing Music Festival: Innovation For The 21st Century In The 21st Season by BWW News Desk
- November 07, 2018 A star-studded performance of Maestro Long Yu, the Hangzhou Philharmonic, Yo-Yo Ma, and the Silkroad Ensemble drew the 21st Beijing Music Festival to a dramatic close on 26 October. This season explored a diverse offering of repertoire focused on traditions, while pushing and exploring new boundaries in music.
CHICAGO Returns to Beijing Through November 18 by BWW News Desk
- November 04, 2018 After 14 years, Chicago has returned to Beijing, according to Global Times. The hit musical is currently playing the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center through November 18.
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY BALLET at National Centre For The Performing Arts by BWW News Desk
- October 10, 2018 The Australian Ballet will perform an enticing production of the famous tail, The Sleeping Beauty this month at The National Centre for the Performing arts presents an enticing production of the famous. This production will run from October 11 to 14, 2018, taking place in the Opera House.
CAMP BROADWAY Begins Musical Theatre Residency In Beijing, China by BWW News Desk
- October 01, 2018 Camp Broadway LLC is pleased to announce that the company has formed an alliance with T School, a prestigious, private International School in Beijing, to introduce musical theatre to their students from around the world. This Broadway/Beijing alliance commences today, Monday, October 1, when a 4-member team from Camp Broadway begins a 6-day residency at the school.
2018 CRA Young Generation Recording Competition Announced Its Awards by BWW News Desk
- September 28, 2018 On September 24, 2018, the final review and award ceremony of the 2018 CRA Young Generation Recording Competition (The 3rd Student Recording Competition) initiated and held by the China Recording Association (CRA) was successfully concluded in Beijing on the Mid-Autumn Night. This year's Young Generation Recording Competition was a true star-studded gathering that connects young music talents and industry experts from all parts of China and performs as a platform that combines cultural exchange, recording art and music production.
Audition to Train with the Best when AMDA Comes to China in October by BWW News Desk
- September 10, 2018 The American Musical and Dramatic Academy will be in China to conduct placement and scholarship auditions in October. AMDA is a fully accredited, not-for-profit higher education institution devoted to training the actor, singer, and dancer for stage, film, and television.
THE GIN GAME Highlights The Indifference Of Our Mercenary World by BWW News Desk
- August 31, 2018 Hong Kong Repertory Theatre?In a seedy nursing home, two elderly residents befriend each other, passing time playing gin rummy. As the play unfolds game after game, they share stories of their past, shedding light on the many problems of aging in our society.
Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition Announces 12 Semi-Finalists by BWW News Desk
- August 15, 2018 Shanghai, China, August 14, 2018 - After a grueling Quarter-Final round that had some dubbing the Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition (SISIVC) the 'most difficult competition in the world,' organisers today announced the 12 competitors who will move on and compete in the Semi-Final rounds.
2018 Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition Launches Today by BWW News Desk
- August 10, 2018 Shanghai, China, August 10, 2018 - The success of the 2016 Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition raised worldwide coverage, and, for the first time, demonstrated that a Chinese music competition is just as sophisticated as any other at the global level. The Organisation Committee held a press conference on August 8, 2018 to announce that the second edition of the competition will take place from then until September 1 in Shanghai. In addition, there was also a draw for the order of the quarter finalists.
THE GIN GAME Highlights The Indifference Of Our Mercenary World by BWW News Desk
- August 07, 2018 Hong Kong Repertory Theatre?In a seedy nursing home, two elderly residents befriend each other, passing time playing gin rummy. As the play unfolds game after game, they share stories of their past, shedding light on the many problems of aging in our society.
BWW Guest Blog: Passport to Broadway in Shanghai - Day 1 by Guest Blogger: Passport to Broadway
- August 07, 2018 The StudentsLive team has a habit of touching down in China around the time of a major storm. As we approached on Friday morning at 3 a.m. - maybe the only hour at which a 75-minutes-early arrival is less than desirable - there was a bit of shaking, and the plane swerved as it decelerated after landing. On the drive into town from the airport, we could barely see through the windshield due to the downpour.
BWW Review: KINKY BOOTS at Shanghai Culture Square by Tamires Lietti
- July 30, 2018 If you're having seconds thoughts about whether to spend some or not spend some RMB to purchase a ticket to see Kinky Boots, take this friendly advice: buy it already! The Musical made its debut in July and they brought a huge amount of glitter, stilettos and joy to China.
I can give you a list of reasons why you shouldn't hesitate, but let's start from the most obvious one: Kinky Boots it's currently #1 musical on Broadway and the one behind the music and lyrics is no one less than Cyndi Lauper. And I must say, she's a natural. Her melodies can get stuck in your head for days and the lyrics are powerful enough to bring some tears to your eyes. Tears of emotions and tears of joy, which makes Kinky Boots an intense mix of awesome feelings for those who appreciate a deep yet funny story to be seem on stage.