NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—Shen Yun Performing Arts performed at the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick on March 31 to a delighted audience. Talk show host Steve Hook came to the Shen Yun performance for his wife’s birthday. “I like the anti-communist message, and it’s Easter, so it’s a good day to do it,” he said.
He praised the athleticism of the performers as well as the message. “I’m kind of amazed at how well they dance. I mean, I had no idea it was so physical. The messaging is so wonderful, and it’s something you wouldn’t get in Beijing, that’s for sure. So it’s good to see that,” he said. “Just anything that is anti-communism, I’m down with.”
He said his wife enjoyed Shen Yun. “My wife has wanted to see this show forever, and we figured her birthday is tomorrow, Easter is today, so let’s do it. We’re going to come again,” he said.
Former Teacher Says Shen Yun ‘Tells a Great Story’
Vincent Buzzone, retired from the military, said, “I really enjoyed the pageantry and the stories. The stories tell a lot about the people and how the actors portray life as it was in those times. It’s very, very nice.”Liz Scapicchio, a former teacher, said, “To me, it’s a bunch of Broadway shows all rolled into one, so I’m loving it. I’m glad to be here. It’s the perfect thing to do on Easter Sunday. We’re just thrilled.”
Many audience members could feel the elegant energy from the dance of the sleeves. “It’s beautiful,” said Mrs. Scapicchio. “It’s something we really haven’t seen anything like this before. We’ve been to a number of live performances, whether it’s Broadway or different levels, but this is something very unique, so we’re glad to experience it today. It’s great. It tells a story.”
Ron Scapicchio, a mechanical contractor, noted the time and effort to produce such a performance, and said, “They’re beyond excellent, and I really appreciate how much time it must take to get to this type of performance here.”
Mr. Scapicchio agreed with the importance of sharing traditional culture. “I do agree with how they perceive going to another life, heaven after the fact, which I didn’t know. Based on how today is actually Easter, how it actually kind of worked with the show, which I didn’t realize,” he said.
