Dancing With a Humble Heart
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Dancing With a Humble Heart

Shen Yun dancer William Li reflects on the depth of classical Chinese dance: ‘It really comes from the heart’
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‘The Matchbox Magic Flute’
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‘The Matchbox Magic Flute’

Director Mary Zimmerman does her magic on Mozart’s beloved opera.
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‘White Rose: The Musical’
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‘White Rose: The Musical’

A youth group resists Nazi tyranny in this off-Broadway musical based on real events and heroes.
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Dancing Swans: ‘The Dying Swan’ Versus ‘Swan Lake’
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Dancing Swans: ‘The Dying Swan’ Versus ‘Swan Lake’

Two works of ballet feature the swan as a character, but vary in amount of difficulty and choice of music.
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Rossini’s ‘Cinderella’ Has Never Been More Whimsical
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Rossini’s ‘Cinderella’ Has Never Been More Whimsical

Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of the beloved opera differs some from the well-known story, but goodness still triumphs!
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Dancing With a Humble Heart

Dancing With a Humble Heart

Shen Yun dancer William Li reflects on the depth of classical Chinese dance: ‘It really comes from the heart’
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This one-man play celebrates the life and music of one great composer.
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The Broadway version carries more than water for Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel.
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Opera divas who brought the dramatic works to the masses.
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Artist Profile: Aaron Huynh Steps Into Character

For Shen Yun Performing Arts principal dancer Huynh, acting adds a fascinating dimension to his art.
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Artist Profile: Jason Pan, an Intellectual Dancer

Artist Profile: Jason Pan, an Intellectual Dancer

Mr. Pan, a principal dancer with Shen Yun Performing Arts, on traditional culture and the philosophy behind Chinese classical dance.
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This stage adaptation misses its mark: It lacks the emotional pull that is a hallmark of Nicholas Sparks’ novels.
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