NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Jessica Sutta, a former member of the Pussycat Dolls, and her husband, Mikey Marquart, formerly of the band Ambrose, brought their son to Shen Yun Performing Arts’ matinee at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on May 10—his very first show.

The family had a wonderful time together.

“I thought the dancing was magnificent and it was very colorful and very inspiring, and very brave,” Ms. Stutta said. “I enjoyed it very much.”

Nevertheless, because of the artists’ commitment to portraying the truth about events under communist rule in present-day China, Shen Yun is currently banned from performing there. In fact, many of the company’s founding members fled to the United States to escape persecution by the Chinese Communist Party.

The couple was deeply moved by the performers’ dedication. As a musician, Mr. Marquart was particularly struck by the exceptional skill of Shen Yun’s singers.

“I had never experienced anything like that. I thought that was great.”

The company’s singers are trained in the classical bel canto—a style known for its ability to create tones of unparalleled beauty and purity. Through original compositions and lyrics, the artists invite the listener to explore the deeper meanings of life.

For Ms. Sutta, the most impressive aspect of the performance was the use of a 3D animated backdrop that seamlessly interacted with the performers on stage, bringing the storytelling to life. The technology is so innovative that it holds its own patent.

“The screen with the visuals and then the person coming out of the screen onto the stage—I thought was really brilliantly executed. I thought it was beautiful and really clever.”

She also deeply connected with the divine aspect of the performance. “I love the whole spiritual side of the show. It’s really enlightening and inspiring,” Ms. Stutta said. “So, we’re really happy that we came.”