Shanghai Ballet Brings 'Butterfly Lovers' to State Theatre New Jersey in First North American Return in Over Five Years
China's Shanghai Ballet performed the classic ballet 'The Butterfly Lovers' at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey, at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6, presenting the love story often called China's 'Romeo and Juliet.' It was the company's first return to North America in more than five years, drawing many Chinese-American audience members and ballet lovers. The State Theatre, at 15 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, is central New Jersey's largest performing arts center and has welcomed more than 6.5 million visitors since reopening as a nonprofit performing arts venue.
'The Butterfly Lovers,' drawn from the beloved Chinese folktale of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, is among the most representative original works in Chinese ballet. The Shanghai Ballet is one of China's most influential ballet companies, and this North American tour is regarded as a significant moment in U.S.-China cultural exchange. Tickets ranged from $46 to $93; the theater said audience response was enthusiastic, with many Chinese families bringing children so the next generation can experience Chinese culture through a classic work. After the performance, many audience members lingered outside the theater sharing their impressions.
(Source: State Theatre New Jersey)
Source: State Theatre New Jersey
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