Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus Now appearing at the New Shanghai Theatre, 645 State Highway 165, just south of Hwy 76 between the Shake it Up Showplace (formerly The Ain't Misbehaving Theatre) and Coffelt Country.The Theatre was invested and built by both parties from China and the United States, and it is managed by Chinese staff independently. With its unique style of modern Chinese architecture, the theatre has 1000 seats and features modern lighting and sounding equipment. The stage is of the most popular widescreen design. Blossomed flowers and cascading waterfalls are decorated on the outside walls of the theatre. Beside the waterfall are huge posters of the show. In the center of the parterre is a bronze ware of more than 2 meters high from Xi'an , exhibiting the unique visual enchantment of eastern culture. You'll see elegant eastern dance, dazzling acrobatics, mysterious magic, mystical music, and more. Over 40 performers bring the Orient closer to Branson, Mo, while showcasing Jar Juggling, Hoop-Diving, Daring Trapeze, thrilling aerial ballet, and exotic spinning plates in this huge production show. Exotic backdrops, state-of-the-art lighting, and breathtaking performances in this fast-paced, exciting production celebrate the exotic wonders of China. The New Shanghai Circus is a spectacular extravaganza of over 40 Acrobats of China bringing the Orient to Branson. The internationally award-winning acts dramatically interpret classic Chinese dance and physical performance art. The show features breath-taking feats of strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, contortion and magic...and it continually changes from season to season. Acrobatics are a national sport in China and the Shanghai Circus has been awarded numerous gold and silver medals in competition. An amazing experience, it's fun for the whole family. (You can even enter their website in English or Chinese!) Shows are March 16 through Dec 20, 2008. New for the 2008 Shows: LeiGu "The Thunder Drums" |