"I've seen enough Broadway shows that still cannot compare to what I saw tonight!"

He's a man that's seen literally thousands of shows on countless stages. But Broadway critic Richard Connema still called the Chinese New Year spectacular a quote, "mind-blowing" experience.

Richard Connema, critic for Talkin' Broadway and seasoned theater patron has the highest praise for Divine Performing Arts' Chinese New Year Spectacular in San Francisco.

[Richard Connema, Broadway Critic]:
"I probably have reviewed over 3 to 4 thousand shows since 1942. A lot of reviewers use stars, you know, 1 star, 2 stars, 3 stars, 4 stars, 5 stars... I will give this production 5 stars. That's the top," he said.

[Richard Connema, Broadway Critic]:
"The dancers were absolutely fantastic ... I found out that there was not only dancing in this but heart. You could feel that coming even from where I was sitting ... Just a beautiful production. I found that those backdrop scenes and the way it was projected and the way it comes out is absolutely fantastic.

[Richard Connema, Broadway Critic]:
"I've never seen anything like that. I've seen enough Broadway shows that still cannot compare to what I saw tonight The best word to use was "mind blowing". And I watched around the audience and they all were so involved with everything going on.

[Richard Connema, Broadway Critic]:
"There's movement between everything, even the narrators coming up, giving you a little insight and they move right into a dance... perfect!"

NTD, San Francisco.


http://www.divineshows.com/
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/features/dpa/
http://www.divineperformingarts.org/

Divine Performing Arts: 2009 World Tour is an exhilarating world-class production that celebrates the pure excellence and grandeur of classical Chinese dance and music inspired by the myths, legends, and divine beauty of 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture.

In 2008 Divine Performing Arts dazzled over 600,000 live audience members in more than 60 cities on four continents.

Brilliant. Inspiring. Glorious. Thats been the overwhelming response to Divine Performing Arts shows. Its traditional Chinese culture as it was meant to be - a study in grace, fluidity, balance, and inner strength.
A program of nearly twenty masterful dances and songs brings Chinas celebrated past to life in a lavishly colorful and exhilarating show. The masterful choreography ranges from grand imperial processions to legions of thunderous drums, with gorgeously costumed dancers moving in stunning synchronized patterns.

Spectacular visuals take you to another world, with blossoming landscapes and celestial palaces appearing on state-of-the-art animated backdrops. Groundbreaking music seamlessly combines the best of the East and West, giving each dance an unmistakable exuberance.

Taking inspiration from heroic legends of the past and courageous tales of our day, each DPA performance melds together past and present, ideal and real, in a profoundly moving mix. We invite you to discover for yourself the unforgettable beauty of Divine Performing Arts.

Top 7th Internationally (New York show at Radio City Music Hall)
- Billboard magazines Boxscore ranking in February 2006

"The show is certainly a spectacle. The production values are grand in terms of costumes and scenic effects, and the performers are all very good-looking and meticulously disciplined." - Globe and Mail

"The most extraordinary cultural show I've ever seen and experienced... The nations capital is not an ordinary city anymore, but a top-class and world-class city, thanks to the Chinese New Year experience."
- Professor Cyril Dabydeen (distinguished writer and poet, University of Ottawa)


World Renowned Cellist Christine Walesvska
http://christinewalevska.com/

Coloratura Soprano Osceola Davis
http://www.lowdown.com/~eskimod/osceola.htm

Egyptian Conductor: The Arrangement is Genius
http://www.divineshows.com/city/audience-testimonial/egyptian-conductor-arran...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Dworkin
He performed with of the American Symphony Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski and with the orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera, and as a soloist in concerts around the world.

http://www.cpachter.com/
"THE ARTIST WHO CREATED CANADAS MODERN MYTHOLOGY: Renowned for his iconic renderings of the Canadian flag, the Queen astride a moose and cultural icons from Margaret Atwood to Pierre Trudeau, painter and printmaker Charles Pachter has himself become an icon of this country's art scene. Over his 40-year career, his boldly graphic works and uncloying patriotism have presented a cheeky yet defining vision of Canada and its culture unlike any other."

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[ckitze]

We just saw the show in San Francisco and it was truly magnificent. It really is one of the best shows you will ever see. The show tours all over the country, the dates are at the Shen Yun web site. Well worth your time and money.

[JazzyZenBrotha]

This is wonderful! I can't wait to see it live! Simply Amazing!

[positivitymaster]

WOW! Highest level of professionalism and expression I ever saw in any performing arts. The dancers already are making their mark in history as the BEST of their kind! Who ever was inspired to write and produce these shows is an absolute genius.

[Topazman12]

Fantastic, beautiful, Mindblowing!!!

[calgarydpa]

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[presrco]

This is by far the best show i ever seen!!!! great for everyone!!!!!

[hoody4032]

Wonderful show!