Shen Yun

[Sophia Sinclair]

Hello Everyone!

For a couple of years now I've been contemplating going and seeing this performance. http://www.shenyun.com/ Has anyone seen it and if so would you recommend the experience? I haven't treated myself to anything like this in a while and think it's time I step out again.

Your opinion(s) are very much appreciated!

Ms Sinclair

 

[explorerzip]

I haven't seen the show, but I've read that the show is peppered with Falun Gong religious rhetoric. I guess the dance and music part is well put together, but prepare for a sappy sales pitch of sorts if you end up going.

 

[Sophia Sinclair]

Hmm, interesting, I didn't know that. Well if I can fend off the MLM aspect of my second job/business I think I can withstand the Falun Gong portion of the show. It's the dance and music part that is attracting me. I've seen plays like Lion King and Phantom of the Opera in the past and didn't enjoy them all that much. I really liked The Buddy Holly Story and Stomp. I never saw Blue Man Group or Cirque du Soleil but would like to see them both some day as well. Anything from anyone who's seen Shen Yun?

 

[Don Draper]

I haven't seen the show, but I've read that the show is peppered with Falun Gong religious rhetoric. I guess the dance and music part is well put together, but prepare for a sappy sales pitch of sorts if you end up going.

This is exactly why my (Asian) GF doesn't want to see it. The rhetoric deters me as well.

 

[justfor]

This is exactly why my (Asian) GF doesn't want to see it. The rhetoric deters me as well.

I got a free ticket from a friend and saw it once. The rhetoric totally turned me off.

 

[Sophia Sinclair]

I got a free ticket from a friend and saw it once. The rhetoric totally turned me off.

Thank you. Hearing from someone who's seen it seals the deal. Looks like I'll be seeing Cirque du Soleil instead.

 

[daboy]

1st 10 minutes were ok

 

[QB7]

Sophie

I have seen the show twice - different years. The costumes, the dancing, the backgrounds and props and choreography are all
top of the line and beautiful to watch. As noted above, "political" aspects intrude every 15 minutes or so into what would otherwise
be an enormously wonderful show.

If you can tune out to Falun Gong aspect of it - and just enjoy the show - great.
If you can't - save your money and see something like the Chinese acrobats when they come to town.

Cheers
QB7

 

[Sophia Sinclair]

I asked this same question on another board and received a much more positive reaction (e.g. You can seldom if ever loose by seeing something different. Go for it), which reminded me that nothing ventured means nothing gained. I decided to treat myself to both performances this year. Why not?

 

[explorerzip]

Treat yourself to a trip to China if you really want to experience the culture

 

[Sophia Sinclair]

I don't think that's in the budget or I would. Right now my wartime house is bleeding me dry. As my accountant/small business consultant put it, "Welcome to home ownership."

 

[thailover]

Boohoo net worth

 

[Butler1000]

Hmm, interesting, I didn't know that. Well if I can fend off the MLM aspect of my second job I think I can withstand the Falun Gong portion of the show. It's the dance and music part that is attracting me. I've seen plays like Lion King and Phantom of the Opera in the past and didn't enjoy them all that much. I really liked The Buddy Holly Story and Stomp. I never saw Blue Man Group or Cirque du Soleil but would like to see them both some day as well. Anything from anyone who's seen Shen Yun?

Don't bother with Blue Man over rated. Go to Vegas. See the Circe shows there. I can highly recommend Zoomanity, Mystere and Ka. Looking forward to O at some point.

 

[Sophia Sinclair]

I went with a client and his business partner some years ago and really wanted to check out a show while there but the partner, who was the financial backer of the business was more into gambling, so we both were more or less on his agenda. If I ever make my way down there again I'll for sure check it out!