Category: Rosemont

Economist Appreciative of Shen Yun’s Revival of Traditional Values

ROSEMONT, Illinois—David Amato, a federal trade commission economist, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Rosemont Theatre on April 23. “From an American point of view, we only see China today,” said Mr. Amato. “It’s great to know that there’s thousands of years of history that we don’t really ever see. We only see the…


Shen Yun’s Performance Was a Spark of Hope to the Heart, Says Illinois Theatergoer

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Aviation director Robert Napolitano and his wife, Wendy, thoroughly enjoyed themselves at Shen Yun’s evening performance on April 22. Exiting the Rosemont Theatre, Mr. Napolitano said the show was “absolutely fantastic.” “I loved the dance, I loved the message—there were a lot of peace and a lot of love,” he said. “It was really…


Cuban Appreciates Traditions Presented in Shen Yun

ROSEMONT, Illinois—Hector Flores, a deputy executive director, and Nancy Flores, a former manager, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Rosemont Theatre on April 22. “I loved it,” Mrs. Flores said. “I love the music, I love the choreography, I just loved everything. I love the costumes, I love the way everything was engaging. It…


Shen Yun’s Message Is ‘Absolutely Critical for Human Beings,’ Says Illinois Theatergoer

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Paul Wiatr and his wife Angela Pun attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at the Rosemont Theatre on April 21. It was the couple’s first exposure to Chinese culture and they thought the performance was lovely. “It was beautiful. It was elegant. I thought the choreography was wonderful, the costumes were beautiful—the performers were just…


Shen Yun a Beautiful Display of Courage, Says Couple

ROSEMONT, Ill.—The Egals had long wanted to see Shen Yun Performing Arts, and it was every bit as beautiful as they could have hoped for when they finally saw it at the Rosemont Theater on April 20. “It’s just unbelievable,” said Mr. Jerry Egal, a pilot. “We love it. It’s very beautiful, very colorful, beautiful…


Illinois Representative: Shen Yun ‘Beautiful, Athletic, Artistic’

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Shen Yun’s performances have a unique blend of purpose and beauty that draws audiences. Some come because of the New York-based company’s mission to call to attention the brutal religious persecution taking place in China, and discover an ancient art form; others come for the dance and discover a deep sense of spirituality and…


Illinois Patron Says Shen Yun Makes Her Want to Be a Better Person

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Joel Carlsen, vice president for a large financial company, and hair salon owner Lina Carlsen were amazed by Shen Yun at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois on April 30. “I loved it. Everything about it from costumes to the music and the performance and colors and history,” said Mrs. Carlsen. The performance also…


Shen Yun Immerses an Illinois Audience in Chinese Culture

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Mechanical engineer and former Army service member Gary Gaughan enjoyed a Shen Yun performance on the evening of April 29. It became a jumping off point to deepen his exploration of Chinese culture. Shen Yun is a New York-based performing arts company that brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese culture before communism took over….