Tag: Audience Comments

Lavish Praise for Shen Yun in Massachusetts

WORCHESTER, Mass.—Shen Yun Performing Arts received lavish praise on Sunday afternoon from its Worchester audience. Whether out for a family outing or a personal treat, the colors, sound, and movement of the performance drew enthusiastic responses. Engineering manager Firas Azar treated himself to the performance, which he said was “masterfully executed.” And even though he…


Oregon Audience Touched by the Music of Shen Yun

EUGENE, Ore.—Music can tell a story and express emotions without the use of words. The music of Shen Yun Performing Arts has touched thousands upon thousands of audience members at the Hult Center on Sunday. “The music was wonderful, wonderful. Especially that instrument that had the two strings, that was beautiful. Just beautiful,” Mark Patrzik…


Couple Feel a Connection With Shen Yun’s Values

WORCESTER, Mass.—Shen Yun Performing Arts bestows an amazing experience on its audiences, and at The Hanover Theatre, the expectations of Janet Lizotte and Richard Pelland were fulfilled. “It was magical,” said Lizotte, owner and director of Education Beauty Pros International. The couple was attending the Oct. 16 performance by the New York-based company. Shen Yun’s…


Worcester Mayor Gives Special Welcome to Shen Yun, Says Artists ‘Follow a Noble Tradition’

WORCESTER, Mass.—Shen Yun Performing Arts received a special welcome in the “Heart of the Commonwealth” as it kicked off its performances in Massachusett’s second most populous city. At Shen Yun’s opening show in Worcester on Oct. 16, Mayor Joseph Petty read out a proclamation in honor of Shen Yun’s arrival at Hanover Theatre. Shen Yun has “grown into…


Shen Yun’s Beauty Is Beyond Words, Ballet Dancer Says

BILLINGS, Montana—“I don’t even have the words to describe how incredibly extravagant and beautiful it was,” said Kara Olsen, a ballerina. “It was very professional.” Olsen was attending Shen Yun Performing Arts, a company reviving authentic traditional Chinese culture through classical, folk, and ethnic dance and music. The performance took place at the Albert Bair…


‘The Best Thing I’ve Ever Been to in My Whole Life,’ Composer Says About Shen Yun

BILLINGS, Mont.—David Lewis is a minister as well as a composer. He came to Billings from Livingston, Montana, to see Shen Yun Performing Arts after having it recommended to him by multiple people. “I love the performers, they’re phenomenal. This is the best thing I’ve ever been to in my whole life,” he said. “I’ve…


‘It Is Perfection,’ Says Business Professional and Birthday Girl at Shen Yun

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Pamela Skarda is someone who believes that faith does not have to create borders. After attending Shen Yun Performing Arts on her birthday, she was able to share the deep emotions that she experienced while watching the performance. “Utterly phenomenal, the best performance I’ve ever seen in my life,” Ms. Skarda said. “The…


Shen Yun Delights the Windy City

CHICAGO, Illinois—The Chicago Marathon had the city tied up on Oct. 10. But for Shen Yun fans, that was not the chief event of the day. Andrew Bransky, vice president of investments at Stifel Financial Corp., made sure he didn’t miss a minute of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Auditorium Theatre. “I love the show….


Shen Yun’s Talented Artists Impress in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Missouri—A wonderful combination of visuals, music, and storytelling is one of the many compliments that Shen Yun Performing Arts usually receives. Ivry Karamitros and Mark Murphy, who attended Shen Yun’s Kansas City performance at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 9, were also impressed by the talent of Shen Yun’s…


‘I Would Bring My Whole School If I Could!’ Says School Owner

PORTLAND, Oregon—Shen Yun Performing Arts was the first performance that Joe and Kristin O’Neill, owners of the private middle school Wildwood Academy, have seen since the pandemic began. “I absolutely love it. It’s one of my favorite shows,” Mr. O’Neill said alongside his family. “We try and come every year.” He loved the costumes and…