Tag: Audience Comments

‘Shen Yun Can Reach the Deep End of Audiences’ Souls,’ Says Korean Flute Virtuoso

BUSAN, South Korea—Ms. Yoo Min-na, a South Korean flute virtuoso, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Sohyang Theatre in Busan on Feb. 4, and was amazed by Shen Yun’s music. “The orchestra of Shen Yun gave a strong performance,” she said. “I hope I can take my students here to attend Shen Yun, and…


Singer Brenda Lee Says She ‘Loved Every Minute’ of Shen Yun

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Singer Brenda Lee said Shen Yun Performing Arts is “top-notch” after seeing the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, in Nashville, on Feb. 4. “The whole thing all went together so well, it all touched me,” Ms. Lee said. “I loved every minute. I loved the sad parts,…


Shen Yun Is Amazing, Colorful, High Energy: Investment Portfolio Manager

MONTREAL, Canada—As Susan Stenersen watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at Place des Arts in Montreal on the evening of Feb. 4, she took in the whirlwind of colors and thought she must bring a friend of hers who is always dressed in colorful tones. “Really, it is beautiful. I think that one cannot be indifferent…


Shen Yun’s Performers Dance ‘With A Sense Of Purpose,’ Says Physician

CLEVELAND—Shen Yun Performing Arts is on a mission. After watching Shen Yun at The State Theatre at Playhouse Square on Feb. 4, physician Eric Dudenhoefer was able to justify that Shen Yun’s performers have internalized this mission and that their sense of purpose can be visibly seen in their expressions. “It’s fantastic,” Mr. Dudenhoefer said…


‘That’s so Powerful’: Retired Colonel Reflects on Themes in Shen Yun

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Leocadio and Regina Muniz were captivated by Shen Yun Performing Arts’ dancing and storylines after seeing the performance at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. “It’s absolutely beautiful, and the dancing is extraordinary,” said Mrs. Muniz, who is retired. “I love the storylines. … I’m very much enjoying this.” Mr. Muniz, who…


Korean Media Executive Says Pandemic Fatigue Was ‘Blown Away’ by Shen Yun

BUSAN, South Korea—The former president of a leading Korean broadcaster said all his tiredness accumulated in the pandemic was blown away by Shen Yun Performing Arts after seeing it at the Sohyang Theatre in Busan on Feb. 4. He said he is already looking forward to seeing Shen Yun again the next time it comes…


‘It’s Grandiose, There Is a Magic’: Shen Yun Opens in Lyon, France

LYON, France—Shen Yun Performing Arts opened in Lyon, France Saturday night at L’Amphithéâtre 3000, welcomed by audience members new and returning alike. Anthony Fabvre, an engineer, had seen Shen Yun before, and even this time felt reluctant to leave the theater after the experience, wanting to linger and continue to bask in the energy. “Like…


‘Shen Yun Is Like a Show From the Heavens’: Korean Professor

BUSAN, South Korea—A Korean law professor was touched by Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Sohyang Theatre in Busan on Feb. 4. He said “Shen Yun is like a show from the heaven sand is as glorious as a divine creation. Extremely beautiful.” Mr. Kim Man-woong, law professor at Silla University, was wowed by the…


Shen Yun Brought ‘A Lot of New Things to Light’ About China, Says Investor

CLEVELAND—John Budnik, a real estate investor, had been mildly familiar with Chinese culture, but seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts brought “a lot of new things to light.” “It’s very interesting,” he said at The State Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland on the afternoon of Feb. 4. Mr. Budnik attended the performance with his young…


Shen Yun ‘Impeccably Professional,’ Beautiful, and Seeks Truth, Says Executive Director

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—One could say that the beauty Shen Yun Performing Arts presents is literally out of this world. Shen Yun means “the beauty of divine beings dancing,” it is reviving a culture believed to be divinely inspired, and the performance begins with a piece depicting the divine world. All of this was not lost on…