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Shen Yun Has a ‘Healing Vibe’: UFC Star Nick Diaz

MODESTO, Calif.—UFC star Nick Diaz attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Oct. 27. The 38-year-old middleweight enjoyed Shen Yun while healing from his last fight. “It was nice to come here and see the show—it’s really peaceful, has a healing vibe,” he said. He added that he used to see…


Shen Yun Lights Up Fresno With the Power of Faith

FRESNO, Calif.—On the afternoon of Oct. 31, while many in town were gearing up to go trick-or-treating, some lucky few were at William Saroyan Theatre, experiencing pure divinity through art. Shen Yun had arrived just the day before for a two-day run. Shen Yun, a New York-based classical Chinese dance and music company, has become world-renowned for…


Shen Yun’s Lyrics Brought Tears to My Eyes, Says Actress

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Shen Yun Performing Arts’ mission is to transmit a message from “China before communism.” The company’s aim is to revive China’s 5,000 years of culture through storytelling, portrayed through classical and ethnic dances and music. The message certainly resonated with Elise and David Devereux who attended New York-based Shen Yun at the Fred…


The Music of Shen Yun Touches Detroiters

DETROIT, Mich.—Shen Yun, the New York-based classical Chinese performing arts company, may be best known for its colorful costumes and dazzling visual displays. But its music and live orchestra draws in audiences just as much. Michael Deluca and his wife Audrey attended the Oct. 31 matinee of Shen Yun at the Detroit Opera House. “I’m enjoying…


Detroit Audience Treated to Cultural Showcase Not Allowed in China

DETROIT, Mich.—It is one of the great ironic tragedies that an ancient civilization like China is cut off from its rich cultural and spiritual heritage due to its current political structure. Luckily, there exist groups like Shen Yun Performing Arts, who vow to preserve and promote what is at risk of being lost forever. Shen…


Shen Yun Portrays the Connection Between the Divine and Mankind

FRESNO, Calif.—A common refrain from many theatergoers who experience Shen Yun Performing Arts is that it’s “absolutely astounding.” For Patricia Nicholls, who had come to see Shen Yun at the William Saroyan Theater in Fresno with her husband Ross, it was just that. “It’s beautiful,” Patricia said, describing Shen Yun’s display of traditional Chinese classical,…


Actress and Daughters Riveted by Splendor of Shen Yun

THOUSAND OAKS, California—“I absolutely adore it,” Anne Judson-Yager said after watching Shen Yun Performing Arts for the second time. Judson-Yager, a professional actress, says she is, first of all, a mother and she had brought along her two daughters to see Shen Yun at the Fred Kavli Theater. Judson-Yager is known for her role in “Bring it…


Shen Yun Gives Hope During Troubled Times: Detroit Theatergoer

DETROIT, Mich.—Shen Yun Performing Arts continued on its mission to revive China’s five millennia of traditional culture as it left another audience in awe of the beauty and strength of its performers, and the message they brought to the stage. “It is wonderful,” said Edwin Paul, the owner of a hair salon, who had come…


Two Detroit Teachers Delighted by Shen Yun

DETROIT—Motor City is abuzz this weekend as patrons attend Shen Yun Performing Arts, which came to the Detroit Opera House for the first leg of a two-part run. Shen Yun is a New York-based performing arts company that highlights the best and host poignant moments of China’s 5,000-year history, much of which has been lost under…


Retired Chief Operating Officer Saw ‘Universal Divinity’ in Shen Yun

PHOENIX, Ariz.—Andrew Kaczmarek’s demeanor reflected joy and happiness as he came out of the Phoenix Orpheum where he had been watching Shen Yun Performing Arts. The performance was phenomenal, Kaczmarek said, a retired Chief Operating Officer for Lydian International. “It’s a remarkable presentation.” Together with its breathtaking animated digital backdrops and one-of-a-kind orchestra, Shen Yun uses art, dance,…