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 been to many, many concerts, presentations, I’ve been to Broadway. This is, by far, the best presentation I’ve ever witnessed.” New York-based Shen Yun is a collaboration of artists from around the world with a common mission of reviving China’s 5,000 years of civilization. The composers, choreographers, and production crew create an all-new performance presenting “China before communism” every season. “I’m so happy. I want to tell everybody about it. I’m going to tell everyone I know they have to see this, whether it’s in Montana or another state,” Lewis said. Bridging East and West …