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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…


Shen Yun Is Spectacular and a Lot More Than I Had Expected, Says Former Mayor

PURCHASE, N.Y.—Bruce Kennedy, the village administrator and former mayor of Seacliff, N.Y., attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at The Performing Arts Center of Purchase College on April 22. His interest was piqued after seeing various advertisements for the show. Shen Yun did not disappoint. “The artistry was so beautiful—the dance, the music, and the colors!…


Retired VP Amazed by Shen Yun Performers’ Athleticism

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Ron Carlson, a retired vice president of operations for a chemical company, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the BJCC Concert Hall on April 22. He brought three of his grandchildren to watch the performance. “It’s amazing! So colorful,” Carlson said. “It’s not only the colors but also the vibrancy of the movements, and the…


Shen Yun Amazing, ‘Impeccable,’ and Revives China’s ‘Original Culture,’ Says Sales Director

SAN DIEGO—Long, fresh green trails of silk bloomed in the air with each movement of the dancers’ arms in vignette from the 2023 production of Shen Yun Performing Arts. The “water sleeves” dance piece left a lasting impression on Jerry Newray, a sales director, who saw the performance on April 22 with Lori Boatn. “Athletic, they’re all…


Shen Yun an Expression of Myriad Emotions, Says COO

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Brad and Melinda Williams enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts last year and returned for the new production this year at the BJCC Concert Hall. “That was fantastic,” said Mr. Williams, chief operating officer of a bank. “It was completely different last year,” added Mrs. Williams after the couple had seen the evening performance on…


Language Teacher Says Shen Yun ‘Fills the Soul’

PURCHASE, N.Y.—Roger and Paula Wangerin attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College on April 22. Roger Wangerin, a retired professional opera singer, has traveled around the world for his singing career. Paula Wangerin is a language teacher and consultant. Wangerin said his daughter was among the performers on stage, and said…


CEO Finds Cultural Commonality With Chinese Culture Through Shen Yun

SAN DIEGO—Brian Gibbs, CEO of a retirement advising and tax planning company, brought fifty of his clients to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the San Diego Civic Theatre on April 22. “I love it,” said Mr. Gibbs, who was seeing the performance for the third time. “I have brought fifty of my best clients…


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…


Classical Pianist and Mother of 10 Relates to ‘Beautiful Ideas’ of Shen Yun

AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Professional pianist Wendy Park was treated to Shen Yun Performing Arts by her husband for their wedding anniversary on April 22. “I am just amazed,” she said from Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, in Auckland. “I really had no idea that the music would be so beautiful. I am really attracted to the…


‘I’ve Never, Ever Seen Anything Like Shen Yun Before,’ Says California Physician

SAN DIEGO—On April 21, Shen Yun opened the first of its four consecutive performances at the San Diego Civic Theatre. It will be the company’s last stop in California this season. Sitting in the audience, physician Zulma Curet was mesmerized by the beauty of Shen Yun. She said it was impossible to fall asleep during…