PHOENIX—Former president of Premier Brands and director of a consulting company, Scott Rahn, appreciated Shen Yun’s depiction of traditional Chinese culture—particularly without the clout of modern day communism. “I think it’s important to see the culture without the umbrella of communism. It’s just fantastic,” Mr. Rahn said after watching Shen Yun Performing Arts with his…
Retired Company President Appreciates Shen Yun’s ‘China Before Communism’ Messaging
There Is Nothing Else out There Like Shen Yun, Says Retired Navy Officer
PHOENIX—On Feb. 22, Thaddeus Thomas enjoyed Shen Yun for the third time at the Phoenix Orpheum. The beauty of the performance kept him returning time and again but the evening was extra special because he finally got to share the experience with his son. “This is the first time for the boy. It’s great to…
Shen Yun ‘Emulates Everything That’s Divine’ Says Phoenix Patron
PHOENIX—“If you haven’t seen it, come see it … it’s a wonderful production,” said retired Brigadier General Garry Bahling about Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Orpheum Theatre on Feb. 22. “[I] absolutely love it, it’s an incredible experience,” he said, “I think the advertisements do it justice.” “If you come see it, you’ll want…
Shen Yun a Window Into the Past, Says Finance VP
PHOENIX—For Bill Coward, a vice president in finance, Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Phoenix Orpheum was “a window into previous times.” “I appreciate that. I think we get kind of lost in today’s modern society, and it’s nice to see the tradition, and see obviously the demonstration through dance of the tradition, the values,”…
Retired Judge Appreciates Shen Yun Bringing Literature to Life
PHOENIX—Although “Journey to the West” seems like a story of a monk and his three strange disciples on a journey to find Buddhist scriptures, it is also a story of the three characters bettering themselves while overcoming countless obstacles. Shen Yun Performing Arts is putting this classic novel from the Ming Dynasty on stages across…
Shen Yun Has ‘Created a Sense of Godliness in the Human Soul,’ Says Filmmaker
PHOENIX—When filmmaker Sarah Heinz entered the Phoenix Orpheum on Feb. 19 to attend Shen Yun’s matinee, she had no idea she would find so much connection with the performance and its artists. Ms. Heinz’s 2021 documentary, “Remembering Heaven,” shared with its viewers the dreams and visions that people have had about their children before they…
Shen Yun Is ‘A Journey of Beauty,’ Says Company President
PHOENIX—Bob Auray, the president of an investment firm, and his wife Marion celebrated a belated Valentine’s Day by attending Shen Yun’s evening performance at the Phoenix Orpheum on Feb. 19. The couple agreed that it was “a journey of beauty and a wonderful Valentine’s week present.” “It was a beautiful performance with beautiful messages,” Mr….
Shen Yun Shows ‘History We Should Never Forget,’ Says Phoenix Theatergoer
PHOENIX—History has seen the ups and downs of humanity. Some have tried to rewrite or erase parts of that history, but Shen Yun Performing Arts is striving to revive 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. The freedom of expression some audience members saw in Shen Yun struck a chord. “Everyone should be free to believe what…
Shen Yun Is ‘God’s Creation,’ Says Company Owner
PHOENIX—Construction company owner Shannon Pulcifer attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Phoenix Orpheum on Feb. 18. Exiting the theater at the end of the evening, Ms. Pulcifer said she thoroughly enjoyed the spiritual aspect of the performance and felt that Shen Yun was “God’s creation.” “God created us with the ability to laugh, love,…
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Shen Yun Inspires Me to Be a Better Person, Says Las Vegas Theatergoer
LAS VEGAS—On Feb. 24, Shen Yun opened the first of its four consecutive shows at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Retired court clerk Wynona Shinost and her daughter Spring Dineen happily bought tickets when they heard that the company would be returning to Las Vegas. This was the duo’s fourth time seeing Shen…