Category: United States

Shen Yun Presents ‘A Universal Message of Hope, Faith, and Peace for All of the Human Race,’ Says Journalist

RAPID CITY, S.D.—Independent journalist Shad Olson, who had written books and political commentaries, enjoyed Shen Yun’s evening performance at The Monument on April 15. This was Mr. Olson’s third time seeing Shen Yun, and he thought the show “came at a particularly poignant moment in world events.” “We’re at a crossroads—not just in China but…


Shen Yun ‘Transported Me to Another Place and Another Time,’ Says University Professor

McALLEN, Texas—On the evening of April 15, Shen Yun Performing Arts successfully completed its second and final show at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Sitting in the audience was Jorge Canchola, a biology professor at the University of Texas. It was his first time attending Shen Yun, and the professor enjoyed every aspect of the…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Must-See,’ Artists Have ‘True Passion for Dance,’ Says Steel VP

PHILADELPHIA—Linda Ives had seen an ad for Shen Yun Performing Arts several months ago and said she wanted to see it, so Phil Rymiszewski got them tickets for her birthday. “It’s a must-see,” said Mr. Rymiszewski, a vice president in steel, at the Miller Theater the evening of April 15. “It’s awesome. It’s spectacular.” Ms….


Shen Yun ‘Exceeded Expectations on All Levels,’ Says Finance CEO

NEW YORK—David Samuels, CEO of a financial risk management company, saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at Lincoln Center on the evening of April 15 and thought it exceeded all expectations. “I think it was absolutely wonderful. The performance exceeded expectations on all levels. The performers themselves are energetic, they’re well trained,…


Positivity and Faith Not Lost, Says Healthcare VP After Seeing Shen Yun

McALLEN, Texas—”I had a fabulous time,” Mac Franklin said after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on April 15 with his wife Violet. Mr. Franklin, a senior executive in the healthcare industry, said of the performance: “I thought it was great. The performers were amazing. The singing was great.” “The orchestra…


Shen Yun the Most Entertaining Show ‘Anywhere in the World,’ Says Professor

PHILADELPHIA, Penn.—Bill McDevitt, a professor at St. Joseph’s University, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts for the third time at the Miller Theater on Apr. 15. “It is one of the most unusual and entertaining shows you’re going to see anywhere in the world,” said Mr. McDevitt. “It’s just so unique, and it’s just so unusual….


Shen Yun Audience: ‘There Is so Much Beauty About This Divine Tradition’

NEW YORK—Mila Wentrys, who grew up in Poland under communism shared that seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, a performance that shows what China was like before communism, gave her great hope. “I was crying, like it’s just tears were pouring down my face, because there is so much beauty about this divine tradition,” she said….


Shen Yun ‘Incredibly Magnificent’ and ‘Very Positive,’ Says New York Patron

NEW YORK—Abigail and her father Stephen Schedra saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at Lincoln Center on April 15, and were uplifted by the positive experience. “I loved it,” said Ms. Schedra, a chief operating officer, after seeing the matinee performance. “Very positive message from the whole show.” “I was particularly moved…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Reminder That We Are Here to Lift One Another Up,’ Says Delaware Senator

PHILADELPHIA—Delaware State Senator Marie Pinkney attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at the Miller Theater on April 14. The show was a wonderful opportunity to “learn about the history of China before communism through interpretive dance and art,” she said. After the performance, Sen. Pinkney presented a letter to Shen Yun congratulating the company on their…


Shen Yun Was Very Impressive, Says New York Lawyer

NEW YORK—Regina and Robert Hazzard were taken aback by the excellence of Shen Yun Performing Arts, which they saw for the first time on April 14. “I have tears in my eyes,” said Mrs. Hazzard, a social worker, after the performance at Lincoln Center. “I feel so emotional. I’m so happy that people are going to…