Category: United States

Shen Yun Is ‘Meaningful and Beautiful,’ Says Grammy Award Winning Singer

MESA, Ariz.—Four-time Grammy award winning singer Cassandra Ewer attended Shen Yun’s evening performance on Feb. 16, at the Ikeda Theater with her mother and composer husband Richard. The family had wanted to see Shen Yun Performing Arts for years and they chose a very special night for it. Exactly one year ago, Ms. Ewer’s stepfather…


Boeing Engineer Felt ‘Enlightened’ by Shen Yun

MESA, Ariz.—“The best I’ve ever seen,” said Robert Wahlstrom about Shen Yun Performing Arts. Mr. Wahlstrom, owner of a Ford Dealership, and his wife Jane, a retired nurse, attended the matinee performance at the Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center in Arizona on Feb. 15. “It was wonderful,” said Mr. Wahlstrom, “colorful, graceful, beautiful!” Based…


Beijing Seeks to Play ‘Robust,’ ‘Mutually Beneficial’ Relationship With Russia to Its Advantage, Panelists Say

Beijing has walked a fine line since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago, refusing to condemn the invasion unequivocally while engaging in introspection over its stance on the war and looking for ways to consolidate its position as the more senior, or dominant, partner in a mutually beneficial China-Russia relationship. While Beijing may not…


Award-Winning Author Touched by the Inner Beauty of Shen Yun

MESA, Ariz.—Award-winning writer Leslie Householder and her husband Trevan saw Shen Yun for the first time at Ikeda Theater on Valentine’s Day, Feb.14. The couple was amazed by the inner beauty and talent of the performers. “It was beautiful and very modest. There was a lot of joy—the expression of their faith and their dedication…


Returning Audience Member Praises Shen Yun’s Depiction of China

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—On Valentine’s Day, Mike Murray, a retired lobbyist, came to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts, although he has seen many seasons of Shen Yun. “It’s just exhilarating, I mean it’s just amazing. And I’ve been to China many times, I have a lot of friends in China. It’s just wonderful, just the artistic and the…


Shen Yun’s Tibetan Dance Shows the Value of Tradition and Freedom, Says Retired Aviation VP

MESA, Ariz.—China cannot be identified as one and the same as the Chinese Communist Party. In fact, China has historically been incredibly diverse, and many of China’s ethnic minorities are still carrying their customs forward and passing them down. New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts is striving to revive 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. “I…


Theatergoers Describe Shen Yun as ‘An Experience That Must Be Had’

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas—Experiencing Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the American Bank Center Selena Auditorium on Feb. 14 were Harland and Maria Igou. The couple were impressed by many aspects of the performance. “It’s been a very nice show,” said Mr. Igou. “The colors, the backdrop, everything is just amazing, so we…


Theatregoers Describe Shen Yun as ‘An Experience That Must Be Had’

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas—Experiencing Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the American Bank Center Selena Auditorium on Feb. 14 were Harland and Maria Igou. The couple were impressed by many aspects of the performance. “It’s been a very nice show,” said Mr. Igou. “The colors, the backdrop, everything is just amazing, so we…


Companies Must Improve Internal Culture to Thwart Cyber-Threats, Panelists Say

As companies increasingly explore how to improve their cybersecurity and shield their technology, proprietary secrets, and the personal data of their executives and staff from bad actors, they must take steps to fix a workplace culture that is still resistant to the habits and practices that best ensure online security, not to mention a shortfall…


Shen Yun Is ‘Truly Tremendous,’ Says Company Director

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—Company director Lara James experienced Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the California Center for the Arts on Feb 12. Though Ms. James had no idea what to expect as she stepped into the theater, as soon as the curtain went up, she knew she was in for a treat. “It…