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Shen Yun Is ‘Making the World More Beautiful,’ Says Executive

NEW YORK—Tickets for Shen Yun Performing Arts’ first Sunday performance this season at Lincoln Center had sold out early, leading to an addition of a second show the same day. On the afternoon of April 9, many New Yorkers satisfied a long-held curiosity and saw Shen Yun for the first time. “The performance was amazing!…


Shen Yun ‘Is an Expression of Humankind,’ Says Business Owner

NEW YORK—Shen Yun Performing Arts has since 2006 taken the mission of reviving 5,000 years of civilization. It was a divinely inspired culture that was nearly destroyed by communism, and one audiences around the world say is more universal than not. “This is an expression of humankind,” said Carlos Lopez, a business owner, after the…


Shen Yun ‘Was Spectacular,’ Says Former NY Governor

NEW YORK—David Paterson, former governor of New York, is legally blind, but he was able to find a way to enjoy Shen Yun Performing Arts. “I can’t see it as well as everyone else. But everything I saw was beautiful, and the movements were incredible,” said Mr. Paterson at the evening performance at Lincoln Center…


Shen Yun a ‘Message of Peace and Tranquility,’ Says Former New York Official

NEW YORK—Phil Boyle, former New York state senator and assemblymember, felt touched by tranquility seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. “Oh it’s beautiful—the culture, the dancing, the music, it’s really memorable,” Mr. Boyle said after the April 8 matinee. “It touches my heart to see such beautiful movements and to know the long history…


Shen Yun ‘Enjoyable, Peaceful, Uplifting Experience,’ Says PR Executive

NEW YORK—Victoria Ryan, a public relations executive, felt great peace seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. “The artistry is unmatched,” said Ms. Ryan on the afternoon of April 8. “I love the colors, I love the dancing, but I really love this whole message about the peace,” she said. New York-based Shen Yun is…


Shen Yun Dancing, Music ‘Are Extraordinary,’ Says Former New York Official

NEW YORK—Shen Yun Performing Arts is back in New York City’s Lincoln Center for 13 shows, most already sold out, with two performances recently added. In the audience, on the second evening, was Richard Ravitch, former Lieutenant Governor of New York, who attended the performance with family members on April 7. “I’m enjoying it. My…


Shen Yun Transmits Thousands of Years of Culture, Says Finance CEO

NEW YORK—On April 6, New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to Lincoln Center to kick off 13 shows in New York City. Demand was high, and two additional shows were added to the schedule. Frank Liz was one of the New Yorkers in the audience who had waited years to see Shen Yun. “I…


Shen Yun ‘Done Quite Brilliantly,’ Says Oscar-Winning Producer

NEW YORK—Film producer Tony Mark particularly likes live productions—unlike movies, there are no do-overs. “I’ve wanted to see Shen Yun for the last—I don’t know how many years, probably eight, ten years I’ve wanted to see Shen Yun,” Mr. Mark said on April 6 at Lincoln Center during intermission of Shen Yun’s opening night performance….


Shen Yun Gives ‘Faith for Renewal’ Says VP

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—For their fourth time seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts since the company’s inception in 2006, Lisa Kerr, vice president of sales in health care, and her husband George Kerr, were again left inspired by the performance at the State Theatre New Jersey on April 1. “I absolutely love it … it’s just beautiful…


Shen Yun a Wonderful New Experience for Retired Movie Producer

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—Rich Butterfoss attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the State Theatre New Jersey on April 1. Mr. Butterfoss, who produced documentaries for the entertainment company Lionsgate, was impressed with Shen Yun. “Everything’s perfect. Absolutely perfect. The timing was unbelievable. The timing’s really important,” he said. With his film experience, Mr. Butterfoss appreciated the…