Tag: Washington D.C.

Shen Yun a Once-in-a-Lifetime Performance, Says Company Owner

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Arman Derdzakyan and his son saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time on Jan. 27, and realized it was something special. “It’s just amazing,” said Mr. Derdzakyan at The Kennedy Center Opera House. “It’s a one-of-a-lifetime performance for us.” Mr. Derdzakyan described a backdrop that came to life, and found the combination of graphics…


‘I Enjoyed Every Possible Second’: Washington Audience Dazzled by Shen Yun

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Shen Yun Performing Arts took to the stage at the nation’s capital for the fourth time this season on Jan. 27, and showed audience members something they had never seen before. The Schigleys saw New York-based Shen Yun for the first time at the Kennedy Center, and were impressed with the artistry with which…


Shen Yun Shows Where Human Values Come From, Says Washington Theatergoer

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Lisa Wiggins, a tutor, saw Shen Yun Performing Arts and loved it so much that she decided she had to see it again to share it with her husband. “It’s really wonderful. I think it’s visually just so beautiful and elegant,” said Mrs. Wiggins. “I remember the first time I saw it, I was…


Shen Yun ‘Told a Tremendous Story,’ Says Former US Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Sam Brownback, former governor of Kansas and later United States Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom from 2018 to 2021, is well aware that the First Amendment rights of the United States aren’t shared the world over. In many countries, the right to practice your faith is a hard-won one. “I’ve been working on…


Shen Yun Is Renewing Chinese Culture at The Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Culture is a priceless asset to a nation, once it is destroyed, it is nearly impossible to bring back. Fortunately, Shen Yun Performing Arts has found a way with China’s 5,000 years of civilization after its near-destruction at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party. “Chinese culture before communism was wonderful. It’s sad that…


Shen Yun Theatergoers: ‘For Years We Were Waiting for This Moment’

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Manny Romero and Olga Montoya originally had plans to see a tenor perform, and when the show canceled they looked to see what other performing arts events they could attend instead—only to realize that they had the perfect opportunity to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Kennedy Center Opera House. “We were waiting for…


Congressman Applauds Shen Yun’s Performance at the Kennedy Center Opera House

WASHINGTON D.C.—As audience members around the world attest, Shen Yun Performing Arts is a performance that everyone can enjoy regardless of background or nationality. At the nation’s capitol, The Kennedy Center Opera House welcomed Shen Yun and its audience members. Congressman Tom Tiffany shared his delight in experiencing Shen Yun. “I had the great privilege…


Shen Yun on Track to Become ‘8th Wonder of the World’, Says Theatergoer

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Ryan Crowder, a business director, was deeply taken by Shen Yun Performing Arts after seeing it for the first time at The Kennedy Center Opera House on Jan. 25 “It was an absolute delight. Very dazzling,” he said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if it becomes the eighth wonder of the world.” “The lyrics, the dance,…


Shen Yun Shows Beauty of China, and How ‘All Is Lost With Communism,’ Says Washington Theatergoer

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In Shen Yun Performing Arts, theatergoers frequently report discovering a message of hope. For audience members Mike Reilly and Andrea Montealegre, Shen Yun showed hope, truth, and faith. “I thought it was deeply moving. It was very beautiful,” said Mr. Reilly, consultant, on the opening night of Shen Yun at the nation’s capital on…


‘Dizzyingly Beautiful’: Shen Yun Opens in Nation’s Capital for 2023 Season

WASHINGTON D.C.—On Jan. 24, opening night for Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Kennedy Center Opera House, first-time audience members and repeat Shen Yun fans alike were moved by the beauty of classical Chinese dance. “Oh, it was amazing. Beautiful dancing, costumes, colors, movements, just a beautiful display,” said Beth Swankler, director of communications of…