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New Shanghai Circus
February 12, 2012

Astonishing athletes defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spellbinding show. Fearless performers with boundless energy bring you more than two thousand years of Chinese circus traditions. If it's humanly possible-and even if it's not! - Shanghai's acrobats, jugglers and contortionists do it with spectacular flair.

The show is a beautifully orchestrated presentation of Chinese circus acts dating back to harvest festivals of 2000 years ago. This modern day performance is enhanced by fabulous choreography, amazing lighting, enchanting scenery, and powerful music.

Audience members are enthralled by astounding contortionists, masterful acrobats, and clever comedians. They see feats of incredible skill and imagination. They gasp at many of the gravity-defying feats and applaud at the super-human displays of power and extraordinary grace.

Reviewers have said:

"Feats of circus art that reach literally breathtaking heights of skill...the New Shanghai Circus is providing entertainment in abundance"
- The New York Times

"Everyone was delighted with the skill poise, charm and flourish...a very entertaining show...2,000 kids and their parents assembled for the Boston debut of the New Shanghai Circus"
- The Boston Globe

"the talents of the Shanghai acrobats are beyond compare...watch these acrobats and be stunned and thrilled." - The Kansas City Star

"Show-stopping rarities of daunting difficulty" - Los Angeles Times

"Fantastic" - CBS News

Record-breaking 28 sold-out shows at the New Victory Theater in New York City won the title “Best Foreign Production on Broadway.”

With its American base at the New Shanghai Theatre in Branson, Missouri, the company is now recognized as one of Branson’s five most outstanding shows.

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