Photo Coverage: SOUL OF SHAOLIN
Press Review
11-13-2008
written by Peter James Zielinski
"Soul of Shaolin," the upcoming
Chinese martial arts spectacular that will begin performances
at Broadway's Marquis Theatre Tuesday, January 13. The talented
performers met the press to gvie a small preview of the wonders
that await Broadway audiences when the show opens.
Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com and
at all Ticketmaster outlets. The Marquis Theatre Box Office (1535
Broadway) will open December 22, 2008.
In addition, to see Broadway World's exclusive sneak peek video
of "Soul
of Shaolin," CLICK
HERE.
"Soul of Shaolin" will open Thursday, January 15 at Broadway's Marquis
Theatre (1535 Broadway) and play a limited engagement of 24 performances in celebration
of the Lunar New Year* - the year of the Ox.
Direct from appearances in Sydney, Macau, and at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, comes
a theatrical event that is unparalleled on Broadway. "Soul of Shaolin" tells
the story of a boy named Hui Guang who is separated from his mother by war. Hui
Guang is found and taken in by the legendary monks of the Shaolin temple and
raised among them. As he becomes a man, Hui Gang becomes an accomplished master
of Shaolin Kung Fu and embarks on a spectacular journey of self-discovery.
"Soul of Shaolin" marks the first time a production from the People's
Republic of China has appeared on Broadway.
"Soul of Shaolin" will feature 33 Chinese nationals who are highly
skilled in Shaolin Kung Fu, the breathtaking martial art that has been featured
in such films as Fearless (starring international superstar Jet Li) and Shaolin
Soccer, both of which were recent US box office successes.
Shaolin Kung Fu is the collection of martial arts that is associated with the
monks of the Shaolin temple in China's Henan province. This particular style
is characterized by almost superhuman displays of strength and agility, but is
tempered with the monks' philosophical belief in training the mind, body, and
Soul.
"Soul of Shaolin" marks the inaugural production of China on Broadway
which is a historic partnership between Nederlander Worldwide Productions and
Eastern Shanghai Cultural Film and Television Group. China on Broadway's American
and Chinese partners will work together to develop and produce theatrical projects
for global audiences. China on Broadway will bring an annual theatrical event
featuring leading Chinese artists to Broadway in celebration of the Lunar New
Year.
Tickets to "Soul of Shaolin" are available at Ticketmaster.com and
at all Ticketmaster outlets. The Marquis Theatre Box Office (1535 Broadway)
will open December 22, 2008. Tickets are $95, $75, and $50. Student Rush tickets
will be available for $30 day of the show at the Marquis Theatre Box Office with
a valid ID, two tickets per student pending availability.
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