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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Lois Wheeler Snow, Critic of Human Rights Abuses in China, Dies at 97 by Amy Qin

Ms. Snow was an actress and writer whose outspoken criticism was amplified by the legacy of her husband, the journalist Edgar Snow.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Wuzhen Journal: Ancient Town in China Enjoys Profitable Rebirth as a 'Beautiful Stage' by Amy Qin

Wuzhen, drawing millions of tourists each year, has become a wildly successful example of importing arts and theater into selfie-ready backdrops of flowing canals and stone bridges.

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Monday, September 19, 2016

For Confucius and His Descendants, a Cultural Comeback by Amy Qin

A flashy show staged by a 77th-generation descendant underscores the enduring cachet of the ancient philosopher.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Sinosphere: Theater's Evolving Role in China and Taiwan by Amy Qin

Stan Lai, a celebrated Chinese-language playwright and director, discusses changes in the theater industry and how his Buddhist beliefs influence his writing.

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Friday, June 17, 2016

Can You Say 'Hakuna Matata' in Mandarin? by Amy Qin

A new production of "The Lion King" at the Walt Disney Grand Theater in Shanghai adds some localized elements to the musical.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

A New Weapon for Battling Cellphones in Theaters: Laser Beams - The New York Times by Amy Qin

Audience members using cellphones bedevil performers and presenters around the world. But in China, theaters and other venues have adopted what they say is an effective " others might say di…

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Monday, March 14, 2016

A New Weapon for Battling Cellphones in Theaters: Laser Beams by Amy Qin

Some performance spaces aim light beams at patrons to discourage them from using cellphones during shows.

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Sunday, August 16, 2015

Singapore's History Put to Song by Amy Qin

"The LKY Musical" tells the story of the early years of Lee Kuan Yew, from the Japanese occupation of Singapore to the country's independence.

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

A Most Rare Vision: Shakespeare in China by Amy Qin

China has a growing appetite for Western-style theater and foreign productions are on the rise, including one this month of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

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