Peking Opera at David H. Koch Theater on August 23–24 at 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. (Up to 63% Off)

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Two performances fuse music, dance, martial arts, dialogue, and intricate costuming in honor of Mei Lanfang, a legend of the art form

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Promotional value expires Aug 24, 2014. Limit 2 per person. Valid only for option purchased. Redeem starting day of event for a ticket at venue box office. Must show valid ID matching name on Groupon at David H. Koch Theater. Refundable only on day of purchase. Must redeem/purchase together to sit together. Discount reflects David H. Koch Theater's current ticket prices-price may differ on day of the event. Doors open 1 hour before showtime. For ADA accommodations, call box office promptly upon receipt of voucher - availability is limited. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.

BLJ Worldwide - New York - David H. Koch Theater: Peking Opera at David H. Koch Theater on August 23–24 at 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. (Up to 63% Off)

The Deal

  • One ticket to see a Peking Opera performance
  • When: Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. or on Sunday, August 24 at 2 p.m.
  • Where: David H. Koch Theater
  • Door time: one hour before showtime
  • Ticket values include all fees.

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Peking Opera – 120th Mei Lanfang Anniversary

Peking Opera has a history as rich as its costumes are sumptuous. And this centuries-old art form, which fuses music with dance, martial arts, and dialogue, uses this costuming to great effect. For the forceful jing roles and clownish chou roles, the colors and patterns carefully brushed across the performer’s faces can reveal their true personalities and help bring the story to life without lengthy explanation or CGI flashbacks.

In honor of Mei Lanfang, one of the Peking Opera’s most legendary artists and the first to perform Beijing Opera internationally, two captivating programs celebrate what would be his 120th birthday. Each night, stars of Beijing’s Jingiu Theater Company join Mei Langfang’s son, Mei Baojiu, who was given the title of “Messenger of Peace” by the UN World Peace Prayer Conference.

  • Classic Plays of the Mei School (August 20–23): This program includes the performance of five operas, including Mei Lanfang’s The Goddess of Heaven Scatters Flowers and Farewell My Concubine. Ribbon and sword dancing are among the highlights.
  • Lady Mu Guiying Takes Command (August 24): A story of war, conquest, and loyalty follows the family of She Taijun, a retired general. When Taijjun sends her two great grandchildren to seek information about an invasion of Northern Song, one of them defeats the son of a treacherous official in a martial arts competition and is named the army’s new leader. A struggle results, with patriotism and loyalty battling on either side.

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