Peking Opera master aims to push the boundaries of traditional theater with shows that give the old art form a modern feel. Chen Nan reports. Some members of the audience are thrilled, shaking their ...

The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens.

The obligatory pre-curtain announcements had a different flavor Friday night at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall. The usual stream of welcomes and warnings about cell phones ran on and on -- but in ...

Stepping into Huguang Huiguan, or Huguang Guild Hall in Beijing, people who come to watch a resident musical may find the venue a heart of tradition and innovation. It comes alive with Jinfeng Yulu, ...

While they may differ only slightly in costume and makeup, all traditional opera forms, including Peking opera (京剧), are, strictly speaking, "regional," in that each is based on the music and dialect ...