To see SOUL OF SHAOLIN's performance on NBC's "Today."
The live performance featured cast members Wang Sen and Yu Fei performing amazing feats of Shaolin Kung Fu, the martial art on display each night at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway) now through Saturday, January 31.
In addition to the live performance, hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb spoke to SOUL OF SHAOLIN producer Bob Nederlander, Jr about bringing the Chinese martial arts spectacular to Broadway.
To watch, click http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/18424824#28793483
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 Guang 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.
In recognition of the Lunar New Year, a special performance of SOUL OF SHAOLIN will be performed on Monday, January 26 at 8 PM. Tickets for the performance and all remaining performances of the show are available t Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets.
SOUL OF SHAOLIN features 30 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 on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets. The Marquis Theatre Box Office (1535 Broadway) will open December 22, 2008. Tickets will be $95, $75, and $50. Student Rush tickets will be available for $30 day of the show at the Marquis Theatre Box Office (1535 Broadway) with a valid ID, two tickets per student pending availability.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 25: Tuesday at 7 PM, Wednesday at 2 & 8 PM, Thursday and Friday at 8 PM, Saturday 2 & 8 PM, Sunday 3 PM.
MONDAY, JANUARY 26 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 (WEEK OF LUNAR NEW YEAR): Monday at 8 PM (Day of the Lunar New Year), Tuesday at 7 PM, Wednesday at 2 & 8 PM, Thursday and Friday at 8 PM, Saturday at 2 & 8 PM. Please note there is no performance on Sunday.
* Please note that the Lunar New Year will be celebrated Monday, January 26, 2009.
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