Princess Zhaojun is an exciting grand production performed by the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater that will make its New York debut March 21-24 at The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

Direct from China,  presented by China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd. (CAEG), and with traditional Chinese music, opulent costumes, and expressive choreography, Princess Zhaojun brings to life the real story of one of China’s most important heroines, Wang Zhaojun, then an imperial concubine, who sacrifices her comfortable palace life to secure peace on the turbulent border of northern China.

The production is directed and choreographed by Ms. Kong Dexin, a 77th-generation direct descendant of Confucius, written by Yu Ping, and composed by Zhang Qu.

Princess Zhaojun had its world premiere in 2016 and has since toured throughout China. In 2017, it performed in National Auditorium of Mexico as a closing performance of “Year of Chinese Culture” in Mexico and won wide acclaim.

Said Wang Xiuqin, General Manager of China Performing Arts Agency, CAEG, “Wang Zhaojun is an unsung heroine in the history of Chinese culture and selflessly offered herself in marriage to the monarch of Xiongnu to bring about peace. We hope that this dance drama, performed with imagination and elegance by the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater, will excite the hearts and minds of audiences and bring the story of Wang to life.”

The cast of Princess Zhaojun includes over 50 dancers, with scenic and lighting design by Ren Dongsheng, costume design by Yang Donglin, and style design by Sun Aina.

For more information visit www.davidhkochtheater.com

Performances:
Thursday March 21 at 8PM * Friday March 22 at 8PM * Saturday March 23 at 8PM * Sunday March 24 at 1PM