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New Shanghai Circus

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Over 40 Acrobats of China bring the Orient to Branson in a fast-paced, exciting production featuring internationally award-winning acts.  The New Shanghai Circus celebrates the exotic wonders of China while showcasing dramatic interpretation of classic Chinese dance and physical performance art.  Featuring spectacular backdrops, beautiful costuming, and state-of-the-art lighting, this show is a thrill a minute!

The New Shanghai Circus presents a revolving line-up of favorite acts such as Diablo (Chinese Yo-Yo), Bicycle Tricks, Pole Climbing, Russian Bar, Aerial Fish Ballet, Adagio, Plates Spinning, Magic Clock, Roller Skating, Handstand Art, Human Top, Chair Stack and more.  Each year, the troupe adds new performers who have won national and international competitions.  The show combines extraordinary and inventive feats of strength and skill, control and balance.  

Considered to be China's most celebrated acrobatic company, the performers of the New Shanghai Circus have stunned audiences all over the world.  This year's entourage includes a full-time cook, several coaches, teachers, technicians, a propmaster, a carpenter, a costume designer and other staff members.  They've joined their talents to create a fast-paced production that brings the Orient to Branson!  

The New Shanghai Theatre was specially designed to accommodate this unusual and elaborate production, as well as to integrate the ancient history of China with modern Chinese architectural style.  The new theatre features cascading waterfalls, Chinese gardens, rare chiming stones, and a sculpture of Chinese Bronze Ware approximately 3,500 years old.

The New Shanghai Circus was founded in 1991 as a touring company from its parent troupe, the Shanghai Magic Troupe in Shanghai, China.  It's been an upward spiral ever since with more than 80 tours around the world including a 1998 stint on Broadway with 28 sold out performances - and it now finds a permanent second home in Branson, Missouri!

Acrobatics have a 2,500-year history in China.  Developed from everyday life and work the early acrobatic skills presented in village harvest festivals have now evolved into one of China' national treasures.  Building on traditional performances, today's artists have added new techniques and spectacular stunts, thrilling audiences around the globe.  Highly skilled, rigorously trained, and superbly talented, these performers follow an unbroken tradition since 700 B.C.

East meets West at the New Shanghai Theatre in Branson.  From the moment you arrive, you're transported to another world, where anything can happen...and does.  Enjoy the Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus in Branson!  

"Qing da jia lai kan wo men!"  Translation:  "Ya'll come see us!"

Reviews

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 53 reviews
  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    it was nice and romantic

    by jmac on 3/29/19St. George Theatre - Staten Island

    very nice and acrobatic,,a little romantic,,just dont think its for kids,,

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Hard work and a lot of disciplent.

    by Buster on 3/27/19St. George Theatre - Staten Island

    This not the first time i been to a circus from another country and i am sure it wont be the last.These acts are spin offs from the circus de olay shows.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The show was really fun .

    by rosemary on 3/27/19St. George Theatre - Staten Island

    Music and acrobats were spectacular in .the show it had many different stories and They involved the audience which was nice. I would recommend family and friends to see the show. Staff was friendly and professional when were being seated.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Enjoyable but slow moving

    by Pru on 3/27/19St. George Theatre - Staten Island

    The show was good but the tricks were basic. The show was slow moving and Good for kids. I had seen the circus in Shanghai and it was much better.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Something different

    by Me me on 3/27/19St. George Theatre - Staten Island

    The circus was acrobatic they are very skilled but very boring the background music put us to sleep like wise the performances would not go back or recommend. The venue is awesome

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC SHOW

    by N. on 3/26/19Kupferberg Center for the Arts - Queens

    THE SHOW WAS WELL WORTH THE MONEY. THE TALENT WAS FANTASTIC AND THOSE ARTISTS WERE GOOD ENOUGH TO BE IN CIRCIQ DE SOLI GREAT TIME AND LOCATION MADE IT A GREAT FAMILY EVENT. THE ENTERTAINMENT DURING INTERMISSION WAS A WELCOME CHANGE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND KEEP BRING SHOWS TO THE KUFENBERG THEATRE,

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Just ok

    by MD on 3/26/19Kupferberg Center for the Arts - Queens

    The show was just ok. Although, the prices were inexpensive. I don’t think it was worth it. The show was very quick with a long intermission. It seem rush to me and my family. Slightly disappointed.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    An afternoon of entertainment

    by R. K. on 3/26/19Kupferberg Center for the Arts - Queens

    There was a mixed audience of children & adults. My impression was that this show was geared more to the children (Which was okay). Some of the acts were too sophisticated for the kids and some were too long; repeating the same thing over & over. It was entertaining but the acts needed to be more dedicated to the audience.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Shanghai Circus

    by Bravasd on 2/11/13Spreckels Theatre - San Diego

    Not worth the money, very disappointed. The performers were talented but wasted in this venue. Loved Speckles Theater, will attend other shows that are presented there.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    New Shanghai Circus was ubelieably great!!!!

    by 2Thankful on 2/11/13Spreckels Theatre - San Diego

    This show was soooooo great I would recommended it to everyone.