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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 65 reviews

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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: 4.5 out of 5 based on 65 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A of C Rocks

    by DeCally on 7/20/11The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    The entire show was incredible. My wife and I watched these young Chinese nationals perform fantastic feats of athletics and balance. They are a credit to China and a joy to watch.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Acrobats of China Outstanding

    by Noname999 on 7/18/11The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    Outstanding show. Highly recommeded for audiences of all ages.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Truly amazing

    by arkie2011 on 7/16/11The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    Fantastic acrobatics. Thoroughly entertaining for ages 7-68 when we took the family. If you make only one attraction while in Branson, make the Acrobats of China the one. Large auditorium, very good seating, meet acrobats after the show in the lobby. Recommend purchasing and reserving your tickets online and print out ahead of time, select the "center" section if possible for best seats.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    the NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS was fantastic

    by haris on 7/3/11The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    WOW ! ! what a great show. Lots of action with twirling acrobats everywhere.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 7/2/11The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    Truly AMAZING! Our whole family (including two boys-ages 5 & 7) was completely engrossed the whole two hours!!!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 7/1/11The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    Performance was a bit long. But very exciting and performers were very good. Wish the male performers did not wear the "Hollister" clothes. Seemed too casual for the show, like they just came from the mall, and would be going back soon.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 7/1/11The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    This was a great experience for my family and I. My children were in amazement over their unique acts!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 6/12/11The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    This was a good event, rather fast paced and great skills on display. Would not recommend sitting too close to stage, neck hurts and can't see everything. We were in row B in the center, after intermission we moved to the back and it was much better.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    New Shanghai Circus was entertaining to all ages!

    by Anonymous on 3/29/11The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    The show kept my 5 year old daughter and 13 year old son engaged the entire time! Not once did I hear "is it almost over?" I can't say that about a lot of places we go!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Shanghai Circus Incredible

    by Scipio202bce on 3/19/11The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    In a number of routines the artists bent their backs and otherwise "contorted" their bodies in ways that seem impossible for the human body. They exhibited incredible grace, muscular control, fluidness. The limbs seemed to "flow" through the dance or acrobat routine. And many of the routines seemed so long one had to marvel at their stamina and ability to perform for such a long time without error. Often the applause was not what I thought it should be. And I decided the routines seemed so effortless and graceful as to be very "normal and easy" for a person to do. When the opposite is the case. It required very much practice. The mind did not accept that it was such an incredible performance. I was amazed at the "choreography". The ability to even imagine that such acrobatic movements are even possible for the human body.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely AMAZING!

    by Anonymous on 9/6/10Shanghi Theatre - Branson, MO

    Absolutely AMAZING! You will not believe what all these youngsters can do!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great entertainment start to finish!

    by gandgRoss on 1/29/10The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    The acrobats were amazing. Unbelieveable discipline, humor, talent, and athletic ability. We loved the show! Will definitely see it again!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Acrobats of China were incredible

    by lostguy on 1/12/10Pepperdine University - Malibu

    The Incredible Acrobats of China were just that. Incredible! From the opening curtain until the very last back flip I was amazed at the skill and discipline they displayed. They also were very fun and humorous to watch. Just a great afternoon and I can't wait for their return

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    New Shanghai Circus

    by view1 on 1/11/10Pepperdine University - Malibu

    The precision of the performers was amazing! The production and delivery was not as polished as I would expect from Chinese acts. The music was not in genre, and I would have liked to have seen more culturally significant music and sets.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 12/31/09The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    I was hoping for more acrobatics, but it was more of a variety show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    How do they do that !

    by Billy56 on 12/21/09The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    This was probably the best production I have seen in Branson or any where else for that matter. It was better than amost of the acts I have seen in Vegas such as Circ de soil. Truly an amazing and extremely talented group of people. Thanks for being in Branson.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great Show

    by Gymnasticsmom on 11/28/09The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    We really enjoyed the show. The performers have truly remarkable strength, balance, and flexibility. It was very entertaining.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 11/6/09The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    I have seen them before and they were great . This trip I took several friends and they were very impressed at what they saw. This was a different performance that what I saw the first time. I was impressed with both performances.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 10/26/09The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    The peple were amazing. The girls had unbeleivable strengh.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Arobats of China was AMAZING!

    by KSJM on 10/19/09The New Shanghai Theatre - Branson

    I took my daughter and niece to the show, and it was amazing!! The preformers were unbelievable. We had a great time!