Smithsonian Magazine

Mei Lanfang Was Famous for His Masterful Performances as Female Leads. In the 1930s, He Introduced American Audiences to the World of Chinese Opera

He is considered one of China’s greatest 20th-century opera performers, and his influence on the art form is still felt today ...
The Republic

In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing

BEIJING (AP) — Dressed in a red-and-white warrior costume, Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting balances on one foot on the narrow handle of a rosewood chair. She bends forward, lifts her other leg high ...
bleedingcool

Peking Opera Blues: Tsui Hark's Classic Hong Kong Actioner Screened

Peking Opera Blues is set in 1913 Beijing, after the collapse of the last imperial dynasty. China was barely ruled by a weak government, and warlords were carving up the country. It is that rare ...
News 6 WKMG

In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing

Read full article: Hey, Florida, it’s still winter. Sunshine State sees stretch of 80s BEIJING – Dressed in a red-and-white warrior costume, Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting balances on one foot on ...
WBAL

In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing

Peking Opera actress Zhang Wanting performs during a show at Jixiang Theatre in Beijing, China, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) BEIJING (AP) — Dressed in a red-and-white warrior ...
clickondetroit.com

In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing

Read full article: Metro Detroit will start the week with more sunshine and warm temperatures Crews in Farmington Hills spent more than 12 hours Saturday working to repair a large water main break on ...