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The Producers in Beijing

Date: Dec 13-26－7:30 pm
Venue: Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center
Price: 280-1,080 yuan

Based on Mel Brooks' much loved Academy Award-winning movie, The Producers is a hilarious musical comedy that has taken Broadway and the West End by storm, winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards. Impoverished by a string of flops, New York producer Max Bialystock recruits timid accountant Leo Bloom to help him pull off Broadway's greatest scam. They aim to produce the worst show ever and run away with millions, but they soon learn that show business can kick you in the teeth.

Contact: 400-610-3721

Vienna Strauss Orchestra New Year's Concert in Shenzhen

Date: Dec 29－8 pm
Venue: Nanshan Culture & Sports Center Grand Theater
Price: 280-880 yuan

The tradition of world famous Strauss Dynasty was started by Johann Strauss' father when he founded his first Strauss Orchestra in 1825. Masterpieces like The Blue Danube, The Vienna Blood, Tritsch-Tratsch, The Radetzky March and many more were created by the magnificent Strauss Dynasty Foundation. Current Vienna Strauss Orchestra was formed by Edvin Marton in 2009. The Orchestra ranges in size from 17 to 40 musicians, depending on the venue, and play pieces by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. With the best musicians, the Vienna Strauss Orchestra already played in beautiful halls of North and Latin Americas, Europe and Asia. Edvin Marton is one of the best violinists of our time.

Contact: 021-5456-2471