Thu
23
Shanghai-based actress Apphia Campbell wrote and stars in Black is the Color of My Voice, about a young woman coping with the recent death of her father, receiving help from a witch doctor in her path to closure. The songs and personal life of Nina Simone play a prominent role in the play. 150rmb for presale tickets; 180rmb at the door. Call 18201837723 or email playthespotlighttheatre@gmail.com for more details or to book.Anken Green 668 Huai An Lu, near Suzhou Nan Lu
Shanghai-based actress Apphia Campbell wrote and stars in Black is the Color of My Voice, about a young woman coping with the recent death of her father, receiving help from a witch doctor in her path to closure. The songs and personal...Anken Green
Fri
24
Local theatre company Urban Arphrodite presents Noel Coward's comedic play Hay Fever, about an eccentric, over-the-top nuclear family that has houseguests over for the weekend. They then proceed to drive said houseguests nuts with their silly antics. 200rmb for presale tickets; 220rmb at the door.Sasha's 11 Dongping Lu, near Hengshan Lu
Local theatre company Urban Arphrodite presents Noel Coward's comedic play Hay Fever, about an eccentric, over-the-top nuclear family that has houseguests over for the weekend. They then proceed to drive said houseguests nuts with their...Sasha's
Tue
28
Multi-platinum pop group Backstreet Boys is back in Shanghai as part of the band’s 20th anniversary world tour. The five man ensemble was one of a handful of super successful boy bands that once had more screaming fans than any of the biggest stadiums or arenas could accommodate. In addition to playing some of their biggest ‘90s hits like “Quit Playing Games with My Heart”, “As Long as You Love Me” and “I Want It That Way”, the Boys will also play some new material from their upcoming album, their first since 2005. Pre-sale tickets 280-1880rmb, available here.Shanghai Grand Stage 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, near Zhongshan Lu and Tianyaoqiao Lu
Multi-platinum pop group Backstreet Boys is back in Shanghai as part of the band’s 20th anniversary world tour. The five man ensemble was one of a handful of super successful boy bands that once had more screaming fans than any of the...Shanghai Grand Stage
Jun
08
This is a Korean production that incorporates dance, K-pop, theater and more. It's an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's short story "The Lost Garden", about a group of children who clash heads with a lonely giant. It starts K-pop star Kim Tai-Woo, and will premier in Shanghai before touring to Thailand, Korean and the US. For tickets, go here.Mercedes-Benz Arena 1200 EXPO Avenue, Pudong
This is a Korean production that incorporates dance, K-pop, theater and more. It's an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's short story "The Lost Garden", about a group of children who clash heads with a lonely giant. It starts K-pop star Kim...Mercedes-Benz Arena
Jun
17
This "comedy duel" sees two virtuoso musicians face off in a battle of their skills and musical wit. Laurent Cirade is a classically trained cellist and composer. He will battle with pianist Paul Staicu in this comic show that's already been a hit in Paris, Marseille, the US, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium and the UK. Expect a highly original night and a playful take on the traditional classical concert, something ideal for fans of music and French culture. Pre-sale tickets available here.Shanghai Concert Hall 523 Yan'an Dong Lu, near Jin Ling Lu
This "comedy duel" sees two virtuoso musicians face off in a battle of their skills and musical wit. Laurent Cirade is a classically trained cellist and composer. He will battle with pianist Paul Staicu in this comic show that's already...Shanghai Concert Hall
Jun
23
British singer-songwriter Sarah Brightman embarks on a world tour in support of her eleventh studio album Dreamchaser. A classically trained soprano, Brightman starred as female lead Christine Daae in the original production of The Phantom of the Opera and has sold over 30 million records worldwide. Named Billboard magazine’s fifth best-selling classical singer of the 2000s, Brightman is also well-known for her ability to sing in many languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese. Pre-sale tickets 380-1680rmb, available here.Shanghai Grand Stage 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, near Zhongshan Lu and Tianyaoqiao Lu
British singer-songwriter Sarah Brightman embarks on a world tour in support of her eleventh studio album Dreamchaser. A classically trained soprano, Brightman starred as female lead Christine Daae in the original production of The Phantom...Shanghai Grand Stage
On
going
A long-running (several years) acrobatic extravaganza, and what may well be the most lavish and high tech show in the history of Chinese theatre. Co-produced by Shanghai Media Group, China Arts and Entertainment Group and Shanghai Circus World. "Era" attempts to redefine the Chinese formula of acrobatics and performing arts, blending high technology with traditional acrobatic arts through the employment of multimedia in this innovative circus show. Tickets 580-80rmb, Daily at 7:30pm. Tickets for this event are available online through SmartShanghai.com here.Shanghai Circus World 2266 Gonghe Xin Lu， near Guangzhong Lu
A long-running (several years) acrobatic extravaganza, and what may well be the most lavish and high tech show in the history of Chinese theatre. Co-produced by Shanghai Media Group, China Arts and Entertainment Group and Shanghai Circus...Daily at Shanghai Circus World
June 12
German concert violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter performs with her ensemble "Mutter’s Virtuosi," which consists of 14 scholarship students of the Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation for exceptionally promising young musicians.
May 28
Multi-platinum pop group Backstreet Boys is back in Shanghai as part of the band’s 20th anniversary world tour. The five man ensemble was one of a handful of super successful boy bands.
May 31
Ellen Allien's a stalwart of the German techno scene, the queenpin of Bpitch Control records and one of Berlin's greatest DJs. This is an unusually cool booking for M2, and a chance to hear her on one of the city's best sound systems.
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