Onward with those big-ticket cultural, family, and clubbing events. Here's what we're moving this week on SmartTicket. French comedy, a big-name EDM duo from Brazil, and a big band show at The Pearl, among other wonderful things. Click on the jump for details.
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Tuesday
French Comedy: Moliere’s ‘L’Avare’ @ Shanghai Grand Theater
Presented as part of the annual Festival Croisements, 2017 Moliere’s sublime comedy L’Avare (“The Miser”) receives a Shanghai staging, care of La Comédie de Reims – Centre Dramatique National. Featuring a cast of French players under the direction of Ludovic Legarde, the piece is an updated telling of this classic farcical satire that examines social convention, class structure, and even theatrical convention. Classic French theater on a Shanghai stage. Languages: French dialogue, with Chinese and English subtitles. One night only.
Wednesday
Stage: Wang Wei-chung's The Village @ Theater Above
The Village is based on the coming-of-age story of renowned Taiwanese television producer Wang Wei-chung. Through the intertwining stories of three families in a military dependents’ village, the play depicts a neighborhood life and how 600,000 soldiers and their dependents who retreated from Mainland China to Taiwan in 1949 longed for their homeland. By tracing the lives of three generations, the piece reflects both social transition and the changing environment in Taiwan. A soul-stirring epic of the grandest scale on stage in Shanghai. Language: Chinese with English subtitles. This show runs until July 2.
Friday
Felguk @ M2
Personally selected by Madonna to open her concerts in Brazil, Felguk is a Jewish-Brazilian EDM duo famous for their hits “2nite” “Blow Out”, and “Jack It”. Remix credits include Black Eyed Peas, Flo Rida, and Dirty South. Top sellers on Beatport, the duo is well-known for their turn-out big room house style, played to massive crowds in their native Brazil and at music festivals around the world. The duo make finally make their Shanghai debut. Fans of uplifting EDM music, this is one not to miss.
SHFT. pres. The Plug One-Year Anniversary w/ Sonny Digital @ West Bund Art Center
Sonny Digital is an American record producer, rapper and DJ from Atlanta, Georgia, who rose to prominence after producing YC's hit single "Racks" in 2011. He is best known for his production on ILoveMakonnen's "I Dont Sell Molly No More" and "Tuesday" featuring Drake, EA Poe's "More Money", Future's single "Same Damn Time", and 2 Chainz's "Birthday Song" featuring Kanye West. He’s the featured performer for The Plug’s one year anniversary, championing new hip hop in China. Another big one from SHFT. One for the kids to get turnt to.
Tribute Concert to Jazz Divas with Anne Evenou @ The Pearl
One of Shanghai's favorites, Anne Evenou joins The Pearl’s 17-piece big band and conductor Antonio Ximenez for renditions from all your favorite Jazz divas such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Natalie Cole, Sarah Vaughan, and more. Anne was destined to a career in opera, but her passion for swing and the opportunities to work with American jazz singers such as Sheila Jordan, Viviane Ginapé quickly brought her into the Parisian jazz scene. She can be found performing all over Shanghai and on this night, she’s joined by the big band for a magical night of classic jazz.
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