Newsday

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

BEIJING — 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 and ...
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 ...
WRAL

Photos show the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing in the digital age

In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Moviefone

我的同桌是个角儿 "Oop(era)s Surprise!"

This short film delves into the Peking Opera club of the Fourth Primary School of Donggaodi in Fengtai District, Beijing, to explore what Peking Opera is like in the eyes of children. When sweat flows ...
KSAT

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

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Courthouse News Service

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 ...