(2/9) The spellbinding artistry, feats of athleticism, and daring heart-stopping stunts of "The Golden Dragon Acrobats" will thrill the whole family at the Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. "This is family entertainment at its best," remarked Jeffrey W. Gabel, Majestic
Theater’s Founding Executive Director. "It has thrills galore, colorful costumes, dancing dragons and non-stop action."
"The Golden Dragon Acrobats" represent the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. The company's reputation is solidly rooted in a commitment to the highest of production values and an attention to artistic details that is unparalleled in the art form. World-renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning
acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and beauty.
The ancient art of acrobatics has developed into one of China's most popular art forms. As well as evolving into many forms of performance - dance, opera, martial arts and sports - acrobatics has served an important role in the cultural exchange between China and Western nations. The citizens of China continue to present their acrobatic art for the world today, to portray
their hard-working nature and set forth an example of the rich traditions of Chinese culture.
The group’s founder, producer and director, Danny Chang, is one of the world’s leading promoters of Chinese acrobatics. He began his training at the age of eight with his family’s acrobatic school in Taipei, and began performing with its touring wing, "The Golden Dragon Acrobats", at age ten. He is the recipient of many awards, including the prestigious Medal for
International Faith and Goodwill by the Republic of China’s Coordination Council for North American Affairs.
Performing feats on chairs stacked 10 stories high; the troupe has traveled to all 50 states and to more than 65 countries on five continents. "The Golden Dragon Acrobats" have received two prestigious New York Drama Desk Award nominations for its Broadway performances. Their recent 5-week run at Broadway’s New Victory Theater in 2014, marks the only acrobatic troupe from
China chosen to perform twice at this prestigious venue.
To purchase tickets $45, $39, $33 (students/children $5 discount), call 717-337-8200, visit www.gettysburgmajestic.org or stop by the Box Office, 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg. The Box Office is open Monday through Saturday from Noon until 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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