On December 20, the National Grand Theater displayed its
brilliant splendor with a trial light check. With the lighting
facilities now finished the theater is expecting to begin
celebrating its first performance season.
The international performance season runs from December 22, 2007
to April 6, 2008, during which 180 performances of 78 plays are
scheduled, one-third of which being foreign plays. The upcoming
shows include operas, dance dramas, concerts, modern dramas as well
as Chinese operas. Authorities estimate that 300,000 people will
enjoy the performances during the first show season.
(China.org.cn December 21, 2007)
