Chinese Kunqu Opera: Classic Show for Cultural EliteⅫ
Where to enjoy Peony Pavilion of Kunqu in Shanghai
Shanghai Hua Ya Tang (Huayatang, 花雅堂) is a top site for appreciating Kunqu Opera named Peony Pavilion in Shanghai. Located on Maoming Beilu No. 65, Hua Ya Tang owns an old style of building in Jingan District in downtown Shanghai. The main hall is named Hua Ya Tang (Flower-Elegance Hall). Following the particularly classic and delicate charm of Kunqu, this is a high-level platform for sociality and commerce-oriented cultural consumption in Shanghai. The most prominent and leading actor is Zhang Jun, who is a famous young Kunqu performer. He is crowned to be The Kunqu Prince of China and belongs to the state first-rate actor and also is the winner of Plum Award, the top award of China's drama performance. He is expert in Xiao Sheng(小生) of Kunqu. The performance duration is 30 minutes, and ticket price is 288 Yuan (including wine and buffet dinner). The ticket price is not flexible, and the charter price can be talked. The performance site is Hua Ya Tang located on Maoming Bailu No.65, which is near to Yanan Zhonglu.