SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009

"China on Broadway, a partnership between Nederlander Worldwide and the Eastern Shanghai Cultural Film and Television Group, will present Soul of Shaolin — a spectacle involving dance, acrobatics and martial arts — at Broadway's Marquis Theatre for a limited engagement Jan. 13-31, 2009, Variety reported.

An opening night is set for Jan. 15. Soul centers on a boy raised by monks to become a Shaolin kung fu master, according to the trade. This marks the first time the People's Republic of China will play producer on Broadway.

A cast of 33 Chinese artists is expected. The production will play the Marquis between engagements of Irving Berlin's White Christmas (closing Jan. 4, 2009) and 9 to 5: The Musical (starting previews April 7, 2009)..."

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/122667.html

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Updated On: 10/23/08 at 05:24 PM

The Marquis has had more tenants than Miss Mona's Brothel.

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Is "White Christmas" considered a revival or a "Special Event."

Updated On: 10/23/08 at 08:33 PM

Why would it be a revival? It hasn't played on Broadway before.

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I don't think it matters how long a show has been around. If it hasn't been on Broadway before then it is new. If it has then it is a revival.

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Thanks ljay - and like I previously stated, "Little Shop" was considered a revival, and it had only played off-Broadway prior to it's "revival." I think "White Christmas" has been around long enough, and playing multiple engagements out-of-town makes it a "revival."

Why?

Thank you, iltt.

I guess.

Im glad that some people will get to be employed because of the show. Howaver, I will not be seeing it.

Assassins and Little Shop both had high profile NYC runs. White Christmas has never been seen in the city. It's a New Musical.

BUMPING.

Here's an offer for discounted seats!

SOUL OF SHAOLIN is a breathtaking new Chinese martial arts spectacle that tells the story of a boy named Hui Guang who is separated from his mother by war. Hui Guang is found and taken in by the legendary monks of the Shaolin temple and raised among them. As he becomes a man, Hui Guang becomes an accomplished master of Shaolin Kung Fu and embarks on a spectacular journey of self-discovery.

SOUL OF SHAOLIN features 30 Chinese nationals highly skilled in Shaolin Kung Fu, the astounding martial art featured in such blockbuster films as Fearless (starring international superstar Jet Li) and Shaolin Soccer. In celebration of the Lunar New Year, SHAOLIN also marks the first time a production from the People’s Republic of China has appeared on Broadway.

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Performance schedule:
Tues. at 7, Wed. at 2 & 8, Thurs. & Fri. at 8,
Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3
Lunar New Year Performance – Mon. Jan. 26 at 8

www.SoulofShaolin.com