Original musical pays tribute to classic thriller film
The musical "Song of Limbo" premiered at the Great Theater of China on Wednesday.
The musical, a tribute to the 1937 classic thriller film, will run until January 15, and have a total of 20 performances.
Many original scores were created to tell the story of a haunted theater built on the ruins of an orphanage.
The musical, a tribute to the 1937 classic thriller film, will run till January 15 with a total of 20 performances.
Because the story is set against the backdrop of old Shanghai, the public space of the theater is also decorated in old Shanghai style.
There is a bazaar featuring time-honored brands such as Shao Wansheng and Taikang. The audience is encouraged to dress in Chinese qipao and take photos.
The musical is a resident show of the Great Theater of China.
The musical is the first original resident show at the Great Theater of China. It will be developed into a local cultural and tourism IP to provide audiences with diverse and immersive theater-going experiences.
According to its producer, Xia Feng, they will explore a new mode of theater that can serve multiple functions such as bazaar, art exhibition, dining, and brand releases.
Thriller elements are incorporated into the scenes.
Performance information
Date: through January 15
Venue: the Great Theater of China, 704 Niuzhuang Rd
Tel: 6377-8820
