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Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre

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Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre

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    February 10, 2024

    Located in Xieheyan Street, Xuanwu District, Beijing, south of the Hepingmen Gate, Zhengyiqi Theater Building is one of the most famous theaters of Beijing Peking Opera. It is also the oldest well-preserved wooden theater in China. Zhengyi Temple Theater Building was originally built by Zhejiang merchants as a silver hall theater. When Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, there was a woman, Jiang Cailin, who was favored by Emperor Minghuang of the Tang Dynasty, because she was good at light make-up and elegant clothes, and admired plum blossoms, so she was named "Mei Fei", and then Yang Yuhuan entered the palace, and she used all her tricks to make Mei Fei lose her status.

      May 26, 2024

      The theatre was built in 1688, during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing dynasty. It was built on the ruin site of a Buddhist temple. It has a rich history that includes performances by the grandmaster of Peking Opera, Mei Lanfang.

      After the Cultural Revolution, the theatre fell into disrepair. However, in 1995 a local businessman sponsored a full restoration. The theatre now continues to perform Beijing Opera. It is considered a living relic and one of Beijing's finest monuments.

      In August 2005, the theatre was temporarily closed for building work. As of October 2010, the theatre was all set to reopen, with the premiere of Mei Lanfang Classics, providing a view of Peking Opera in its heyday. The play includes six classics from the 160 repertoires of Mei Lanfang, including Battle with Invaders, Drunken Princess, Goddess of Luo River, Taking Command of Troops, Sylph Scattering Flowers, and Farewell to Princess Yu.

      On June 10, 2012, the theatre played host to American comedian Louis CK, who taped an episode of his show Louie there to an invitation-only audience.

      (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhengyici_Peking_Opera_Theatre)

        July 10, 2024

        Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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