Lizhi Zhao, owner of the New Shanghai Circus, announced today that the Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus would be performing at the Tri-Lakes Center (formerly the Mel Tillis Theatre) in Branson, Missouri on Saturday, June 11 at 3:00 & 8:00 PM and from June 13 through June 15 at 3:00 & 8:00 PM, as well as on June 16 at 8:00 PM.These performances will take place at the Tri-Lakes Center on Hwy 248 in Branson instead of the New Shanghai Theatre, as there have been delays in completing the parking lot for the new theater.
Zhao said, “Our hopes that our new theater would be open in time for the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Tribute met disappointment this week.As the ground around our new theater begin to finally dry, there was still a very wet spot, and when the contractors dug down at that spot they discovered a natural spring; causing there to be more delays in grading, and pouring the parking lot.For us this was devastating news.”Zhao continued, “However, on the same day that this news reached us, our friends at the Tri-Lakes Center contacted us, and graciously offered us their theater to perform in for June 11th and June 13th through the 16th.This is wonderful and we thank our good friends at the Tri-Lakes Center.With over 50 cast and crew members eager to begin performances, this has certainly made all of us and our customers happy!”
Cindy Westmoreland, manager of the Tri-Lakes Center said, “I remember when my dad, Mel Tillis, was building his theater and we had delays in getting the construction done.Box Car Willie called and offered us his theater to perform in and it was a Godsend.The Tri-Lakes Center had these dates available and we were happy to offer a helping hand to the Acrobats.”
Zhao said, “Tri-Lakes Center is located on Hwy 248 which is on the other side of Branson from our new theater, so we will have signs announcing our temporary location as well as staff handing out maps.But most of all we’ll be relying on our friends in Branson to help spread the word to our customers about our temporary location.”
In its’ 8th season in Branson, the New Shanghai Circus features more than 40 Acrobats of China presenting their ancient performance art.Three acrobatic troupes (the New Shanghai Circus, the Shanghai Circus School, and the Anhui Acrobatic Troupe) from China have joined forces this year to create a fast-paced production that brings the Orient to Branson!
Shanghai Circus School is the foremost circus performer training and education institute in Shanghai, China.These young acrobats from the Shanghai Circus School bring their international award-winning acts to Branson.The act called “Dream – Handstand Art” won the Golden K Award and the La Princesse Award at the 16th First Step on International Acrobatics Competition, as well as the Gold Lion Award at the 4th National Teenage Acrobatics Competition.The act known as “Russian Bar” (also know as Foot Juggling on Teeterboard) was awarded the Golden Clown Award at the 27th Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo, the Princesse Award and a Special Award at the 25th International Circus Competition.The performance also won the Gold Lion Award at the 5th National Acrobatics Competition.
Seventeen acrobats and coaches from the Anhui Acrobatic Troupe will showcase the stunning Group Chair Stack as well as other acts that require precise teamwork and group coordination.Other exciting acts in the show include the fascinating Diabolo, Plates Spinning, Bicycle Tricks, and more.
New Shanghai Circus performers continue to deliver the audience’s favorite acts such as Fish Net Contortion, Magic Clock, Barrel Contortion, Roller Skating, and more with newly designed costumes, sharply honed skills, and beautiful new backdrops designed specifically for the brand new New Shanghai Theatre.
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