Shanghai Grand Theatre
300 Renmin Dadao
Tel: 5466-0206
"Phantom"
The Phantom of the Opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, debuts in Shanghai, marking the production's first Asian performance. Since it was first staged in London, the play has been seen by 58 million people all over the world. "The Phantom of the Opera" depicts a mysterious person with a beautiful voice living under the Paris Theatre. The grand stage sets and music have made the musical famous throughout the world.
7:15 pm, December 18
200-2000 yuan
7:15 pm, December 19, 24-26, 31
100-800 yuan
Shanghai Concert Hall
523 Yan'an Donglu
Tel: 6386-2836
Chamber music
Shanghai Chamber Orchestra concert.
7:30 pm, December 21
50-150 yuan
Christmas concert
Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra's Christmas concert. The programme is: Overture from "Die Fledermaus", Vergnugungszug, Polka Schnell, both by Johann II Strauss; Pizzicato Polka Thunder and Lighting Polka, by Johann II & Josef Strauss; Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin; Symphony No. 9 in E Minor from "The New World", by Dvorak.
7:30 pm, December 23-25
100-380 yuan
New year concert
Vienna Classical Symphony
Orchestra performance
7:30 pm, December 27-28
100-680 yuan
Happy new year
New year concert by Wiener Johann Strauss Capelle. The Wiener Johann Strauss Capelle was re-established in 1977. Since then it has gained distinction both in Austria and abroad. It continues the tradition of the Capelle, whose original founder and conductor was Johann Strauss himself. The music specifically composed for the Wiener Johann Strauss Capelle by the Strauss-dynasty is presented in traditional clothing and authentic arrangements.
Conductor: Michael Tomascheck
Soprano: Gabriele Bone
7:30 pm, December 30-January
1, 2005
100-950 yuan
He Luting Concert Hall
20 Fenyang Lu
Tel: 6437-1192
Suona recital
Suona is a trumpet-like instrument often used in Chinese folk music. Zhu Ying presents her solo suona concert.
7:15 pm, December 19
60-280 yuan
Christmas music
Shanghai Opera House Chorus presents the concert.
7: 15 pm, December 24
80-220 yuan
Youth Symphony
Lin Yousheng conducts Wanfang Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) for a New Year concert. Made up of performers from Shanghai Normal University and Shanghai Conservatory of Music, WYSO was founded in 1998.
7:15 pm, December 26
60-120 yuan
Folk music
Shanghai National Music Orchestra gives a New Year concert of classical folk Chinese music.
7:15 pm, December 30
60-150 yuan
Majestic Theatre
66 Jiangning Lu
Tel: 6217-2426
Nutcracker
The classical ballet is presented by Shanghai Ballet Troupe, starring Ji Pingping, Yu Xiaowei, Sun Shenyi and Chen Zhenrong.
7:15 pm, December 17-18
50-280 yuan
Christmas carols
Shanghai Opera presents a concert of Christmas carols.
7:15 pm, December 23
30-120 yuan
Song & dance
A show presented by Redflag Far-East Military Command Song and Dance Troupe of the National Defence Ministry of Russia.
7:15 pm, December 24-25
80-380 yuan
Nutcracker from Russia
Presented by Russia Moscow Classical Model Ballet Troupe. The 40-year-old company is the second largest ballet troupe in Russia. The dancers have won 13 gold medals in International ballet contests. It has toured in more than 200 cities and 30 countries.
7:15 pm, December 31
80-500 yuan
Lyceum Theatre
57 Maoming Nanlu
Tel: 6217-8530
Yueju opera
Shanghai Yueju Opera Troupe presents famous episodes from classical Yueju operas.
7:15 pm, December 16-18
60-300 yuan
Ballroom dance
Presented by Shanghai Theatre Academy Opera Dance Branch.
2 pm, December 18-19
30-80 yuan
Songs from musicals
Famous songs from musicals such as "Miss Saigon", "Westside Story", "Cats", "The Phantom of the Opera" are sung.
7:15 pm, 10:15 pm, December 24
100-380 yuan
Low comedy
Shanghai People Comic Troupe presents a show of low comedy, a folk comedy art in Shanghai dialect.
7:30 pm, December 25-26
50-350 yuan
Child pianists
A concert presented by children from the China Welfare Institute Children's Palace.
2 pm, December 26
20-60 yuan
March concert
Famous marches of the 20th century are performed by Shanghai Shen Cheng Philharmonic Wind Band.
7:15 pm, December 31
40-180 yuan
Shanghai Centre Theatre
1376 Nanjing Xilu
Tel: 6279-8663
Acrobatics
The Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe presents its famed repertoire every night.
7:30 pm, December 17-18, 20-23,
25-29
100-200 yuan
Christmas concert
A concert performed by Shanghai Philharmonic Chorus, Women's Chorus and Children's Chorus.
8:00 pm, December 24
80-280 yuan
Moscow Symphony
A New Year's concert will be staged by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra in Shanghai on Christmas Day. Many Russian classical pieces are expected. Founded in 1989, the orchestra is composed of Russia's most brilliant performers and is at the forefront of the Russian music world with its epic symphonies and great energy.
7:30 pm, December 25
80-580 yuan
Spirit of Broadway
A performance by Broadway stars of famous episodes from Broadway productions such as Cats, Chicago, 42nd Street, Hello Dolly, Cabaret....
7:30 pm, December 30, January 2, 2005
180-800 yuan
Yifu Stage
701 Fuzhou Lu
Tel: 6351-4668
Yueju episodes
A show starring Wu Suying and her guest performers.
7:15 pm, December 17
40-220 yuan
Peking opera
Traditional Peking opera highlights by Shanghai Theatre Academy Opera Dance Branch.
1:30 pm, December 19
30-100 yuan
Shi Yi Lang
A traditional Yueju opera rearranged and presented by Xiaobaihua Yueju Opera Troupe of Shaoxing.
7:15 pm, December 19-20
40-220 yuan
Yueju highlights
The Xiaobaihua Yueju Opera Troupe of Shaoxing presents a show of highlights.
7:15 pm, December 21
50-150 yuan
Yueju opera
Performed by Jin Jing and Xu Biaoxin.
7:15 pm, December 23-24
40-200 yuan
Yihai Theatre
466 Jiangning Lu
Tel: 5396-7009
Christmas carols
The concert is presented by Shanghai Broadcasting Children's Chorus.
7:15 pm, December 24
60-150 yuan
Shanghai Circus World
2266 Gonghexin Lu
Tel: 3603-0788
Urban stunts
Shanghai Circus gives a regular acrobatic performance, presenting the troupe's repertoire.
7:30 pm, Through December 31
50-280 yuan
The Room With a View
12F, 479 Nanjing Donglu
Tel: 6352-0256
Christmas party
Student bands from local universities have a party.
1 pm, December 25
15 yuan
Dramatic Arts Centre
288 Anfu Lu
Tel: 6473-0123
To Heaven-Go Left,
To Shenzhen-Go Right
A play adapted from the latest novel of an Internet writer Murong Xuecun is about problems faced by modern urban dwellers.
7:15 pm, Through December 18
100 yuan
Proof
Based on the work of the American dramatist David Auburn, the new drama "Proof" will be introduced to China and performed by actors and actresses from Shanghai and Hong Kong. Catherine, who took care of her mentally-ill and maths genius father for four years, wanders about her own mental health, and a genius proof she has made, when her father dies and she stands in the crossroad of her life.
7:15 pm, December 16-18,
23-25, 31
80-150 yuan
Paradise Cafe Theatre
300 Anfu Lu
Tel: 6474-7398
Singles Apartment
A play depicting the life and problems of modern youth. Contemporary urban Chinese youth's attitude toward love, relationships and sex is discussed.
7: 15 pm, Through December 25
100 yuan
Jing'an Hotel
370 Huashan Lu
Tel: 6248-1888
Chamber Music
Shanghai Symphony gives weekly chamber music concert. The coming week's programme includes: Song Without Wordss by Mendelssohn, Six Preludes by Debussy, Piano Sonata in G Major by Beethoven, Solo Sonata for Cello by Kodaly, and String Quartet in C Major by Mozart.
8 pm, December 19
20 yuan
