Richard Irwin wrote an article about Branson that has been widely distributed on the web. About the Acrobats of China he says:
"Another show I enjoyed included the New Shanghai Circus, which features incredible feats of strength, flexibility and balance. The show drew lots of families with young children and teens."
To read the entire story click here: http://www.dailynews.com/entertainment/ci_23521906/travel-branson-mo-is-more-than-just-small
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Acrobats honor Tradition
By Joshua Clark, Branson Tri-Lakes News
When one thinks of Branson, Chinese acrobats usually aren’t the first thing that come to mind.
For the past 16 seasons, though, the New Shanghai Circus has been thrilling audiences as “The Acrobats of China,” one of the area’s most popular shows.
“We have seen it each and every year we’ve visited, and we’ve been coming here for 10 years,” said Laine Slade, of Collins, Miss., who saw the show Tuesday night. “The kids love it, and this show had several new things we haven’t seen before.”
According to emcee Freya Lui, several changes to the show take place every year.
“The performers generally come to town in March and leave in December,” Lui said. “So, each year, we get new performers with new specialties. They make this area their home for about 10 months.”
While March to December booking is usually the norm, the current group of acrobats will be featured until the end of the summer, at which point a new group will come in for a few months. “The other group will come back to perform this August,” Lui said. “So we do change the show every few months."
Read more about the Acrobats of China by clicking here: Branson Tri-Lakes News
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| Photo by Joshua Clark, Branson Tri-Lakes News |
For the past 16 seasons, though, the New Shanghai Circus has been thrilling audiences as “The Acrobats of China,” one of the area’s most popular shows.
“We have seen it each and every year we’ve visited, and we’ve been coming here for 10 years,” said Laine Slade, of Collins, Miss., who saw the show Tuesday night. “The kids love it, and this show had several new things we haven’t seen before.”
According to emcee Freya Lui, several changes to the show take place every year.
“The performers generally come to town in March and leave in December,” Lui said. “So, each year, we get new performers with new specialties. They make this area their home for about 10 months.”
While March to December booking is usually the norm, the current group of acrobats will be featured until the end of the summer, at which point a new group will come in for a few months. “The other group will come back to perform this August,” Lui said. “So we do change the show every few months."
Read more about the Acrobats of China by clicking here: Branson Tri-Lakes News
Friday, June 14, 2013
From the Making of A Mom blogger Stephanie
Here's just a little bit of what Stephanie had to say. You can read the rest at Making of A Mom blog
"The Acrobats of China had such an incredible line up of acts. Some of my favorite included the Chinese yoyo in which the girls would do tricks with the yoyo including passing it through the air to each other and juggling multiple yoyo’s. There was an amazing act with chairs in which the girls stacked the chairs and each other forming a very high tower. It was very impressive. The boys were tricky as they jumped through different sized hoops at different heights, balanced on each other and juggled hats." Read more at http://makingofamom.com/the-acrobats-of-china-branson-missouri/#AkomaEMQJpKVYslo.99
"The Acrobats of China had such an incredible line up of acts. Some of my favorite included the Chinese yoyo in which the girls would do tricks with the yoyo including passing it through the air to each other and juggling multiple yoyo’s. There was an amazing act with chairs in which the girls stacked the chairs and each other forming a very high tower. It was very impressive. The boys were tricky as they jumped through different sized hoops at different heights, balanced on each other and juggled hats." Read more at http://makingofamom.com/the-acrobats-of-china-branson-missouri/#AkomaEMQJpKVYslo.99
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Acrobats of China - Best of Branson Shows by The Ozarks Connection
Thanks to The Ozarks Connection for including us as "Best of Branson Shows!"
Read about it here: Best of Branson Shows - Ozarks Connection
Read about it here: Best of Branson Shows - Ozarks Connection
Monday, July 9, 2012
New Shanghai Circus Dazzles!
by Linda Burligame, Shepherd of the Hills Gazette
The performers in the New Shanghai Circus are truly amazing. Since they were very, very young they have been training and practicing. They continually work and practice to maintain their level of excellence. Amazing feats of contortion, flexibility, timing and balance, “mystical music and magic” — I never know what fascinates me the most.
Contortion is one of the oldest forms of acrobatics. On stage the acrobats bend and twist to form living sculptures. Looks can be deceiving: they are so graceful you forget what strength and skill is required. Foot Juggling, Nose Balancing, Plate Spinning (done while dancing, doing somersaults and handstands!), Pole Climbing, Jar Juggling (huge pots!), Barrel Contortion (getting the body bent and into a barrel with a 12-inch opening!), Aerial Ballet, Round-table Skating (how do they do that!), Magic and Illusion … and some people think I use too many exclamation points. The Acrobats of China deserve many!!
Read the rest of the story here:
http://www.shepherdgazette.com/20120709185/July-August-2012/new-shanghai-circus.html
The performers in the New Shanghai Circus are truly amazing. Since they were very, very young they have been training and practicing. They continually work and practice to maintain their level of excellence. Amazing feats of contortion, flexibility, timing and balance, “mystical music and magic” — I never know what fascinates me the most. Contortion is one of the oldest forms of acrobatics. On stage the acrobats bend and twist to form living sculptures. Looks can be deceiving: they are so graceful you forget what strength and skill is required. Foot Juggling, Nose Balancing, Plate Spinning (done while dancing, doing somersaults and handstands!), Pole Climbing, Jar Juggling (huge pots!), Barrel Contortion (getting the body bent and into a barrel with a 12-inch opening!), Aerial Ballet, Round-table Skating (how do they do that!), Magic and Illusion … and some people think I use too many exclamation points. The Acrobats of China deserve many!!
Read the rest of the story here:
http://www.shepherdgazette.com/20120709185/July-August-2012/new-shanghai-circus.html
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Promoter Gives Branson Recommendations
By Dave Woods
Joplin Globe Digital market development manager
BRANSON Mo. — Cindy Merry has seen the spring break travel season explode during her years in Branson. “We consider ourselves the other spring break destination,” she told me recently. “We get a lot of families who come here to experience the diversity of shows and attractions. I think there is something for everyone.”
For more than 20 years, Cindy has advised some of Branson’s most successful entertainers, show producers and theater owners. She’s deeply involved in promoting Branson attractions and shows through the convention and visitors bureau, Branson Show League and area marketing councils.
Cindy knows Branson. I asked her what shows and attractions she would recommend to families headed to Branson for spring break. She was quick with a high flying recommendation.
Read the complete story here (hint - we are one of the recommendations!): Branson Recommendations
Joplin Globe Digital market development manager
BRANSON Mo. — Cindy Merry has seen the spring break travel season explode during her years in Branson. “We consider ourselves the other spring break destination,” she told me recently. “We get a lot of families who come here to experience the diversity of shows and attractions. I think there is something for everyone.”
For more than 20 years, Cindy has advised some of Branson’s most successful entertainers, show producers and theater owners. She’s deeply involved in promoting Branson attractions and shows through the convention and visitors bureau, Branson Show League and area marketing councils.
Cindy knows Branson. I asked her what shows and attractions she would recommend to families headed to Branson for spring break. She was quick with a high flying recommendation.
Read the complete story here (hint - we are one of the recommendations!): Branson Recommendations
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