Filmmaker Says Shen Yun Is 'The Best Show I've Ever Seen on Stage'

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Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to Toronto, Canada, for a sold-out performance at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on June 27, taking audiences on a journey through ancient China.

Daniel D'Or, a filmmaker, said, “It's one of the most beautiful things I think I've ever seen. It's the epitome of a cultural show. The whole world's got to see it.”

“One of the most beautiful shows I've seen. I love the Chinese culture,” said Bibi Spielberg, a lawyer.

“I don't know how they do it. It's just a miracle,” Mr. D'Or said. “And when I heard that costumes change, music change, dance change, that is an astounding feat. How do they accomplish that every year? It's just incredible. I saw a book over there about last year's show. The costumes were all different. I'm just mesmerized.”

Based in New York, Shen Yun has been seeking to revive 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture from before communism, through classical Chinese dance and music. Shen Yun cannot currently perform in China due to the Chinese communist regime’s brutal persecution of faith.

“All the performances, all the parts of the larger performance are part of preserving Chinese history and Chinese culture, and especially when we understand that certain actors, the CCP, and certain actors are trying to oppress that,” said Deborah De Lange, a business professor. “Every part of that show is an act of human rights, is an act of supporting human rights.”

Mr. D'Or said, “This is the epitome of Chinese culture, music, costuming, everything, and every single Chinese person should bear witness to this show and appreciate it.

“When you think of China, I just wish, I hope with all my heart that the show gets to play in China someday, and we see the show in China, and that would be a blessing, be really wonderful. It will really resonate with anyone that loves culture, arts, and entertainment. It's got everything,” he said.

“I'm not just saying this; it's the best show I've ever seen on stage. It's something you will return to because it's an overwhelming experience,” he added.

Shen Yun's 2026 global tour has officially concluded and will return next season with an entirely new program.
NTD News, Toronto, Canada

NTD is a media sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts, covering audience reactions since 2006.