The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens.

Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting performs poses that can take months to perfect, and leave more than a few bruises.

A Peking Opera actress applies makeup backstage before a show in Beijing, China, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Most read stories ...

A vibrant showcase of Peking Opera, a traditional form of Chinese opera known for its stylized movement, dramatic costumes, and melodic storytelling, is set to take the stage at The Long Center this ...

The performance presents a newly imagined Peking Opera, combining the classic repertoire with modern stagecraft and interactive cultural experience. Led by esteemed masters and featuring a re-arranged ...

On a Sunday afternoon in Beijing, applause rises from a modern theatre as Zhang Wanting performs a breathtaking pose in The ...

Stepping into Huguang Huiguan, or Huguang Guild Hall in Beijing, people who come to watch a resident musical may find the venue a heart of tradition and innovation. It comes alive with Jinfeng Yulu, ...

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Liu Wenhui, a Yuju Opera actress, performs at the launch ceremony of the Hundred Operas Entering Anhui event on Sept 28 in Hefei, Anhui province. CHINA DAILY On the occasion of the 235th anniversary ...