Running Times: Duration: 2 hours & 30 minutes with 20 minute interval. Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. Experience China Before Communism New York-based Shen Yun returns to the Capitol Theatre 26 Feb-9 March 2025 as part of its global tour. Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China's 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends & ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes &patented interactive backdrops. Revisit a time when scholars & artists sought harmony with the Tao or the "Way" of the universe and when divine beings walked upon the earth to inspire humanity. Join us for a night filled with beauty, wisdom, courage & hope. Witness Heaven's beauty on stage and experience the magic of Shen Yun-live. "A must-see!" - Broadway World .