Theatrical director Meng Jinghui is bringing his well-received
play Amber to the new National Grand Theater in
Beijing.
The multimedia drama, starring actress Yuan Quan and Golden
Horse-winning best actor Liu Ye, debuted in early 2005 and
immediately became what critics call a "major blockbuster in
China's drama circle."
The show has been invited to tour seven Asian cities, and will
add to the National Grand Theater's first performance season with a
ten-day run beginning on March 21.
Actress Yuan Quan promotes
her drama Amber, which will open in March at the National
Grand Theater, on Sunday, January 20, 2008. (photo:
Xinhuanet)
Director Meng says he still sees the show as a
surefire blockbuster three years after its opening.
"Amber will return with everything exactly the same. It
is a powerful play in and of itself, and that charisma will
undoubtedly be fully shown at the state-of-the-art Grand Theater,"
Meng said at a press conference on Sunday.
Actress Yuan Quan, who also attended the promotional event,
calls her lovelorn character, Xiao You, originally a stimulus, a
part of her life now. "That strong feeling will help me put on a
heartfelt performance," she said.
Liu Ye is currently filming Lu Chuan's World War Two epic
Nanking Nanking, and sent a video message to share his
hopes for the show.
(CRI January 22, 2008)
