THEATRE + COMEDY

WorldWide Stage Inc. and Houston Baptist University - Morris Cultural Arts Center present The Legend of Yin & Yang : A Spectacle Beyond Borders, a musical by a joint company of gifted Chinese and American singers, actors and acrobats.

These talented artists will perform at the Houston Baptist University Morris Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1. The bilingual production unfolds a heartfelt musical story of conflict, cooperation and love. This innovative bilingual production incorporates Mandarin and English dialogue and original songs into a wide variety of theatrical styles: American Broadway, Hip Hop dance, Chinese Acrobatics and Martial Arts, ensuring that young and old will be enthralled and entertained.

Hip Hop dance is a main component of the production. The talent of the WyldStyl Hip Hop Dance Troupe brings an urban element to the show. The company has gained great acclaim throughout Houston in various competitions and showcases including the prominent Dance Houston show.

Another component of the show comes from the talent of the YATE Acrobatic Troupe who makes the show a visual delight. The troupe, established for almost half a century in Shenzhen, China, has created hundreds of outstanding shows in China, France, the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia and Japan. They display superb acrobatic skill, creative costuming and employ unique theatre art techniques to take audiences to increasing magical heights.

The Legend of Yin and Yang illustrates a true collaborative spirit between Chinese and American artistic leaders and performers that brilliantly highlights the strengths of each nation’s art. With the new 2009 production set to show in Houston, The Legend of Yin and Yang celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Sino-American Relations.