Storyline
Pre-Cultural Revolution propaganda at its most lavish, this model opera depicts the history and evolution of the Communist Party of China under Mao Zedong from its founding in July 1921 to the establishment of "New China" in 1949. Detailed in the musical are several key events in CPC history such as the Northern Expedition, the KMT-led Shanghai massacre of 1927, the Nanchang Uprising and formation of the People's Liberation Army, the Long March and the founding of the PRC on October 1, 1949.
Cast & Crew
WK
Wang Kun
Singer
LeadTD
Tseten Dolma
Singer
HS
Hu Song Hua
Singer
GL
Guo Lanying
Singer
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Wang Ping's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The East Is Red is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
