Overview
A modern musical reinterpretation of the classic Chinese legend The Butterfly Lovers (Liang Zhu), directed by the acclaimed Hong Kong director Edward Lam. Set in an art school, this vibrant and thought-provoking production explores themes of love, art, identity, and the struggles of youth.
Key Information
- Dates: December 25–27, 2015
- Showtimes: 14:30, 19:30
- Venue: Macao Cultural Centre - Grand Auditorium (Comprehensive Theatre)
- Duration: Approximately 225 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission
- Language: Performed in Mandarin
- Age Suitability: For ages 6 and above
Ticket Prices
Standard Ticket Prices: MOP 300, MOP 250, MOP 200*, MOP 150*.
Discounts & Offers
CCM Friends (Macao Cultural Centre Members)
- 10% discount on tickets.
- Early Bird: 20% discount during the first 7 days of ticket sales (September 27 – October 3, 2015). From October 4, 2015, a 10% discount applies. Online bookings must use CCM login to receive the discount.
Students / Seniors*
- 50% discount for children aged 12 or below, Macao full-time students, and senior citizens aged 65 or above. (Applicable to designated seating areas only, limited seats. Proof of identity required upon admission.)
Group Discount
- 15% discount for purchases of 10 or more same-priced tickets for the same performance.
"Arts for 2" Package
- 20% discount when purchasing 2 or more same-priced tickets for the same performance of both "Anna Karenina" and "Art School Musical".
Credit Card Discount
- 10% discount for BOC Multi-currency Credit Card, BOC Card, and Tai Fung Bank Credit Card holders.
Creative Team & Cast
- Director/Playwright: Edward Lam (Edward Lam Dance Theatre / "非常林奕華")
- Music: Chiu Tsang-hei (陳建騏), Taiwan Golden Melody Award winner.
- Choreography: Yuri Ng (伍宇烈), renowned Hong Kong choreographer.
- Cast: Features 18 elite actors from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao, including Macao's rising star Jordan Cheng. The production includes 18 original songs.
Synopsis
The story transplants the tragic romance of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai into a contemporary art school. Zhu Yingtai enrolls in the school to escape parental control, while Liang Shanbo struggles with his artistic identity and fear of failure. Free from the need for gender disguise, the young characters navigate a path of self-discovery, breaking free from societal and personal constraints while discussing art, life, and immortality.
Important Notes
- Latecomers will be admitted only at a suitable break to avoid disrupting the performance.
- One ticket required per person for admission.
- The organizer reserves the right to change the program and/or performers.
