Once upon a time, Beijing/Peking “Opera” was a thriving, popular art. But for most of the 20th century—both before and after the victory of Communism in 1949—it was an endangered species. Today, however, the Shanghai Jingju Company is one of the few to successfully increase its audiences, approach eco-nomic independence, and practice bold artistic innovation.

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