The iconic production will grace the stages of Vancouver, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Houston, offering audiences an unforgettable experience inspired by the spirit of classical Chinese art from July 17 to August 10, 2025, as announced by The Los Angeles Beverly Arts
LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting" (also known as "The Poetic Dance"), presented by the China Oriental Performing Arts Group, launches its North American tour as an enduring tribute to an Eastern masterpiece that transcends time, culture, and civilization," said Joey Zhou, Chairman of The Los Angeles Beverly Arts, who organized the press conference.
To help North American audiences gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance and aesthetic beauty behind "The Poetic Dance," the organizers held an official press conference at 3:00 PM on July 10 at the 777 Tower in downtown Los Angeles. The event was hosted by CultraNation Live Media and co-organized by Xavvi, an AI-powered influencer platform.
Passionate Fans
The event drew more than 200 attendees, including prominent local figures such as Kathy Hao, co-founder of CultraNation Live Media and a renowned lawyer; Norm Nixon, former legendary guard of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers; Emmy Award-winning singer Grace Field; filmmaker and IDA funding chairman Harrison Engle; Douglas Ivanovich, CEO of WPI, American Icon Awards, and LABA Icon Awards; and Samira Kazemani, producer and founder of Samira Network and Luxury Gala. Also in attendance were social media creators, local chamber presidents, community leaders, leading media outlets, and arts and culture professionals.
The press conference featured an interactive "Green Waist" dance experience, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the production's signature movements against a backdrop of classical Chinese music and stage visuals. The hands-on experience was met with enthusiastic responses from attendees. A special highlight included live performances of the show's theme song by renowned American musicians and artists—reinterpreting an Eastern melody through a Western musical lens—offering a bold expression of East-West cultural fusion that drew waves of applause.
More than a cultural showcase, the press conference marked the official start of "The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting's" North American tour and its mission to present timeless Chinese artistic beauty through a contemporary global lens. What makes this work so universally resonant is its grounding in deep cultural roots and its modern reinterpretation of a classical masterpiece.
A Timeless Artwork Reimagined for the World
Inspired by "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" (TMRM), a monumental painting by Chinese prodigy Wang Ximeng from the Northern Song Dynasty (960–1127 CE), the production channels one of the highest achievements of Chinese civilization. The TMRM painting, currently housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing, has rarely been exhibited and has never been permitted to travel abroad.
Now, this dynamic stage production brings that national treasure to life. Rendered in vivid blue-green mineral pigments and created by the 18-year-old Wang Ximeng, the original scroll remains an enduring emblem of classical Chinese artistic transcendence.
Synopsis of "The Poetic Dance"
Through a lyrical, meandering narrative, the drama follows a modern cultural historian who journeys back nine centuries to meet the young artist. Together, they illuminate the creative odyssey behind the legendary painting. Structured in seven poetic chapters—"Unfolding the Scroll," "Inquiring into Seals," "Chanting Silk," "Seeking Stones," "Practicing Brushwork," "Preparing Ink," and "Merging with the Painting"—the performance becomes a profound meditation on devotion, ingenuity, and the legacy of ancient artistry. Above all, it is a reverent homage to the universal spirit of craftsmanship and cultural continuity.
A Visual Spectacle: An Aesthetic Offering from the East to the World
Lauded as a "pinnacle of Chinese aesthetics," "The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting" premiered in 2021 at Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts and rose to international fame following its captivating "Green Waist" performance during the 2022 Spring Festival Gala. In fewer than four years, it has achieved over 700 sold-out performances, celebrated for its exquisite synthesis of stagecraft—including costume design, scenic composition, hairstyling, musicality, and choreography—all meticulously aligned with traditional Chinese artistic values.
Rooted in the refined culture of the Song Dynasty—often referred to as the "Eastern Renaissance"—the production evokes an era when humanism, elegance, and intellectual exploration flourished. More than a visual spectacle, the drama offers a living philosophy: a vision of harmony between humanity and nature, simplicity and sophistication, daily life and poetic imagination. These timeless, borderless themes continue to resonate deeply with contemporary global audiences.
North American Tour Schedule
- Vancouver – Queen Elizabeth Theatre | July 17–18
- Seattle – McCaw Hall | July 25–26
- Los Angeles – Dolby Theatre | August 1–2 (with press conference)
- Houston – Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center | August 9–10
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Media Contact
Monica Matulich, The Los Angeles Beverly Arts, 1 3103839502, [email protected],
SOURCE The Los Angeles Beverly Arts
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