The Song and Dance Company of the Political Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army will present a series of shows to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Most of its popular artists, including Dong Wenhua, Yan Weiwen, Cai Guoqing, Wang Hongwei and Tan Jing, will participate in the shows. Founded in 1953 in Beijing, the art company includes an orchestra, chorus, dance troupe and an opera troupe.
Choir: Song under the Army Flag on May 13 and 14; Symphonic concert: Our Age on May 15; Song and dance show: In the Name of Youth on May 21 and 22; Dance drama: Railroad Guerrilla on May 29 and 30; Gala show: Classics on June 1 and 2.
7:30 pm. National Center for the Performing Arts, No 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district, Beijing. 010-6655-0000.