Broadway-crafted Chinese musical wows audience

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The musical was very well received among viewers. The ratings for the show on Douban.com, one of China's most popular review sites, climbed to 8 out of 10 on Feb 23, which is strong proof of the musical's success.

One comment reads, "It is a reconstruction of the classic film from 10 years ago; American-style humor and Chou's rap have created a joyful scene". The sound and visual effects and stage design have also wowed a lot of audiences. "The Broadway production is amazing; it has revolutionized my perception of musicals, not to mention the dazzling stage setting and dialogues, which are full of wit and humor", one viewer said on Douban.

After watching the musical, Jay Chou himself expressed his compliments on Facebook: "I watched the musical, The Secret, today and I am greatly touched. Usually good musicals are adapted to films, but this time, Broadway has made a film into a musical, I am so impressed that I can't express my joy enough".

And he seems to share Zhong's perception of musicals， as he said that he hoped that the meticulously-produced film, The Secret, can be passed on far into the future.

The Secret is on at the Shanghai Cultural Square from until Sunday and will then tour Taipei, Seoul and other cities in Asia.