The Secret musical lands in Shanghai

Produced by a top Broadway team, The Secret can be categorized as a jukebox musical.[Photo provided to China Daily]

A musical adapted from Chinese pop star Jay Chou's directorial debut has landed in Shanghai, after debuting before Beijing audiences in December.

Produced by a top Broadway team, The Secret can be categorized as a jukebox musical, like the universally acclaimed Mamma Mia. The musical features over 20 popular songs from Jay Chou, which help tell the story. So while the musical is based on the 2007 film, the nostalgic sentiment and those classic songs, integral to the whole storyline, are a highlight.

The musical is on at the Shanghai Cultural Square from Feb 14 to Feb 26, and will then tour Taipei, Seoul and other cities in Asia.