In New York City in 2025, tens of thousands of people can be considered lucky individuals in the eyes of those who had the privilege to witness the renowned Shen Yun Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. For them, 2025 has been a year of good fortune, as they have not only enjoyed the soothing Chinese classical dance performances of Shen Yun but also found meaning and hope in their lives. In the past year, there have been struggles and victories – let’s take a look at the top ten news stories in New York City in 2025.
The annual Shen Yun performances, known as the “world’s number one show,” have become a major event in the New York metropolitan area. In 2025, Shen Yun Performing Arts presented over 31 shows in four cities in the greater New York area. From March 26 to April 13, they performed 18 shows at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, all of which were packed to full capacity with an astounding average ticket sales rate of 103%.
Not only were all the shows sold out, but additional seats and last-minute released tickets were quickly snapped up, with many shows becoming in high demand, showcasing Shen Yun’s strong brand influence and the immense audience demand for traditional Chinese culture.
Numerous political figures in New York, including three members of Congress (Paul D. Tonko, Patrick Ryan, Andrew R. Garbarino), seven state senators, twenty state assembly members, and several city council members, sent commendations, congratulatory letters, and welcome letters, praising Shen Yun performances as an international cultural event. They commended Shen Yun for showcasing authentic Chinese traditional culture dating back five thousand years on the stage in New York, as well as for making immeasurable contributions in various aspects such as art and economy to the local community.
Shen Yun Performing Arts dazzles audiences with its extraordinary skills in Chinese classical dance, a blend of Eastern and Western live orchestral music, nearly lost traditional bel canto singing, colorful Chinese traditional costumes, and its patented three-dimensional dynamic backdrop that vividly presents heavenly realms, ancient legends, and the five thousand years of divine culture to the audience, providing a magnificent and wonderful live experience that captivates both Western and Eastern viewers.
The response in the greater New York area to Shen Yun has been enthusiastic, with praises such as “artistic performance is perfect,” “the show is truly stunning,” “their skills are flawless,” “a magnificent production,” being heard frequently.
As Shen Yun Performing Arts celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, they will be performing 18 shows at Lincoln Center from March 26 to April 13; 4 shows at the State Theater in New Jersey from April 24 to 26; 6 shows at NJPAC in New Jersey from April 29 to May 3; and 5 shows in Stamford, Connecticut, from May 7 to 10.
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