National Acrobats of China bring colorful athletic pageantry to Gettysburg's Majestic Theater

(Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) - 3/18/2009

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CONTACT:
Jean Grubesky
Marketing Director
Majestic Theater
(717) 337-8235
[email protected]
 

    Experience the thrill of the National Acrobats of China at The Majestic Theater on Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. For more than five decades, the National Acrobats of China have dazzled audiences around the world with martial arts, daring illusions and phenomenal acrobatic feats.

 

    “The National Acrobats have thrilled audiences around the world,” said Jeffrey Gabel, Founding Executive Director of the Majestic Theater. “Juggling, tumbling, leaping and dancing – they do it all. Their artistry transcends the limits of language.”

    The National Acrobats of China was founded in1956 and has been one of the most influential large acrobatic troupes in the world. The National Acrobats of China have taken part in national and international acrobatic competitions and festivals for nearly 30 years. They have won awards across the globe at the most respected venues in their field.

    The National Acrobats of China have performed in more than 30 countries including Japan, Sweden, Romania, Czechoslovakia, Mongolia, Italy, India, Laos, Colombia, England, France, America, Singapore, Korea, Finland, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. From 1997 to 2007, the troupe toured Europe for seven months each year and performed in more than 100 cities. In summer 2007, the troupe toured 40 acrobats and staff to various Caribbean countries for three months.

    Tickets for the National Acrobats of China are priced from $33 to $39, reserved seating. To purchase tickets, visit www.gettysburgmajestic.org, call (717) 337-8200, or stop by the Box Office, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg.  The box office is open Monday through Saturday from noon until 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 3 to 7:30 p.m.