论成兆才对评剧艺术的革新及其成就

CHENG Zhao-cai's Reform and Achievements in Pingju

成兆才是中国评剧的主要创始人。他在继承并全面改革冀东莲花落的基础上,移植和吸收其他曲艺的某些成分,从而培育出评剧这一新戏种;他还是评剧第一剧作家,他改编和创作的百部剧本对评剧的形成与发展具有奠基作用。他倾毕生精力为培育评剧这枝戏曲新花,并使之从地方走向全国、从民间曲艺走向正剧做出了最突出的贡献。

As the main founder of pingju, CHENG Zhao-cai succeeded and completely reformed Lianhualao and borrowed and absorbed elements from other folk art forms to create Pingju,a new form of drama;as the first Pingju playwright,he adapted and wrote 100 plays which were the basis of the formation and development of Pingju. His devotion, dedication and contributions made Pingju one of the most popular dramas in China.