20世纪30年代中国京剧海外传播述论——以梅兰芳访美演出为例

Review of Overseas Communication of Peking Opera in 1930s——A Case Study of Mei Lanfang's Performance in America

梅兰芳是中国京剧的代表人物,也是京剧海外传播的伟大先行者,他分别于1919年、1924年和1956年三次东渡日本演出京剧。1930年及1935年赴美国和苏联演出京剧,以其精湛的技艺向世界展示京剧的魅力,取得了广泛而热烈的反响。以梅兰芳访美演出为例,分析梅兰芳团队在访美演出中的传播策略和协同合作,意在阐释梅兰芳访美演出成功的因素及其深远意义。

Mei Lanfang,as an outstanding representative of Peking Opera,is a pioneer who led overseas communication of Peking Opera.In 1919,1924 and 1956,Mei Lanfang traveled to Japan for three times to perform Peking Opera,and in 1930 to America,in 1935 to Soviet Union.His performance showed artistic charm of Peking Opera to international audience and received enthusiastic response worldwide.Focusing on Mei Lanfang’s performance in America,the author analyses communication strategy and cooperation of Mei’s team before and during the visit,and discusses key factors to Mei’s success in his visit to America and its profound meaning.