摘要
It's no overstatement that xiqu,the general term for Chinese drama,is the pride and joy of Chinese theater.Dating back centuries,the imperial art form has been adopted and reimagined time and time again,with various styles birlhed in the process.From legendary performances by the most famous Peking opera actor Mei lanfang to Shanghai's ambitious staging of Tang Xianzu's Peony Pavilion in 1998,China's traditional theater practice has continued to thrive.
