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Published: Nov 03, 2021 07:08 PM
La La Land soundtrack listening session - music concert 

This event is going to be awesome if you are a music lover or a fan of the popular 2016 American musical romantic comedy-drama La La Land. 

The music event is a concert with the theme of love, which is presented to the audience through a performance that combines orchestral music, singing and a large screen background video. Through the combination of music and film, the fictional story is integrated with the philosophy of life, presenting the audience with interesting aesthetics and audio-visual beauty. 

The concert was adapted from the theme songs and scenes of the Oscar-winning film La La Land, as well as some classic music pieces that are familiar to everyone. 

The song that opens the concert is "Another Day of Sun," which tells the story of a group of teenagers from a small town who head to the big city to chase their dreams. Also, other songs such as "Planetarium, Epilogue" and "Mia & Sebstian's Theme" will also be performed at the concert. 

Where: Cultural Center Grand Theater in Nanjing, 101 Changjiang street, Xuanwu district, Nanjing.

When: November 19 

Price: 50 Yuan to 589 Yuan 

Room - stage play

This is a stage play about contemporary women's life choices. It depicts a dialogue between mother and daughter that discusses their divergent thinking on love, life, careers and responsibility. 

As a play which focuses on contemporary topics, it provides audiences with a unique perspective on the life of women at different ages. If you are a fan of shows inspired by women's power, you should definitely catch this play.  

The play was created and produced by a young team of creative and is being directed by Chen Tianran.  

Where: Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center, 88 Anfu street, Xuhui district, Shanghai 

When: October 28 to November 14

Price: 180 Yuan

Romeo and Juliet - French musical

The popularity of English playwright William Shakespeare's tragic love knows no bounds. Its reputation was once the center of debate between English intellectuals such as Nicholas Rowe and John Dryden. 

This French musical launched in China is particularly dedicated to the classic romantic tragedy written by Shakespeare in his early career but gives it a musical twist. Different from music concerts and theater plays focusing purely on music or narrative, this musical combines audio and visuals into a feast that brings audiences into the real story as they sit back and enjoy the performers' excellent singing skills. Go ahead to check it out, if you are a musical lover. 

Where: Tianqiao Arts Center, Tianqiao market street, Xicheng district, Beijing 

When: December 24 to January 2, 2022 

Price: 280 to 2940 Yuan

Promotional material for La La Land Photo: AFP

Promotional material for La La Land Photo: AFP