On March 29, the 2024 classic version of " Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land " opened its first performance in 2024 at the Shanghai Theater and kicked off a new round of national tour. Chinese dramatist, Shanghai Theater Artistic Director, "Secret Love in Peach Blossom Spring" director Lai Shengchuan, Huang Lei, He Jiong, Sun Li, Zhao Zizhen, Chen Minghao and other actors of the classic version of "Secret Love in Peach Blossom Spring" appeared before the performance , old friends gathered together, it was particularly warm, with laughter and laughter, the classic version crew tasted drama, life and "Peach Blossom Land" together.
The original cast members reunited and set out again.
have been together for twelve years, and their hearts remain unchanged.
In 2012, the classic version of "Secret Love in Peach Blossom Spring" was like a seed, planted in the hearts of the audience for the first time. As the national tour continues, the seeds are sown further afield, meeting audiences from all over the world. As early as 2006, actors such as Huang Lei and He Jiong began to accompany the drama "Secret Love in Peach Blossom Spring". Under the leadership of Lai Shengchuan, they have been working together for nearly 20 years. In 2024, the original cast of the classic version will reunite at the Shanghai Theater and meet the audience again with their unchanged hearts over the years.
As the soul of "Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land", Huang Lei (playing Jiang Binliu) said with emotion: ""Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land" has become a part of our lives. After joining the classic version of the crew, every member is like A wonderful journey of life in the theater." He Jiong, who plays Boss Yuan in the play, shared: "For me, whether it's Boss Yuan or "Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land", every day is new. All the late-night snack talk still revolves around this play. "Old friends from the classic version are very much looking forward to experiencing drama and life with the audience when they gather in the theater again.
's new look was unveiled in a surprise theater,
responded to the audience with new ideas
On the evening of March 29, the classic version of "Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land" ushered in its first performance in 2024, and it was also the debut of a new production of this version. The new production is directed by the Shanghai Theater and Manfu teams. Director Lai Shengchuan personally designed the stage design. The famous painter Wang Jianuo was invited to design the "Peach Blossom Spring" set in the play. At the press conference, the long-awaited "peach blossom curtain" was finally "unveiled" in surprise, showing a new and upgraded look. Wang Jianuo skillfully used the cutting-edge AI technology to create the Peach Blossom Curtain, organically integrating art and technology. This idea in the classic version of "Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land" is also the result of Lai Shengchuan's bold innovation experiment. Lai Shengchuan said that this is the first time that drama and AI are combined in his works. He hopes that such an attempt can bring a new drama-watching experience to the audience. .
In addition, this classic version of "Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land" also collaborated with two industry experts, Jian Liren and Wang Yisheng, on lighting design and image design, using the ultimate theater aesthetics to lead the audience into a dramatic dreamland. The costume design is led by Song Xiaotao, a famous Hong Kong designer and Golden Horse Award winner. His costume design masterpieces include "Legend of Sword and Fairy", "Gong Lock Heart Jade", " Swordsman " and so on.The poster visual of the classic version of
has also received a completely new look. The famous poster designer Huang Hai, following the exclusive editions of "Once Upon a Time" and "Like a Dream", has taken action again to add another visual feast to the posters of this classic work of nearly 40 years.
The comprehensive upgrade of the classic version of "Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land" not only presents the audience with heart and new ideas, but also presents a gift from the theater to the audience.
Source: Shanghai Xuhui