Shanghai Culture Square

French Concession


State-of-the-art theatrical facility with a focus on musicals, drama, ballet and classic traditional Chinese and international productions. Previous shows include Cats, Cinderella and Swan Lake. Schedules are available at the box office, where you can also pay for tickets.


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