VOICED: Shanghai aims to become 'Broadway of the East'

The video discusses the rise of Shanghai's theater industry, highlighting the role of local government support in transforming the city into a cultural hub akin to New York's Broadway or London's West End. With a $1.5 million investment, the Jing'an District aims to attract tourists by increasing theater productions. The video also explores the cultural draw of diverse performances, including international shows like Disney's High School Musical and Oliver Twist. It emphasizes the superior emotional experience of theater over cinema, positioning Shanghai as a key player in the global theater circuit.

What is the main goal of the local government in supporting small production companies in Shanghai?

• To build more shopping malls

• To promote local cuisine

• To increase the number of movie cinemas

• To create a theater hub similar to Broadway or West End

How much financial support has Shanghai's Jing'an District pledged to promote the theater industry?

• 2 million U.S. dollars

• 3 million U.S. dollars

• 500,000 U.S. dollars

• 1.5 million U.S. dollars

What is one of the strategies to attract tourists to Shanghai's theater scene?

• Reducing ticket prices

• Building new hotels

• Increasing the number and variety of stage productions

• Offering free transportation

Which international productions are scheduled to be performed in Shanghai this year?

• Hamilton and Wicked

• Phantom of the Opera and Cats

• Disney's High School Musical and Oliver Twist

• Les Misérables and The Lion King

Why do some people prefer theater over movie cinemas according to the transcript?

• Theater tickets are cheaper

• Theater offers better snacks

• The emotion and drama of theater are more captivating

• Theater has more comfortable seating