Venue recaptures its former glory as cultural center

Five years ago, when the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center opened to the public, it put on Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, The Phantom of the Opera, one of the most successful stage productions in the world.

Since then, the venue, which is located in the southern part of the capital, has become a place for theater lovers, especially musical fans.

On Nov 20, the venue celebrated its fifth birthday with a grand ceremony. The evening opened with a show performed by Hanggai, a Chinese rock band made up of ethnic Mongolians. According to the venue's general manager, Zhang Li, audiences will get a chance to again enjoy The Phantom of the Opera in 2021, as part of the venue's upcoming new programs.