Ageless classic turns to youth

Beijing People's Art Theatre to 'faithfully' restage 1957 play Rickshaw Boy with a brand-new young cast, Chen Nan reports.

In the heart of Beijing, on a stage steeped in decades of dramatic history, a group of young artists, from actors to costume and stage designers, is stepping into the shoes of a legend.

This summer, the Beijing People's Art Theatre, an established institution founded in 1952, announced its plan to restage one of its most iconic productions — Rickshaw Boy.

On July 18, the production will premiere at Capital Theater, the home of Beijing People's Art Theatre.