About The Butterfly Love

“The Butterfly Lovers” is a grandeur stage performance, based on a historical Chinese legend with an enormous cast consisting of 32 actors and actresses. The epic story of “The Butterfly Lovers” is based on solid historical facts, whereby the production team has conducted numerous research and studies of historical documents. 

After the monumental success of “Dream of the Red Mansion” stage play, Symphony Theatre Production brings together the talents of drama directors, actors, composers, lyricists, singers and scriptwriters from China, Taiwan, the United States, Australia and Malaysia to present this unforgettable love affair.

The female lead, Zhu Yingtai, will be played by internationally-acclaimed singer and actress Jessie Chung, who has developed her career in China, Australia, Taiwan and Malaysia. The male lead, Liang Shanbo, will be played by American director and actor Paul Lee, who majored in drama and music performance at an American University. The lead actor of “The Last Tears”, Isaac Cheah, the lead actor of “The Dream of Red Mansions,”, Terry Lim, the lead actor of “Tearless Sky”, John Lee, and the lead actor of “Music Box”, Marcus Choot, will also be joining the prodigious cast.

The entire presentation of “The Butterfly Lovers” is designed in a naturalistic style to provide the audience with the most immersive experience; a large LED 3D-background visuals, realistic sound effects, exquisite antique props and elegant, elegant ancient costumes. During the entire performance, viewers will be able to travel back in time and space to the ancient China and embark on Zhu Yingtai's multi-faceted experiences.

In addition to the beauty of ancient Chinese classics, Chinese cultural elements such as Beijing Opera and Chinese martial arts are also being incorporated into the show to promote and perpetuate the extensive Chinese culture.

Symphony Theatre has also invited American music producer John Lee to create the theme song “Winding”, which chronicles the ancient love between Liang and Zhu, as well as the two interludes “First Sight” and “Promise Me”, which narrate the true feelings of each other.

Let Symphony Theatre embark you on a dreamlike, butterfly-filled journey of love.