Pigeon Forge Tennessee News & Info : Legends of China

Legends of China a hit at Smoky Mountain Palace

Ashley — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:14:00 GMT

In China, Chinese acrobats are held in the same esteem as movie stars are in this country. It takes years of training to achieve the excellence demanded by this ancient art form. Children who decide they want to dedicate their life to learn the skills needed to become an acrobat, some as young as four years old, will leave their home and spend up to five years in training and practice before they are allowed to perform on stage. Daily practice is part of the routine. The Smoky Mountain Palace (formerly...(read more)

Smoky Mountain Palace in Pigeon Forge Opens New Production

Ashley — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:49:00 GMT

The Smoky Mountain Palace Theater celebrated a new beginning Thursday night with the premiere of a show that combines exhibitions of Shaolin Kung Fu with elements of Broadway shows. "Hui Guang" takes its title from the main character, an orphaned child who grows up in a Shaolin temple and learns the ways of the monks and their signature martial arts style. The owners gave a sneak preview Thursday at an event that also marked the official opening of the Smoky Mountain Palace Theater, formerly the...(read more)

New Shows at Smoky Mountain Palace in Pigeon Forge

Ashley — Wed, 09 May 2007 23:24:00 GMT

After the abrupt departure of its last two shows, officials with the Smoky Mountain Palace Theater and its Legends of China and Shaolin Kung Fu productions have what they hope will be permanent shows to replace them. Officials with Nonstop Creativity Entertainment Co., which produces the new shows, are completing an agreement to purchase the Pigeon Forge theater. "We have everything in place," said Matthew Yu, CEO of Nonstop. "The whole idea of purchasing the theater is to continue to promote the...(read more)