Metropolis!

Burton Wolfe, Scott Gehman and Lawrence Wong continued their innovative theatrical productions, partnering with the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports and Toruism, by creating "Metropolis!" The Broadway style musical was two years in the making and the performances included: Shenzhen's professional actors, Shenzhen University professors,  their  dance and choral students and the Shenzhen renowned Lily Choir. Over one hundred performers participate in the production. "Metropolis!" offered the Chinese performers opportunity to be involved in a Broadway Style musical and be trainned by the International team of directors. The premiere bilingual  "Metropolis!"  

The Legend of Yin and Yang​
This bilingual musical extravaganza is performed by a joint company of gifted professional Chinese and American singers, actors and acrobats. It is a heartfelt musical story of conflict, cooperation and love. The innovative bilingual production incorporates Mandarin and English dialogue, lyrics and presents a variety of theatrical styles: American Broadway, Chinese Acrobatics and Martial Arts. Together they enthrall younger and older audiences. The Legend of Yin and Yang has been praised both in America and Asian country for its visual creativity, beautiful music, lyrics and its stylized choreographed dances. 
The Legend of Yin and Yang was an innovative program.  Burton Wolfe's new musical staging added Martial Arts and Hip Hop dance elements to the production.

International Shows

​With years of experience producing Theatrical productions and Special Events globally, Executive and Artistic Director, Burton Wolfe created an innovative technique - putting international artists and different languages togehter in the same production; bilingual musicals that merged Eastern and Western performers, musical instrumentation and theatrcial styles.  The breakthrough "Broadway style" bilingual musicals created by Burton Wolfe, broadens performers and audiences alike - creating a context for better understanding and appreciation of global cultures and artistry.  The two major Multi-Cultural events between the United States and Asian Country (shown below), were made possible by participating Word Performances Inc. colleagues:  Book, Lyrics and Artistic Direction by Burton Wolfe; Music and Orchestrations by Scott Gehman ; Dialogue and Lyric translation by Lawrence Wong