Shen Yun Performing Arts Reviews 2,119

Dude, that show was a total shit show—ain’t no other way to put it! The whole thing was just a creepy religious plug disguised as entertainment, and let me tell you, it was straight-up sacrilegious garbage. The “spiritual” stuff? More like a bunch of blasphemous nonsense that made zero sense—they were shoving their weird doctrine down our throats the whole time, not even trying to hide it. The performances were lazy as hell, the music sucked, and don’t get me started on those cringey “inspirational” bits that felt like a cult recruitment video. Save your cash and your sanity—this ain’t art, it’s a sad excuse to push a toxic religious agenda. Total waste of time, would rather stare at a wall than sit through that garbage again.

Shen Yun is just a political method used, and Shen Yun is also used for money laundering. I heard from insiders that there is also child abuse.

It's not just an art show. It's too much propaganda.

I was really disappointed with the Shen Yun show in Philly. The performance honestly wasn't worth the high ticket price at all. Plus, they mixed in a lot of political messaging, and midway through the show they started pushing some weird, preachy stuff that felt completely out of place. It was totally different from the videos I had seen online. Overall, it was a pretty terrible experience, and I definitely won't be going again.

The "Spiritual Expressions" not only have extremely poor artistic quality, but also carry the subversive elements of cults that are anti-science and anti-society. They promote so-called "religious doctrines" to the audience and slander "atheism and evolutionism".

This is not merely an artistic performance, but a missionary group. I believe I have been deceived.

The sixth performance of Shen Yun at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, Canada, was monotonous and lacked originality. The artistic expression of the performers was poor, and the political undertones were too strong, giving an impression of a declining quality. Calling it an artistic performance is somewhat of a stretch.

The performance of Shen Yun carries political overtones, representing a new type of cult brainwashing. It makes people feel uncomfortable and has a poor experience with political purposes

Very good, shenyun beautiful

The performance is suspected of religious infiltration, utterly devoid of any value, and absolutely not worth watching—it's terrible

Splendid attire cannot conceal evil thoughts.

I went to Shen Yun a few months ago and really enjoyed the experience. As someone who loves brightly colored clothing, the costumes were probably my favorite part of the show. Every time a piece started I was so excited to see what kinds of colors would come on stage next. The stories were easy to follow, despite there being no words. I liked learning about a foreign culture. The different types and reasons for bowing was interesting to me. Dance isn’t my thing, so I appreciated the stories pieces more. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a unique, beautiful experience.

This was one of the worst purchases I've ever made

Very good ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Someone is deliberately trying to spread negative reviews to bring down Shen Yun. Watch the trailer to get a feel for and imagine how amazing the Shen Yun performances and artists are. I love Shen Yun.

I had the chance to watch Shen Yun at Taiwan, and it was truly a unique experience. The performance is visually stunning, with incredibly vibrant costumes, precise choreography, and a beautifully synchronized orchestra that blends Eastern and Western instruments.

What stood out most was the storytelling. Each dance piece conveyed a different story from Chinese history, folklore, or spiritual themes, and even without dialogue, the emotions were clear and engaging. The dancers are exceptionally skilled, and their movements feel both powerful and graceful at the same time.

That said, some parts of the show include strong cultural and spiritual messages that may not resonate with everyone, depending on personal perspective. However, from an artistic standpoint, the production quality and discipline of the performers are undeniably impressive.

Overall, Shen Yun is worth watching if you appreciate classical dance, culture, and high-level stage production. It’s not just a performance—it’s an experience that leaves a lasting impression.

The program's arrangement is too simple, and the actors are also very unprofessional. Many programs have an advertising nature.

Shen Yun performances carry a political agenda.The price is too high for such a poor experience.

This is the best show I've ever seen. I loved their performances, from the costumes, choreography, dance, vocals, and even the symphony orchestra! It was amazing.