“It’s been a very enjoyable experience to see a totally different world that I don’t know much about. To see it and hear about it and see the interpretation [has] been very enjoyable and educational, and calming,” said Ms. Doyle, who works in sales and finance.

“A lot of times theater is entertaining and helps to take away from your every day. This has an education behind it and a history behind it, and to see things in a different light, as a different culture, I find it enjoyable.”

Ms. Doyle purchased tickets to see New York-based Shen Yun for her fiancé as a Christmas gift.

“He’s very into history and reading,” said Ms. Doyle.

And Mr. Mac said he enjoyed the performance.

“I think it’s very unique, ... very elegant,” he said.

Mr. Mac shared his support for Shen Yun’s mission to revive the culture.

“You’ve got to get people to see what is lost—and find it again,” he said.

“To open people’s eyes to something and to see in a different way and try to understand how people are feeling in this situation—this educates people in different ways through the art. I think it’s very interesting,” Ms. Doyle added.

“The music is very calming,” said Mr. Mac.

Ms. Doyle agreed with her fiancé.

“It’s phenomenal. I think it is superior to so many other shows. I think their techniques and the way they dance, the choreography, the synchronization is really amazing. Thirty people on stage—it is so beautifully synchronized, it’s amazing to look at,” said Mr. Mercier.

Mr. Yee also praised the performance.

“It’s a great show, it’s really fun. Very interesting, particularly nice complement to an evening,” Mr. Yee said.

“The colors inspire people as well. When you see greens and corals just flying up in the air—like the sleeves, it’s just magical. To me it’s really beautiful. They think about every detail, the fabrics,” he said.