COSTA MESA, Calif.—Audiences loved Shen Yun Performing Arts’s splendid 2025 tour from April 15 to 19 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

People of all ethnic groups came to enjoy Shen Yun. Mary Nguyen, an attorney and former Miss Teenage America, called it “just a beautiful, artistic, cultural show.”

“It is a sold-out show. People love it. There’s people of all ethnicities that are here, and that really appreciate the value of this cultural show and the artistic values,” she said.

Robert Harrell, a car dealer, was aware that the communist regime in China has suppressed much of the traditional culture of China’s glorious past.

“It’s very informative. And it’s just sad to see that happen, and that was a time that existed. And now, it’s been wiped away by the communists. Yes, just a sad version. Because they’ve got thousands of years of history. And that’s what I’m most impressed about.”

Shen Yun’s mission is to revive the 5,000 years of rich traditional culture from “China before communism.”

“It’s a very rich culture, and it’s just a shame what’s happening over there with the communists,” business owner Jim Wasko said.

Jim Righeimer, a real estate developer and former mayor of Costa Mesa, said, “I think the value of the show is especially for people that don’t know about China, [who] haven’t been to China, and who don’t realize that China was a lot different before [communism].”

“I was really amazed by that. It’s so seamless. And when they jump into the picture and disappear and then reappear, everything is beautifully integrated and it’s just been a joy to be part of. I was really surprised,” he said.

Blair Stewart, the mayor of Brea, California, was stunned by Shen Yun’s digital backdrop.

“I’ve never seen anything like that. I’ve never seen any graphics like that before. So again, blown away. Blown away by the performances and the graphics,” he said.

Paul Leon, mayor of Ontario, California, enjoyed the company’s innovative backdrop that beautifully combined live action on stage with digital animation. Shen Yun’s use of the state-of-the-art technology holds its own patent.

“The way [the dancers] jump on and off screen—I don’t think people realize how well that is done here. It’s just great. A great show in every way, beautiful. You feel something spectacular as you’re watching.”

Mike Sanford, a senior nuclear engineer and consultant in the petroleum industry, expressed his awe at the training and skill of the Shen Yun dancers.

Company Vice President Ivonet Gomez said, “I love that integration of spirituality and real life— how it mixes both worlds. As someone that’s definitely spiritual, I appreciate how it’s visually showing the integration of the heavens, the people, and the earth. I love that.”

CEO Michael Lawler said Shen Yun showed “a religious faith from history and a [divine] overseer, if you may, coming down and telling the story of his creation and then [beings] following into the earthly world. I thought that was really neat,” he said.

Those in the field of education see value for young people enjoying Shen Yun, including Mari Barke, vice president of the Orange County Board of Education.

As an educator, Ms. Barke thinks Shen Yun would be a great show to introduce to young people.

“I think it would be great for them to see this and for so many reasons—the artistry, the talks about the divine, just everything about it—I think it would be excellent.”

Company manager Marco Mijares expressed deep respect for the artists’ efforts and shared his enthusiasm to “support every single show.”

“[They’re] fighting the communist China, I love it. I’m hoping to come every single year,” he said. “It’s lovely.”

There are still opportunities to see in California, including Hollywood and San Luis Obisbo, in April and May.