Li Yugang, known for his onstage cross-dressing performances in China, is set for his first tour of the United States and Europe with his new show, Feng Hua Xue Yue, or Ageless Love.

The show is a mix of dancing, singing, Kunqu Opera and Peking Opera, and will have him playing four classical female roles in ancient China — Wang Zhaojun, Du Liniang, Yuji and Yang Guifei.

It is going to start by the end of the year.

Li's performances will be accompanied by ancient Chinese stringed instruments such as the guqin and guzheng and xiao, an ancient flute.

Li Yugang says he wants to present Chinese theatrical aesthetics to Western audiences.

Li's has earlier performed at the Sydney Opera House and Lincoln Center in New York.

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