A scene from the Chinese production of Richard III. Photo Provided to China Daily

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The Yueju Opera performance of Ibsen could be "the most challenging one" to draw in NYU students because of the traditional aesthetic of the show, but Harrington says the Ibsen angle will hopefully pique people's curiosity.

"For Richard III, we think we have a lot going for us there. It brings in a lot of different Chinese elements: It brings in Chinese calligraphy, some kung fu elements, some Peking Opera elements, and it brings in Shakespeare. There's a lot there that people can connect with," he says.

If you go:

TAO Dance Theater performances will run until Feb 22; Hangzhou Yueju Opera Company's Ibsen renditions will show on Feb 25 and 26; the National Theater of China's production of Richard III will run from Mar 26 to Mar 30; The Piano in a Factory will be screened on Apr 12; and Tan Dun's TheMap will be performed on May 12.

Tickets can be purchased online at nyuskirball.org, by phone on 001-212-353-3101, or in person at the NYU Skirball Center Box Office, open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 pm. Tickets range from $15-65.