Yi Fu Theater has the longest history and the largest scale of any Chinese opera theater in Shanghai. It was once known as Tian Chan Theater. Since its establishment in 1925, Tian Chan Theater has featured Peking Opera performances and has been favored by many famous Chinese opera artists. Early on, it became the 'Largest Theater in the Far East'.
Around 1990 the theater was rebuilt and renamed Yi Fu Theater. In 1994, the new theater opened to the public with an elegant appearance and advanced facilities. Now Yi Fu Theater offers nearly 1,000 seats on two floors. The Peking Opera is still the trump card of this theater. Other traditional Chinese opera performances are also available.
Address: No. 701, Fuzhou Road, Huangpu District
Transportation: Take bus nos. 14, 17, 18, 46, 96, or subway lines 1, 2 or 8.
Yi Fu Theater Performance Schedule:
| Date / Time | Performance | Ticket Price (CNY) |
| Jun. 23rd, 2009 (Tue.), 19:15 | Shanghai Opera | 60 - 280 |
| Jun. 18th, 2009 (Thu.), 19:15 | Shaoxing Opera "The Story of the Western Wing" by Shanghai Yueju Opera Troupe | 60 - 180 |
| Jun. 17th, 2009 (Wed.), 19:15 | Shaoxing Opera "Butterfly Lovers" by Shanghai Yueju Opera Troupe | 60 - 180 |
| Jun. 16th, 2009 (Tue.), 19:15 | Shaoxing Opera "A Dream of Red Mansions" by Shanghai Yueju Opera Troupe | 60 - 180 |
| Jun. 15th, 2009 (Mon.), 19:15 | Shaoxing Opera "The Bride of Jiao Zhongqing" by Shanghai Yueju Opera Troupe | 60 - 180 |
| Jun. 14th, 2009 (Sun.), 19:15 | Shaoxing Opera "The Pearl Tower" by Shanghai Yueju Opera Troupe | 60 - 180 |
| Jun. 12th, 2009 (Fri.), 19:15 | Peking Opera Highlights | 50 - 380 |
| Jun. 9th, 2009 (Tue.), 19:15 | Shaoxin Opera "Queen Han Wen" | 50 - 220 |
| Jun. 8th, 2009 (Mon.), 19:15 | Shaoxin Opera "Wang Xizhi" | 50 - 220 |
| Jun. 5th (Fri.), 6th (Sat.), 2009, 19:15 | Peking Opera Highlights by Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe | 30 - 380 |
| Jun. 3rd (Wed.), 4th (Thu.), 2009, 19:30 | Swiss Mummenschanz Mime Troupe "3x11" | 100 - 200 |
| May 30th (Sat.), 31st (Sun.), 2009, 19:15 | Shaoxing Opera Highlights | 100 - 400 |
| May 29th, 2009 (Fri.), 19:15 | Shaoxing Opera "Asking for the Husband" | 100 - 400 |
| May 27th, 2009 (Wed.), 19:15 | Chinese Traditional Opera "The Legend of White Snake" | 60 - 380 |
| May 23rd, 2009 (Sat.), 19:15 | Shaoxing Opera "The Scholar Hits the Bell" by Shanghai Shaoxing Opera Troupe | 80 - 380 |
| May 23rd, 2009 (Sat.), 13:30 | Peking Opera Highlights by Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe | 50 - 480 |
| May 22nd, 2009 (Fri.), 19:15 | Shaoxing Opera "A Dream of Red Mansions" by Shanghai Shaoxing Opera Troupe | 60 - 380 |
| May 21st, 2009 (Thu.), 19:15 | Shaoxing Opera "Butterfly Lovers" | 60 - 280 |
| May 20th, 2009 (Wed.), 19:15 | Shaoxing Opera "Han Feizi" by Shanghai Yueju Opera Troupe | 80 - 380 |
| May 17th, 2009 (Sun.), 13:30 | Peking Opera "Bao Qingtian" by Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe | 30 - 220 |
| May. 15th (Fri), 16th (Sat.), 2009, 19:15 | Peking Opera "The Whole River Red" (2009 Edition) by Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe | 30 - 280 |
| May 12th, 2009 (Tue.), 19:15 / May 13th, 2009 (Wed.), 13:30 | Newly Peking Opera "Hamlet" by Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe | 30 - 280 |
| May 10th, 2009 (Sun.), 19:15 | Peking Opera "The Lover's Dream" | 280 - 880 |
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