About Boston Beijing Opera Association BBOA
The Boston Beijing Opera Association was established in 2007. As a nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to friendship, artistry, community service, and cultural exchange, our mission is to introduce Beijing Opera to the North American public while providing a platform for Beijing Opera enthusiasts to practice , rehearse and perform.
Over the past seventeen years, the Boston Beijing Opera Association has grown into a vibrant artistic community with rich performance experience. We have successfully hosted numerous Beijing Opera galas. On Nov. 9, 2024, we are excited to present our first major performance since the pandemic, the Joy of Autumn Beijing Opera Gala. The Gala was attended by nearly 800 people and has received overwhelming praise from the audience and the communities.
Over the years, our performances have reached universities, high schools, elementary schools, Chinese language schools, children's museums, and Dragon Boat Festivals throughout the Boston metro area. We have also brought the melodies and stories of Beijing Opera to senior communities and have participated in countless community events.
Through seminars and artistic exchanges, we introduce friends in China and the United States to the unique costumes, makeup, instruments, music, and performance techniques of Beijing Opera, avidly promoting Chinese culture and the art of traditional opera.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the friends who have supported and helped us along the way. Let us rejoice in our love of opera and together learn and promote the treasured cultural heritage of Beijing Opera.
Please use our Contact page for connecting with us and for performance requests.