Chinese dance drama 'A Dream of Red Mansions' made its US debut at the Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater in New York City on Friday, Sept. 11, bringing the classic Chinese novel to life through dance, traditional music and contemporary stagecraft. 

Nearly 2,000 people attended the premiere, with cheers and applause filling the theater. Despite cultural differences, the production seeks to connect with audiences through universal emotions.

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