The purr-fect fusion of Tang Dynasty intrigue and modern theater is here! 🐾 Five years after its animated debut, China's beloved White Cat Legend detective series is leaping into live performances with a musical adaptation set to debut this month.
Since its 2020 premiere, the show's mix of classical Chinese art styles and Sherlock-level mystery-solving has racked up 1.2 billion+ views across platforms. Now, director Guo Meiping and graphic designer Liu Shaozhen are reimagining the whiskered hero's adventures with live orchestration and interactive stage projections that bring ancient Chang'an City to life. 🏯
"We're keeping the signature ink-wash visuals but adding new musical motifs that bridge 8th-century China with 2025 audiences," Guo told reporters during rehearsals. Early teasers show actors in flowing hanfu costumes interacting with digital landscapes reminiscent of the original animation.
Producers confirm the stage version will feature brand-new cases for the feline detective while preserving fan-favorite elements like the series' iconic moonlit rooftop chases. Purr-pared for curtain calls? 🎫 The production begins its national tour in Beijing on December 24.
