Animated Sensation Reinvents Itself Through Theater
Five years after its 2020 premiere, China's beloved White Cat Legend animated series is breaking new ground with a musical adaptation set to premiere this month. The production marks the first time the detective story's signature ink-wash animation style will be reinterpreted through live performance.
Cultural Legacy Meets Modern Storytelling
Directed by Guo Meiping and produced by Zhang Jingwen's team, the stage version preserves the original's Tang Dynasty aesthetic while incorporating dynamic choreography and original musical scores. Graphic designer Liu Shaozhen has adapted the show's visual identity for three-dimensional storytelling, creating what insiders describe as "a living ink painting."
Cross-Media Appeal
Since its debut, the series has gained international recognition for blending traditional Chinese art forms with suspenseful narratives. The stage adaptation arrives as Chinese cultural exports see 18% year-on-year growth in 2025, according to recent industry reports.
