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Whether you want to catch an avant-garde underground theatre production or one of the world's big names, you can be sure they'll be on offer pretty much any night you're in Shanghai. The scintillating city offers an amazing smorgasbord of entertainment.
You don't have to worry about dealing with language logistics at UME International Cinemaplex (4th Floor, Lane 123, Xingye Lu; +86-21-6373-3333; UME.com.cn) at the gargantuan Xintiandi complex. Blockbuster movies are shown in their original language and movie listings in English follow the Chinese schedule when you call their info line.
The astounding, futuristic Shanghai Grand Theatre (300 Renmin (People's) Square, +86-21-6372-8702) has three theaters and a reputation as the top concert venue in the city. Catch Broadway shows, from Cats to The Lion King, or pay top yuan to see big name artists and performers when they're in town.
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