#SHOWBIZ: Sunway's RM200mil JCPAC set to elevate Malaysia's performing arts scene
PETALING JAYA: Local performing artists are set to gain unprecedented opportunities to hone their craft alongside international talent following the unveiling of the state-of-the-art Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC).
In a grand ceremony, Malaysia's performing arts scene is set to be elevated with the unveiling of the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC). Located within the Sunway Square development, the RM200 million state-of-the-art centre aims to provide unrivaled opportunities for local and international artists to develop their careers. Sunway Group founder Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah emphasized that JCPAC will give performing arts the same level of commitment as education and research.
The grand opening was celebrated with a spectacular gala performance, 'Brand New Day: A Symphonic Broadway Celebration,' featuring 22 vocalists, eight dancers, and the 73-piece TUTAN Festival Orchestra. The event included popular musical classics such as Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Wicked, and Dreamgirls.
Tan Sri Cheah expressed a vision for JCPAC to forge strong ties with global performing arts institutions, allowing local creatives to exchange ideas and broaden their horizons. He highlighted that JCPAC's success will be measured by the doors it opens for young talents, professionals, and the public to explore and appreciate the arts.
JCPAC, conceived in 2018 as part of Sunway Square's RM1.8 billion integrated development, was designed to complement Sunway University's educational environment while catering to the broader community. The architecture draws inspiration from the area's heritage as a tin mining landscape, featuring a 1,200-seat Grand Theatre with the first combined installation of L-Acoustics L-ISA immersive sound system and Ambiance active acoustics technology.
The Theatre and The Studio, a flexible 150-capacity space, offer versatile facilities for diverse performances and workshops.
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