NBC presented The Peony Pavilion in Beijing in May 2008. The script was adapted from the famous 16th century play of a fairy tale.

It for the first time incorporates traditional Chinese kunqu (one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera) elements as well as graceful ancient costumes into the ballet performance.

NBC invited international choreographers to create this original work. Dancers bring out the full emotion of the plot with graceful dancing. The company's own orchestra, under the baton of Zhang Yi, is superb.