“LEGENDS” 2.0, presented by the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, wowed the crowd at Segerstrom Hall on May 11 with music, dance, martial arts, and acrobatics. Thunderous applause and a packed lobby followed. 
SCCCA Board Chair Janie Tsao thanked the community, honored mothers through “LEGENDS” 2.0, and announced next May’s new production: LEGENDS: Chang’e Rising, promising an even grander chapter.
The original musical “LEGENDS” premiered last October at Segerstrom Hall, blending East-West music, dance,martial arts and acrobatics to bring Mulan, the Monkey King, and Nezha to life—highlighting the virtues of Asian culture with creativity.。
This immersive show earned five minutes of applause and impressed Segerstrom Hall, which invited “LEGENDS” back for a special AAPI Heritage Month and Mother’s Day performance. 
According to composer and conductor Bin He, over 300 performers joined “LEGENDS” 2.0. With erhu and violin duets, Peking opera fused with pop, and classical dance mixed with street styles, the show delivered a powerful blend of tradition and modernity, offering a rich, cross-cultural experience.
Director Jiangli Yu said “LEGENDS” 2.0 introduced fresh staging, costumes, and cast. Nezha appeared in a clear sphere to symbolize his birth, with aerialists showing his rise after battling the Dragon King—creating a visually stunning, emotional performance with live music and effects.
何彬指出，這場演出不僅展現傳統與現代、古典與流行的交會，更讓觀眾沉浸在一場跨越時空的文化體驗之中。
“LEGENDS” 2.0 was endorsed by Irvine Vice Mayor James Mai and Councilmembers Melinda Liu and William Go. Guests included TECO Director-General Amino Chi , OCAC-AC Director Betty Shiau, Councilmembers Liu and Go, OCCAC President Ann Hwu, Bowers Museum Chair Anne Shih, Vice President Tianlong Jiao, and Asian community leaders from SoCal.
Brian from Rep. Dave Min’s office, Nick Anas from OC Supervisor Katrina Foley, and Councilmembers Melinda Liu and William Go presented certificates to CEO Yulan Chung for SCCCC’s cultural contributions.
