‘Love Never Dies’

A sequel to “The Phantom of the Opera,” Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Love Never Dies” is set in 1907, 10 years after the Phantom’s disappearance from the Paris Opera House. He has escaped to New York where he has found a place for his music to soar. All that is missing is his love — Christine.

Time: 8 p.m., Dec. 22-24, 27-31, Jan. 2, 4-5, 7 (Dec. 23-24, 30-31, Jan. 6-7 also at 2:30 p.m.)

Booking: WeChat account “SZpolytheatre”

Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater, Nanshan District (深圳保利剧院)

Metro: Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station (后海站), Exit E

Ballet shows, piano recital

St. Petersburg Ballet Theater will stage two classic ballet shows this weekend. Meanwhile, beloved Chinese pianist Chen Sa will present a recital of pieces by Bach, Beethoven and Bartok.

Time: 8 p.m., Dec. 22 (“Swan Lake”), Dec. 23 (“The Nutcracker”), Dec. 24 (piano recital)

Booking: WeChat account “GuangmingArtCenter”

Venue: Guangming Culture and Art Center (光明文化艺术中心)

Metro: Line 6 to Fenghuang Town Station (凤凰城站), Exit B

Rachmaninoff, New Year concerts

Chinese pianists Shen Lu and Wang Zixiang will play a night of Rachmaninoff’s “Suite No. 1 for Two Pianos,” “Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos” and “Symphonic Dances” tomorrow. Meanwhile, Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theater (SZODT) will present a New Year concert Saturday night, while Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra will stage another New Year concert Sunday.

Time: 8 p.m., Dec. 21 (Shen Lu, Wang Zixiang), Dec. 23 (SZODT), Dec. 24 (Schönbrunn Palace)

Booking: WeChat account “szyyt_piao”

Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, Futian District (深圳音乐厅)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D