In a world where bigger is often seen as better, entertainment, especially the world of theater, has gone full circle and returned to smaller, more cozy productions that allow both the directors and the audience more freedom of interpretation and expression. Established in 1953, the Beijing People's Art Theater on the northern end of Wangfujing Street, Beijing's most popular pedestrian-only commercial street, has a colorful past, cataloguing a stream of trends, thoughts and ideas on stage for 55 years. In 1995, a new concept in theater was introduced in. The former canteen of the Beijing People's Art Theater was changed into a smaller theater. In a world where bigger is often seen as better, entertainment, especially the world of theater, has gone full circle and returned to smaller, more cozy productions that allow both the directors and the audience more freedom of interpretation and expression. Established in 1953, the Beijing People's Art Theater on the northern end of Wangfujing Street, Beijing's most popular pedestrian-only commercial street, has a colorful past, cataloging a stream of trends, thoughts and ideas on stage for 55 years. In 1995, a new concept in theater was introduced in. The former canteen of the Beijing People's Art Theater was changed into a smaller theater.