The primary factors of the successful revival of ≪Fifteen Strings of Cash(十五貫)≫ in 1956 can be summarized as followed; The planning of the performance and the adaptation from the original work of Qing dynasty made a bold attempt to reform Kunqu opera(崑劇). The adapted/rewritten traditional drama was particularly re-welcomed when it met with the contemporary political agendas and social demands around 1956. The successful results also reflect a clear grasp in change of the audience`s taste. Artistic talents and passions of well-prepared actors and musicians, who were flexible between traditional technique and new experiment, contributed to achieve the impressive success of performance. The re-evaluation of success of revived ≪Fifteen Strings of Cash(十五貫)≫ can suggest a possible answer to one of the most important issues facing Chinese drama, such as the preservation of dramatic heritage and its modernization.
