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Teen Ukulele Phenom Coming To The Stage At Newtown Theatre

Feng E first stunned the world at just 10 years old when his breathtaking ukulele performance of "Classical Gas" went viral.

(Feng E)

NEWTOWN, PA – The historic Newtown Theatre will welcome teenage Taiwanese ukulele phenomenon Feng E to its stage on Thursday, October 22 at 8 p.m.

Feng E first stunned the world at just 10 years old when his breathtaking ukulele performance of Tommy Emmanuel’s version of "Classical Gas" went viral.

Seemingly overnight, the prodigy found himself on The Ellen DeGeneres Show — twice — then captivating audiences on both "Asia’s Got Talent" and "America’s Got Talent."

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Since then, Feng E has transformed from a viral sensation into one of the most exciting young artists in the global ukulele scene. His dazzling performances have taken him to stages across Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, China, and Hawaii, where he’s racked up international awards and headline slots.

Now with nearly one million YouTube subscribers and climbing, Feng E continues to set records and push boundaries. In 2025 alone, he headlined the Denver
International Ukulele Festival and saw his band Resonance Effect take home the top prize in the Taoyuan Iron Rose Hot Sound Award in Taiwan (their version of shows like Idol).

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Tickets are available at TheNewtownTheatre.com for $30 per person or $25 for theatre members. Any remaining tickets will be sold for $40 at the door on the night of the show (if available). All seating is general admission.

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