Developed from shanshaan Bangzi, Hebei Bangzi performance appeared in Tianjin in Daoguang Period, Qing Dynasty and was called "Qinqiang Opera" then. It developed quickly in Tianjin and gradually forms the "Wei Bangzi"(Tianjin wei) style, represented by He Jingyun (He Dazi), Wei Liansheng (Yuan Yuanhong) and actresses Xiao Xiangshui, Jin Gangzuan. At that time, on Tianjin opera stage, Hebei Bangzi Became fashionable for a time. Even Peking Opera was inferior by comparison. After the actresses gained fame in Tianjin, they had influence on a generation. Large numbers of talented actors and actresses came forth and became famous all over the country. Other cities came here to invite actresses. Tianjin Hebei Bangzi actresses have been to lots of places, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hebei, Northeast, Jiangsu, Shangdong, Xinjiang and even Kulun (People's Republic of Mongolia now). From 1930's and 1940's, Hebei Bangzi declined gradually.
After 1949, Hebei Bangzi was revived. Wang Qinglin (Yin Dazi), Han Junqing, Liang Ruilan, Ge Wenjuan, Jin Baohuan and Wang Yuqing was active on stage again. In 1950's and 1960's, Hebei Bangzi was flourishing and developing. Not only Tianjin Hebei Bangzi Troupe and Tianjin Xiao Bai Hua a Troupe were established, but lots of outstanding plays were written or recovered, for example, "Qin Xianglian", "Xun Guanniang", "Colorful Bridge". Tianjin Xiao Bai Hua Troupe was fairly famous around the country then. Now there are No.1 Hebei Bangzi Troupe, Bai Hua Troupe, Youth Bangzi Troupe of Hexi District and Wuqing County Bangzi Troupe in Tianjin.

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