作为明嘉靖年间著名曲学家,李开先的戏曲理论在中国戏曲批评史上占有重要地位。在戏曲功能方面,他认为戏曲是抒发悲涕慷慨抑郁不平之衷的工具,对戏曲功利观不无匡正;在戏曲本体论方面,认为戏曲源远流长、南北有别,文辞尚俗、崇尚金元,对戏曲本色论推波助澜;在戏曲演出上,重视演员、乐工、伴奏乐器对戏曲表演所起的重要作用,对强调场上之曲有所裨益。 As a famous composer of Ming Jiajing years, Li Kai-xian’s opera theory occupies an important position in the history of Chinese opera criticism. In terms of opera functions, he considered that opera is a tool for expressing grief and generosity and depressing injustice. He believes that the opera has a long history, is distinctive between north and south, his literary traditions are still popular, advocates Jin Yuan, On the drama performance, emphasis on actors, musicians, accompaniment instruments play an important role in the performance of the opera, the field of music to highlight the benefits of.