CIRQUE ÉLOIZE iD Plays Citi Performing Arts Center's Wang Theatre 5/10-15

Following sold-out engagements in Montreal and Toronto, world-renowned Cirque Éloize presents its critically-acclaimed new production Cirque Éloize iD. Described by The Montreal Gazette as "West Side Story gone hip-hop circus," Cirque Éloize iD will play eight performances at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre from May 10 to 15. Cirque Éloize iD transports the audience into the vibrant streets at the heart of a big city. The stage comes alive with the boundless energy of acrobats, break dancers, contortionists and a fearless stunt biker who perform against a kaleidoscope of eye-popping video projections drawn from science-fiction films, comic books and graffiti. Press night is set for Tuesday, May 10 at 8 PM.

Cirque Éloize iD was created by Jeannot Painchaud, founder and artistic director of Montreal's acclaimed Cirque Éloize. "Cirque Éloize iD explores the concept of identity and how people from different backgrounds get along in a clan," explains Painchaud of his newest creation. "There are 16 artists in the show who come from seven different countries. Each of them is a unique character and brings a distinct personality to the show."

Cirque Éloize iD features an original electronic score composed by Jean-Phi Goncalves from the indie band Beast and Alex McMahon, with collaboration from hip-hop choreographer Mourad Merzouki, and costumes by Linda Brunelle.

Weaving together urban dance with ten different circus arts, Cirque Éloize iD showcases the unique talents of an international troupe of artists, showcasing skills such as juggling, contortion, in-line skating, stilts, Cyr wheel, hand balancing, straps, bike trial, Chinese pole and aerial silks, building to a spectacular finale on the dynamic trampowall.

Cirque Éloize iD is the seventh original production from Cirque Éloize. Since it began in 1993, Cirque Éloize has become a world leader in contemporary circus arts, with almost 4000 performances in more than 400 cities around the globe to its credit. The award-winning company has enjoyed rave reviews and sold-out engagements at the world's most prestigious festivals and theatres including Edinburgh International Festival, the Hollywood Bowl, Théâtre du Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées, Sadler's Wells and the Barbican Theatre.

Cirque Éloize has partnered with Cirque du Soleil for a long term relationship based on common creative visions and international entertainment appeal.

Cirque Éloize iD plays at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre for eight performances: Tuesday, May 10 at 8:00 PM; Wednesday through Friday evenings at 7:30 PM; Saturday May 14 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; and Sunday, May 15 at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Tickets are priced at $32 - 62 on Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday evenings; and at $37 - $67 for Friday evening, both Saturday shows and the Sunday matinee; all prices include a $3.00 facility fee per ticket.

Tickets for Cirque Éloize iD go on sale on Friday, March 11 at 12 noon at the Citi Performing Arts Center Box Office, online at www.citicenter.org or by calling (866) 348-9738. Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more by contacting Citi Performing Arts Center Group Sales at (617) 532-1116 or at groupsales@citicenter.org. For more information, please visit www.cirque-eloize.com.