THE ALUMINUM SHOW Launches US Tour January 8, 2010

The global sensation, The Aluminum Show launches US tour this January. Created by Ilan Azriel and featuring the music of Avi Belleli and Rafa Sofer, The Aluminum Show offers a visually stunning and artistically incredible production that is totally unique, combining special effects, acrobatics, jazz and modern dance, and puppetry all wrapped in an energetically shiny package. Reminiscent of Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil and STOMP, The Aluminum Show is a sparkling world of illusion and fantasy for the entire family.

Critics around the world have called call The Aluminum Show: "EXTRAORDINARY! ...Dancing, Puppets, Frenzy, Joy, Humor, Fantasy, Illusion. Everyone of all ages can see and enjoy!" La Tribune, France; "A CREATIVE, EXCITING, SURPRISING AND STIMULATING SHOW... a magical adrenalin rush, loads of fun" Yediot Aharonot; "Stunning!" BBC News; "A phenomenally energetic performance which is truly sensational" The British Theatre Guide; The Aluminum Show is one of the most innovative events of modern times." Notícias da Manhã.

Ilan Azriel, a dancer and a creator, was born in 1968 in Dimona, Israel. He danced with Inbal Dance-Theater in Tel Aviv as well as the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (KCDC). In 1997, he established the Dollbeat Group as an independent creator. Since then he has staged performances that combine dance, unique choreography and puppetry to operate life-size puppets, masks and other objects. Dollbeat's last performance, Around the World, won critical acclaim in Israel and in Europe, and represented Israel at international tourism fairs in Berlin, Moscow and Las Vegas. The Aluminum Show was first received acclaim and notoriety when it first performed at the Israel Festival, Jerusalem 2003. The Aluminum Show is presented by Lidor Productions.

The Aluminum Show - Tour Schedule
01/08 -01/09 Proctor's Theatre Schenectady, NY
01/12 - 01/31 Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Charlotte, NC
02/02 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Sarasota, FL
02/26 Lied Center of Kansas Lawrence, KS
02/27-02/28 University of Missouri - Rolla / Leach Theatre Rolla, MO
03/03 -03/04 Wausau Performing Arts Foundation on ArtsBlock Wausau, WI
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
03/09-03/21 The Victoria Theatre Dayton, OH

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