Cirque Du Soleil's DRALION to Play Boston 1/5-9
By: Gabrielle Sierra Dec. 06, 2010
Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that its newest arena show, Dralion, will be performing in Boston from January 5 - 9 at the Agganis Arena for eight performances only.
Advance discounted tickets for Dralion are available now online exclusively to Cirque Club members through September 6. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits includes access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com.Tickets for the general public will be available starting September 7 at www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion or by calling 1-800-745-3000.Thrilling more than 8 million people worldwide since the show premiered in 1999, Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil. In Fall 2010, Dralion will embark on a new journey, performing the same captivating production, but now in arenas throughout North America, giving more people the opportunity to enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town.
The ShowThe name Dralion (pronounced "Dra-lee-on") is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. Dralion derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers and comedic characters.
Dralion Ticket Information:Category 1, 2, 3
Adults: From $45 to $84
Children (12 & under): From $36 to $68
Military, Seniors & Students: From $40.50 to $72Through September 6 only, special discounts on tickets in Category 1, 2 and 3 are available online to Cirque Club members. Join now at www.cirqueclub.com.Premium Tickets:
Adults: From $95 to $99
Children (12 & under): From $76 to $80
Military, Seniors & Students: $85.50Boston Show Schedule (January 5 - 9, 2011):
Wednesday, January 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 7 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 8 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 9 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.Cirque du Soleil
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 5,000 employees including more than 1,200 artists from close to 50 different countries.Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to close to 100 million spectators in 300 cities on five continents. In 2010, Cirque du Soleil will present 21 shows simultaneously throughout the world. Cirque du Soleil International Headquarters are in Montreal, Canada. For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.
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