Cirque du Soleil Returns to Boston with OVO! Tix Now On Sale

Following today's press conference Cirque du Soleil returns to Boston with its latest touring production OVO. Since its first engagement in 1993, Cirque du Soleil has been a regular visitor, bringing all of its touring productions to Boston. Proudly presented by iShares® OVO opens July 22nd for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top), located at the Fan Pier & Pier 4, on Boston's New Waterfront.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Cirque du Soleil Vice-President Marketing Touring Shows André Côté and President of The Fallon Company Joseph F. Fallon, revealed the new location earlier today. The sneak peek event featured an astonishing acrobatic performance by a performer from OVO.

Tickets will be available as of today at noon. via www.cirquedusoleil.com/ovo or at 1-800-450-1480.

The name
The name OVO means "egg" in Portuguese. This timeless symbol of the life cycle and birth of numerous insects represents the underlying thread of the show. Graphically, OVO hides an insect in its name: The two "O" letter represent the eyes while the letter "V" forms the nose.

About OVO
OVO is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects' home is a world of biodiversity and beauty filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion.

When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It's love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye and the feeling is mutual.

OVO is overflowing with contrasts. The hidden, secret world at our feet is revealed as tender and torrid, noisy and quiet, peaceful and chaotic. And as the sun rises on a bright new day the vibrant cycle of insect life begins anew.

Cast and acts
The cast of OVO comprises 54 performing artists from 16 countries and director Deborah Colker, a renowned choreographer, has integrated dance movements into many of the acts in the show. Colker is the first female Director at Cirque du Soleil.

OVO features many acrobatic acts including a stunning flying trapeze act: Six flyers soar 40 feet in the air, making this act the biggest of its kind ever presented under a big top by Cirque du Soleil. It combines many circus disciplines: banquine, Russian swing and swinging chair. The finale features 20 artists running, jumping and leaping up a 24-foot vertical wall.

The Creative Team behind the world of OVO is: Artistic Guides Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix; Writer, Director and Choreographer Deborah Colker; Director of Creation Chantal Tremblay; Set and props Designer Gringo Cardia; Costume Designer Liz Vandal; Composer and Musical Director Berna Ceppas; Lighting Designer Éric Champoux; Sound Designer Jonathan Deans; Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer Fred Gérard; Acrobatic Performance Designer Philippe Aubertin; and Makeup Designer Julie Bégin.

Performance schedule & Ticket Information
The performances are Tuesdays thru Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. No performances on Mondays.

Tickets are now available via www.cirquedusoleil.com/ovo or at 1-800-450-1480.

A VIP Tapis Rouge^TM package is also available. It includes one of the best seats in the house, as well as access to the VIP suite one hour before the show and during intermission.

For more information on performance schedule and tickets please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/ovo

Sponsors and Partners
iShares is the presenting sponsor of the 2010 U.S. tour of OVO. Sun Life Financial, CGI, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and American Express are the official sponsors.

American Express Offer: For preferred seating and other special advantages for American Express® Cardmembers, please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/amex.

Cirque du Soleil
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Québec-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. The company has received such prestigious awards as the Emmy, Drama Desk, Bambi, ACE, Gémeaux, Félix, and Rose d'Or de Montreux. Cirque du Soleil International Headquarters are in Montreal, Canada.
For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.

To post a comment, you must register and login.