CIRQUE SHANGHAI: WARRIORS Adds 7/4 Performances

In celebration of the Independence Day Holiday, "Cirque Shanghai: Warriors" has added additional performances Friday, July 4 at 2, 4 and 7 p.m. encompassing remarkable acrobatics, thrilling daredevil stunts and exhilarating demonstrations from Chinese Kung Fu and Wu Shu masters. Following the evening's final performance of "Cirque Shanghai: Warriors," the annual 4th of July Navy Pier fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. accompanied by music.

"Cirque Shanghai" is proud to return this summer to Chicago's Navy Pier with a brand new show, "Cirque Shanghai: Warriors." Performances run through Monday, Sept. 1 at the Pepsi Skyline Stage, a 1,500-seat, canopied, open-air theater on Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave).

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com/shanghai.

Now in its ninth consecutive summer season at the Pepsi Skyline Stage, this latest installment of "Cirque Shanghai" combines the impressive acrobatics audiences have enjoyed in the past with the martial prowess of Chinese Kung Fu and Wu Shu masters. The result is powerful display of athleticism and the mastery of disciplines that formed the backbone of military might in ancient China for thousands of years.

This summer's production of "Cirque Shanghai: Warriors" brings an extraordinary line-up of thrilling acts to the stage, including The Kinetic Poles, the powerful Water Meteor and the heart-pounding Pageant of Arms. Returning to the production from last year is the fate-tempting "Wheel of Destiny," and China's premier daredevil steel-globe motorcycle troupe, "Imperial Thunder".

Directed by Miao Miao Chen, "Cirque Shanghai: Warriors" is presented in this exclusive U.S.
engagement by Navy Pier in conjunction with International Special Attractions, Ltd. (ISA) production headquarters in Shanghai, China.

Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com/shanghai. Tickets are $19.50- $39.50 for adults and $15.50 for children ages 3 to 12. Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more are also available by calling GroupTix at 773.327.3778 or visiting www.grouptix.net.

Special Packages for summer 2014 include: The Navy Pier Fun Package containing, a Emperor's Court "Cirque Shanghai: Warriors" ticket, a 40 min Skyline boat cruise, a Ferris Wheel voucher, a Pepsi Skyline Stage $5 concession voucher and a 20% off RIVA coupon for $43, with a children's version available for $28. In addition, the Navy Pier Nightlife package combines a "Cirque Shanghai: Warriors" Emperor's Court ticket, a Landshark Beer garden $10 voucher and a Hagen Daas double scoop cone/cup voucher for $36.50.