THE ALUMINUM SHOW Takes the Stage at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Feb. 2

The Aluminum Show, the global sensation making a stop at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 2, is a visually stunning and artistically innovative dance production that is a sparkling world of illusion and fantasy for the entire family.

Tickets to the show, at 8 p.m., are $30 -$45 (with a limited number of "smart seats" priced at $10).
Created by Ilan Azriel and featuring the music of Avi Belleli and Rafa Sofer, The Aluminum Show combines special effects, jazz and modern dance, acrobatics and puppetry all wrapped in an energetically shiny package. Reminiscent of Blue Man Group, Cirqué du Soleil and STOMP, the production positions the dancers inside giant, flexible silver tubes - creating visually interesting, often hypnotic tableaux.

Critics around the world have called The Aluminum Show "extraordinary," "exciting," "surprising," "stimulating" and "a magical adrenalin rush." BBC News called it "a phenomenally energetic performance which is truly sensational." The British Theatre Guide agreed, adding, "The Aluminum Show is one of the most innovative events of modern times."

The Aluminum Show is part of the Dance Series at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall this season. The series continues with The Martha Graham Dance Company (Feb. 3), The Israel Ballet (Feb. 11) and the Joffrey Ballet (Mar. 8).

For more information and to buy tickets, contact the Van Wezel Box Office at 941- 953-3368 or log onto www.vanwezel.org. Dinner is available prior to most shows by Michael's on East at the Van Wezel by calling (941) 366-0007 or logging onto www.bestfood.com.

Set along Sarasota's beautiful bayfront, the landmark Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is celebrating its 40th anniversary of entertaining audiences with a variety of music, dance, theater, comedy and children's shows. Its mission is to present a broad spectrum of the world's finest performing artists in order to meet the diverse cultural needs of all of Southwest Florida's residents and visitors. The Van Wezel is also committed to bringing visiting artists into the community for meaningful education and outreach programs.