Cirque Dreams Holidaze Returns to the Fox Theatre, 12/13-18

Cirque Dreams Holidaze lights up the 2011 holiday season when it returns to the Fox Theatre, after performing to sold out crowds in 2009, to transform the stage yet again into a wonderland of fantasy and disbelief on Tuesday, December 13 through Sunday, December 18. Cirque Dreams, an American theatrical Production Company, brings its critically acclaimed entertainment brand to Detroit for eight glorious holiday performances and is part of the Fox 2011 - 2012 Theater Series presented by Fifth Third Bank.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze is celebrating their holiday return to the historic Fox Theatre with a special Holidaze offer of $10 off select seating on all performances; valid now through Friday, Oct. 7 at 10 p.m. To redeem this special offer, use the password "DREAM" either online or at the box office.

Tickets (range from $20.50 - $65.50) are on sale now and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, HockeytownAuthentics in Troy (without service charge), at all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. Subscribers save up to 20% when purchasing three or more shows and up to 10% when purchasing two shows in the Fox 2011 - 2012 Theater Series. Groups of 15+, save too! For group sales and subscriber services, call (313) 471-3099. For additional information, call (313) 471-6611.A $10-off Military discount, on select seating and price, is available in person at the venue box office for all Active Duty, Reserve and Guard personnel with military ID.

Created and directed by Neil Goldberg, creator of the groundbreaking Broadway hit Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, Cirque Dreams Holidaze is "so full of energy it could end our dependence on oil" according to the New York Daily News and "a delicious confection of charm, sparkle and talent by the sleigh load." The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle raves, "even the Grinch would be impressed with this Christmas wonderland." "Stuffed with so much holiday cheer and audacious acts, Scrooge would exit with a big ol' smile on his face," hails the Erie Times News about this "Broadway-worthy spectacle." "The perfect way to come in from the cold, forget the holiday stresses and find the magic of the season" proclaims The Oakland Press.

Renowned director Neil Goldberg re-imagines the holiday season with Cirque Dreams Holidaze. An international cast of over 30 multi-talented and brilliantly costumed artists come to life and perform astonishing feats of disbelief. Experience gingerbread men flipping mid-air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen powerfully sculpting, penguins spinning, puppets dancing and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment. An original music score and some seasonal favorites accompany hundreds of astonishing costumes and holiday dreams in a setting of gigantic gifts, colossal candy canes and 30-foot towering soldiers creating a wonderland of spectacle.

Says Creator/Director Goldberg, "Cirque Dreams Holidaze continues the spirit of our brand first established in 1993...to present quality, accessible entertainment throughout the world integrating limitless imagination with multiple performance genres. We are proud to share our creations and bring joy to so many."

In a newly forged partnership with Armed Forces Entertainment, the Department of Defense program chartered to bring free, live, quality entertainment to U.S. military members and their families overseas, Cirque Dreams will now share its creations with U.S. Troops at home and abroad. Military discounts will be available for all U.S. performances of Cirque Dreams Holidaze. In January 2012, sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment, the creation of the first ever Cirque Dreams World Tour will begin performing at military bases throughout 10 countries. Says U.S. Air Force Col Kathleen Weatherspoon, Chief, Armed Forces Entertainment "I had the opportunity to experience firsthand the Cirque Dreams Holidaze performance at the Kennedy Center and see the tremendous impact ... the pledge of support Cirque Dreams is making to our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines as a way to say ‘Thank you for your service' is awesome."

For more information, visit: www.cirqueproductions.com.