‘Twas the Night Before … is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for families, ‘Twas the Night Before … features thrilling acrobatics, lovable characters, and a soundtrack including holiday classics reinvented by Cirque du Soleil. The show was conceived and is directed by Cirque du Soleil Senior Artistic Director James Hadley, a 25-year veteran of circus productions and live theater. Disclaimer The University of Minnesota is not endorsing or sponsoring the activities conducted by the presenter(s) of this event on the University of Minnesota campus. The relationship between the University of Minnesota and the presenter(s) of this event is solely that of licensor and licensee.
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Encore With Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE & TU Dance (10/30/25-10/30/25)
Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE Featuring TU Dance (10/30/25-10/30/25)
Midwest Greek Step Show (10/9/25-10/9/25)
Aszure Barton & Ambrose Akinmusire: A a | a B : B E N D (9/18/25-9/19/25)
Jazba 2025 A Bollywood-Fusion Dance Competition (3/1/25-3/1/25)
Ragamala Dance Company: Children of Dharma (11/2/24-11/2/24)
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Dance Theatre of Harlem (9/27/24-9/28/24)
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (12/9 - 12/28) | |
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Orpheum (12/14 - 12/14) | |
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Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy
Luminary Arts Center (12/26 - 1/11) | |
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Freddie: Break Free
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (4/10 - 4/12) | |
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anthropology
Theatre in the Round (3/27 - 4/19) | |
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Shamel Pitts | TRIBE Marks of RED
Northrop (3/20 - 3/21) | |
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Ballet Minnesota presents the 37th 'Classic Nutcracker'
The O’Shaughnessy (12/20 - 12/20) | |
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Spamalot
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (6/10 - 6/14) | |
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