The House Theatre of Chicago Announces New Company Members
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 17, 2008
The House Theatre of Chicago is pleased to welcome six new company members, including Debbie Baer, Cliff Chamberlain, Lee Keenan, Chad Kenward, Kat McDonnell, and Joey Steakley. With the addition of these talented individuals, The House now has a total of 34 company members skilled in a variety of technical and artistic disciplines.
House Theatre Of Chicago Announce Gala 6/20
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 29, 2008
The company members of The House Theatre of Chicago, Board of Directors, and creators who have brought Chicago innovative productions this year such as The Sparrow and The Nutcracker are proud to announce the gala event for the ages!
Criss Angel Comes To Vegas
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 17, 2008
'CRISS ANGEL Believe' was unveiled today as the name of the highly anticipated new Cirque du Soleil production set to open at Luxor Las Vegas. CRISS ANGEL Believe starring Criss Angel will hold its Gala Premiere September 12, 2008, with preview performances beginning September 1, 2008.
Tickets go on sale today exclusively to the fans: Criss Angel Loyals, Cirque Club Members and Luxor Insiders. Tickets will be available to these groups online at http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/crissangel and http://www.crissangel.com.
The Name
On his death bed, legendary magician and escape artist, Harry Houdini told his wife the following; 'After my death, many people will claim that they are still able to communicate with me. If their claims are valid, they will be able to tell you a code word - that word is BELIEVE.'
Criss Angel is recognized as one of the most provocative artists in the world today. In an attempt to pay homage to the late/great Harry Houdini, Criss chose 'Believe' as the title for this unprecedented live experience.
The Show
CRISS ANGEL Believe will be a haunting exploration deep inside the inventive mind of mystifier Criss Angel as he hovers between the land of the living and a surreal world uniquely woven together by the distinctive imaginations of Criss Angel and Cirque du Soleil.
Unlike traditional magic-themed shows, CRISS ANGEL Believe transcends any preconceived notion of what it means to be emotionally engaged by the arts of mysticism and illusion. Imagine a fantasy, an allegory, a highly theatrical tableau of mood, reverie and emotion set against a backdrop of dreamlike darkness and light.
Criss Angel stars as a surreal, enigmatic Victorian Noble. Along a path of imaginative exploration, he encounters Kayala and Crimson, two women who represent different aspects of femininity, four bizarre Ushers, who will introduce the audience to the baroque theater of Criss's mind and a high-energy troupe of characters and dancers who mix a multitude of styles into a high-energy visual feast, punctuated by moments of grace and sensuality.
The stunning illusions in CRISS ANGEL Believe will not be presented as standalone elements, but as interdependent components using heightened imagery, fantastical creatures and impossible feats of legerdemain, all of which will be integrated into the dazzling, colorful fabric of the story.
CRISS ANGEL Believe will be presented in a custom-built theater at Luxor Las Vegas. Preview performances begin September 1 and the Gala Premiere will be held Friday, September 12, 2008.
The Creative Team:
Guide Guy Laliberte
Senior Vice President, Creative Content Gilles Ste-Croix
Original Idea, Co-Writer, Illusions Designer and Star Criss Angel
Director and Co-Writer Serge Denoncourt
Director of Creation Pierre Phaneuf
Associate Director of Creation Christiane Barette
Set Designer Ray Winkler
Costume Designer Meredith Caron
Composer, Musical Director and Arranger Eric Serra
Choreographer Wade Robson
Lighting Designer Jeanette Farmer
Images and Projections Designer Francis Laporte
Sound Designer Jonathan Deans
Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer Jaque Paquin
Acrobatic Performance Designer Andre Simard
Props and Puppets Designer Michael Curry
Make-up Designer Nathalie Gagne
Illusions Department
Director of Illusions John Farrell
Show Schedule:
CRISS ANGEL Believe will be performed Friday through Tuesday with no shows on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Beginning September 1, there will be two shows nightly at 7p.m. & 10p.m. Please consult the most current show schedule at www.cirquedusoleil.com/crissangel and www.crissangel.com. Schedule is subject to change without notice.
The preview period will be from September 1 - September 11, 2008. The Gala premiere is scheduled for September 12, 2008. Regular performances will begin September 14, 2008.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are on pre-sale to Cirque Club members, Criss Angel Loyals and Luxor Insiders starting April 17, 2008. Ticket prices: $150, $125, $99, $79, $59 plus tax.
All preview performances* will be discounted 25 percent.
*Preview performances for CRISS ANGEL Believe begin September 1 and run through September 11. During these performances, the creative team is in the very final stages of production. The audience's reaction and participation is an important step in this process. The artistic team of CRISS ANGEL Believe reserves the right to interrupt the performance to make adjustments as necessary. Schedule is subject to change without notice.
To Reserve Tickets:
During the pre-sale period tickets will be exclusively available to Criss Angel Loyals, Cirque Club members and Luxor Insiders.
These groups can purchase tickets online at: www.cirquedusoleil.com/crissangel and www.crissangel.com
Following the pre-sale, an announcement will be made outlining when tickets will go on sale publicly.
The trademark Criss Angel Believe is owned by Angel Productions Worldwide, Inc. and used under license. The trademark Cirque du Soleil is owned by Cirque du Soleil and used under license.
Photo Coverage: 'Ragtime' Concert at White Plains
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- Feb 2, 2008
Ragtime, a brand new concert staging of the epic Tony Award-winning musical and the inaugural production of the Broadway in Concert series at the White Plains Performing Arts Center, performs February 1-3, 2008.
Daniele Now Set for NYCO Ragtime, Opening in April '08
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 13, 2007
More information has been announced on the New York City Opera's upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime, which will be presented during the company's 2007/2008 season.
Photo Flash: NYPL's 'Stars and Treasures' Exhibit
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 21, 2006
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of its Billy Rose Theatre Division with Stars and Treasures: 75 Years of Collecting Theatre, a major exhibition showcasing rare and unique artifacts from the more than 9 million items in its collections
New Rep Ignites Power of "Ragtime"
by Jan Nargi
- May 6, 2006
Stellar performances and exquisite direction and design enrich this emerging American musical classic with heartfelt tenderness and explosive drama
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