Cirque du Soleil Presents DRALION In Philadelphia 12/21-1/2

Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that its newest arena show, Dralion, will be performing in Philadelphia from December 21 -January 2 at the Liacouras Center for a limited engagement.
Tickets are available at _www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion_ (http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion) or by calling call 1-800-298-4200.

Thrilling more than 8 million people worldwide since the show premiered in 1999, Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil. In Fall 2010, Dralion will embark on a new journey, performing the same captivating production, but now in
arenas throughout North America, giving more people the opportunity to enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town.

The Show
The name Dralion (pronounced "Dra-lee-on") is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. Dralion derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature. The
international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers and comedic characters.

Philadelphia Ticket Information:
· Adults: From $45 to $84
· Children (12 & under): From $36 to $68
· Military, Seniors & Students: From $40.50 to $72
Premium Tickets:
· Adults: From $95 to $99
· Children (12 & under): From $76 to $80
· Military, Seniors & Students: $85.50
Philadelphia Show Schedule (December 21 - January 2, 2010):
* Tuesday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m.
* Wednesday, December 22 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
* Thursday, December 23 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
* Sunday, December 26 at 7:30 p.m.
* Monday, December 27 at 7:30 p.m.
* Tuesday, December 28 at 7:30 p.m.
* Wednesday, December 29 at 7:30 p.m.
* Thursday, December 30 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
* Friday, December 31 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
* Sunday, January 2 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
*Dralion is dark (no shows) on December 24, 25 and January 1.

Cirque du Soleil
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 5,000 employees including more than 1,200 artists from close to 50 different countries.

Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to close to 100 million spectators in 300 cities on five continents. In 2010, Cirque du Soleil will present 21 shows simultaneously throughout the world. Cirque du Soleil International Headquarters are in Montreal, Canada. For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit _www.cirquedusoleil.com_ (http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/) .