Cirque du Soleil's AMALUNA Begins Tonight in San Francisco

Tonight, November 15, Cirque du Soleil's newest Big Top touring creation - Amaluna, will premiere in San Francisco under the Blue and Yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at AT&T Park! Amaluna will then move on to San Jose for a limited engagement from January 22, 2014 at the Taylor Street Bridge.

General public wishing to take advantage of the pre-sale offer can visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueclub to sign up for complimentary Cirque Club membership; giving members advance access to the best seats under the Big Top, deals and discounts for tickets, promotions with our partners and a chance to experience never before seen exclusive Cirque du Soleil content.

Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter's coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honors femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance which marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation to the next.

In the wake of a storm caused by Prospera, a group of young men lands on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera's daughter and a brave young suitor. But theirs is a love that will be put to the test. The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony.

Amaluna is a fusion of the words ama, which refers to "mother" in many languages, and luna, which means "moon"; a symbol of femininity that evokes both the mother-daughter relationship and the idea of goddess and protector of the planet. Amaluna is also the name of the mysterious island where this magical story unfolds.

Amaluna is Cirque du Soleil's 32nd production. From humble beginnings with a group of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Québec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment around the globe. The company has over 4,000 employees, including more than 1,300 artists, from over 50 different countries. Cirque du Soleil has brought delight to more than 100 million spectators, in more than 300 cities in over 40 countries.

MAKE THE NIGHT VIP ROUGE! VIP ROUGE is presented by Infiniti and is an exclusive prelude to a memorable evening. If you're looking for the ultimate night out, take the Cirque du Soleil experience to the next level: the VIP level! VIP ROUGE offers a warm welcome and generous hospitality in a unique, surprising and playfully inventive setting created for your exclusive enjoyment. Visit: www.cirquedusoleil.com/viprouge.

The VIP ROUGE Experience includes:

The best seats to the most spectacular show in town
Access to the VIP ROUGE area via an exclusive entrance before the show and during intermission
Delectable food and wines served with Cirque du Soleil flair
Special Cirque du Soleil festive atmosphere including original music and a display of colours and styles in a stunning environment
Take home souvenirs including an exclusive show program
Complimentary parking
Priority purchasing of Cirque du Soleil merchandise in the VIP ROUGE area boutique
Private restrooms, terrace and coat check service