“Cirque Dreams Holidaze" at the Adler Theatre -- December 13.
Wednesday, December 13, 7:30 p.m.
Adler Theatre, 136 East Third Street, Davenport IA
A Broadway-style presentation centered around an infusion of contemporary circus arts, the touring sensation Cirque Dreams Holidaze lands at Davenport's Adler Theatre on December 13, delivering an exciting seasonal production filled with new sets, scenery, and storylines sure to put a twinkle in the eye of every member of the family.
Lauded by Broadway World as "the perfect holiday gift" and "a show that everyone will enjoy," the critically acclaimed Cirque Dreams Holidaze continues to dazzle audiences of all ages with soaring acrobatics, gravity-defying feats, and extravagantly theatrical production numbers the Boston Globe hailed as “entrancing," as well as "Las Vegas meets family entertainment.” Originally founded in 1993 by Neil Goldberg and based in Pompano Beach, Florida, the show's organizers Cirque Productions created elaborate stage productions for two Super Bowls, the NBA, Disney, Busch Gardens, Six Flags, Miss Universe, NBC, ABC, and CBS, in addition to shows for public theatre, Broadway, casinos, tours, and corporate events worldwide.
Reviewing the production for the Dayton Local, Michael Woody raved, "A new set of eyes should be added to my Christmas list, as mine must not be working correctly. There’s no way the stunts I witnessed occur on stage actually happened as most of them aren’t humanly possible. A contortionist more bendable than a pipe cleaner, an aerialist who spun in mid air while hanging from her hair, and a gymnast who balanced himself with one hand atop his partners head. That’s just a brief sampling of the acts featured in Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Loosely based on The Nutcracker is the series of dazzling performers, all in colorfully vibrant costumes. ... Cirque Dreams Holidaze is all about its performers. For instance, one individual balances himself on a stack of cylinders, topped with a board. ... One of the most featured acts is a juggler; he literally wears many hats throughout the show. He also utilizes the hats in a very entertaining way, such as while atop a very high unicycle. Furthermore, he later juggles a collection of ping pong balls using only his mouth. It’s a show for all ages to enjoy that a whole family can make a Christmas memory with. We brought our four-year-old and she clapped enthusiastically from beginning to end. At times, I felt like I was watching America’s Got Talent: Daredevil Edition. I’m sure Simon Cowell would give the show a standing ovation."
Cirque Dreams Holidaze will be performed in Davenport on December 13, admission to the 7:30 p.m. production is $33-73, and tickets are available by calling (800)745-3000 and visiting AdlerTheatre.com.
