Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Cirque Éloize iD Makes Philadelphia Premiere For Holiday Engagement at Merriam Theater Opening Dec. 26

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Tickets Available Now for Holiday Gift Giving!

Tickets now on sale for Cirque Éloize iD, directed by Jeannot Painchaud and winner of the 26th Grand Prix du Conseil des Arts de Montréal for its exceptional international success in 2010.  iD will run for eight shows at the Merriam Theatre from December 26th to 30th, 2012 as part of the Broadway Season, presented by the Kimmel Center and the Shubert Organization.

 

Tickets ranging in price from $25 to $65 are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999, online at kimmelcenter.org/broadway, at the Kimmel Center box office, Broad & Spruce Sts. (open daily 10 am to 6 pm)  or at the Merriam Theater box office, 250 S. Broad St. (open during performances only). Groups of 10 or more will receive discounts for select performances by calling 215-790-5883. Performances include:  Wednesday & Thursday evening at 7:30 pm; Friday & Saturday evening at 8:00 pm; Sunday evening at 6:30 pm; and matinees Saturday at 2:00 pm and Sunday at 1:00 pm, with an additional matinee performance on Thurs. Dec. 27 at 2:00 pm.   

 

Cirque Éloize iD transports the audience into the vibrant streets at the heart of a big city. The stage comes alive with the boundless energy of acrobats, break dancers, contortionists and a fearless stunt biker who perform against a kaleidoscope of eye-popping video projections drawn from science-fiction films, comic books and graffiti.

Weaving together urban dance with twelve different circus arts, Cirque Éloize iD showcases the unique talents of an international troupe of artists, showcasing skills such as juggling, contortion, in-line skating, stilts, Cyr wheel, hand balancing, straps, bike trial, Chinese pole and aerial silks, building to a spectacular finale on the dynamic trampowall.

 

The Montreal Gazette said “iD is a thrilling piece of work, full of attitude, energy and invention. The ultimate charm of the show is the way it hangs together, with energy, anarchy and attitude, from beginning to end, thanks to director Jeannot Painchaud. This is his masterpiece.” The Toronto Star exclaimed, “You’re not going to find a more energetic, mind-blowing, roof-raising piece of entertainment. Spectacular!” The Miami Herald pronounced it "Wordless Splendor!"

 

About Cirque Éloize:

Since its foundation in 1993, Cirque Éloize has become one of the world leaders of contemporary circus arts with over 4 000 performances given in 436 cities and 36 countries worldwide. The company was also invited to perform at very prestigious show halls, such as the Théâtre du Rond Point in Paris, the Picolo Teatro in Milan and the Sony Center for the Performing Arts in Toronto, as well as large festivals around the world, including the Helsinki Festival, Festival Iberoamericano de Teatro de Bogota, the Hong Kong Festival, the Belfast Festival in Ireland, the Festival Internacional Cervantino México, the Bergen Festival in Norway and the Recklinghausen Festival in Germany. Cirque Éloize currently has two shows on tour: Cirkopolis and iD.

 

Pronunciation:

Éloize: el-Waz

iD – EYE dee

 

The 2012-2013 Broadway Season is presented by The Kimmel Center and The Shubert Organization with productions at the Academy of Music, Forrest Theatre and Merriam Theater.  Season ticket packages are still available by calling 215-893-1955 or online at kimmelcenter.org/broadway1213. 

 

In addition to CIRQUE ELOIZE iD the new 2012-13 Broadway Season includes:  MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (Dec. 11 – 16); JEKYLL & HYDE (Dec. 26 – 30), both at the Forrest Theatre;  CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (Jan. 15 – 20); PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT (Feb. 26 – March 3); THE ADDAMS FAMILY (March 19 – 24); and SISTER ACT (April 2 – 7), all at the Academy of Music.  The new season will also feature additional shows including:  LES MISÉRABLES (Jan. 2 – 13) at the Academy of Music; Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT (Feb. 12 – 17); BLUE MAN GROUP (March 5 – 10), ROCK OF AGES (June 14 – 16), all at the Merriam Theater; and the return of WICKED (June 26 – Aug. 4) for an extended summer engagment at the Academy of Music.

 

The Broadway Season is presented by The Kimmel Center and The Shubert Organization.

 

KIMMEL CENTER, INC., a charitable, not-for-profit organization, owns, manages, supports and maintains The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which includes Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, Innovation Studio and the Merck Arts Education Center. Kimmel Center, Inc. also manages the Academy of Music, owned by the Philadelphia Orchestra Association, and the University of the Arts Merriam Theater. Our mission is to operate a world class performing arts center that engages and serves a broad audience which includes providing arts in education, community outreach and a rich diversity of programming.  For additional information, visit kimmelcenter.org.

 

THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION owns and operates 21 theatres in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC and continues its involvement in the presentation of distinguished theatrical productions. Under the leadership of Philip J. Smith, Chairman and Robert E. Wankel, President, the firm continues its tradition of producing distinguished theatrical attractions. These include Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway, Sister Act, That Championship Season, Passing Strange, Equus (w/Daniel Radcliffe), A Steady Rain, God of Carnage, Cats, Sunday in the Park with George, Dreamgirls,  Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Lettice & Lovage, Passion, the original production of  Amadeus and many others. The Shubert Organization is dedicated to the revitalization of the American theatre. Its activities include the restoration and modernization of its theatres and participation in civic and community affairs. Shubert Ticketing provides superior box office, call center and marketing services, as well as online products for live entertainment venues across the country.

 

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