Cirque du Soleil set to dazzle San Diego with Corteo January 11, 2008

Cirque du Soleil set to dazzle San Diego with touring production Corteo

San Diego is set to be dazzled as Cirque du Soleil returns with the touring production Corteo proudly presented by iShares, under the trademark blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top). Created and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, Corteo will premiere on January 11, 2008 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Tickets for this limited engagement are now available online at cirquedusoleil.com or through Admission Network at 1 800 678-5440.

The Show
Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. The Corteo cast includes 61 artists from 16 countries.

The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the portion of humanity that is within each of us. The music, by turns lyrical and playful, carries Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.

Show Schedule
Tuesdays thru Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays at 4:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Sundays at 1:00 and 5:00 p.m.
No performances on Mondays

Corteo Ticket Prices
$50.00 - $85.00 for Adults
$35.00 - $59.50 for Children (ages 2-12)
$45.00 - $76.50 for Students (13+) and Seniors (65+)*
*Weekdays performances on Tuesday - Thursday, and Friday at 4:00 p.m.

Tapis Rouge VIP Package
This special package includes one of the best seats in the house and exclusive access to the VIP suite one hour before the show and during intermission, plus complimentary parking and a gift bag. Tickets are $205.00 for adults and $143.50 for children.

Official Website: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com