Only Two Weeks Remain to See Cirque Élioze ID August 24, 2011

After four weeks of sold out shows, the Arsht Center’s summer blockbuster, Cirque Éloize iD, is entering its final two weeks. The show described as “breathtaking and spectacular” by local critics started its run on July 26 and will continue through Sunday, September 4, 2011.

More than 30,000 spectators have been captivated by the show’s Chinese pole, hand-to-hand acrobatics, in-line skating, contortion and Cyr wheel acts.

“We’d like to extend our gratitude to Miami audiences for being a stupendous crowd and kindly welcoming us to your city,” said director Jeannot Painchaud. “We look forward to entertaining you in the future with other Cirque Éloize productions.”

Those that have not yet experienced the splendor of Cirque Éloize iD’s trampowall, can take advantage of its last two weeks in Miami and enjoy the show that has blown away local critics. Tickets for Cirque Éloize iD start at $25 and may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org.*

CIRQUE ÉLOIZE iD is the seventh original production from CIRQUE ÉLOIZE. CIRQUE ÉLOIZE and Cirque du Soleil have engaged in a long-term relationship based on common creative visions and international entertainment appeal.

Through large-scale projections evocative of the streets of Calle Ocho, the Port of Miami and the graffiti walls of the Wynwood design district, audiences at CIRQUE ÉLOIZE iD are immediately immersed in a metropolis very much like Miami— a city perpetually transforming itself in the process of finding a new identity. The stage of the Ziff Ballet Opera House 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 drawn from science-fiction films, comic books and graffiti.

An exciting, moving, and unforgettable modern circus blending the daring soundtrack of rock, hip-hop, and electronica with the romantic heart of West Side Story, iD showcases the unique talents of a troupe of over 16 international artists—masters of hand-to-hand acrobatics, contortion, in-line skating, hip-hop, modern dance, break dance, and Cyr wheel all leading up to a stunning finale on the one-of-a-kind video trampowall. Click here to watch a video: http://www.arshtcenter.org/cirqueid

“Cirque Éloize iD explores the concept of identity and how people from different backgrounds get along in a clan,” explains Painchaud. “Each artist represents a unique character that highlights the human spirit and the diversity of the human condition. “

As each distinct personality begins to emerge, the setting of iD is transformed into a place where—like Miami itself—diversity is nurtured, friendships are forged, love is created and identity is embraced.

For more information, please visit www.cirque-eloize.com or arshtcenter.org and the launch of the new CIRQUE ÉLOIZE inspired social media site: www.Arshtcenter.org/CirqueiD.

Official Website: http://www.arshtcenter.org/cirqueid