Thrills and chills are in the air as this classic cirque act takes a festive turn! Bundle up in your coziest scarf as we invite you for a merry time at Cirque Du Soleil’s special “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas!” Running from December 15th through the 24th, the touring production will be held at the illustrious Arizona Federal Theatre, where audiences will marvel at this stunning visual interpretation of Clement Moore’s beloved poem! James Hadley’s direction will bring wonder with a variety of acrobatic moves, circus tricks, and insane routines all packed on this wonderful night. Accompanied by your favorite Christmas carols and holiday tunes, watch performers swing into action as they dance to a father-daughter story that will touch the hearts of families around the nation. Truly, the most wonderful time of the year is best spent at this Phoenix venue, where the best spotlights will leave audiences with a magical feeling they won’t soon forget! Purchase your tickets today!
Cirque Du Soleil: Twas The Night Before Tickets:
“Twas The Night Before takes us on a fantastic trip through a dozen or so holiday songs with charm and amazing skill.” – Riverfront Times
“Fantastic, festive, and phantasmagorical – Cirque’s renown after all, defies the categorical.” – Chicagoland Musical Theatre
Yuletide cheer is on the horizon for Phoenix! Line up as the world-famous Cirque Du Soleil brings their annual ‘Twas The Night Before… presentation at the Arizona Federal Theatre from December 15th through the 24th! For approximately two hours with no intermission, prepare to see a show for all ages, brimming with sparkling lights, unbelievable movement, and a memorable holiday soundtrack. As the company’s first official holiday show, it promises to deliver lovable characters along with amazing acrobatics that families from around the country will definitely enjoy.
As an added treat, the upcoming event will be orchestrated by none other than Cirque Du Soleil’s Senior Artistic Director, James Hadley, who has twenty-five years of experience in circus productions and live theater. “We wanted to sort of create a new tradition for people, and what we thought would be really fun was to incorporate the magic and wonder of circus with some of the wonderful traditions you find in the poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” he shares.
“The pinnacle of human ability and physicality along with the impressive artistry!” – DC Theater Arts
“A mind-blowing experience” – Broadway World
Based on Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit from Saint Nicolas,” our story revolves around a young girl who rediscovers the magic element of the holidays. Isabella and her father have a Christmas Eve tradition of reading together before bedtime. However, this year marks a change that audiences will never expect! Being a tween now, Isabella prefers to focus on her music and social media over spending time with her dad. Following this, a group of mischievous sprites, possibly Santa’s elves, overhear their conversation and decide to intervene. The magical creatures whisk Isabella away to a wonderland, hoping to revive her holiday spirit and mend her relationship with her father. Naturally, seeing all of this unfold, her dad chases after her, and the adventure begins. Will they ever reunite? Be there to find out if they can mend the ties that have unraveled or if fate has other plans for their connection!
The award-winning Cirque du Soleil is a Québec-based organization that produces circus arts shows, multimedia productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Overall, the organization has almost 4,000 employees, including 1,300 artists originating from more than 50 different countries. Their group has earned more than seventy awards for both art and business, including three Drama Desk Awards, seven Primetime Emmys, a Juno Award, multiple Gemini Awards, and even a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. So, come be a part of this season’s winter show and witness firsthand the international acclaim that surrounds this exceptional act!
“I hope audiences find a little bit of themselves in ‘Twas the Night Before. The acrobatics and the visuals are fantastical, yes. But at the core of it all is a father trying to reconnect with his child through a Christmas tradition. For those that celebrate any holiday during this season, I’m sure you will feel some connection to that idea,” cast member Isabelle Lacon shares about the production.
“This Holiday season you have a lot of choices for splendid entertainment and Holiday cheer. Put ‘Twas The Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil on the top of your must-see list.” – New York Theatre Guide
Numerous critics and a mountain of reviews have guaranteed that the entire cast of Cirque du Soleil’s holiday show is nothing short of extraordinary. From acrobats to aerialists, each member’s unique talent adds depths of fascination to this holiday spectacle! Excited for the upcoming Christmas-themed event? Browse through the rest of the main cast right here:
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE – NORTH AMERICAN TOUR CAST
- Isabella – Alicia Beaudoin
- Father – Benjamin Courtenay
- St. Nick – Eduardo de Jesus Garcia Garza
- Dancers – Jenna Beltran, Kateryna Cherniavska, Valeria Cruz-Colon, Carlo Darang, Maya Kehll Abrams, and Samuel Moore
- Acrobatic Table / Hoop Diving – Sekou Camara, Phelipe da Silva Albuquerque, Lucas de Melo, Remi Girard, Quentin Greco, Adam Grondin, and Evan Tomlinson
- Diabolo – Shuo-Chin Chien, Yan Chuan-Shen, Yu-Ti Chung, and Ho-Li Tsao
- Duo Straps – Antonio Dos Santos and Yuliya Goryagina
- Roller Skating – Jesse Ferreira and Melania Lester
- Hair Suspension – Jessica Oscar
- Hotel Cart – Masha Terentieva
The Arizona Federal Theater is a 5,000-seat entertainment auditorium that offers the best of the best in terms of sound and lighting equipment. With its versatile stage and cutting-edge systems, there is no doubt that this circus act is best seen in the spectacular Phoenix venue! Give the greatest gift of all time to your family today! Grab your tickets for Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Twas The Night Before at the Arizona Federal Theater from December 15th to the 24th!
“The excitement seldom abates, the spirit is willing, and the flesh is strong.” – Stage and Cinema
