JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINES DAY: Cirque du Soleil has a special offer for its Big Top show, AMALUNA, coming to Phoenix March 15-April 14 under the iconic Yellow-and-Blue Grand Chapiteau at State Farm Stadium. (This is where the AZ Cardinals play in case you were wondering!)
You can now purchase two tickets for $129- seriously a STEAL! I mean, who doesn’t want to spend a date night watching performers risk their lives and bend their bodies that we didn’t even know was possible? The AMALUNA Valentine’s offer is valid from January 30th – February 15 for the weekday performances held March 18 – April 5th in price levels 1, 2 and the Premium section. AKA: get your tickets right now.
Visit https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/phoenix/deals to purchase.
AMALUNA invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honors femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance which marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation to the next. In the wake of a storm caused by Prospera, a group of young men lands on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera’s daughter and a brave young suitor. But theirs is a love that will be put to the test. The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony.
AMALUNA is a fusion of the words ama, which refers to “mother” in many languages, and luna, which means “moon”; a symbol of femininity that evokes both the mother-daughter relationship and the idea of goddess and protector of the planet. AMALUNA is also the name of the mysterious island where this magical story unfolds.
GIRL POWER:
For the first time in Cirque du Soleil’s history, AMALUNA features a cast that comprises mostly women, with a 100% female band. “Amaluna is a tribute to the work and voice of women,” explains Director of Creation Fernand Rainville. “The show is a reflection on balance from a women’s perspective,” he adds. Director Diane Paulus, winner of a 2013 Tony Award (Pippin) and named as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2014, says: “I didn’t want to build a ‘women’s agenda’ show. I wanted to create a show with women at the center of it, something that had a hidden story that featured women as the heroines.” Paulus drew from a series of classical influences when creating the concept of the show; including tales from Greek and Norse mythology, Mozart’s The Magic Flute and Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
For information on Cirque du Soleil’s AMALUNA visit https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/amaluna