Cirque du Soleil's first Christmas show, 'Twas the Night Before...,' to take flight in Milwaukee ✨
UPDATED: 8:05 a.m. on Nov. 2, 2023:
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- James Hadley, stage director and writer, joined us on Thursday, Nov. 2 to discuss details about Cirque du Soleil's upcoming "Twas the Night Before..." performances that will take place at Miller High Life Theatre later in November.
PUBLISHED: 10 a.m. on Jun 16, 2023:
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A new holiday spectacle, "Twas the Night Before..." by Cirque du Soleil, is coming to Milwaukee for a limited run of eight performances at the Miller High Life Theatre.
The production, set to run from Friday, Nov. 24, to Sunday, Nov. 26, aims to offer a family-friendly experience filled with awe-inspiring acrobatics and a heart-warming story. It is Cirque du Soleil's first Christmas-themed show, based on the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore.
According to a press release issued on Friday, June 16, the poem inspired the performance about a "jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of Christmas."
A cast of 26 artists from across the globe will perform acrobatics in the family-themed show, with a soundtrack featuring Christmas favorites that with new interpretations specifically for this show.
Group tickets were opened for purchase on Friday, June 16. These provide a 15% discount for groups of ten or more and are accessible at pabsttheatergroup.com through June 26.
Cirque Club members, with free membership, gain access to advance tickets, exclusive information and special offers. Their presale starts on June 27. Membership can be obtained by visiting CirqueClub.com. Another presale for Pabst Theater Group e-members will begin June 29.
The general public will have the opportunity to purchase individual tickets on July 10.