Cirque du Soleil is coming back to North America
with one of its best-loved productions
CORTEO
in Worcester, MA
from January 12th to 15th, 2023 at the DCU Center
Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil is back in North America and heading to Worcester, MA, set to charm audiences. This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has amazed over 10 million spectators, in 20 countries, on 4 continents. Corteo will be presented at the DCU Center for 5 shows only from January 12th to 15th, 2023.
About the Show
Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. 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 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 turns lyrical and playful carrying Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.
In a Cirque du Soleil first, the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue, with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience. An atmosphere like never seen before in Cirque du Soleil arena shows. The set curtains, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and the central curtains, which were hand painted, give a grandiose feel to the stage. This sets the tone for the poetry of Corteo.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for Corteo in Worcester, MA are available online exclusively to Club Cirque members starting today at 10am. For free subscription, visit clubcirque.com. General on-sale starts on September 12, 2022 at cirquedusoleil.com/corteo
Performance Schedule
Thursday, January 12th, 2023 at 7:30pm
Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 7:30pm
Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at 3:30pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, January 15th, 2023 at 1pm
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