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Corteo
Corteo
"Corteo," the most enchanting arena show ever produced by the internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil, is set to make its debut in Beaumont for the first time ever, marking a historic occasion as only the fourth visit to Beaumont in Cirque du Soleil's illustrious history.
Directed by the visionary Daniele Finzi Pasca, this unique production first graced the stage under the dazzling Big Top in Montreal back in April 2005. Since its inaugural performance in 2005, "Corteo" has captivated the hearts of over 10 million spectators in 20 countries across four continents. Now, this ethereal masterpiece is ready to take center stage at Ford Park for five mesmerizing shows from Friday, Feb. 16-18, 2024.
"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. It’s an atmosphere never seen before in a Cirque du Soleil arena show. The set’s hand-painted curtains, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and the central curtains give a grandiose feel to the stage and sets the tone for the poetry of Corteo.
“Cirque du Soleil is one of the most iconic brands when it comes to live entertainment. We are thrilled to bring this level of fun and excitement to our Southeast Texas community” added Claudio Oliveira, GM of Ford Park
Tickets for "Corteo" in Beaumont are available exclusively to Club Cirque members starting today, Monday, Sept. 18. Sign up for free by visiting clubcirque.com.
General tickets go on sale Monday, Sept. 25 at cirquedusoleil.com/corteo.
Performance Schedule
Friday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 17, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Ford Park is located at 5115 Interstate 10 South in Beaumont.