POSTPONED!!! - Cirque Du Soleil's #Alegria in Houston!! - Family 4Pack Ticket Giveaway

ALL SHOWS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO CORNAVIRIUS. 

Cirque du Soleil has return to Houston! Once again Cirque du Soleil, performing Under The Big Top at the Sam Houston Race Park brings ALEGRÍA. The show will run from February 29th- April 12th.

Alegría (‘joy’ in Spanish) takes audiences at the heart of a once glorious kingdom now in decay led by the king’s fool and a dusty aristocracy. Carried by an intangible wind of change, an emerging movement from the streets strives to shake this established order, instilling hope and renewal to bring light and harmony to their world. With its joyful spirit, Alegría is a vital, energizing force driven by a thirst for a brighter tomorrow.

In true Cirque du Soleil fashion, Alegría unfolds soul-touching clown antics and remarkable acrobatic performances in a whimsical and immersive visual universe. Perched at the top of the Big Top, gymnasts fly from one High Bar to the next, and leap into the void to reach the hands of mighty catchers suspended on a cradle swing. Using all her limbs, an artist dazzles with her ability to spin and twirl a multitude of hoops while contorting her body with otherworldly ease. Other Jaw-dropping highlights include a daredevil Fire Knife Dancer eating, breathing, touching and juggling with flames; a sublime couple on Aerial Straps soaring through a delicate snowstorm; and fourteen tumblers bouncing off a Powertrack (trampoline tracks) embedded into the stage to perform crisscrossing series of daring somersaults.

For more information about Alegría, visit cirquedusoleil.com/alegria.
Follow #Alegria and #cirquedusoleil on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

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Enter below to win a Family 4-pack of tickets to see Alegría by Cirque du Soleil
The prize is for four (4) tickets for Alegría at Under The Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park on Thursday, March 19th 2020 at 4:30pm. Good Luck!

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Contest expires Tuesday, March 17 2020, at 11:59 pm CT. No cash value. Open to Houston residents ages 18+. By entering this contest you also agree to our rules and regulations. Prize: 4 (four) tickets to ALEGRÍA by Cirque du Soleil, for performance, March 19 2020 at 4:30pm, Under The Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park. Prize is non-transferrable.

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Ticket Information:
Tickets for Alegría in Houston are available online now at cirquedusoleil.com/alegria. Tickets start at $44. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits include access to advance tickets, special offers, and exclusive behind- the-scenes information. To join, visit cirqueclub.com.

Family Package starting at $149 for 4 tickets!
https://tickets.cirquedusoleil.com/eventshopper5.html#/select/49e7f8ed-ae28-4297-81ad-be663682f13d?skin=alegria_v2
Link: (no need to use the promo code, if you purchase through the link)

Promo code: FAMPACK

Disclaimer:
Not valid on Saturday performances. Restrictions may apply. Subject to availability. Must purchase a minimum of 4 tickets and maximum of 8 tickets per order. Not valid with any other offer. Not valid on previously purchased seats. Fees apply. 

Giveaway Alert: Win Tickets to Cirque du Soleil's AMALUNA in Houston!

Cirque du Soleil presents AMALUNA in Houston. The show will premiere on February 12th and run until March 22nd. You can buy your tickets NOW.

About Amaluna
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.

For more information:
Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Tumblr | Google + | @amaluna

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Here at Once Upon a Twilight we are thrilled to share this giveaway with those located in the Houston area. We have 2 pairs of tickets to see the AMALUNA show on Wednesday, February 18th at 8:00PM at Sam Houston Race Park. All you have to do is enter the below!

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AMALUNA

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.

 A TRIBUTE TO THE WORK AND VOICE OF WOMEN

For the first time in Cirque du Soleil’s history, Amaluna features a cast that comprises 70% 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 recently 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.

 CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

Some 30 years ago, Cirque du Soleil was but a dream. It was the dream of a small community of travelling performers who would do anything to share their love of the stage, of circus and of the world. The family has grown since then and now includes thousands of dreamers—creators, artists, technicians and workers who toil in the shadows. The dream has become a symbol of Québec pride, an international entertainment company that has brought 35 large-scale shows to life—20 of which are still in operation. The company, which celebrates its 30^thanniversary in June 2014, has brought wonder and delight to close to 150 million spectators in more than 300 cities on six continents. Cirque du Soleil has close to 4,000 employees, including 1,300 performing artists from close to 50 different countries.

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Houston with AMALUNA!

We are excited to share this information with all of Houston and the surrounding cites. We hope that you can make one of the shows scheduled. Once Upon a Twilight will be in attendance opening day, February 12th to see the magic that is Cirque du Soleil. 

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MAKE YOUR LOVED ONES FLIP THIS VALENTINE’S DAY!

Cirque du Soleil RETURNS TO HOUSTON WITH AMALUNA, PREMIERES FEBRUARY 12 2015

Directed by Tony Award Winning Director Diane Paulus

Official Press Release:

Make your date FLIP this Valentine’s with Amaluna from Cirque du Soleil. Amaluna is the ultimate celebration of love. The unconditional love between a mother and daughter, the strength of centuries-old love felt within a community; and the heart-stopping, new, love-at-first-sight of inevitable lovers-to-be.

What’s your love story? Fall in love for the first time or continue your love affair with Cirque du Soleil with their new Big Top touring show, premiering at the Sam Houston Race Park on February 12, 2015, just in time to share the experience with your loved ones for Valentine’s Day!

Written and directed by Tony Award-winning director, Diane Paulus, Cirque du Soleil’s 33rd production Amaluna is a celebration of love and a tribute to the work and voice of women.

Due to popular demand, new show dates are now on-sale and Amaluna has extended to now play through March 22, 2015. Tickets are available by visiting www.cirquedusoleil.com/amaluna or by calling 1-877-9 CIRQUE.

AMALUNA
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.

A TRIBUTE TO THE WORK AND VOICE OF WOMEN
For the first time in Cirque du Soleil’s history, Amaluna features a cast that comprises 70% 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 recently 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.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Some 30 years ago, Cirque du Soleil was but a dream. It was the dream of a small community of travelling performers who would do anything to share their love of the stage, of circus and of the world. The family has grown since then and now includes thousands of dreamers—creators, artists, technicians and workers who toil in the shadows. The dream has become a symbol of Québec pride, an international entertainment company that has brought 35 large-scale shows to life—19 of which are still in operation. The company, which celebrated its 30thanniversary in June 2014, has brought wonder and delight to close to 150 million spectators in more than 300 cities on six continents. Cirque du Soleil has close to 4,000 employees, including 1,300 performing artists from close to 50 different countries.

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Here's a sneak peek: