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For Immediate Release December 6, 2006 Farewell North American Engagement Cavalia Gallops to Orange County Grand-scale show, featuring 54 magnificent horses and 37 artists, makes Orange County debut, with engagement opening Tuesday, January 9 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 8 By calling (866)999-8111 or at www.cavalia.net Following this engagement, Cavalia takes up residence in Europe, opening in Brussels, Belgium on March 8 Irvine, CA December 6, 2006 - The acclaimed Cavalia, the spectacular equestrian odyssey, will have its farewell North American engagement opening Tuesday, January 9 presented under its majestic White Big Top on the grounds at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine. Following this limited engagement, which will mark the company's Orange County debut, Cavalia will take up residence in Europe, where it has already scheduled engagements in Brussels, Belgium opening March 8 and Amsterdam, Holland, opening May 3. Ticket sales begin Friday, December 8. For more information and reservations, call (866)999-8111 or visit the website at www.cavalia.net. Cavalia has been received with incredible enthusiasm by critics and public alike in every city it has visited since the tour began in 2003. Southern California has been an important part of the success of Cavalia. After becoming a sensation in Canada, an engagement in Glendale was the second United States tour stop from April to May, 2004. The demand from the public was so great that Cavalia returned from November, 2004 to January, 2005 in Santa Monica. Cavalia is currently completing its debut Las Vegas engagement at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, and will perform there through December 22. Cavalia, a show unlike any other, is a lavish orchestration combining the equestrian and performing arts. The grand-scale extravaganza explores the relationship between humans and horses throughout history, while showcasing different disciplines. Acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians and riders share the stage with man's greatest conquest: the horse. Spectators are transported to dream-like virtual settings, created by a unique combination of enchanting sets, multimedia projections, colorful lighting and dazzling special effects. Designed especially for Cavalia, the White Big Top houses a 160-foot-long “playground” where the horses' agility, power, instinct and grace are showcased in all their beauty and, at times, in total liberty. Cavalia's White Big Top, the largest touring tent in North America, is 110 feet high, the equivalent of a 10-story building and seats 2,000. More than 1.5 million spectators already have been charmed by the magic of Cavalia, with nearly 750 shows to its credit in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Phoenix, Boston, Washington, Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Las Vegas. Cavalia arrives in Orange County after critical acclaim : The New York Times called Cavalia “A celebration of the unique emotional and physical bonds between humans and the animals;” the Los Angeles Times described it as “Blissful play, haunting score… striking aerial grace” and added “The impression is one of intense bond between horses and man;” the San Francisco Chronicle wrote “I could have watched them do it all night;” the Toronto Star said, “A new fairy tale-like show from the imagination of a Cirque du Soleil founder;” Variety magazine called it “A magical, mythic experience!;” Sara Davidson of Oprah magazine termed it "Breathtaking!” and CNN's Larry King called it “The greatest show I have ever seen.” Normand Latourelle, President and Artistic Director of Cavalia, is the visionary behind the show. A pioneer of Cirque du Soleil until 1990, he has become renowned for his adventurous, mammoth and innovative productions, taking spectators to new realms. Cavalia is directed by Érick Villeneuve, who also designed the visual effects for the show, and features an original score by Michel Cusson, set design by Marc Labelle, lighting by Alain Lortie, sound by Michel Therrien, choreography by Alain Gauthier and costumes by Mireille Vachon. For its Orange County run, Cavalia will take place adjacent to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine. Tickets are priced from $40 to $89; $30 to $69 for children 12 and under. Cavalia Rendez-Vous packages, which include a fine selection of hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, including wine and beer, a special souvenir, and an exclusive tour behind the scenes in the Cavalia stables, are also available (starting at $180 for adults; $125 for children 12 and under). Prices do not include service fees. For more information, a complete list of show dates and reservations, call 1-866-999-8111 or visit www.cavalia.net. - 30 - Calendar listing for Cavalia Venue: Grounds of Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine; from either 405 and 5 freeways, take Irvine Center Drive exit. Dates: Cavalia opens Tuesday, January 9 Tickets: $40-$89; children 12 and under $30-$69. Cavalia Rendez-Vouz package including behinds the scenes tour of Cavalia stables, and souvenirs and refreshments $180; children 12 and under $125. Call 1-866-999-8111 or visit www.cavalia.net Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings at 8 pm Saturdays at 3 pm and 8 pm; Sundays at 2 pm
