The Circus is Coming to Town!!!
Over 40 acrobats will come tumbling into Boerne on February 26...when East meets West in a fast-paced, exciting production featuring internationally award-winning acts. There will not be three rings under the big top, but instead a state-of-the-art theater filled with spectacular backdrops, beautiful costuming, lighting, and of course the artists!
The New Shanghai Circus presents a revolving line-up of favorite acts including Diablo (Chinese Yo-Yo), Bicycle Tricks, Pole Climbing, Russian Bar, Plate Spinning, Magic Clock, Roller Skating, Handstand Art, Human Top, Chair Stack and more. Each year, the troupe adds new performers who have won national and international competitions. The show combines extraordinary and inventive feats of strength and skill, control and balance.
Animals you ask? Dancing Lions! This act is in fact rooted in Chinese history, where the lion is a symbol of good fortune, and rivals the dragon as the most auspicious animal to guard against evil. The lion is also depicted as the carrier of wisdom. The lion dance is a display of balance, coordination and strength combined into one. The ease with which the two acrobats within the lion's costume perform as one belies the difficulty of the act.
Considered to be China's most celebrated acrobatic company, the performers of the New Shanghai Circus have stunned audiences all over the world...but only now will they have their opportunity to be the ringleaders in Texas Hill Country!
Acrobatics have a 2,500-year history in China. Developed from everyday life and work, the early acrobatic skills presented in village harvest festivals have now evolved into one of China's national treasurers. Building on traditional performances, today's artists have added new techniques and spectacular stunts, thrilling audiences around the globe. Highly skilled, rigorously trained, and superbly talented, these performers follow an unbroken tradition since 700 B.C.
So go head over heels with this family show! Bring Grandma and Grandpa, along with all the kids, for an evening of lively entertainment and amazing feats! With the celebration of the Chinese New Year on February 19, you can "ring in the new Chinese Year" and celebrate the Year of the Sheep!
Boerne Performing Arts continues their tradition of presenting world-class entertainment in this small town, with this HUGE event! Their broad spectrum of performing arts has ranged from the illustrious Five Browns, to the vocal wonder from down under...The Ten Tenors, to the art of Japanese Taiko Drumming! The New Shanghai Circus will add one more element of truly bringing the world of performing arts to the entire hill country region.
No clown costumes necessary...just a ticket at the door! As with all Boerne Performing Arts events, student tickets are available at $20 and Adult tickets range in price from $30-$60. At the time of publication, 223 seats remain for the event. Online tickets (that you can print at home) are available at BoernePerformingArts.com. Or, step right up and get your tickets in person at Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce or the Boerne Convention and Visitors Bureau. Phone orders can be placed at 830-331-9079.
Showtime is at 7:30pm at Boerne Champion Auditorium on Thursday, February 26!!!
