Cirque du Soleil will bring its new arena show, OVO, to NYCB Live in Uniondale, Long Island, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Presented By New York Community Bank, from August 30 to September 3.
OVO, which means “egg” in Portuguese, is a production of a colorful ecosystem where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. When a mysterious egg appears in the midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community, and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual.
The cast of OVO is comprised of 50 performing artists from 12 countries specializing in many acrobatic acts. One highlight of OVO is the stunning Flying Act in which a group of scarabs soar high above the stage, from both edges to the middle landing on a platform.
The Creative Team behind the world of OVO includes: Artistic Guides Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix; Writer, Director and Choreographer Deborah Colker (first female director at Cirque du Soleil); Director of Creation Chantal Tremblay; Set and Props Designer Gringo Cardia; Costume Designer Liz Vandal; Composer and Musical Director Berna Ceppas; Lighting Designer Éric Champoux; Sound Designer Jonathan Deans and for the first time at Cirque du Soleil: Rigging and Acrobatic Equipment Designer Fred Gérard; Acrobatic Performance Designer Philippe Aubertin; and Makeup Designer Julie Bégin.
Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets to the shows at Barclays Center can also be purchased in person at the American Express Box Office. The Ford Parking Lot at the Coliseum will open two hours before doors. To guarantee the best rate, fans are encouraged to buy parking passes in advance of the event. For more information, visit http://www.nycblive.com/
Cirque du Soleil Sponsor:
OVO gratefully acknowledges its official sponsor Forsythe Technology.
ABOUT CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
The company has brought wonder and delight to more than 160 million spectators in more than 400 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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