{"id":128404,"date":"2024-03-14T22:08:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T02:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=128404"},"modified":"2024-03-14T22:08:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T02:08:13","slug":"cirque-du-soleil-costume-installation-at-promenade-at-saucon-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=128404","title":{"rendered":"Cirque du Soleil Costume Installation at Promenade at Saucon Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cirque du Soleil\u2019s CORTEO arrives at Allentown\u2019s PPL Center from\u00a0March 28-31, 2024, and, before the show arrives, fans can check out a one-of-a-kind costume installation at the Promenade at Saucon Valley!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cirque du Soleil returns to Allentown <\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>for the First Time Since 2019 with<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>CORTEO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The troupe\u2019s long-running, much loved show!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>From March 28-31, 2024 at PPL Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Allentown, PA \u2014 Corteo, the long running and most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is back in North America and heading to Allentown set to wow audiences for the very first time.\u00a0 This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has amazed over 10 million spectators, in 20 countries, on 4 continents. Corteo will be presented at the PPL Center for 6 shows only from March 28-31, 2024. This engagement marks the first time that Cirque du Soleil is returning to Allentown since 2019!<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-image-carousel  su-image-carousel-columns-3 su-image-carousel-has-spacing su-image-carousel-has-lightbox su-image-carousel-has-outline su-image-carousel-adaptive su-image-carousel-slides-style-default su-image-carousel-controls-style-dark su-image-carousel-align-none\" style=\"max-width:500px\" data-flickity-options='{\"groupCells\":true,\"cellSelector\":\".su-image-carousel-item\",\"adaptiveHeight\":true,\"cellAlign\":\"left\",\"prevNextButtons\":true,\"pageDots\":true,\"autoPlay\":3000,\"imagesLoaded\":true,\"contain\":false,\"selectedAttraction\":0.007000000000000000145716771982051795930601656436920166015625,\"friction\":0.25}' id=\"su_image_carousel_69daaea20b121\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-2.png\" data-caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1196\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-2.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-2.png 1196w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-2-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-2-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-2-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1196px) 100vw, 1196px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-1.png\" data-caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1196\" height=\"797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-1.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-1.png 1196w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-1-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-1-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1196px) 100vw, 1196px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"su_image_carousel_69daaea20b121_script\">if(window.SUImageCarousel){setTimeout(function() {window.SUImageCarousel.initGallery(document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69daaea20b121\"))}, 0);}var su_image_carousel_69daaea20b121_script=document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69daaea20b121_script\");if(su_image_carousel_69daaea20b121_script){su_image_carousel_69daaea20b121_script.parentNode.removeChild(su_image_carousel_69daaea20b121_script);}<\/script>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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\u2019s eye view of the audience. An atmosphere like never seen before in Cirque du Soleil arena shows. The set curtains, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and the central curtains, which were hand painted, give a grandiose feel to the stage. This sets the tone for the poetry of Corteo.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Corteo will also return to the region this summer at Philadelphia\u2019s Liacouras Center from May 29 to June 2, 2024.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>TICKET\u00a0INFORMATION<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tickets for Corteo in Allentown are available at<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cirquedusoleil.com\/corteo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.cirquedusoleil.com\/corteo&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710541583534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw15grg0okdTH9AY01j70qb3\">cirquedusoleil.com\/corteo<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Performance Schedule<\/strong><br \/>\nThursday, March 28, 7:30PM<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Friday, March 29, 7:30PM<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Saturday, March 30, 3PM and 7PM<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Sunday, March 31, 1PM and 5PM<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Follow #CORTEO and #cirquedusoleil on social media:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@cirquedusoleil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@cirquedusoleil&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710541583534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2m61pFrg1oNBm0TIqWygev\">TikTok<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Corteo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Corteo\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710541583534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw160B3dwpyFLGv-D-c2cRjF\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/cirque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/cirque&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710541583534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2c7lmj5h_tvss_hF0Y5prA\">Twi<wbr \/>tter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cirquedusoleil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cirquedusoleil&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710541583534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3tR67_0Bxz090hFlodjq_u\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCPiWIjwDZQo3UobMqvi4ggg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCPiWIjwDZQo3UobMqvi4ggg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710541583534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3aZ5xxcrjjDQHeAbxWVZzX\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>OFFICIAL PARTNER<br \/>\n<\/strong>Cirque du Soleil wishes to thank Air Canada, its official partner.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>About Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. In addition to producing world-renowned circus arts shows, the Company brings its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms, such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to positively impact people, communities, and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art. Since its creation in 1984, more than 378 million people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs more than 4000 employees, including 1200 artists from 80 different nationalities.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit\u00a0CDSentertainmentgroup.<wbr \/>com.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nBryan Buttler Media Relations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cirque du Soleil\u2019s CORTEO arrives at Allentown\u2019s PPL Center from\u00a0March 28-31, 2024, and, before the show arrives, fans can check out a one-of-a-kind costume installation at the Promenade at Saucon &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=128404\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Cirque du Soleil Costume Installation at Promenade at Saucon Valley<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":128405,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-128404","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CORTEO-Promenade-.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128404"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=128404"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128404\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/128405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=128404"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=128404"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=128404"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}