CRYSTAL by Cirque du Soleil Skates Into Hershey, PA Jan. 11-14
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ONE-OF-A-KIND PRODUCTION COMING TO GIANT CENTER
Cirque du Soleil's CRYSTAL, a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice, returns to GIANT Center this week for five performances on January 11-14, 2024. Haven't bough tickets yet? Keep reading below to learn more about the breathtaking production and secure your seats.
ABOUT THE SHOW
For the first time in the company's 39-year history, Cirque du Soleil explores a brand new territory of entertainment with CRYSTAL. Pushing the boundary of circus acts by combining stunning skating techniques acrobatic feats that defy the imagination, CRYSTAL is a production unlike any other that is sure to captivate audiences of all ages and interests. Guests can anticipate a show-stopping viewing performance, where acrobats and skaters perform on both the ice and in the air. From synchronized and extreme skating to traditional circus disciplines like swinging trapeze and aerial straps, CRYSTAL is charming from start to finish.
Using larger than life visual projections on ice and a soundtrack that seamlessly blends popular music and the signature sounds of Cirque du Soleil, CRYSTAL will transport viewers into an unforgettable world of visual and auditory magic and wonder.
“CRYSTAL really pushes the boundaries of possibility within the circus arts. The show highlights Cirque du Soleil’s creativity in a new way and encourages audiences to find the magic of the everyday,” says Robert Tannion, Artistic Director, CRYSTAL. “Every time you watch, there’s something new to see and experience. We’re thrilled to bring the show back to Hershey this winter!”
FUN FACTS
- 130 cities in 15 different countries have welcomed CRYSTAL for performances since its creation in 2017.
- 16,000 or so items (hats, shoes, dresses, bodysuits, etc.) are created for Cirque du Soleil's shows each year.
- This one-of-a-kind performance features seven traditional circus acts, including trapeze, hand-to-hand, Banquine, aerial straps, hand-to-trapeze, juggling, and hand balancing, all thrillingly adapted to be performed on ice.
- 300 snowballs are made approximately each week by the CRYSTAL team - CRYSTAL is the first Cirque du Soleil production that uses real snow!
- 42nd creation by Cirque du Soleil. CRYSTAL is the company's first acrobatic experience on ice.
GIANT Center hosts an impressive line-up of star-studded performances including concerts, professional ice shows and family events. It also serves as home to the Hershey Bears Hockey Club and various PIAA high school state championship events.