{"id":33148,"date":"2018-11-27T14:00:45","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T21:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/?p=33148"},"modified":"2018-11-30T16:27:49","modified_gmt":"2018-11-30T23:27:49","slug":"cirque-du-soleil-is-returning-to-phoenix-with-its-new-show-amaluna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/cirque-du-soleil-is-returning-to-phoenix-with-its-new-show-amaluna\/","title":{"rendered":"Cirque du Soleil is Returning to Phoenix With its New Show AMALUNA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you need a reason to look forward to 2019 then we have it. <i>Cirque du Soleil<\/i> has announced its return to the Valley with its brand new Big Top show <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cirquedusoleil.com\/amaluna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>AMALUNA<\/i><\/a>. The show, which is <i>Cirque du Soleil<\/i>\u2019s 33rd production, will feature 38 performances under the yellow and blue Grand Chapiteau at State Farm Stadium, running March 15 through April 14.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33168\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33168\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-33168 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-850x566.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-550x366.jpg 550w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM-751x500.jpg 751w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113632\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-30-at-4.26.31-PM.jpg 1282w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33168\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Martin Girardshootstudio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>AMALUNA<\/em> transports the audience to the mysterious island of the same name, governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. The story focuses on the island\u2019s queen Prospera and her daughter\u2019s coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honors femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance, passing these insights and values from on generation to the next. In the wake of a storm caused by Prospera, a group of young men lands on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera\u2019s daughter and a brave young suitor. But theirs is a love that will be put to the test. The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33152\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33152\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-33152 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113608\/AMA_DSC9832_1000_Arms_and_sticks_Photo-Martin-Girardshootstudio.ca-Costumes-M%C3%A9r%C3%A9dith-Caron-%C2%A9-2015-Cirque-du-Soleil-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"501\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  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><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Martin Girardshootstudio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Appropriately named, <em>AMALUNA<\/em> is a combo of the words ama, which refers to \u201cmother\u201d in many languages, and luna, which means \u201cmoon.\u201d It is a symbol of femininity that honors the mother-daughter relationship and the idea of goddess and protector of the planet.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>With such a female-focused story, it\u2019s no surprise that <em>AMALUNA<\/em> features a cast of mostly women, plus a fully female band. Director Diane Paulus drew inspiration for the show from classical tales of Greek and Norse mythology, Mozart\u2019s The Magic Flute and Shakespeare\u2019s The Tempest.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t want to build a \u2018women\u2019s agenda\u2019 show. I wanted to create a show with women at the center of it, something that had a hidden story that featured women as the heroines,&#8221; says Paulus, who is\u00a0winner of a 2013 Tony Award (<em>Pippin<\/em>) and named as one of <em>Time Magazine<\/em>\u2019s 100 Most Influential People of 2014.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33151\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33151\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-33151 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113551\/AMA_069_MM72648_Uneven-Bars_Photo-Markus-Moellenberg-%C2%A9-2016-Cirque-du-Soleil-80x55.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"515\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  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250w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113551\/AMA_069_MM72648_Uneven-Bars_Photo-Markus-Moellenberg-%C2%A9-2016-Cirque-du-Soleil-550x377.jpg 550w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113551\/AMA_069_MM72648_Uneven-Bars_Photo-Markus-Moellenberg-%C2%A9-2016-Cirque-du-Soleil-262x180.jpg 262w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113551\/AMA_069_MM72648_Uneven-Bars_Photo-Markus-Moellenberg-%C2%A9-2016-Cirque-du-Soleil-437x300.jpg 437w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113551\/AMA_069_MM72648_Uneven-Bars_Photo-Markus-Moellenberg-%C2%A9-2016-Cirque-du-Soleil-729x500.jpg 729w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/27113551\/AMA_069_MM72648_Uneven-Bars_Photo-Markus-Moellenberg-%C2%A9-2016-Cirque-du-Soleil-scaled.jpg 2560w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Markus Moellenberg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAmaluna\u00a0is a tribute to the work and voice of women,\u201d explains Director of Creation Fernand Rainville. \u201cThe show is a reflection on balance from a woman\u2019s perspective,\u201d he adds.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Tickets are currently on sale. A special holiday offer running Dec. 5-30 is giving 20 percent off tickets in price levels 1-2-3 for all weekday shows and can be purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cirquedusoleil.com\/usa\/phoenix\/deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> when live.\u00a0For tickets and more information, visit:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cirquedusoleil.com\/amaluna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cirquedusoleil.com\/amaluna<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For a sneek peak of the show, watch the video below.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1200px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-33148-1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Amaluna.mp4?_=1\" \/><a 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