In 2002 Cirque du Soleil came to Tempe, Arizona with its performance of Dralion, after having been away from the Valley of the Sun for more than twelve years. The people of the greater Phoenix area must have convinced Cirque du Soleil that this was a worthwhile stop, since the company has just announced that they will come back in 2004.
Cirque du Soleil will bringVAREKAI (pronounced ver-ay-kie) to Scottsdale. VAREKAI is the latest live Cirque du Soleil touring production. The word VAREKAImeans "wherever" in the Romany language of the gypsies--the universal wanderers.Directed by Dominic Champagne, this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those who quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to VAREKAI.
This will be a limited engagement. As usual, Cirque du Soleil will set up its trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau for the performances. This time, the location will be Westworld in Scottsdale. The announced date for thefirst performance of VAREKAIis April 29, 2004. Tickets go one sale to Cirque Club Internet Members only beginning October 1, 2003.
Prior to November 9th, Cirque Club members can purchase prime seats to VAREKAI, exclusive to Cirque du Soleil Internet club members,by going online to the Cirque du Soleil web site. New club membership is free and available immediately at that web site.
Tickets for VAREKAI range from $50.00 to $70.00 for adults and $35.00 to $49.00 for children. For students age 13 to 17 years and senior citizens age 65 plus, prices are from $45.00 to $63.00 on weekdays only (Tuesday to Thursday, and Friday at 4:00 p.m.).
After Novembr 9, 2003, tickets for VAREKAI may be purchased by calling 1-800-678-5440, or online at Cirque du Soleil's web site.
In Scottsdale the performances will be held from April 29, 2004 through May 16, 2004. Regular performance schedule: Tuesdays to Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. There are no performances on Mondays. Cirque du Soleil offers the TAPIS ROUGE™ VIP Experience featuring exclusive benefits. For more details, call 1-800-678-5440, or visit the Cirque du Soleil web site.
