CIRQUE DU SOLEIL presents varekai
AT BARCLAYS CENTER in BROOKLYN
seven performances only from july 30 – august 3
Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that its newest arena show, Varekai, will perform at Barclays Center in Brooklyn from July 30 through August 3, 2014 for seven performances only. After 11 years of touring the world under the blue and yellow Big Top, Varekai begun a new adventure this past December touring the world in arenas worldwide. and in some markets never visited before.
Tickets for the general public are now on sale at at www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai, www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center beginning Wednesday, May 28 at noon (if still available).
About Varekai
Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world¾a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai.
The sky lets go a solitary young man, and the story of Varekai begins. Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world imbued with fantastical creatures, a young man takes flight in an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. On this day at the edge of time, in this place of pure and undiluted possibility, begins an inspired incantation to a life rediscovered and to a newly found wonder in the mysteries of the world and the mind.
The word Varekai (pronounced ver·ay·’kie) means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies¾the 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.
Show Schedule (July 30 – August 3, 2014):
Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30pm
Thursday, July 31 at 7:30pm
Friday, August 1 at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 2 at 4:00pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, August 3 at 1:30pm and 5:00pm
Ticket Information (Premium, Category 1, 2, 3):
Adults: From $55 to $125
Children (12 & under): From $36 to $101
Military, Seniors, Students: From $40.50 to $108*
*Discount applicable on select price levels and for non-peak shows only. See local ticketing website for details.
Front row seating is also available for all performances.
For complete show and ticket information, please visit
www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai.
Sponsors
Cirque du Soleil gratefully acknowledges the official sponsors of the Varekai North American tour: XEROX, DHL and its presenting sponsor VISA Signature and Barclaycard.
Cirque du Soleil
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Québec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 5,000 employees, including more than 1,300 artists from more than 50 different countries.
Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 100 million spectators in more than 300 cities in over forty countries on six continents. For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.
About Barclays Center
Barclays Center opened on September 28, 2012, and is a major sports and entertainment venue in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. One of the most intimate seating configurations ever designed into a modern multi-purpose arena, Barclays Center offers 17,732 seats for basketball, 15,795 for hockey, and up to 19,000 seats for concerts, and has 101 luxury suites, four bars/lounges, four clubs, and 40/40 CLUB & Restaurant by American Express.
Barclays Center hosts an extensive variety of events, including premier concerts, major professional boxing cards, top college basketball, family shows, the Brooklyn Nets and soon the New York Islanders.
Barclays Center has redefined the arena customer service and culinary experience. Its more than 2,000 employees are trained by Disney Institute, the business advisory arm of The Walt Disney Company, and its BrooklynTaste™ food program features selections from 55 well-known restaurants and vendors in the borough.
Barclays Center engages the customer with state-of-the-art technology to enhance the fan experience. As the first arena in the world to utilize Cisco StadiumVision mobile multicast streaming technology, Barclays Center allows fans to watch live video and instant replays from their mobile phones while connected to the arena’s free Wi-Fi.
Located atop one of the largest transportation hubs in New York City, Barclays Center is accessible by 11 subway lines, the Long Island Rail Road, and 11 bus lines.
For more information on Barclays Center, please visit www.barclayscenter.com.
