Cirque Du Soleil – Twas The Night Before at Providence Performing Arts Center

“Twas The Night Before… promises a feel-good experience with plenty of “wow” moments.” – BroadwayWorld

Rhode Island, the holiday season is fast approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about the wonders of sharing and friendship – and of course, the most terrific holiday entertainment you can treat yourself and yours to! 

This one is out to delight – regardless of your age – with its visual wonders, breathtaking moments, glamour, athleticism, artistry, and incredible stagecraft, and you owe it to yourself to go see what the show that has been creating quite the buzz around the nation since 2019 is all about!

It’s a flurry of pure Christmas cheer; it’s rip-roaring fun and laughter; it’s a five-star, high-performance show filled with breathtaking aerial acts, gravity-defying acrobatics, and colourful fun; it’s gorgeous music that includes newly composed tracks alongside your favorite holiday classics; it’s a feast of thrilling acts, pure stage magic, and jaw-dropping artistry – it’s like unwrapping a brand new gift that fills the air with nothing but the farm and fuzzies! 

So are you ready to let the magic of the holidays in, Rhode Island? 

Get keen, because the marvelous, world-renowned Cirque Du Soleil is coming to the Providence Performing Arts Centre this festive season with their beloved holiday classic Cirque Du Soleil: Twas The Night Before…! 

Cirque Du Soleil – Twas The Night Before Tickets

Tickets are available now from the Providence Performing Arts Centre’s box office, and are already selling fast – so head on down there to get the gift you owe yourself and yours! Alternatively, if you’re scared that you might not make it in time and don’t want to miss out, or just prefer simplicity and comfort instead, simply click on the Buy Tickets link now to be redirected to TicketSqueeze.com, the world’s most reliable online marketplace. Here you can select your preferred seats, complete your purchase and download your buyer-guaranteed tickets straight to your phone within minutes – it’s never been easier! 

“A smile smashed across your face, you will clap and cheer and wish that this was not just 77 minutes long but forever long.” – New York Theatre Guide

SYNOPSIS

Based on the classic poem by Clement-Clarke Moore A Visit From Saint Nicholas, the basic storyline of Cirque Du Soleil: Twas The Night Before… tells the tale of Isabella that, even after reading the classic poem with her father, feels that she has outgrown the magic of Christmas and the family tradition. When the poem suddenly comes to life, Isabella and her father get separated in a showstorm, and they are both sent on a breathtaking, fantastical, and magical journey. Winter Wonderland appears before their eyes, and Isabella is sent to a wonderful upside-down, inside-out world where she meets all the colourful characters of the timeless classic. 

Cirque Du Soleil: Twas The Night Before… is a captivating experience that will have you on the edge of your seat and really gets you into the holiday spirit, whether you’re a young child, a teenager, a middle-ager, or a golden oldie! 

“Delivers terrific holiday entertainment that should delight children and adults alike.” – The Hollywood Reporter

CREATIVE TEAM

Behind every moment of pure delight, behind every gasp, behind all the visual wonders, and ultimately, behind the beloved holiday classic that has been enrapturing, enchanting, and dazzling audiences since 2019, is a visionary creative team that oozes with unsurpassed amounts of skill, heaps of expertise, and an exceptional knowledge of hitting just the right spot.

Cirque Du Soleil: Twas The Night Before… was first conceived and directed by senior artistic director James Hadley (Cirque Du Soleil: DELIRIUM, Marvel Universe Live!: Age of Heroes, Circo Siete: Hadal & La Magia del Circo, Cirque Du Soleil: Mystère), a veteran of circus productions and live theatre – and this year he will once more be taking the director’s chair. The world-renowned creative team also includes the immaculate talents of acrobatic choreographer and performance designer Edesia Moreno Barata, choreographer Vinh Nguyen Kinjaz, set designer and art director Geneviève Lizotte, makeup designer Maryse Gosselin, composer Jean-Phi Goncalves, costume designer James Lavoie, lighting designer Nicolas Brion, and music director Paul Bisson.  

“Their Christmas show is fantastic, festive, and phantasmagorical – Cirque’s renowned after all, defies the categorical.” – Chicagoland Musical Theatre

CAST

The superb, world-renowned cast of Cirque Du Soleil: Twas The Night Before… includes a rotating group of 26 world-class artists and dancers from 14 different countries. 

This year’s touring production includes a core cast comprising Tuedon Ariri, Katharine Arnold, Rosie Axon, Adam Jukes, Louis Chen, Peter Lin, Tim Wang, Alexandar Yu, Michele Clark, and Nicole Faubert. Audiences can look forward to some breathtaking routines including an aerial straps duo, hoop diving, hair suspension, and diabolo performers, among others. 

“As expected from Cirque Du Soleil, the performances are nothing short of astonishing.” – BroadwayWorld

HISTORY & LEGACY

The Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group started out as a small Canadian performing troupe Les Échassiers, touring Quebec in the early 1980s. After receiving financial support, the group put together their very first production Le Grand Tour du Cirque du Soleil in 1984 to massive critical acclaim. Expanding rapidly, the troupe took on the form of a contemporary circus rooted in a blend of acrobatics, physical theatre, and gymnastics, relying entirely on human performance instead of the traditional form of circus utilizing animal acts. 

Cirque Du Soleil has grown into a full-fledged production company with dozens of shows, employing over 4,000 artists from over 50 countries, boasting a jam-packed annual calendar. To date, over 100 million people have experienced Cirque Du Soleil productions worldwide. 

To date, Cirque Du Soleil has received no less than three Drama Desk Awards, seven Primetime Emmy Awards, multiple Gemini Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award, a Juno Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and an induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame. 

“Cirque Du Soleil is magical.” – Play Off The Page

THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

If it’s top-tier entertainment you’re after, the Providence Performing Arts Centre, situated on 220 Weybosset Street, Downtown Providence, Rhode Island, is your go-to. Featuring all-year round world-class events – from large-scale Broadway shows to music concerts, from comedy shows to dance extravaganzas, from straight plays to films – the Providence Performing Arts Centre is one of the nation’s most renowned and frequented venues. 

The Providence Performing Arts Centre, designed by Rapp & Rapp, opened in 1928 as a movie palace featuring opulent chandeliers, marble columns, and detailed moldings. After being remodeled and restored through the years, the venue now boasts a classic stone and terra cotta exterior with tall windows and detailed carvings, while the auditorium features gorgeous gold leaf details, detailed carvings, rich red tones, massive crystal chandeliers, high and rounded ceilings, and luxurious seating for over 3,000 patrons spread across an orchestra floor, a loge, and two dress circles. The Providence Performing Arts Centre also features state-of-the-art sound and lighting, incredible sight-lines from all seats, and pin-drop acoustics, along with amenities including concession kiosks, bars, lounge areas, easily accessible restrooms, show assist technology, and hallway television screens. 

“A visually stunning and emotionally resonant holiday extravaganza!” – DC Theatre Arts