Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil 'Wintuk' in NY Premiere 11/1

Cirque du Soleil, MSG Entertainment and BASE Entertainment present the world premiere of the latest Cirque du Soleil seasonal show Wintuk, running exclusively at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden from November 1, 2007 to January 6, 2008. The first-ever show specifically created for a family audience, Wintuk is the 21st Cirque du Soleil production and joins the 14 others currently running throughout the world.

"Wintuk is an enchanting winter tale about a young boy, Jamie, and his quest to find snow. The boy lives in a city where the arrival of winter has brought long shadows and intense cold – but no snow! He interacts with a cast of high-energy urban street characters, including acrobats, dancers and giant marionettes. But as the snow fails to come, he embarks on a journey to an imaginary Nordic world called Wintuk with three companions—a female Shaman who's lost in the city, a timid young man called Wimpy destined to discover his courage, and the shadow of a young girl—to find the snow and bring it back to where it belongs," describe press notes.

Cirque du Soleil's Wintuk plays for a limited 10-week run from November 1, 2007 – January 6, 2008 only at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square. Tickets for Wintuk are available through www.cirquedusoleil.com, www.thegarden.com and www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling at 212-307-1000. Prices range from $30 - $99.

Photo credit : OSA Images
Costume credit: François Barbeau © 2007 Cirque du Soleil Inc