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Theater for the New City Presents Cirque Le Jazz Thru 2/26

By: Feb. 26, 2012
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Created by 2 Ring Productions, "Cirque Le Jazz" is the perfect fusion of circus arts, musical theatre and vaudeville. Set to the vibrant rhythms of numerous Big Band anthems and celebrated Great American Songbook standards, "Cirque Le Jazz" radiates heat and brings back the bygone days of swing with a fresh and contemporary style. The dynamic company of 4 diverse and accomplished artists take to the stage and the air in an intimate spectacle of aerial artistry, Broadway-style dance, traditional circus arts and unflappable charm.

The dashing Ringmaster croons and beckons to you...

The agile acrobatic clown clambers up a tangle of tissue...

The gallant dancer twirls while balancing his cane on his nose...

The dainty leading lady belts out a classic tune while never touching the ground...

All this and much more await you during this energetic, fast-paced & fun-filled trek under the Big Top that will captivate the young and the young at heart!

Cirque Le Jazz provides an evening of high-flying enjoyment accompanied by music from the most prolific composers of the 20th Century and performed by an adept and elegant quartet of bona fide professional artists. This is a show that is guaranteed to please both audiences searching for a great circus extravaganza and a sophisticated evening in the theatre. In a concise and snappy 1-act format, this is a perfect show for young audiences and families.

The cast includes: Joshua Dean, Ben Franklin, Lani Corson and Kenneth Ziegler.

Cirque Le Jazz is the creation of Joshua Dean and Ben Franklin (2 Ring Productions) in collaboration with Lani Corson and Kenneth Ziegler. Joshua and Ben are also two of the founders and creators of Suspended Cirque (New York's First Aerial Circus Theatre Company). Joshua and Ben also make up the performing circus duo called "2 To Fly" and can be seen performing around New York City. They have been featured in Time Out New York and The New York Post among other publications and have been seen on NY1, NBC New York, Better Connecticut, and have been filmed for "The Marriage Ref" for NBC. The "Cirque Le Jazz" company has numerous New York, Lincoln Center, National Tour, International Tour, Regional Theatre, Cruise Ship & Corporate performing credits.

Theater for the New City:  http://www.theaterforthenewcity.net/cirque.htm

155 First Avenue (btwn 9th and 10th Streets) New York, NY

February 26 at 3 pm

Tickets: $15-Adults and $10-Children, Students & Seniors;







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