Teatro ZinZanni to Welcome Special Guest Christine Deaver For A Limited Installment This Month

Teatro ZinZanni, tucked up high inside a mirrored Spiegeltent within the historic Cambria Hotel, 32 W. Randolph St., invites all locals and travelers alike to an incredibly unique celebration of cirque, comedy, and cabaret. Known for its electrifying cast of the finest performers and live musicians, guests are also treated to a decadent multicourse meal to accompany the spectacular show. For a limited time this month, showgoers will welcome back Teatro ZinZanni alumna, Christine Deaver, as she showcases her unconventional and avant-garde characters in the Spiegeltent ZaZou from Thursday, January 18 to Sunday, January 28. Reservations are available now at ZinZanni.com/chicago. Don't wait, tickets will sell out! 

 

Christine Deaver is a multi-talented actor, writer, director, and voiceover artist. Her previous work with Teatro ZinZanni highlights her astounding capability to create a multitude of eccentric characters to amaze and astound the audience. In addition to her work with Teatro ZinZanni, she has worked extensively in the entertainment industry in both Los Angeles and abroad, being awarded numerous Garland, Ovation, and LA Weekly Awards for her work in the theater. Her one-woman shows are a testament to her talents, having toured across North America, Asia, Europe, and Mexico.  

 

"I am absolutely elated to be back in Chicago with Teatro ZinZanni," said Christine Deaver. "The magic that is created in the Spiegeltent is unparalleled to any other experience, and I am excited to be back and contribute to this striking and remarkable cast. It is a tremendous honor to lend my talents to the stage and I can't wait to be a part of this amazing performance.”  

 

Christine will complement the spectacular cast, which features fan favorites including Duo 19, a dynamic trapeze act comprised of Oliver Parkinson and Cassie Cutler, who were last seen in Teatro ZinZanni's 2021-22 production; basketball juggler extraordinaire Michael Evolution, winner of the 2023 VIVA Fest World Circus Arts Championships; stunning contortionist Ulzii Mergen, who has previously performed thousands of shows with Cirque du Soleil; and aerial hoop acrobat Lea Hinz. Joining them under the Spiegeltent ZaZou for the first time are stunning vocalist Sa'Rayah, who impressed on NBC's “The Voice”; Saturday matinee Madame ZinZanni Tina Jenkins Crawley; and Brazilian multidisciplinary artist Danila Bim, who performs her gravity-defying act high above diners' tables while hanging from her hair!

 

Teatro ZinZanni's live band, led by musical director Theodis Rogers, Jr. (piano) and including Chuck Webb (bass), Jose Martinez (percussion, drums), Jon Negus (woodwinds, keyboards) and Phil Seed (guitar), accompanies the astounding feats being performed on and above the stage with Chicago Blues, jazz, pop, rock, and R&B stylings, as patrons enjoy a sumptuous four-course meal, tantalizing every sense. 

 

Teatro ZinZanni invites the curious and adventurous to experience love, chaos, and dinner under the historic Belgian Spiegeltent on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel, 32 W. Randolph St., with dinner performances Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 6 p.m., with brunch performances on Saturdays at 12 noon. Tickets (from $119) available for purchase online at www.ZinZanni.com/Chicago; group rates available for groups of 10 or more. 

 

 

ABOUT TEATRO ZINZANNI  

Teatro ZinZanni engages, transforms, educates, and delights audiences with a unique celebration of cirque, comedy, and cabaret. Since its founding in Seattle in 1998, Teatro ZinZanni has created over 100 different productions in the Seattle area, featuring dozens of artists from around the globe. In 2000, it opened a second spiegeltent show in San Francisco, and there are plans for a new home on the Embarcadero opening in coming years. In July 2019, in cooperation with Randolph Entertainment, the company opened a third location in the heart of Chicago's Theatre District, marking the first time a spiegeltent had been erected inside a building. Following pandemic closures, the show in Spiegeltent ZaZou reopened in July 2021 and ran for 300 performances. Teatro ZinZanni returned to Seattle in September 2022 for a sold out five-month run, while Randolph Entertainment presented Cabaret ZaZou featuring many veteran Teatro ZinZanni performers and creators and a wonderful Chicago-based band. Teatro ZinZanni returns to Chicago in September 2023 and looks forward to many shows to come. Teatro ZinZanni's performances have been hailed by USA Today, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and the Seattle Times. 

 

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