Cavalia Opens its New Theatrical Adventure ODYSSEO

#OdysseoCHI - The internationally acclaimed entertainment company Cavalia has once again pushed the limits of live entertainment with its new theatrical adventure Odysseo - a $30 million extravaganza that expands the definition of performance into an epic yet soulful experience. The world's largest touring production last night opened its first run in the Midwest, under the White Big Top at Soldier Field South Lot (South Lot, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605). Tickets are now on sale for Odysseo matinee and evening performances through Sunday, April 23, 2017, at www.cavalia.net or by calling 1-866-999-8111.

Spectators of all ages were amazed by the unique blend of equestrian and performing arts, and mesmerized by state-of-the-art special effects. Sharing the magnificent stage with 48 riders, dancers, aerialists, acrobats, stilt walkers and musicians, the 65 majestic horses stole the spotlight during this unique theatrical extravaganza, which ended with rapturous applause and a standing ovation.

Before the opening night show, more than 450 VIP patrons - including City of Chicago Deputy Mayor Steve Koch; Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly; Choose Chicago President & CEO David Whitaker; television stars Miranda Rae Mayo (NBC-TV's "Chicago Fire") and Rachel DiPillo (NBC-TV's "Chicago Med") and even social media star Manny the Frenchie - were treated to a delicious buffet and a variety of sumptuous desserts prepared by Odysseo head chef, Pierre-Yves Caisse, in the Rendez-Vous VIP lounge. After the curtain call, VIP guests were invited to an exclusive stable tour to meet the two and four-legged stars.

Imagined by Normand Latourelle - creator of Cavalia and renowned for combining different forms of artistic expression and reinventing the scenic space - Odysseo is a veritable revolution in live performance that makes hearts race. Audiences of all ages are transported on an epic journey to some of nature's greatest wonders by this breathtaking production.

Whether it is the dexterity of the African acrobats, the enchanting sound of the Kora, or the majestic life-size merry-go-round, the cast and set of Odysseo are inspired and inspiring, delivering crowd-pleasing wonders and stunts.Odysseo's mindboggling theatrical effects are as spectacular as they are numerous: a state-of-the-art video screen three times the size of the world's largest cinema screens; a three-story mountain for dazzling perspectives; décor both intricate and grandiose that seems to pull the audience onto the gigantic stage, and a real lake made of 40,000 gallons of recycled water which magically appears for a splashing finale. In sum, the show creates places no one has ever seen before - places where one can feel the deep connection between horse and man.

Since its Montreal world premiere in 2011, the Odysseo troupe has already mesmerized more than 2 million spectators in Canada, United States and Mexico. Cavalia would like to thank Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Deputy Mayor Koch, and Tim LeFevour and his team at Soldier Field, for their valuable collaboration in bringingOdysseo to Chicago this spring.

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