Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA Adds 18 Performances in Santa Monica, Tix On Sale 8/30

Due to overwhelming demand, Cirque du Soleil^TM announced that 18 additional performances, from November 17 to 29, 2009, will be added to the KOOZA show schedule in Santa Monica. Proudly presented by iShares, KOOZA will premiere on October 16, for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) at the Santa Monica Pier.

Tickets for these 18 additional performances will be available beginning Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. online at www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza or by phone at 1 800 450-1480.

Santa Monica Performance Schedule
• Tuesdays thru Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.
• Fridays and Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
• Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
No performances on Mondays

Non-Peak Ticket Prices (Weekdays except Friday evening)
• Adults: $60 to $125
• Children (ages 2-12): $42 to $87.50
• Students, Seniors and Military: $54 to $112.50

Peak Ticket Prices (Weekends incl. Friday evening)
• Adults: $65 to $135
• Children (ages 2-12): $45.50 to $94.50

A VIP Tapis Rouge (French for "red carpet") package is available and includes one of the best seats in the house, and access to the VIP suite one hour before the show and during intermission. Adults: $250 / Children (ages 2-12): $175. Prices include taxes.

Sponsors
Cirque du Soleil gratefully acknowledges iShares®, Presenting Sponsor of the US Tour as well as CGI, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Sun Life Financial and American Express as the Official Sponsors.