RiverCenter to host ‘Cirque Éloize: Saloon’

COLUMBUS – The RiverCenter here will present the musical acrobatic adventure, “Cirque Éloize: Saloon” on Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

America’s Wild West comes to life with this music-filled theatrical thrill-ride that is fun for the entire family. Cirque Éloize (pronounced EL-WAZ) swings open the saloon doors on a mythical world where theater and circus collide, and where the live folk music of Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline set the scene for breathtaking original choreography loaded with strength, agility and acrobatic prowess.

“This is a perfect show for Valentine’s weekend,” RiverCenter Executive Director Norman Easterbrook said. “It’s great for a date night, or to bring the whole family to enjoy the comedy of the story, the amazing stunts and the great music. You can even join us for dinner before the show.”

A driving force in the circus art reinvention movement, Cirque Éloize has created award-winning productions for nearly 25 years and ranks among the world’s leading contemporary circuses. Cirque Éloize has taken part in numerous prestigious international festivals and has performed on Broadway and in London’s West End. Its productions are crafted for a wide range of audiences and have been embraced around the world with more than 4,000 performances in more than 500 cities that have been seen by more than 3 million spectators.

“Cirque Éloize: Saloon” is part of the Synovus Center Stage Series and is sponsored by the Marriott Hotel and Houlihan’s Restaurant. The RiverCenter’s 2018-19 season is sponsored by Aflac.

Tickets are now on sale at the RiverCenter box office, 900 Broadway. Hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tickets are also available by phone at (706) 256-3612 and online at rivercenter.org.