Peking ACROBATS
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Thu, jan 21 @ 7 pm
Calvin simmons theater
ABOUT THE SHOW
For the last thirty-two years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. The Peking Acrobats are often accompanied by live musicians who skillfully play traditional Chinese instruments; the time-honored Chinese music coalesces with high-tech special effects and awe-inspiring acrobatic feats, creating an exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival.
The Peking Acrobats are part of a time-honored Chinese tradition, rooted in centuries of Chinese history and folk art. Tradition demands that each generation of acrobats add its own improvements and embellishments; because of this, high honor is conferred upon those skilled enough to become acrobats. The Peking Acrobats seek to uphold this rich and ancient folk-art tradition, bringing it to new technical heights while integrating twenty-first century technology. In the words of Clive Davis of the New York Post, "The Peking Acrobats [are] pushing the envelope of human possibility,” combining agility and grace in remarkable feats of “pure artistry.”
This event is part of The Henry J. Family Series.
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EVENT DETAILS
Single tickets start at $43. Family 4-Packs are available for $149 or add it to a Family Series Pass to save 15%!
Show runtime is approximately 90 minutes, plus an additional 20 minute intermission
Venue doors open 60 minutes before showtime
Reserved seating for all guests
All attendees, including children, require a valid ticket
ADA accessible seating available