Stage Door News
Stage Door News
TORONTO, April 30, 2012 - Due to an overwhelming reception by the Toronto community and strong ticket sales, Cavalia's new production, Odysseo, announced that seven additional performances will be added to the limited engagement of the production at Toronto's Port Lands (Lakeshore East & Cherry Street) which will extend its Toronto stay by one week. The 5-D mega-production will now run until June 3, 2012.
"We're thrilled by Toronto's response to Odysseo," said Normand Latourelle, President and Artistic Director of Cavalia. "Odysseo expresses something gentle, even tender – the joy of sharing our space with horses, a partner of humanity for ages."
As well, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was on hand to cut the official ribbon and spoke briefly to the large group of media who turned out for a sneak-peek tour of the colossal White Big Top of Odysseo. Standing 125 feet tall, the Big Top covers more than 100,000 square feet - larger than two NHL hockey rinks.
"For our all-new show, we've redefined the space completely," added Mr. Latourelle. "I wanted the stage to be completely free of masts and obstructions, giving our creative team the freedom to design any scene we could imagine for our two- and four-legged performers."
Borrowing structurally from cathedrals, the Big Top's innovative architects and engineers used exterior arches to open up the interior. As a result, not only can the structure support as much acrobatic and stage equipment as the best-equipped permanent theatres in the world, but in this vast space Odysseo's 49 artists and 61 horses can play, run, dance jump and twirl to their heart's content.
With this new creation, Cavalia marries the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. A veritable revolution in live performance, Odysseo comprises a list of superlatives: the world's largest touring Big Top, the biggest stage (27,000 square feet), the most beautiful visual effects, and the greatest number of horses at liberty. Every one of the 2,290 seats offers an excellent, unobstructed and intimate view of this feast for the eyes that succeeds in delivering the spectacular with soul.
TICKETS
For its exclusive Toronto run, Odysseo will be presented under the White Big Top in Toronto's Port Lands at 324 Cherry Street. Tickets are on sale now from $29.50 to $119.50 plus applicable service charges. For guests who desire an extraordinary outing, the show can be customized for an extended experience from $99.50 to $230.
This offers a unique Horse Lovers Package enabling patrons to tour the Cavalia stables after the show, or the VIP Rendez-Vous Package that includes a tour of the stables after the show, a cocktail/dinner reception and much more. Special pricing is also available for children (2-12), juniors (13-17), and senior citizens (65+). For ticket information, please visit www.cavalia.net or call 1-866-999-8111.
ABOUT CAVALIA INC.
Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Cavalia Inc. operates two separate touring shows, Cavalia and Odysseo, both of which marry the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. Cavalia, seen by some 3.5 million people across North America and Europe since its 2003 debut, celebrates the relationship between humans and horses by loosely recounting the evolution of this bond. Odysseo, which premiered in autumn 2011, takes the next step, leading viewers on a journey through some of the breathtaking landscapes horses have helped humans discover around the globe. Follow Cavalia Inc.'s latest developments at www.twitter.com/cavalia or www.facebook.com/cavalia
2012-04-30
Toronto: Cavalia’s new show – “Odysseo” – extends to June 3 due to popular demand