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Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a
festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the
passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to
plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and
spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.
The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere,
watched over by quietly caring angels. Juxtaposing the large with the small,
the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm
of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown,
as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the portion of humanity
that is within each of us. The music turns lyrical and playful carrying Corteo
through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.
The concept and disposition of the stage bring the audience in a theatrical
atmosphere like never seen before in Cirque du Soleil arena shows. The set
curtains, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and the central curtains, which were
hand painted, give a grandiose feel to the stage. This sets the tone for the
poetry of Corteo.
Corteo will play for five days at the Hurtz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway,
Estero, FL 33928. For more information visit ww.cirquedusoleil.com.
Show Schedule
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, July 18, 2019 – 7:30 pm
Friday, July 19, 2019 – 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 20, 2019 – 3:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 21, 2019 – 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Tickets available online.
ww.cirquedusoleil.com/corteo.
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