Ants act. Photo:Benoit Fontaine © 2009 Cirque du Soleil Inc. Cirque du Soleil will return to New York with its latest big top touring production OVO under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at Randall’s Island Park for a limited engagement beginning Friday, April 9.
Cirque Club members have exclusive online access to advance tickets with special discounts at www.cirquedusoleil.com.
The name OVO means “egg” in Portuguese. This timeless symbol of the life cycle and birth of numerous insects represents the underlying thread of the show. Graphically, OVO hides an insect in its name: The two letter “Os” represent the eyes while the letter “V” forms the nose.
The show is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects’ home is a world of biodiversity and beauty filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion. When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It’s love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual.
Some 54 performing artists from 13 countries perform acrobatic stunts and dance integrated by director Deborah Colker, the first female Director at Cirque du Soleil.
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