Chicago – The legend of “Avatar,” one of the most popular movies of all time, has expanded to the Cirque du Soleil creative universe. “Toruk: The First Flight” is the latest touring show for the iconic performance company, and tells the story of the flying creature from the original film. The show is at the United Center in Chicago, now through Sunday, August 7th. For more information, including ticket purchasing, click here.
Taking Flight: The Elaborate Puppetry of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Toruk: The First Flight’
Photo credit: Patrick McDonald for HollywoodChicago.com
HollywoodChicago.com got a rare backstage look at the show’s scope and mechanical innovations. The elaborate costumes are both invented and familiar from James Cameron’s popular 2009 film. The puppetry, video projection and movement artistry from the cast is familiar to anyone who has experienced the Cirque Du Soleil company, which has produced international entertainment since...
Taking Flight: The Elaborate Puppetry of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Toruk: The First Flight’
Photo credit: Patrick McDonald for HollywoodChicago.com
HollywoodChicago.com got a rare backstage look at the show’s scope and mechanical innovations. The elaborate costumes are both invented and familiar from James Cameron’s popular 2009 film. The puppetry, video projection and movement artistry from the cast is familiar to anyone who has experienced the Cirque Du Soleil company, which has produced international entertainment since...
- 8/4/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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