Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy coming to Mann Hall
Performances added due to demand
SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY

FLORIDA WEEKLY PHOTO Nazar Skladanyi rehearses a routine at Cirque Productions' Dream Studio in Pompano Beach last week. He will perform with "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" for the first time in Fort Myers.

A magical jungle will unfold on the stage at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall when "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" comes to town beginning Tuesday, Feb. 5. The critically acclaimed theatrical sensation runs through Feb. 10. Because of ticket demand, an additional performance has been added on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are on sale now and available at the box office, by calling (239) 481-4849 or online at www.bbmannpah.com

Artistic Director Neil Goldberg and his Florida based Cirque Productions have created "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy," an all new, world class, acrobatic, musical and imaginative adventure that is wowing audiences of all ages throughout the country.

Touring over 90 cities across America, "Cirque Dreams" is a two hour, two-act, action-packed jungle journey with an original score, accompanied by soaring aerialists, spine bending contortionists, playful creatures, men of strength and daring balancers from around the world.

The production comes to life in an enchanted stage setting filled with an international cast of 25 performers and musicians wearing over 150 spectacular costumes all ignited by striking visual effects in an astounding performance.

It's the latest brainchild of Goldberg's theatrical imagination and Cirque Productions, creators of international performance and touring sensations "Cirque Ingenieux," "Cirque Dreams Coobrila" and "Cirque Dreams Illumination."

"Bringing 'Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy' home to Southwest Florida and Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall is another dream come true" said Goldberg. "I've lived in Cape Coral since 1998 after rehearsing one of my very first touring productions, Cirque Ingenieux at Barbara B Mann and Edison College. My home, life and friends in Cape Coral and Fort Myers are a great source of inspiration to my creative endeavors and success".

USA Today hailed Cirque Dreams as "Dazzling… A fantastical tale in an enchanted jungle," Newsday proclaimed it "Spellbinding," The L.A. Times called Goldberg "Today's leading theatrical impresario and circus maven."

For more information, visit: www. cirqueproductions.com