originally published: 07/11/2024
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Make plans to treat your family to the wonder of A Magical Cirque Christmas at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). This holiday event will feature world-class circus artists showcasing their unique talents with a festive twist on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:30pm.
Experience the enchantment of Christmas as Magical Cirque artists take the audience through an evening of dazzling performers and breathtaking acrobats, all accompanied by everyone’s favorite holiday music performed live.
It's the perfect merry treat for the whole family, full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Embrace the holiday spirit and celebrate the magic of the season with A Magical Cirque Christmas.
Witness incredible acts such as a "little drummer boy" juggling his drumsticks, an aerialist tree ornament soaring through the sky, acrobatic icicles, trick bicycles, and a jolly ringmaster, all set to your beloved Christmas music. Audiences of all ages will feel the enchantment and joy of the season!
Tickets for A Magical Cirque Christmas go on-sale Friday, July 12th at 10:00am at NJPAC.org, calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722), or visiting the NJPAC Box Office.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located at One Center Street in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.
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