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 Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. and Cirque du Soleil announced the international cast for the acclaimed family holiday theatrical - 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil - that returns to The Chicago Theatre (175 N. State Street) for 28 performances between December 7 and 28, 2023.

Cirque du Soleil - 'Twas The Night Before... at Chicago Theatre

'Twas the Night Before... presents an electrifying reinterpretation of the cherished Christmas classic, a unique vision brought to life by the creative minds of Cirque du Soleil. This joyous spectacle, celebrating the magic of sharing and the bonds of friendship, is poised to ignite enduring enchantment in the hearts of families during this festive season. Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of Isabella, an inquisitive young girl wearied by the holiday commotion, as she embarks on a fantastical voyage into a world turned topsy-turvy and inside-out, where she encounters an array of captivating characters inspired by the timeless verses of the original poem. Step into a realm where the extraordinary becomes ordinary, and where the spirit of Christmas shines brighter than ever before.

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The international cast features Alexane Leclerc (France) performing Acrobatic Bicycle and as Isabella; Roberto Alvarez Serrano (Spain), Christian Bazan Jaime (Spain), Eduardo Bermejo Galera (Spain), Josue Chavez (Colombia), Nicolas Nieto Teusa (Colombia), Richard Anderson Sanchez (Colombia), and Felipe Zuluaga Giraldo (Colombia) performing Hoop Diving and Acrobatic Table; Priscila Teixeira Santos (Brazil) performing Hair Suspension; Maxine Piche - Luneau (Spain) and Tim Kriegler (Spain) performing Duo Straps; Chieh-Chu Chen (Taiwan), Tsung-ying Lin (Taiwan), Ioi Hei Long (Portugal), and Han-Yen Shen (Taiwan) performing Diabolo; Holler Zavatta (Spain) and Carmen Ribas Segura (Spain) performing Roller Skating; Roberto Carbajal (Mexico) performing as Jolly Santa and Clown; Leah Simone Wolff (Canada) performing Hotel Cart; Theodore Adisson Spencer (Burlington, VT) performing Acrobatic Lamp and as Father; and Brooks Camei-Li (Canada), Yannick Fahey (Canada), Stephanie Hebert (Canada), Isabel Rose Lacon (Miamisburg, OH), Kyana Lygitsakos (Canada), and Paul Kevin Ross (San Diego, CA) as ensemble dancers.

The creative team consists of Manuel Bissonnette as Creative Director; James Hadley as Writer and Stage Director; Genevieve Lizotte as Set Designer; Edesia Moreno Barata as Designer of Acrobatic Performance; Vinh Nguyen as Choreographer; Jean-Phi Goncalves as Music Composer; James Lavoie as Costume Designer; Maryse Gosselin as Make-Up Designer; and Nicolas Brion as Light Designer. The show is produced by Cirque du Soleil Executive Producer and Head of Creation Marie-Josee Adam.