Cirque de la Symphonie: Cirque Goes Broadway at Blossom Music Center

The Cirque de la Symphonie has delighted and astounded both seasoned concertgoers and newcomers for over 15 years as they witness skilled aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen perform to live symphonic music.

The purpose of Cirque de la Symphonie, a production by creative geniuses, is to transport the magic of cirque to audiences. It is a sophisticated blend of orchestra and cirque, combining the grandeur of a full symphony orchestra with the breathtaking performances of cirque artists. Several of the top cirque performers in the world are included in this show, stunning the crowd with acts like aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen. These are some of the most accomplished former members of elite cirque programs; among them are Olympians, gold medal winners, world record holders, and some of the most creative talent ever seen. Cirque de Soleil skill is elevated to a fine arts level with each show expertly choreographed to classical masterpieces.

These acrobats bring a breathtaking visual aspect to the musical experience and deliver a three-dimensional extravaganza of entertainment. Orchestras perform with greater vigor, and spectators gasp at the astounding spectacle of acrobatic performances. Cirque de la Symphonie is the only cirque company in the world that plays only with symphony orchestras, combining the grandeur and power of a live orchestra with the finest in cirque creativity. Cirque de la Symphonie has performed for over 100 orchestras worldwide in sold-out venues, bringing excitement and energy to the performance experience.

Reviews of the Cirque de la Symphonie have been overwhelmingly positive, with many orchestras scheduling re-engagements.] The combination of orchestral music and circus performances has drawn audiences that might not otherwise attend the symphony. Creator William Allen has said that "Cirque de la Symphonie has a reputation for selling out everywhere it goes, and many orchestras report record-setting attendance." Most critics have been complimentary of the orchestral music and acrobatic performances; one reviewer wrote in 2014 in the Huffington Post that "Tchaikovsky’s waltz from Swan Lake is given a greater grandeur when the birds can leave the pond."

On September 1, 2024, expect to see the legendary Cirque de la Symphonie along with Akron Symphony Orchestra, Lucas Waldin (conductor), Morgan James (vocals), and Hugh Panaro (vocals).