A dormant volcano, a mystical forest and an ancient prophecy are the ideas behind the journey of Icarus in Cirque du Soleil‘s “Varekai,” which comes to San Diego later this month for seven performances.
The word “Varekai” means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies, the universal wanderers. The production features Québec-based Cirque do Soleil’s trademark drama, acrobatics, innovative music and otherworldly sets.
The critically acclaimed production that has been seen by over 8 million people worldwide since it first premiered in Montreal in 2002.
An international cast of more than 50 will perform at the Valley View Casino Center from Feb. 25 to March 1. Nighttime shows are at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 through Feb. 28, and at 5 p.m. March 1. Early shows ate at 4 p.m. Feb. 28 and 1:30 p.m. March 1
Tickets are available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai or by calling 1-888-929-7849. Prices range from $35-$115.
