FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 10/1/2007

APHELION – A Cirque Feeling Like No Other

Show Tickets and Room Packages on Sale Now

BILOXI, Miss. (Oct. 1, 2007) – Beau Rivage’s new production show APHELION is now open and performing six nights a week through Dec. 9 in the 1,550-seat Beau Rivage Theatre.

APHELION, defined as “the point on its orbit when the Earth is farthest from the sun,” is a befitting name for a production that reaches beyond traditional entertainment to explore deeper concepts and dimensions. Featuring a cast of 37 award-winning and internationally renowned aerialists, contortionists, acrobats, dancers and jugglers, APHELION combines Olympic-quality gymnasts and whimsical characters with a surreal story that divides the world of reality with the realm of dreams and fantasy. Combining interactive comedy acts and well-choreographed dance routines with mystical sets, ingenious lighting, sophisticated staging and creative costumes, APHELION is a breathtaking 80-minute production reminiscent of the days of traveling circuses.

APHELION begins with a trio of world champion muscle men who demonstrate incredibly strong physical maneuvers with seemingly effortless grace, balance and agility. Next, international award-winning aerial contortionist Maria Efremkina combines flight with elegant contortion moves high above the crowd. Fresh from a two-year stint with Cirque du Soleil (Coteo), the beloved and highly regarded Teslenko Family jugglers perform mind-blowing acrobatic tricks and pyramids while juggling. Other highlights include Evgeny Vasilenko performing hand stands, rolls, cartwheels and head stands on a slick wire that is incredibly difficult to simply walk on; the award-winning Novikov Group performing daring tricks, somersaults and rotations in “free flight” on the High Bar; and Flying Man Anatoly Kurov, the European gymnastic champion who developed a circus act that combines unbelievable strength and beauty.

Beau Rivage’s latest Cirque-style extravaganza is produced by Beau Rivage Vice President of Entertainment Terry Burden in conjunction with Bel Air Productions and Dreamcast Entertainment, creators of BALAGAN, TAGANAI and EZURU. “APHELION brings together many of the top medalists from the International Circus Festivals for this limited Mississippi Gulf Coast engagement,” said Burden. “This incredible talent intertwined with precision dancing, vibrant costumes and high-energy music evokes the exuberant spirit of the European circus legacy.”

Individual tickets are $9.95, $19.95 and $29.95 plus tax and service fee for evening and matinee performances. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Saturday; and 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday; no performances on Friday. For tickets, contact the Beau Rivage Ticket Office at (888) 566-7469. APHELION room packages start at $77 per person, double occupancy, plus tax, and include deluxe accommodations, tickets to APHELION and a Theatre Snack Pack, which includes a small non-alcoholic drink, small popcorn and candy. Subject to availability. For reservations or information, call (888) 567-6667 or visit www.beaurivage.com.

HIGH RESOLUTION ARTWORK IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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For More Information:
Mary Cracchiolo-Spain, Beau Rivage
mcracchiolo@beaurivage.com
(228) 386-7134

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