Cirque du Soleil 'Twas the Night Before: Chicago

Show details

Categories: Circus, Kids, Fantasy, Christmas

Audience: Suitable for all ages

Theater name: The Chicago Theatre

Theater facilities: Restrooms, bar, concessions, seating across orchestra and balcony levels, merchandise kiosks

Theater accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating, elevators, accessible restrooms, assistive listening devices, companion seating, staff assistance for mobility access

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

• Director & writer: James Hadley

• Producers: Marie-Josée Adam, Yasmine Khalil and Jayna Neagle)

• Creative director: Manuel Bissonnette

• Vice president, creation: Daniel Fortin

• Acrobatic choreography & performance designer: Edesia Moreno Barata

• Choreographer: Vinh Nguyen (Kinjaz)

• Musical composer: Jean-Phi Goncalves

• Music director: Paul Bisson

• Costume designer: James Lavoie

• Set designer & art director: Geneviève Lizotte

• Lighting designer: Nicolas Brion

• Sound designer: Ben Scheff

• Make-up designer: Maryse Gosselin

Additional info

• This show is suitable for all ages.

• Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

• Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.

Frequently asked questions about Cirque du Soleil ’Twas the Night Before: Chicago

Q: How much do the Cirque du Soleil ’Twas the Night Before Chicago tickets cost?

A: Prices vary based on your choice of seats and show dates.

Q: Where is Cirque du Soleil ’Twas the Night Before playing in Chicago?

A: The show is playing at The Chicago Theatre.

Q: How long does the performance run?

A: The show lasts for about 1 hour and 25 minutes with no intermission.

Q: What’s the story about?

A: Isabella is swept into a magical winter realm inspired by the classic poem, meeting acrobats and colourful characters on a journey that rekindles her holiday spirit.

Q: Is the show suitable for children?

A: Yes. The production is designed for all ages.

Q: What are some of the popular songs in Cirque du Soleil ’Twas the Night Before?

A: The show features remixed holiday favourites like Carol of the Bells, Deck the Halls, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, reinvented with Cirque’s signature style. You can listen to the album here.

Q: Is this Cirque du Soleil’s first Christmas show?

A: Yes. This was the company’s first holiday-themed production, now touring to cities including Chicago.

Q: How is this show different from other Cirque du Soleil productions?

A: It blends narrative warmth with smaller-scale circus artistry, focusing on festive storytelling rather than large arena spectacle.

Q: Is merchandise available at the venue?

A: Cirque du Soleil merchandise is typically available for purchase at the venue.

Important Information

Digital Tickets

• Please have your digital ticket on your phone ready for entry.

• Special Accommodations: Accessible seating may be secured by contacting the Accessibility Services Department at https://www.msg.com/the-theater-at-msg/accessibility-services.

Arrival

• Doors open 1 hour before the show.

• Note: Entry may take some time, so please plan to arrive early to avoid missing the opening numbers.

How to Redeem your Tickets

• After booking, you will receive a link (via email), to access your tickets on the Ticketmaster page. Please note, the email is not your ticket.

• Select Claim Tickets.

• Log in using your Ticketmaster account credentials (username and password). If you don't have an account with Ticketmaster, you will have to sign up and create one.

• Once you've signed in, your claimed tickets will appear under My Events.

• On the day of the show, log in to your Ticketmaster account using the same credentials to access your tickets on your mobile device.