CIRQUE BERZERK: ADDS FINAL SHOW TO JANUARY CLUB NOKIA RUN; ONE TIME ONLY LATE AFTERNOON MATINEE SET FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 30

Acclaimed Los Angeles performance troupe CIRQUE BERZERK will add one last show to their nearly month-long CLUB NOKIA run with a one time only matinee Sunday, January 30 at 4:00 PM.  The CLUB NOKIA January 2011 residency kicked off January 7 and a special grand opening celebration was held January 12.  Tickets for the January 30 show go on sale Wednesday, January 19 at 10:00 AM.

Here are some recent reviews of the show:  

"The troupe's mysteriously dark and sensual yet wildly thrilling performance…The show really does have it all: fire breathers, nightmarish clowns on stilts, contortionists, magicians, burlesque dancing and freaky ballerinas that make Natalie Portman's work in Black Swan look like kids' stuff…The music, composed by [Kevin] Bourque, sets the mood for each of these acts, switching effortlessly from fun and upbeat with a hint of jazz to sounds that are darker, heavier and industrial. It's all performed by a live band (including Oingo Boingo bassist Johnny Avila) placed side-stage, just out of the audience's view. Makeup and costuming are also crucial to this show, of course; it's all very over-the-top, yet key players are dressed in unique getups, so you're never lost as to who is who…Afterward the audience was buzzing with ‘did you see that?!’ comments and retellings of their favorite stunts and scenes. It's truly amazing what these performers are able to accomplish with just their bodies – the timing, focus and control of it all is a beautiful thing."

“From authentic magicians, male trapeze artists, contortionists and a couple using acrobatic straps, Cirque Berzerk has it all. Actors dance, jump, twist and fly across the stage in dazzling and resplendent musical numbers. The physical highlight of the show is easily “Dig It Down,” where four men bounced from one trampoline to the top of a tall wall or to another trampoline on the other side. This carefully orchestrated event is fun, humorous, death-defying and brought the fearful audience to its feet several times Wednesday night. The music that accompanies the show covers every genre imaginable, compliments of pitch-perfect back up singers and a groovy band featuring Oingo Boingo bassist Johnny Avila. There are rock, cabaret, opera, heavy metal and ballad numbers, each matched with a different circus act. The music enhances the scenes and gave each one a distinct ambiance. Although the acts are amazing, the most outstanding element of the show is the work behind the scenes. The sets are brilliant and mesmerizing. Actors fill three-floored structures on either side of the stage as well as a main elevated stage filling the back. A white sheet acts as a backdrop for numerous projections throughout the show. The characters’ makeup and costumes are intricate, frightening and very Burton-esque.”

Since its inception five years ago at the annual Burning Man festival, CIRQUE BERZERK’s sexy dark circus has evolved into an evening of entertainment that has attracted a legion of devoted fans.  The troupe are a tight knit family of performers who have banded together to put their own edge on the new face of contemporary circus theatre and this latest incarnation takes a giant leap forward in offering a darker, sexier, more phantasmagoric experience in every way.  

Stunning new global acts, fiery new choreography and bold new stage design will all come to life under the state-of-the-art sound and lighting of Club Nokia.  It’s set to be an intoxicating spectacle, capturing a decadent descent into the gothic underworld.  Additional details about CIRQUE BERZERK’s January 2011 Club Nokia performances will be revealed in the coming months.

CIRQUE BERZERK’s remaining CLUB NOKIA shows are as follows:

CIRQUE BERZERK ticket prices range from $19.50 to $80.00.  All tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com and from 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri at the STAPLES Center Box Office located at 1111 S. Figueroa St.  No fees are charged at the STAPLES Center box office or at the Club Nokia box office on show days (open after 5 PM).

About Club Nokia: Club Nokia, a multi-use music, entertainment and concert venue–located in the heart of the acclaimed L.A. LIVE sports, residential and entertainment district–accommodates over 2,300 guests.  Featuring state-of-the-art acoustics designed for live entertainment, Club Nokia is the perfect venue for emerging music acts and cultural shows while also providing excellent space for corporate events and private parties.  The theatre brings the latest technology to music enthusiasts including an innovative interactive experience embedded in foot-controlled floor interfaces, touchscreens, and a large LED installation within the lobby of the Club Nokia space.  This interactive experience allows users to scroll through the history and the future of Club Nokia events and interact with pictures, video and text messages submitted by fellow concert fans. Club Nokia was awarded “Best New Major Concert Venue” in 2009 at the 20th Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards and won “Nightclub of the Year” at the 2010 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards.

CIRQUE BERZERK: ADDS FINAL SHOW TO JANUARY CLUB NOKIA RUN; ONE TIME ONLY LATE AFTERNOON MATINEE SET FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 AT 4:00 PM; TICKETS ON SALE NOW; ENGAGEMENT MUST CLOSE JANUARY 30