Arts and Entertainment

Cirque du Soleil to bring six shows to the Bryce Jordan Center

"Dralion" draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and the quest for harmony between humans and nature. Credit: Cirque du SoleilAll Rights Reserved.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- After 15 years performing around the world, "Dralion" will make its finale curtain call in January. From Oct. 8 to 12, Penn State will have its final opportunity to experience the colorful Cirque du Soleil production that has performed in more than 150 cities. "Dralion" will be presented at the Bryce Jordan Center for six performances:

-- 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8-- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 -- 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 -- 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11-- 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12

Advance tickets are available online exclusively to Cirque Club members through July 17. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits includes access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind-the-scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com

Tickets for the general public will be available starting July 18 at www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion or by calling 800-745-3000. Adult tickets are $30 to $120, children's tickets are $24 to $103, and tickets for military personnel, seniors and students are $27 to $76.50.

Fusing the 3,000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, "Dralion" draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show’s name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West.

Last Updated July 9, 2014