High-flying Acrobatics
Cirque du Soleil goes country at new State Fair of Texas show in Dallas
Cirque du Soleil, in partnership with Universal Music Group Nashville, will unveil a new country-themed show called Songblazers, which will come to Dallas during the State Fair of Texas, taking place at the Music Hall in Fair Park, September 25-October 20.
The show, which will make its debut in Nashville in July, is initially scheduled to go to eight different cities, including Sugar Land (August 1-11), Austin (August 14-18), and San Antonio (August 21-25).
With the 33-show Dallas run coinciding with the State Fair of Texas, each ticket to Songblazers will include free admission to the Fair.
This is the first time since 2013 that the organization now known as Broadway Dallas has hosted a show during the State Fair.
The production, which pays tribute to the legendary and modern trailblazers of country music, charts the journey of two main characters as they forge their own path to country recognition.
Songblazers pays homage to the trailblazers of country music's past while embracing the talents of contemporary artists. Per usual with Cirque du Soleil shows, audiences will witness acrobatics, aerial acts, and displays of strength.
Sam Williams, grandson of country pioneer Hank Williams and the son of outlaw legend Hank Williams Jr., has created a new song, "Carnival Heart," specifically for the show.
“We are thrilled to venture into the dynamic world of country music," said Duncan Fisher, President of Touring Shows at Cirque du Soleil, in a statement. "It’s incredibly exciting to fuse together the acrobatic artistry of Cirque du Soleil and the soul-stirring melodies of beloved country rhythms."
Tickets will go on sale at 10 am on March 25 for Club Cirque members and Broadway Dallas patrons. The general on-sale starts on March 28 at cirquedusoleil.com/songblazers.