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Cirque Du Soleil Coming To Newark: ‘Corteo’ Is Back In NJ

"Corteo" will be presented at the Prudential Center for five shows only.

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Acrobats toss a colleague through the air during the Corteo production at the Cirque Du Soleil circus dress rehearsal on November 28, 2012 in Berlin, Germany.
Acrobats toss a colleague through the air during the Corteo production at the Cirque Du Soleil circus dress rehearsal on November 28, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

NEWARK, NJ — The Cirque Du Soleil is coming to Newark.

The whimsical performance troupe will present “Corteo” at the Prudential Center for five shows from Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18. Learn more or purchase tickets here.

According to the Prudential Center:

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“Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil is back in New Jersey and heading to Newark, set to charm audiences for the very first time. This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has amazed over 10 million spectators, in 20 countries, on 4 continents.”

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