Cirque du Soleil 'Amaluna' to Open at National Harbor

Look no further than the blue and yellow big top at National Harbor for Amaluna, the latest production from the folks at Cirque du Soleil. The new show debuts Thursday, July 31.

Directed by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus, this is Cirque’s 32nd production, and is the first to feature 70 percent women.

The story: Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon.

Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honours femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance which marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation to the next.

In the wake of a storm caused by Prospera, a group of young men lands on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera’s daughter and a brave young suitor. But theirs is a love that will be put to the test. The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony.

Find ticket information here.

PHOTO credit: Big top goes up at National Harbor; photo courtesy of Amaluna, via Facebook.