TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY FOR IMMERSIVE CIRCUS, VARIETY AND BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES UNDER ORNATE ONE-OF-A-KIND SPIEGELTENT ALL DECEMBER LONG AT THE CHARLESTON GAILLARD CENTER European-style circus Cracked Nuts! from critically acclaimed touring theatrical company ‘Stinky Monkey’ to anchor month-long engagement Additional programming for audiences of all ages to be announced soon including holiday tree lighting, local musical performances, and children’s programming.
December 1-23, 2022 Charleston, SC (September 6, 2022)—Today the Charleston Gaillard Center announced tickets are on sale this Friday, September 9 for Cracked Nuts!, a Vega-style circus-themed retelling of the classical Nutcracker holiday tale, featuring acrobats, aerialists and jugglers by critically acclaimed circus/variety/burlesque/ theater company Stinky Monkey, throughout the entire month of December 2022. The month of performances will take place on the Gaillard’s lawn, activating the performing arts center’s campus as a must-visit destination for the holiday season, under an elaborately ornate 2,000-piece Spiegeltent or Belgian “mirror tent.” Performances run December 1 - December 23, with tickets starting at $55. Tickets are available Friday, September 9 at 11am at gaillardcenter.org. Gaillard Center Members receive presale access beginning Tuesday, September 6. Cracked Nuts!, is the Spiegeltent’s anchoring show, hosted by Las Vegas legends Matt and Heidi Morgan of the critically acclaimed Las Vegas show Absinthe, hailed as “#1 greatest show in Las Vegas history” by Las Vegas Weekly. The family-friendly Nutcracker-inspired performance is billed by the company as “a joyous ride full of acrobatics, circus, laughs and classical theater.” With a sharp focus on artistic direction, dynamic music, audience interaction, and exquisite Spiegeltent interiors, Stinky Monkey performances utilize elements of circus, vaudeville, and performance art to create unique, vibrant, heart-stopping theatrical experiences. The Gaillard Spiegeltent will feature a variety of soon-to-be-announced performances and festivities that evoke the magic of the holiday season, with elements of surprise, enchantment, and distinctive Southern charm to captivate Charlestonians of all ages. Upcoming programming and performances include cabaret and burlesque, children and family programming, musical performances by local artists, and festive holiday gatherings. Winter holiday-themed events include a special tree lighting on November 30 to kick off the month-long Spiegeltent engagement. The tent will also include a full bar and be available for private rentals and parties.