Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before

Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Fox Theatre - Detroit

The presents are open. The wrapping paper is gone. But who says the holiday excitement has to end? 'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil keeps the sense of wonder going after Christmas with twenty-six performers and a story about a girl learning to believe in the season again. The acrobatics are a welcome change from the usual post-holiday slowdown, giving families and friends something spectacular to look forward to together.

Watching 'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil means discovering how physical artistry can breathe new dimension into a story you thought you already knew. Inspired by Clement Clarke Moore's A Visit from Saint Nicholas, this production follows a jaded young girl as she moves from skepticism to wonder—and that emotional arc plays out not through dialogue alone but through the gravity-defying feats of twenty-six artists. Aerial straps duo, hoop diving, hair suspension, and dance become the vocabulary of her transformation, turning a familiar holiday poem into something you experience rather than simply recall.

The Saturday, December 26 performance begins at 1:00 PM at Detroit's Fox Theatre. That makes it an appealing afternoon outing for visitors in town, families spending time together or anyone who wants one more memorable holiday experience. Familiar Christmas favorites appear in new arrangements, but the aerial artistry and physical skill make this show something you need to see in person. Find a seat for the matinee and keep the celebration alive a little longer.