Cirque: A Space Odyssey

Experience the ultimate fusion of music, myth, and spectacle with *Cirque: A Space Odyssey*. In this breathtaking concert film, the world‑renowned Grant Park Orchestra, led by master conductor Enrico Lopez‑Yañez, teams up with the dizzying aerialists of Troupe Vertigo Circus Troupe. Together they soar over the stage to bring cinematic classics and sweeping orchestral masterpieces to life—drawing audiences into a high‑flying journey that blends soaring choreography with unforgettable soundtracks. The program roars into action with Richard Strauss’s opening fanfare *Also Sprach Zarathustra* and Peter Boyer’s triumphant *Silver Fanfare*, setting the stage for a continuum of iconic scores. The band of German elegance waltzes through Johann Strauss Jr.’s *On the Beautiful Blue Danube*, while Claude Debussy’s dreamy *Clair de Lune* transports viewers to a glimmering lunar landscape. Bart Howard’s *Fly Me to the Moon* and Mary Howe’s *Stars* let the aerialists glide across the stars, honoring Jeff Tyzik’s exhilarating *Lift Off* and *Galileo*. The dramatic energy of Jerry Goldsmith’s *Star Trek the Motion Picture: End Title* pulses through the show, then shifts to the nostalgic *E.T. the Extra‑Terrestrial: Flying Theme* by John Williams. The concert continues with the bright, optimistic *Up* soundtrack by Michael Giacchino, the romp of *Flintstones Meet the Jetsons* by Robert Wendel, and the emotional climax of John Williams’s *Luke & Leia*. Giacchino’s own *Jyn Erso & Hope Suites* and the triumphant *Throne Room and End Title* build to a grand finale: *Galactic Saga* as the music swells from musical and cinematic universes alike. The finale’s soaring crescendo of *Star Trek Into Darkness Suite* drives the spectacle to its triumphant conclusion. All of these world‑class performances are amplified by the aerialists’ breathtaking high‑flying feats, delivering an unforgettable marriage of soaring circus art and orchestral depth in one wild, intimate cinematic experience. **Catch the magic—watch “Cirque: A Space Odyssey” now.** [Details & tickets]