‘Drawn to Life’ changing finale to celebrate 2-year anniversary
Cirque du Soleil’s “Drawn to Life” is introducing a new finale honoring the relationship between a father and his daughter at the heart of its story.
The new ending features a swing-to-swing act with artists who soar across the stage between two swings, performing new awe-inspiring stunts, acrobatics, and choreography. The act is the culmination of the show’s story of its heroine, Julie, and her father, a Disney animator. The artists, representative of Julie and her father, perform in costumes inspired by the art of drawing and animation created by noted costume designer Philippe Guillotel.
“The new finale Swing to Swing act celebrates the completion of the triumphant journey of Julie as she finishes the lines started in an animation left to her by her father to forever link them to one another,” said Justin Sullivan, artistic director for Drawn to Life. “The daring acrobats in the number are kaleidoscopic animated renditions of Julie and her father soaring, flying, and swinging through the air in a touching and thrilling display of amplitude, connection and skill.”
Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World has a tradition of changing up shows. Earlier in 2023, the show introduced new acts including Icarian Games acrobatics, aerial hoops, and a flying guitarist.
The family-friendly show tells the story of the love between a father and a daughter, drawing inspiration from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 100-year heritage of storytelling. The show shares joy as it celebrates iconic Disney stories and characters through innovative design, acrobatic performances, brilliant choreography, musical scores and brand-new animation lovingly created by Disney Animation artists.
Guests can experience Drawn to Life Wednesdays through Sundays at Disney Springs, with shows at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are available through December 2024.
For more information on tickets, dates and prices, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/drawn-to-life.
