Cypress’s beautiful Berry Center is hosting the critically acclaimed Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria from June 16-20, 2010. Cirque du Soleil’s shows travel all over the world, from Las Vegas to Europe, and are always full of fantastic high-wire, acrobatic, contortionist, and juggling acts. Alegria is no exception, and a thrilling video preview of the show is available at the official website CirqueduSoleil.com

Cirque du Soleil began in Quebec, Canada in1984 with only 20 performers, and today it’s shows staff hundreds of performers. With dozens of traveling shows spanning across 40 nations to over 10 million people to date, this cast of Alegria has 55 performers from 15 countries, and boasts amazing acrobatic, high-wire trapeze, and fantastically-choreographed trampoline acts. A global show of this renown choosing to perform at the Cypress’ Berry Center is a strong statement of the Cy-Fair community’s growth and stature in Texas, and across our nation.

The Berry Center itself has been open less than ten years and is a modern combination arena, theater, stadium, conference center with seating for up to 11,000 in the stadium. It is host to monthly events for the community and the local schools. For a complete list of shows and to purchase tickets for Alegria, please visit Berrycenter.net or Cirquedusoleil.com.

Sources: Ultimate Cy-Fair, The Berry Center, Cirque du Soleil