Over the last 25 years, Cirque du Soleil has captured the imaginations of 100 million spectators in over 300 cities on five continents with an original mixture of circus arts, theatre, choreography, live music, imaginative costumes, technical innovations and an artistic vision that continues to challenge and entertain.

Since 1993, Cirque du Soleil has produced seven original, permanent shows in Las Vegas, creating a garden of delights that has transformed the very nature of entertainment in this desert oasis. Now the artistic universe of Cirque du Soleil is captured in a performance special, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: FLOWERS IN THE DESERT, an extraordinary entertainment experience that is part of special programming airing on witf on December 1 at 8 p.m. and December 2 at 1 a.m.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: FLOWERS IN THE DESERT presents mesmerizing performances, recorded in high definition, of Mystère, O, KÀ, LOVE, and their latest production, Viva ELVIS, as well as sneak peeks of Zumanity and CRISS ANGEL Believe. Behind the scenes interviews and backstage footage allow the viewers to explore the creative process behind the performances.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: FLOWERS IN THE DESERT explores a garden of exotic flowers growing in the Nevada desert. Flowers open to reveal rich, imaginative worlds within, and as we enter one of these worlds, a Cirque show begins. This transformation provides our entry into and exit from the different worlds created by Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas.

During the show, we'll be offering special Cirque Du Soleil themed thank you gifts for your donation to witf. For your gift of $75, you'll receive the “Cirque du Soleil 25" 2-CD set. For your gift of $90 you'll receive the "Cirque du Soleil: Flowers in the Desert" DVD. For your gift of $125, you'll receive both the 2-CD set and DVD.

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