March 09, 2017
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A performer trains on the Corde Lisse at the Wells Fargo Center during a rehearsal of Cirque du Soleil's 'TORUK - The First Flight,' running Wednesday, March 8 - Sunday, March 12.
Take a journey to the land of Pandora as Cirque du Soleil transforms the Wells Fargo Center for a performance of "TORUK - The First Flight."
Inspired by James Cameron's "Avatar," the entire floor and lower seating areas at Wells Fargo become a completely immersive experience by use of elaborate projections and a mobile app that becomes part of the experience.
Below is a set of images from a rehearsal that took place hours before opening night.
The entire floor and lower seating areas of the Wells Fargo Center are completely transformed into an immersive experience during 'TORUK - The First Flight,' running Wednesday, March 8 - Sunday, March 12.
The Austrapedes is one of many creatures you'll find backstage during a rehearsal of 'TORUK - The First Flight.'
There is a giant 40-foot TORUK backstage that requires the guidance of six professional puppeteers and is operated from below as a reverse marionette.
A Cirque du Soleil performer jumps backward through a kite during a rehearsal at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Tawkami wigs of braided hair backstage at the Wells Fargo Center.
Acrobats rehearse a few hours before opening night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Performers on the Corde Lisse rehearse at the Wells Fargo Center.
Performers on the Corde Lisse rehearse at the Wells Fargo Center.
Backstage during a rehearsal of Cirque du Soleil's 'TORUK - The First Flight,' at the Wells Fargo Center.
Ticket prices range from $41 to $160 per person. The show is family-friendly.
Wednesday, March 8 through Sunday, March 12
Wells Fargo Center
3601 S. Broad St
