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Florida:
Orlando, SeaWorld & Broadway Present Innovative “Blue Horizons”.
 SeaWorld
Orlando introduces a new breed of animal show -- the likes of which have never
before been seen – with the opening of “Blue Horizons.” Now showing, this
breakthrough theatrical spectacular unites sea and sky with visions of Broadway
as it showcases majestic animals, spirited performers and exotic birds.
To create this dynamic show,
SeaWorld collaborated with the entertainment mecca’s most inventive and artistic
experts, marrying great theatrical extravagance -- seen in the larger-than-life
set, dramatic costuming and intriguing show development -- with the
awe-inspiring feats of SeaWorld’s renowned animals and trainers.
A young girl’s vivid
imagination sets the stage for an extravaganza of graceful dolphins, ominous
false killer whales and a rainbow of exotic birds including blue and gold
macaws, blue-throated macaws, a flock of sun conures and an Andean condor. In a
show filled with action both above, and below, the water, a cast of
Olympic-caliber divers and aerialists – dressed in elaborate costumes and
symbolizing sea and sky – plunge off the elaborate set with amazing aerial
artistry.
““Blue Horizons” is truly
unique as it seamlessly blends the amazing power and grace of SeaWorld’s
dolphins and false killer whales with the lavish splendor of Broadway,” said
Stanley Meyer, “Blue Horizons” set designer and show consultant. Meyer is best
known for his work designing the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, “Beauty
and the Beast.”
“Only SeaWorld could create
such a revolutionary concept -- a type of show that can be seen nowhere else in
the world,” said Meyer. “It creates a completely new benchmark of awe-inspiring
entertainment.”
Meyer was responsible for
creating the theatrical set design for “Blue Horizons.” Using elements of the
sea and sky -- and a young girl’s vivid imagination --- as his inspiration.
Meyer designed the whimsical, yet dramatic, atmosphere with an immense rising
sun and hundreds of iridescent bubbles. An elaborate, 40-foot-high framework
envelops the pool and balances divers and aerialists as they plunge from bungees
and soar on “cloud swings.”
Relying on the brilliant colors of the macaws and sun conures, renowned costume
designer Tracy Christensen developed an elaborate wardrobe to transform the
aerialists and divers into bird-like characters with breathtaking plumage.
Christensen has an extensive Broadway background, with well-known credits to her
name such “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Beauty and the Beast.” He drew on those
experiences to incorporate a variety of textures and fabrics never before seen
in a SeaWorld show.
While these characters sway
from “cloud swings” and dive off the elaborate set, the true stars of the show
grace the waters below. SeaWorld’s dolphins and false killer whales leap their
way into this dreamy adventure with no apparent direction from trainers.
Colorful macaws, a flock of sun conures and an Andean condor will soar over the
audience as they ascend toward the horizon. “Blue Horizons” is timed to a
stirring, original musical score performed by members of the Seattle Symphony
Orchestra.
Mistify
The opening of “Blue Horizons” kicked off a summer filled with exciting shows
both day and night at SeaWorld Orlando. Once the sun sets below the horizon, the
majesty of the sea comes to life in SeaWorld’s largest nighttime finale, “Mistify.”
The biggest blockbuster of last summer, this amazing show is brought back by
popular demand for this season.
SeaWorld’s center lake is stage to the grand nighttime culmination featuring
larger-than-life marine creatures on 60-foot mist screens, 100-foot fountains,
flames on water and dazzling fireworks. From the shores of The Waterfront
seaport village, “Mistify” soars against a backdrop of stars as it conveys the
incredible power and beauty of an underwater wonderland as seen through the
imagination of a young child.
SeaWorld Orlando is the
world’s premier marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows,
thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. Millions of visitors have
explored the mysteries of the sea with up-close animal interactions and
exhilarating experiences. State-of-the-art rides give guests unprecedented
thrills, while amazing animal encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea
lions, sharks and more.
Venture beyond the horizon in
an experience that takes you into a world of acrobatic dolphins and whales,
soaring birds and leaping water with a spirit all its own.
Blue Horizons – an all-new dolphin
theatrical performance about the place where sea meets sky. It could only happen
at SeaWorld.
“Poetry in Motion” Soaring
from a cloud swing, Kristen White illustrates aerial artistry with finesse and
flexibility during a performance of Blue Horizons. Now showing at SeaWorld
Orlando, Blue Horizons unites visions of Broadway with majestic dolphins and
whales, spirited performers and exotic birds. (Photo by Chris Gotshall)
“Flight of Fancy” Symbolizing the spirit of the sky, aerialist Ute Wenland reaches
for senior trainer Kelly Flaherty Clark in SeaWorld Orlando's breakthrough
theatrical spectacular, Blue Horizons. Now showing at SeaWorld Orlando, Blue
Horizons unites visions of Broadway with majestic dolphins and false killer
whales, spirited performers and exotic birds. (Photo by Chris Gotshall)
SeaWorld.
Park hours and
general information 1-800-700-7786 or
www.seaworld.com
Education Department Adventure Camps.
7007 SeaWorld Drive
Orlando, FL 32821-8091. Toll free 1-866-4SW-CAMP, International
visitors should call
(407) 363-2380 (Education@SeaWorld.org)
Adventure Camps
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