Empire is a contemporary circus showThe New York Times that debuted in New York City on May 31, 2012, and was directed by Wayne Harrison.Daily News
Scope The show features a central character, the Impresario, who, following the 2008 financial crisis tried to rebuild his empire. Acts include Elena Lev, foot-juggling, roller-skaters, quick-change routine, shoulder ballet and German wheel. Following its premiere, The New York Times proclaimed that "Spiegelworld has made it the big time",The New York Times and Time Out New York rated it four stars, saying of the acts "this is timeless stuff: physical feats and illusions that have been practiced for centuries".Timeout.com
Empire played in a 440-seat Spiegeltent on West 45th Street, New York City until September 2, 2012. It then commenced its 2013 Australian tour on January 4 at the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney, in a 700-seat spiegeltent.Theaureview.com
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