Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO’ coming to Hoffman Estates arena

OVO by Cirque du Soleil has undergone a full ‘metamorphosis’ under the watchful eye of its original creators, and will return to the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates Feb. 13-16.

After performing in 40 countries and delighting audiences along the way, the OVO insect colony returned to Cirque du Soleil’s headquarters in Montreal for a new look. Over the past year, the show has been restaged, which includes a revamped set design, new acrobatic acts and characters, freshly designed costumes and reinvented music.

“The challenge was to find the balance between preserving the essence of the show that made it a success and allowing it to continue evolving. Like the insects that bring it to life, the show is in constant transformation, in perpetual motion: that’s the magic of live arts! Revisiting a production created 15 years ago, with the original creators and the touring team that has made it shine around the world, is an exceptional adventure,” Chantal Tremblay, director of creation in 2009 and 2024, said in a news release.

The reimagined show is an even more captivating experience, celebrating both its rich artistic heritage and its constant ability to innovate, according to the release.

From crickets bouncing on trampolines to a hypnotic spider contorting into all sorts of shapes, OVO exudes an extraordinary sense of spectacle that tickles the imagination. Made up of 100 people from 25 different countries, including 53 artists, OVO (“egg” in Portuguese) showcases high-level acrobatic acts that redefine the limits of the human body.

Tickets for this family-friendly bug invasion are the perfect holiday gift and available now by visiting www.cirquedusoleil.com/OVO.