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FIRST-EVER MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE! TOUR COMING TO WICHITA, APRIL 14-17, 2016
Tickets On-Sale Now for this Must-See Event
WICHITA, KAN. (March 21, 2016) – After much anticipation, Feld Entertainment, Inc., the world’s leading producer of touring live family entertainment, announced their most ambitious live show in its history, with Marvel Universe LIVE! Featuring the most Marvel characters ever assembled in one production, this high-caliber arena spectacular will put fans right in the middle of one of the most electrifying battles between good and evil ever conceived. Produced by Feld Entertainment, this first-ever live Marvel tour made its 85-city debut in July 2014 in Tampa, FL, followed by the world premiere at New York City’s Barclays Center in August 2014. Marvel Universe LIVE! will be flying in to Wichita from April 14 to April 17, 2016 for seven performances at INTRUST Bank Arena. Tickets for Marvel Universe LIVE! are on sale now.
Marvel Universe LIVE! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel characters together on one epic quest. The story is framed around the battle over the Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe, that has been shattered into pieces by the Mighty Thor in order to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. With the pieces scattered across the globe, Thor’s villainous brother Loki devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe.
To defeat Loki, Marvel’s biggest Super Heroes must band together, including The Avengers – Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk and Thor along with Spider-Man and Wolverine, must trek across the globe to retrieve the Cosmic Cube fragments and unite them. As the Super Heroes track the Cube, they will encounter some of their biggest adversaries including Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Red Skull, Madame Hydra, Aldrich Killian, Electro and more, in the quest for the very same fragments. These foes have no problem teaming up if it gets them closer to their ultimate goal of world domination.
“Marvel Universe LIVE! will be the most remarkable live event that the world has ever seen with an absolutely epic story line and jaw dropping technological advances. Fans will feel like they’ve stepped into a Marvel blockbuster film come to life with nonstop movie style action and stunts,” said Feld Entertainment Executive Vice President and Marvel Universe LIVE! Producer Juliette Feld. “We are working hand in hand with Marvel to give fans a revolutionary live show experience that introduces an original story that is faithful to the Marvel canon and utterly captivating from beginning to end!”
“To see all the elements of this spectacular live show come together has been truly incredible,” said Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada. “The technology utilized in the show is not only going to blow your mind, it is going to take you to a whole new Marvel world like nothing fans have ever seen before. What Feld Entertainment has done is going to astonish and amaze fans.”
Marvel Universe LIVE! launches new innovations in set design, aerial stunts, pyrotechnics and state-of-the-art show elements that bring movie style special effects to the live entertainment arena. Audiences will see the awe-inspiring world of Super Heroes come to life before their eyes with a dynamic cast comprised of some of the industry’s most talented stunt performers. Utilizing their talents and aided by a unique combination of never before seen arena mechanics some of Marvel’s mightiest will come to life with profound results. These true-to-comic creations will be supported by innovative lighting design and transformative 3D projection that will take the audience on a journey around the globe with these timeless characters. To support this massive undertaking, Marvel Universe LIVE! will not only utilize the entire arena floor, but also perform within a multilevel aerial space creating a unique experience that puts audiences right in the middle of the action in ways they could only dream about prior.
“This is the most ambitious undertaking in the more than 40 year history of Feld Entertainment. It’s the kind of show you always strive to produce but with so many advances in technology only now can you truly deliver it to fans,” said Feld Entertainment Chairman and CEO and Marvel Universe LIVE! Producer Kenneth Feld. “We know this is going to be game-changing for the live entertainment industry as a whole and are making a tremendous investment to surpass the audience’s expectations at every performance. We are elated to feature Marvel Universe LIVE! as part of our portfolio of memorable live touring productions.”
Performance Schedule:
- Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m.
- Friday, April 15, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
- Sunday, April 17, 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
Tickets for Marvel Universe LIVE! are available online at www.selectaseat.com, in person at the INTRUST Bank Arena Box Office, charge-by-phone at (855) 755-7328, in person at select Dillions locations, or online at marveluniverselive.com. Tickets start at $22, with a special $15 price for opening night tickets on Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m., which includes all seats except front row. All seats are reserved.
For more information about Marvel Universe LIVE!, visit the Marvel Universe LIVE! website (http://www.marveluniverselive.com) and stay current on the latest developments through social media, including:
- Facebook (www.facebook.com/MarvelOnTour)
- Twitter (@MarvelOnTour/@Juliette Feld (show’s producer twitter feed))
- YouTube (www.youtube.com/MarvelOnTour)
- Instagram (@MarvelOnTour)
- Google+ (http://gplus.to/MarvelOnTour)
About Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Nuclear Cowboyz®, AMSOIL Arenacross, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Disney On Ice and Disney Live! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online atwww.feldentertainment.com. More information on Marvel Universe LIVE! available at www.marveluniverselive.com.
About Marvel Entertainment, LLC
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information, visit www.marvel.com.
Marvel Universe LIVE! Performer Profile
Name: William Irizarry
Hometown: Greensboro N.C.
What age did you begin performing? I started performing at 16 yrs old.
What or who inspired you to become a
The feeling that comes with giving it your all on
stage has always been my inspiration.
Are any members of your family involved in
stunt performance? No
What are some of your industry achievements
(competitions/awards/tests)? N/A
What are some of your
interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes? I enjoy martial arts tricking, breakdancing,
Who are your role models? Bruce Lee, Will Smith, and my parents.
What has been your toughest challenge during
your performance career?
The beginning process of becoming a performer
in the first place was my toughest challenge
since I wasn’t surrounded by any form of it
growing up.
What are your professional goals? N/A
What are your major life goals outside of your
career? N/A
Do you have any superstitions or pre-
performance rituals? I like to warm up with a little bit of dancing.
What is your most prized possession? My mind.
Is there a particular cause that you support?
No
Are you a member of any professional
associations, organizations,
fraternities/sororities, etc.?
Do you have any special skills not featured in
the show (sewing, cooking, juggling, etc.)?
Life on the Road
What is the best and worst thing about living
on the road?
While on tour, what is your favorite thing to
do during your free time? Train
How do you keep fit? Train
What are your tips for frequent travelers? Make sure to explore every new place you travel
No
Breakdancing is a special skill of mine that is not
displayed in the show.
The best thing is all of the traveling. I have yet to
find the worst thing.
to.
What item(s) can’t you live without on the
road? Portable speaker
What have you learned by being on the road? I learned how small this world really is.
What do you enjoy about performing? The feeling of giving an amazing show to the
audience.
How would you describe your performance
style? N/A
What has been your favorite project to date? N/A
What do you want the audience to get from
your performance? N/A
How do you get into the mindset of a
character? N/A
What advice would you give to kids who want Keeping trying, never give up!
to be a performer?
If you weren’t performing, what might you be
doing for a living? N/A
Feld Entertainment
What year did you join Feld Entertainment? 2014
In what other Feld productions have you
performed? None
How did you hear about the Marvel Universe
LIVE! auditions? Internet
Where did you audition? Orlando F.L.
How did your friends/family react when you
told them you would be part of the Marvel
N/A
What challenged you the most while preparing
for your role? N/A
What do you like best about your role?
What did you do prior to joining Feld
Entertainment? N/A
Hometown Information
Where did you grow up? N/A
What major city is it near? N/A
Did you train/perform at a hometown club or
studio? No
If so, who was your coach/instructor?
What high school/college did you attend? If
applicable, what degree did you receive?
N/A
Miscellaneous/Fun Facts
If you could have any superpower, what
would it be? Teleportation or Invisbility
Who is your favorite super hero?
What would make you Hulk out? N/A
What brings out your inner “fanboy/girl? N/A
If you could commission Tony Stark to make
you any invention, what would it be? N/A
If you could assemble your own Avengers-
type team, who would you want on it? N/A
Do you have any nicknames? No
What is your favorite sports team? N/A
Do you like to cook? If so, do you have any
favorite dishes and/or cooking tips? No
How would your friends and family describe
you? Hardworking
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