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Wintuk
Wintuk – a combination of the English word “winter” and Inupiaq phonetics – is a Cirque du Soleil performance for the whole family. It is a story of a young boy named Jamie who lives in a city that has entered the season of winter. Although the season has brought long ice shadows and intense cold, the most important arrival has not come: there is no snow. Jamie takes it on himself to try and discover what has caused this. On his quest, he interacts with a variety of characters - ranging from high-energy urban street characters, to giant dogs, to talking marionettes. He is also joined by the shy man known as Wimpy, the playful young girl known as Shadowgirl, and a lost Shaman. This adventure brings the characters to an imaginary arctic world known as Wintuk which incorporates thrilling acrobatics, dazzling ice giants and unforgettable songs in a touching story that resonates with the whole family. Wintuk is a resident show at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.