Taroniah Rice
Chicago, Illinois, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2019
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DREAMS COME TRUE... CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION and Broadway in Chicago have teamed up to make one aspiring local street performer's dream come true. Through an online contest, contestants submitted audition videos for a chance to "Run Away with Cirque Dreams." Neil Goldberg, the show's creator and director, and his design team reviewed countless video submissions and has announced that Taroniah Rice, a Chicago native, has been chosen to "Run Away with Cirque Dreams" and perform with Cirque Dreams Illumination on Thursday, June 3 at the 7:30 p.m. performance during it's limited one-week engagement at the Bank of America Theatre June 2 - 6. Tickets are on sale now!
"Taroniah's vocal skills and originality have enabled us to create a special role for her in the show," said Broadway producer and Cirque Dreams creator Neil Goldberg. "Her performance will captivate audiences at the Bank of America Theatre as it did our creative team. It's just passing the dream forward." Goldberg added, "I too was once that dreamer who imagined one day being part of a professional Broadway experience...now it's Taroniah's break."
Born and raised in Chicago, Taroniah is described as professional, fun, and soulful. This mid-west native has a debut CD release scheduled for summer 2010. Taroniah is a dynamic performer that lives to entertain & inspire as much as she is inspired. From Soul to Pop, she exudes warmth, power and grace. This up and coming talent already has a list of credits which include: television, jingles, live performances, studio sessions, theater and corporate work, as well as being a semi Finalist in the Chicago Idol Competition and finalist in the Chicago Star Search among other accomplishments.
Despite her impressive credentials, this contest has a special place in her heart. "To win the chance to perform with Cirque Dreams is like a dream come true and to perform with stellar, amazing talent is icing on the cake, I'll remember this forever."
Read more: http://chicago.broadwayworld.com/article/Chicago_Native_Wins_RUN_AWAY_WITH_CIRQUE_DREAMS_Contest_20100601#ixzz0wqVxbRfS
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After culling through impressive video submissions from Chicago’s most talented performers, singer Taroniah Rice has been crowned winner of WCIU, The U’s Cirque Dreams Illumination contest.
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Taroniah Rice, winner of WCIU, The U’s Cirque Dreams Illumination talent contest, explains why performing at the show is a dream come true.
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And congratulations to Chicago native Taroniah Rice for winning the “Run Away with the Cirque Dreams” contest. A talented vocalist, Rice appeared in a special role on the night of June 3rd. For more information about Rice or about the contest, go to www.CirqueProductions.com.
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Dreams Come True.... Cirque Dreams Illumination and Broadway in Chicago have teamed up to make one aspiring local street performer’s dream come true. Through an online contest, contestants submitted audition videos for a chance to “Run Away with Cirque Dreams.” Neil Goldberg, the show’s creator and director, and his design team reviewed countless video submissions and has announced that Taroniah Rice, a Chicago native, has been chosen to “Run Away with Cirque Dreams” and perform with Cirque Dreams Illumination on Thursday, June 3 at the 7:30 p.m. performance during it’s limited one-week engagement at the Bank of America Theatre June 2 – 6. Tickets are on sale now!
“Taroniah’s vocal skills and originality have enabled us to create a special role for her in the show,” said Broadway producer and Cirque Dreams creator Neil Goldberg. “Her performance will captivate audiences at the Bank of America Theatre as it did our creative team. It’s just passing the dream forward.” Goldberg added, “I too was once that dreamer who imagined one day being part of a professional Broadway experience…now it’s Taroniah’s break.”
Born and raised in Chicago, Taroniah is described as professional, fun, and soulful. This mid-west native has a debut CD release scheduled for summer 2010. Taroniah is a dynamic performer that lives to entertain & inspire as much as she is inspired. From Soul to Pop, she exudes warmth, power and grace. This up and coming talent already has a list of credits which include: television, jingles, live performances, studio sessions, theater and corporate work, as well as being a semi Finalist in the Chicago Idol Competition and finalist in the Chicago Star Search among other accomplishments.
Despite her impressive credentials, this contest has a special place in her heart. “To win the chance to perform with Cirque Dreams is like a dream come true and to perform with stellar, amazing talent is icing on the cake, I'll remember this forever.”
- www.chicago3media.com
Dreams Come True.... Cirque Dreams Illumination and Broadway in Chicago have teamed up to make one aspiring local street performer’s dream come true. Through an online contest, contestants submitted audition videos for a chance to “Run Away with Cirque Dreams.” Neil Goldberg, the show’s creator and director, and his design team reviewed countless video submissions and has announced that Taroniah Rice, a Chicago native, has been chosen to “Run Away with Cirque Dreams” and perform with Cirque Dreams Illumination on Thursday, June 3 at the 7:30 p.m. performance during it’s limited one-week engagement at the Bank of America Theatre June 2 – 6. Tickets are on sale now!
“Taroniah’s vocal skills and originality have enabled us to create a special role for her in the show,” said Broadway producer and Cirque Dreams creator Neil Goldberg. “Her performance will captivate audiences at the Bank of America Theatre as it did our creative team. It’s just passing the dream forward.” Goldberg added, “I too was once that dreamer who imagined one day being part of a professional Broadway experience…now it’s Taroniah’s break.”
Born and raised in Chicago, Taroniah is described as professional, fun, and soulful. This mid-west native has a debut CD release scheduled for summer 2010. Taroniah is a dynamic performer that lives to entertain & inspire as much as she is inspired. From Soul to Pop, she exudes warmth, power and grace. This up and coming talent already has a list of credits which include: television, jingles, live performances, studio sessions, theater and corporate work, as well as being a semi Finalist in the Chicago Idol Competition and finalist in the Chicago Star Search among other accomplishments.
Despite her impressive credentials, this contest has a special place in her heart. “To win the chance to perform with Cirque Dreams is like a dream come true and to perform with stellar, amazing talent is icing on the cake, I'll remember this forever.”
Kid’s Night at Cirque Dreams Illumination On Friday, June 4, children of all ages are invited for a unique and fun night of theatre. Prior to the performance they can enjoy special activities with the cast of Cirque Dreams Illumination including juggling, balancing, dancing and more. All ticketholders are welcome to participate in the Bank of America Theatre lobby from 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
In conjunction with this special event, a kid’s ticket is free with the purchase of an adult ticket for the Friday, June 4 performance. Tickets are available with the code BALANCE at www.BroadwayInChicago.com, by calling 800-775-2000 or at any Broadway In Chicago box office.
Cirque Dreams Illumination Climb aboard the all new CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION journey, from the creators of Broadway’s groundbreaking hit and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. “Full of streetsmart stunts and acrobatic invention” raves the Columbus Dispatch, and proclaimed, “A Dalíesque cacophony of sound, light and movement”, by the Tampa Tribune, CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION will ignite Chicago when it performs at The Bank of America Theater beginning June 2 - 6 for 8 performances only. Tickets are on sale now.
CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION blends world renowned imagination, critically acclaimed theatrical innovation and breathtaking presentation into a story that illuminates a city of everyday people, workers and pedestrians, into feats of disbelief. Marvel as 27 world-class artists illuminate objects, balance on wires, leap structures and redefine flight with entertaining variety, comedy and extraordinary occurrences that reinvent everyday life. Urban acrobatics, dazzling choreography and brilliant illusions are ignited by special effects performed to a stylish original score of jazz, salsa, ballroom, pop and trendy beats from the streets. CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION outshines its brand notoriety as hailed “Dazzling! A reason to stand up and cheer” by the New York Daily News and “The grandest circus spectacle east of Vegas” by New York Magazine.
Created and directed by Neil Goldberg, CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION is the latest brainchild of Goldberg’s theatrical imagination and the Cirque Dreams brand of entertainment, creators of international performance, touring and Broadway sensations Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Cirque Dreams Pandemonia, Cirque Dreams Coobrila, Cirque Ingenieux and the first show of its kind at sea…Cirque Dreams & Dinner on board the new NCL EPIC. Over 50 million fans worldwide have attended a Cirque Dreams show in the past decade.
CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION is the company’s 14th production since originating in 1993. “The Cirque Dreams brand of quality, originality and value combined with Broadway theatrics and international circus artistry continues to transcend imagination and appeal to audiences of all ages” says Goldberg. Critics and audiences alike have praised Cirque Dreams shows as “A whiz-ban - www.chicago3media.com
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Professional, fun, & soulful, Taroniah Rice performs locally & regionally for Festivals, Weddings, Corporate Events, Night Clubs and charity events. She has performed for venues such as the United Center and the US Navel Base.
Taroniah is a dynamic performer that lives to entertain & inspire as much as she is inspired. From Soul to Jazz to Pop, Taroniah exudes warmth, power and grace. As a fantastic actress, singer, and writer Taroniah's soul stirring performances are memorable and moving. This up and coming talent already has a list of credits which include: television, jingles, live performances, studio sessions, theater and corporate work, as well as being a semi Finalist in the Chicago Idol Competition and finalist in the Chicago Star Search among other accomplishments.
Born and raised in Chicago, this mid-west native has a debut CD release scheduled for Fall 2010 and takes the stage with Cirque Dreams Illuminations Run Away with Cirque Dreams Tour and performs in the show during its engagement at the Bank of America Theatre in Summer 2010, as well as Taste of Chicagos Best Buy Stage June 30th,as well as local & regional corporate events.
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