Backstage at ‘Twas the Night Before…' by Cirque du Soleil

Backstage 'Twas the Night Before...'

Evan Tomlinson Weintraub, a performer in 'Twas the Night Before' by Cirque du Soleil, shows Ryan Kristafer how to become a red-nosed reindeer.

NEW YORK - A little holiday magic is coming to the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden with ‘Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil!

The show is made up of 25 performers from 12 countries across the world. Crowds are wowed by the on-stage roller skaters, duo strap and hair suspension artists, and hoop divers.

Each act is based on a line from the poem "Twas The Night Before Christmas / A Visit From St-Nicholas."

The show features 29 original songs, and 12 famous ones - echoing holiday nostalgia.

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I was given a behind-the-scenes look at the stage makeup, costumes, and performances on stage at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Learn more information about showtimes and tickets at MSG.com.