The new work is scheduled for a Chicago premiere followed by a 2010 New York City run at the Beacon Theatre. Banana Shpeel, according to notes, "plunges us into the world of Schmelky, a cruel and irritable producer who dangles fame and fortune in front of Emmett, an innocent and romantic actor who has come to audition for him. Emmett soon finds himself trapped in a flamboyant, anarchic world where Schmelky sows terror and reigns supreme."
Here are some photos from the sneak peek:


David Shiner
Aubrey Reuben
Michael Longoria
Aubrey Reuben
Annaleigh Ashford
Aubrey Reuben
Clowns of Banana Shpeel
Aubrey Reuben
Annaleigh Ashford and Michael Longoria (center) with cast
Aubrey Reuben
Cast members of Banana Shpeel
Aubrey Reuben
The company of Banana Shpeel
Aubrey Reuben
David Shiner
Aubrey Reuben
Michael Longoria
Aubrey Reuben
Annaleigh Ashford
Aubrey Reuben
Clowns of Banana Shpeel
Aubrey Reuben
Cast members of Banana Shpeel
Aubrey Reuben
The company of Banana Shpeel
Aubrey Reuben
For more information, visit CirqueDuSoleil.com/BananaShpeel.