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Issue #228: NOV/DEC 2024
08 December 2024 10:15 PM | No Comments
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Featured Stories
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“The Last Two Years, Part 3: ‘The Sun Rises'”
On July 15, 2020, Cirque du Soleil announced that it had entered into a new “stalking horse” purchase agreement with Canada-based Catalyst Capital and a group of its existing first lien and second lien secured lenders, sidelining TPG,... -
“The Last Two Years, Part 2: ‘A Battle Royale Begins!'”
Cirque du Soleil would meet the new decade with high expectations and a myriad of projects on its slate, but like many, the company would see its dreams shatter as the world succumbed to its first real viral... -
“The Last Two Years, Part 1: ‘The Final Curtain Call?'”
Cirque du Soleil would meet the new decade with high expectations and a myriad of projects on its slate, but like many, the company would see its dreams shatter as the world succumbed to its first real viral... -
“What Ifs and If Onlys, Part 7 of 7”
Wonder what Cirque du Soleil announced but didn’t quite come to fruition? Come with us as we rediscover and share what Cirque du Soleil announced but then quietly disappeared over the years. In this concluding segment we look...
Latest Headlines
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Cirque du Soleil: Corteo – Review, Royal Albert Hall
“Spectacular, spectacular, no words of the vernacular can describe this great event, you’ll be dumb with wonderment…”. As I was sitting in the Royal Albert Hall, watching Cirque du Soleil: Corteo, unfold before me – my first ever live Cirque du Soleil show – this line from Moulin Rouge came into my head. The show was incredible and spellbinding. I could hardly look away from the action and was gripped and entertained throughout. -
A free Cirque du Soleil exhibition is opening in Vegas
A free, limited-time exhibition will give visitors a glimpse into the unique world of Cirque du Soleil. The company’s first-ever installation in Las Vegas will spotlight some of Cirque’s most iconic costumes and never-before-seen artifacts. -
KÀ Celebrates Two Decades of Epic Performances
The revolutionary production KÀ by Cirque du Soleil marks a historic milestone as it commemorates its 20th anniversary at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. -
Meet Neil Dorward – ‘Auana Show Director
Last week, Larry Heath of The AU Review sat down with Cirque performer Anna Ivaseva, who detailed the experience of bringing her Water Bowl act to Hawaii for the new Cirque du Soleil production ‘Auana. Today he is sitting down with the show’s Director, Neil Dorward. -
Q&A w/Mizuki Shinagawa and Ninjin Altankhuyag from KOOZA
Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA comes to Redmond — Performers from Japan and Mongolia tell us what it’s like to be part of Cirque du Soleil -
Meet Anna Ivaseva – ‘Auana’s Water Bowl Artist
Anna Ivaseva brings her skills in the water bowl to Honolulu, something she’d previously shown off in the touring show Amaluna and Zumanity in Las Vegas (RIP). We spoke about the differences between touring with Cirque and performing with a residency. -
The 10-Year Partnership Of VidantaWorld And Cirque du Soleil
In the heart of Mexico's Riviera Maya, VidantaWorld a company which owns and operates large beachside vacation destinations embarked on a bold venture to incorporate live performance into their entertainment portfolio. They built a state-of-the-art theater crafted with the singular purpose of hosting Cirque du Soleil’s new show JOYÀ. -
Cirque Du Soleil on transforming the Royal Albert Hall for Corteo
With Cirque du Soleil's Corteo opening tomorrow, 9 January, at the Royal Albert Hall, its technical director Gerard Edwards-Webb discusses how and why his team completely redesigned the layout of the venue for the show. -
Cirque du Soleil Premieres ‘Auana
Cirque du Soleil premiered 'Auana, its groundbreaking first resident production in Hawai'i, to a sold-out audience at the OUTRIGGER Waik?k? Beachcomber Hotel on Tuesday, December 17. A dazzling homage to Hawai'i's heritage and Cirque's iconic artistry, the show combines breathtaking acrobatics, multimedia projections, and mo'olelo (stories) inspired by the islands' rich culture. Performances run Wednesday through Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., exclusively at the OUTRIGGER Theater. -
Cirque du Soleil Drops Perfume: Behind the Scenes of its Creation
License Global chats with Cirque du Soleil and Flower Shop Perfumes to learn how the most famous circus in the world was captured in a fragrance. -
Enhanced Michael Jackson ONE Immerses Fans in the King of Pop’s Unmatched Brilliance
“Michael Jackson ONE,” Cirque du Soleil’s dazzling tribute to the King of Pop, has entered a new era with groundbreaking technological enhancements, refreshed performances, and a renewed run through 2030. Premiering the updates at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, the 90-minute spectacle continues to honor Jackson’s legacy with cutting-edge visuals, new choreography, mesmerizing drone displays, and newly designed costumes. -
If Cirque du Soleil was a Whiskey
The Macallan Harmony Collection Guardian Oak isn’t just a whisky—it’s what you might call “an experience.” You know the kind: it’s not just a bottle on the shelf, but a story, a performance, and maybe even a ticket to an event you didn’t know you’d signed up for. This time, it’s literal. They’ve partnered with Cirque du Soleil—you heard that right, the circus troupe known for jaw-dropping acrobatics—to launch their newest release as though it’s the grand finale of some kind of eco-theatrical masterpiece. It’s creative, sure, maybe a bit much, but hey, at least you’ve got a good story to share before you’ve even poured a glass. -
Meet ‘Auana’s Mami Ogiwara
Mami Ogiwara was on track to pursue a more conventional career. Then Cirque du Soleil came to town. Medical school or the circus. That’s the choice Mami Ogiwara found herself contemplating last year. The former Miss Hawai‘i Volunteer had her heart set on becoming a pediatrician but worried she wouldn’t be able to afford medical school. For guidance, she turned to the woman who was like a second mother to her, kumu hula Hiwa Vaughan of H?lau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine. “She said, ‘Well, I know you’re going down this medical route, but don’t you think you would want to audition for Cirque du Soleil?’” Ogiwara recalls. -
Michael Jackson ONE™ Enhances Production with Thrilling New Additions
Michael Jackson ONE™ at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino continues to push boundaries with its groundbreaking production by introducing advanced technological elements, alongside the addition of new acts and fresh costumes. Fans from around the world will be enveloped in a reimagined version of the iconic production that further melds modern technology and the legacy of Michael Jackson to create a truly one-of-a-kind production. -
How Cirque du Soleil Is Crafting the ‘Dreamlike’ Music Behind New Aquatic Spectacle In Nuevo Vallarta
27 years after their first water-themed production, the circus company's newest show, 'LUDÕ', is set to premiere in a custom-built aquarium theater exclusively at VidantaWorld's resort