CirqueWeek 2012 Announced!

Great news! The 3rd annual Cirque Week returns to Las Vegas!

Cirque du Soleil presents the third annual Cirque Week, December 1 -8, 2012, offering fans the experience of a lifetime with access to a series of exclusive events. Cirque Week offers fans the opportunity to get an all-access look into how these extraordinary shows come to life nightly.

Cirque Week packages range from $150 for a two-show ticket package to $540 which includes tickets to all seven Cirque du Soleil productions in Las Vegas including the newest production, Zarkana at ARIA Resort & Casino.

Cirque Club members get advanced access to specially priced show packages; check out those packages and the scheduled events below!

ACTIVITIES
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Here is a list of activities that will take place during Cirque Week in Las Vegas. You must purchase a Cirque Week ticket package to attend these events. Please check back as we will be adding more events soon:

December 1st:

“O” – BEHIND THE WATER
“O” Theatre at Bellagio

Guests are given a behind-the-scenes look at what makes the master machine of water operate with a tour throughout the backstage areas, including above and beneath the water and all places in between. Tour stops include getting an up close and personal look with major show props, visiting the areas behind the curtain and even offering guests the opportunity to scoop their own drops of “O” water from the pool.
*Event is capped at 100 guests.

December 2nd:

LOVE SOUND AND SET DEMONSTRATION
LOVE Theatre at The Mirage

LOVE will offer Cirque Week guests the chance to hear The Beatles music like never before, featuring a state-of-the-art sound demonstration through over 6,300 custom-made speakers. In addition to the demonstration, guests will have a chance to get up close and personal with some of their favorite scenes from the show. During this event, fans will have an exclusive opportunity to interact with set pieces that are used in every performance of LOVE.

December 3rd:

Mystère™ Chinese Poles Demonstration and Q&A
Mystère Theatre at Treasure Island

Mystère recently added two new acts and nearly 20 performers to the show. Members of our Artistic and Technical teams will talk about what was like to make major changes to an existing show, and new artists will talk about making the transition from one Cirque du Soleil show to another. You’ll also have the chance to enjoy a demonstration of the new Chinese Poles act at Mystère.

December 4th:

GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH ZUMANITY, THE SENSUAL SIDE OF CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Zumanity Theatre at New York – New York

Guests will have the opportunity to observe a training of one of the show’s signature acts from a vantage point seldom seen by the outside world, followed by a Q&A session with the artists and crew in the gorgeous Zumanity Theatre. Audience participation at Zumanity is always highly encouraged!

December 5th:

BELIEVE “MAGIC WITH MAESTRO”
Believe Theatre at Luxor

Join Criss’ right hand man, Maestro, along with his show sidekicks Slim, Lars, and Luigi as they give guests an interactive look at some of their favorite comedic magic tricks! Guest are also welcome to take a tour through the newly updated lobby experience, which includes memorabilia from Criss’ days in magic, including true-to-life sized custom choppers, a dunk tank and even the infamous bed of nails. The visit is wrapped by a panel discussion from show staff that give a look at the various changes and new illusions that have been incorporated into the show since it’s opening in 2008.

December 6th:

KÀ BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AND MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT BRING THE EPIC STORY FROM STAGE TO PAGE WITH ALL-NEW COMIC BOOK
KÀ Theatre at MGM Grand

KÀ by Cirque du Soleil and Marvel Entertainment have teamed up to tell the heroic journey of KÀ through an all-new, collectible comic book: KÀ #1. Cirque Week will offer fans an exclusive copy of the Comic Book and the chance to ask the team a series of questions about the collaboration and creation of the book and get photos with some of the characters who have been immortalized by Marvel.

December 8th:

Zarkana 101
Zarkana Theater at ARIA Resort & Casino

Learn the history of Zarkana from those who have traveled the world with the show. Learn what it takes to move a massive set across the planet and what it was like to perform in some of the most prestigious theatres – Radio City Music Hall and Kremlin State Palace Theatre. Guests will hear what changes have been made to the show to fit its new home at ARIA.

TICKET PACKAGES
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Choose from the following selection of Cirque du Soleil show packages in Las Vegas

2 show package, starting at $150*
3 show package, starting at $210*
4 show package, starting at $300*
4 show VIP package, starting at $330*
6 show VIP package, starting at $480*
7 show VIP package, starting at $540*

2 Show Package A: includes KÀ, pick one from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity
2 Show Package B: includes “O”, pick one from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity
2 Show Pacakge C: includes LOVE, pick one from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity.
2 Show Package D: includes Zarkana, pick one from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity

3 Show Package A: includes KÀ, pick two from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity
3 Show Package B: includes “O”, pick two from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity
3 Show Pacakge C: includes LOVE, pick two from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity.
3 Show Package D: includes Zarkana, pick two from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity

4 Show Package (D): Includes KA and Zarkana, pick two from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity.

4 Show VIP Package A: Includes LOVE, “O” and KÀ; pick one from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity
4 Show VIP Package B: Includes “O”, KA, and Zarkana; pick one from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity.
4 Show VIP Package C: Includes KA, Zarkana, and LOVE; pick one from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity
4 Show VIP Package D: Includes Zarkana, “O” and LOVE; pick one from: Believe, Mystère or Zumanity

6 Show VIP Package: Includes KA, “O”, The Beatles LOVE and Zarkana; pick two from: Criss Angel Believe, Mystere or Zumanity.

7 Show VIP Package: Includes Criss Angel Believe, KA, Mystere, “O”, The Beatles LOVE, Zarkana and Zumanity

NOTES:

* Prices do not include tax and service fee. Prices, performances and seating locations are subject to availability. Management reserves all rights. Ticket packages prices are per person and cannot be combined or shared. Ticket package show selections are set, no substitutions.

** “O” performances are only available Dec 1-2 before going on extended dark. The Beatles LOVE performances are only available Dec 1-3 before going on extended dark.

*** VIP Package includes improved seating locations.

All packages include:
– Access to Cirque Week events, unless otherwise specified.
– Access to the Cirque Week Headquarters and Lounge.
– Cirque Week commemorative gift.

Check out Cirque Week 2012 today!
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/promo/cirque-week/home.aspx

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