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  • CDS and VIDANTAWORLD Unveil a New Vacation Package

    CDS and VIDANTAWORLD Unveil a New Vacation Package

    In collaboration with VidantaWorld, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is proud to announce Cirque du Soleil Dream Escape — an exclusive vacation package at VidantaWorld Riviera Maya. This extraordinary getaway combines the captivating artistry and singular creative vision of Cirque du Soleil with the high-end resort relaxation of VidantaWorld, a brand-new, ever-expanding universe of luxury vacation experiences from the hospitality industry pioneers at Grupo Vidanta.

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  • The CHRO of Cirque du Soleil talks about finding comfort in the ‘gray zone’ and rebuilding the circus empire

    The CHRO of Cirque du Soleil talks about finding comfort in the ‘gray zone’ and rebuilding the circus empire

    Marie-Noëlle Gagnon, the CHRO for Cirque du Soleil, isn’t your typical people management executive. Overseeing around 4,300 employees working in 48 active shows across more than 80 countries, she manages a unique workforce that includes both corporate staffers and performing artists. Although the artists are hired through a separate department, Gagnon plays a part in the experience of all workers.

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  • Cirque du Soleil Investor Hein Park Explores Stake Sale

    Cirque du Soleil Investor Hein Park Explores Stake Sale

    Hein Park Capital Management is exploring the sale of its stake in Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, the company known for its live shows in Las Vegas and elsewhere, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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  • ‘Auana Set to Dazzle Audiences at OUTRIGGER Beachcomber Hotel

    ‘Auana Set to Dazzle Audiences at OUTRIGGER Beachcomber Hotel

    Today on Living808, Kelly and John got an exclusive first look at the new theater that will host Cirque du Soleil ‘Auana, Hawaii’s first resident Cirque du Soleil show, opening at the OUTRIGGER Beachcomber Hotel. They were joined by Neil Dorward, the show’s director, who brought them on stage and shared exciting details about this spectacular production.

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  • Mystère Immortalized with Newly Named Street – “Mystère Dreams Ave” – on Las Vegas Strip

    Mystère Immortalized with Newly Named Street – “Mystère Dreams Ave” – on Las Vegas Strip

    The legendary Las Vegas production Mystère by Cirque du Soleil, which has captivated audiences for over three decades with more than 14,000 shows, was honored with a permanent street sign along the iconic Las Vegas Blvd. “Mystère Dreams Ave” has replaced the former “Siren’s Cove Blvd,” serving as the main entrance to Treasure Island Hotel & Casino.

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  • CDS x Aléo: The Second Edition for eight student-athletes

    CDS x Aléo: The Second Edition for eight student-athletes

    The collaboration between Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and the Aléo Foundation continued today by showcasing the journeys of eight student-athletes working in a discipline related to circus arts. Four gymnasts, two artistic swimmers, one diver and one figure skater received a $4,000 scholarship and lifetime services from the Aléo Foundation.

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  • Treasure Island renames street after long-running Cirque du Soleil show

    Treasure Island renames street after long-running Cirque du Soleil show

    Siren’s Cove Boulevard, the main entrance road to TI, was officially renamed to Mystère Dreams Avenue on Monday in honor of Cirque du Soleil’s production”Mystère” — the longest-running show on the Strip with 14,000 shows since 1993 and one of the first Cirque shows to return post-COVID.

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  • The Macallan Debuts Latest Harmony Collection Whisky in Collaboration with Cirque du Soleil

    The Macallan Debuts Latest Harmony Collection Whisky in Collaboration with Cirque du Soleil

    The Macallan, the renowned single Malt Scotch whisky, has unveiled the latest in the Harmony Collection, with two new whisky releases as part of the brand’s unique collaboration with Cirque du Soleil. As two brands committed to constant innovation, this collaboration is inspired by a shared respect for creativity and a reverence for the natural world.

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  • Cirque du Soleil Unveils the Awe-Inspiring Acts Debuting in ‘Auana

    Cirque du Soleil Unveils the Awe-Inspiring Acts Debuting in ‘Auana

    Auana, the first resident show in Hawai'i for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, features dynamic acts inspired by the islands’ rich culture, and will open exclusively at the new OUTRIGGER Theatre at OUTRIGGER Waikiki eachcomber Hotel. Additional tickets are now on sale for performances starting December 5, 2024 leading up to the world premiere on December 17, 2024.

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  • Why companies from Cirque to Esquire are launching perfume

    Why companies from Cirque to Esquire are launching perfume

    “Ten years ago, if Cirque du Soleil had put out a perfume, people would have laughed and joked about it. And now, people are much more open to this,” said perfumer Maxwell Williams, founder of UFO Parfums and board member of the Institute for Art and Olfaction.

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  • Cirque du Soleil Blazes a Path Through Country Music’s History

    Cirque du Soleil Blazes a Path Through Country Music’s History

    Songblazers does as its name suggests, blazing a path from country’s earliest days in 1867 to its current global reach. “Telling the truth and telling the story is the beautiful part of country music,” Tinkham said in a press release. “That’s what Songblazers is about.”

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  • Bill May’s Olympic Swimming Story Is 20 Years in the Making

    Bill May’s Olympic Swimming Story Is 20 Years in the Making

    Not all Olympic stories have a happy ending, and this one, which has been 24 years in the making is one of those good news/bad news tales but it's intriguing. Artistic swimmer Bill May, who was awarded a gold medal in the 2015 FINA World Championships, has been trying to compete in the Olympic Games since 2020 when he was part of a movement to get the Olympics to qualify men in the artistic swimming category.

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  • Without a Net: Stream It or Skip It?

    Without a Net: Stream It or Skip It?

    Without a Net, now streaming on Prime Video, takes us behind the scenes of O, Cirque du Soleil’s permanent show at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. In 2020, the pandemic shut the production down completely, and Cirque du Soleil itself went into bankruptcy. But 400 days later, it was time for the COVID “intermission” to end, and Without a Net follows O’s performers and technical staff as they prepare for the rebooted show’s return on a tight eight-week schedule. A company of nearly 100 strong – dancers, divers, swimmers, acrobats, clowns – and hundreds of staffers – 2000 costumes to clean – perfecting their craft in a purpose-built theater featuring a one-million gallon water tank. Oh, and lots of people flying around on wires. What could possibly go wrong?

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  • Meet Helena Merten, LUZIA Butterfly

    Meet Helena Merten, LUZIA Butterfly

    Helena Merten ran away to join the circus. Now the talented Queenslander is returning home … with the circus. The 29-year-old Gold Coaster, one of the stars of Cirque du Soleil – LUZIA, is revelling in the 2024-25 Australian tour and especially happy to be heading to Brisbane where the show opens on September 25.

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  • First Shared Reality Production of “O” Premiers at COSM Los Angeles

    First Shared Reality Production of “O” Premiers at COSM Los Angeles

    Cosm, a leading immersive, media, and technology company, last night presented the first-ever Shared Reality production of Cirque du Soleil's iconic show "O" at Cosm Los Angeles, the company's first experiential venue which features an 87-foot diameter 12K+ LED dome, located at Hollywood Park. Bridging the virtual and physical worlds, Cosm's Shared Reality experience merges state-of-the-art visuals with the energy of the crowd and elevated food and beverage service to make fans feel like they have the best seat in the house at the most sought-after events from around the globe.

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