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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...
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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 -
Cirque du Soleil’s L’eau de Parfum Brings Big Top Magic To Life
At first spritz, L’eau de Parfum greets you with a burst of playful sweetness. The top notes—cotton candy, bergamot, and red apple—set the tone with a bright, airy charm that immediately makes you smile. It’s light and whimsical, making it perfect for just about every season. But the real magic happens in the heart of the fragrance, when the unexpected popcorn and butter notes appear alongside the freesia and iris petals. It’s warm and savory-sweet, just buttery enough to evoke nostalgia without feeling heavy. It’s not the sticky carnival popcorn you might expect — instead, it’s elevated, refined, like a gourmet version that’s all grown-up. -
Hawaii’s first Cirque du Soleil resident production opens in Waikiki
Hawaii’s first Cirque du Soleil resident production, ?Auana, is opening Thursday at the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel’s 784-seat, newly renovated theater. Unlike Cirque du Soleil productions in Las Vegas, Orlando, New York, Berlin, Quebec, or those on tour, ?Auana is a “Hawaii-inspired production,” which includes hula dancers, along with the usual acrobats, comedians, musicians and singers. Spectrum News Hawaii attended a media preview Wednesday for the new Cirque du Soleil show, which included a panel discussion and two performances from ?Auana. -
Cirque du Soleil Announces – ALIZÉ
Cirque du Soleil announces ALIZÉ, its first European resident show, which is scheduled to open in November 2025 at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. The new show depicts a journey into the unseen with a mix of groundbreaking artistry and breathtaking magic, embedded in an adventure that pushes the boundaries of the imagination. -
Cirque and Vidanta Announce – LUDÕ
Marking a milestone in entertainment innovation, Grupo Vidanta and Cirque du Soleil celebrate a decade of collaboration with the announcement of LUDÕ, an awe-inspiring water-themed show that redefines the boundaries of live performance and immersive storytelling. Set to debut in November 2025 at VidantaWorld's BON Luxury Theme Park in Nuevo Vallarta, LUDÕ marks Cirque du Soleil's monumental return to water-themed productions, following the legendary O in Las Vegas, and promises to be the most epic water dinner show ever created. -
‘KÀ’ heads toward its 20th Vegas anniversary with new twists
It's been nearly two decades since Cirque du Soleil premiered its third Las Vegas production, KÀ. The fantasy epic cemented the company’s legacy as a Strip entertainment institution and paved the way for subsequent shows such as The Beatles LOVE and Michael Jackson ONE with its bar-raising stage production. KÀ has undergone some post-pandemic revision as of late and approaching a watershed moment that will draw focus to the heroes’ journey narrative throughout 2025. -
Ex WWE star, 42, totally unrecognizable after two stone weight loss for new career
Mason Ryan is living his best life in Cirque du Soleil a decade after leaving WWE and undergoing an incredible transformation. The 42-year-old wrestler, whose real name is Barri Griffiths, grew up in North Wales and caught the eye of the sports entertainment giant 2009 before appearing on TV two years later and working with the likes of John Cena and current SmackDown star Randy Orton. In 2014, he left the company and returned to the independent scene, but WWE still changed his life even after letting him go. -
Cirque du Soleil Releases ECHO Soundtrack
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil” or “the Company”) proudly launches the official soundtrack of its latest Big Top touring show, ECHO, on all major streaming platforms today. On this album, the music of ECHO transcends traditional genres, blending 15 eclectic tracks that draw inspiration from pop, electronic, vocal, and classical influences. Each composition is richly layered, reflecting the complex relationship between humanity and the natural world.