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Issue #226-227: MAY-JUN/JUL-AUG 2024
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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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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. -
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. -
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. -
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.” -
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. -
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? -
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. -
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. -
NYT: ‘Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net’ Review: How the Magic Happens
This documentary chronicles the reboot and reopening in Las Vegas of the acrobatic show “O,” which shutdown during the pandemic. -
Cirque du Soleil and BMG Form New Alliance
BMG and Cirque du Soleil have formed a partnership to handle the live entertainment company’s musical catalog, as well as explore a number of music-oriented initiatives. The agreement calls for BMG to be the label home for Cirque’s catalog of original scores and soundtracks, administer its music publishing and jointly create new music. -
Insights on Conrad Askland: From a Love of Music to Cirque Du Soleil
In a world where the status quo reigns supreme, the standout figures who take the path less traveled to find mesmerizing journeys and fulfillment in their lives are always intriguing to hear about, and today, we’ve had the privilege of sitting down with one of those standout figures. Conrad Askland is a musician who has spent his life learning the ins and outs of the music world and climbing all the way to the top as a bandleader in Cirque Du Soleil. Here are, in his own words, the highlights of his life, accomplishments, and goals. -
SONGBLAZERS: The Press Kit, Part 4: “Song Credits”
In a groundbreaking partnership, Cirque du Soleil joins forces with Universal Music Group Nashville to celebrate the pioneering spirit of country music’s trailblazers with the troupe’s newest production, SONGBLAZERS. This unique collaboration delivers an unforgettable experience, seamlessly weaving together the awe-inspiring acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with heartfelt melodies of beloved country legends, both past and present. -
SONGBLAZERS: The Press Kit, Part 3: “Development”
In a groundbreaking partnership, Cirque du Soleil joins forces with Universal Music Group Nashville to celebrate the pioneering spirit of country music’s trailblazers with the troupe’s newest production, SONGBLAZERS. This unique collaboration delivers an unforgettable experience, seamlessly weaving together the awe-inspiring acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with heartfelt melodies of beloved country legends, both past and present. -
SONGBLAZERS: The Press Kit, Part 2: “Characters and Acts”
In a groundbreaking partnership, Cirque du Soleil joins forces with Universal Music Group Nashville to celebrate the pioneering spirit of country music’s trailblazers with the troupe’s newest production, SONGBLAZERS. This unique collaboration delivers an unforgettable experience, seamlessly weaving together the awe-inspiring acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with heartfelt melodies of beloved country legends, both past and present. -
SONGBLAZERS: The Press Kit, Part 1: “The Concept”
In a groundbreaking partnership, Cirque du Soleil joins forces with Universal Music Group Nashville to celebrate the pioneering spirit of country music’s trailblazers with the troupe’s newest production, SONGBLAZERS. This unique collaboration delivers an unforgettable experience, seamlessly weaving together the awe-inspiring acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with heartfelt melodies of beloved country legends, both past and present.