Cirque du Soleil
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In Cirque's 'Ovo,' bugs move to Brazilian beatsSexy spiders, a lonely ladybug, rebellious young crickets. The bugs have personalities in "Ovo," the latest spectacle from the Cirque du Soleil dream factory. "We tried to find the insect that each acrobat has inside," says Deborah... In this article: Cirque du Soleil, AT&T Park, Montreal, San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, and London |
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Canoe | 20 hours ago
Doc features Beatles studio chats
...recording sessions at Abbey Road studios in London, England. With a recent Beatles edition of the Rock Band videogame, not to mention the Cirque du Soleil show Love in Las Vegas and the new remastered CD packages, the Fab Four�s legacy never...
In this article: The Beatles, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, Rock Band, George Martin, Love, Abbey Road, and George Harrison
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Independent.ie | 20 hours ago
Even Marie Antoinette would have blushed...
...the brevity of some high-profile marriages, that memory might well outlive the marriage. But what memories! One of Tatiana's clients had Cirque du Soleil perform a specially-choreographed dance above the heads of the guests. "That was...
In this article: Marie Antoinette, Recession, Ivanka Trump, Mary J Blige, Katie Holmes, Shanghai, Wedding cake, and Canape
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Fox News | 2 days ago
Tree Lighting at The Grove Los Angeles
...kicking the holiday season off. Stars like Della Reese, Lonestar, Jon Secada and Christopher and Kyle Massey brought the music. Cirque du Soleil performers and, of course, the main man himself -- Santa Claus -- brought the magic.
In this article: All rights reserved, Christopher Massey, and Kyle Massey
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ABC | 5 days ago
New Las Vegas Project Gives San Diegans Chance At Jobs
...and shopping areas. Project officials said a train will connect CityCenter with the Monte Carlo hotel and the Bellagio hotel. Also, Cirque du Soleil will unveil its "Elvis Lives" performance that celebrates the life and music of Elvis Presley...
In this article: Las Vegas, Las Vegas, All rights reserved, Cost of living, Elvis Presley, and Monte Carlo
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Chicago Tribune | 5 days ago
'Banana Shpeel': Cirque du Soleil slides into world of legitimate theater
It comes to the Chicago Theatre on Dec. 2. (Scott Strazzante/Tribune photo) From "Ka" to "Kooza" and "Alegria" to "Zumanity," the Cirque du Soleil has conquered tents, casinos, theme parks and arenas in almost every corner of the world. It...
In this article: David Shiner, Annaleigh Ashford, Broadway, Laurence O'Keefe, Chicago, and New York
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New York Daily News | November 11, 2009
Your Weekend: 'Radio City Christmas Spectacular,' Cirque du Soleil's 'Wintuk,' and Metallica
NY EventsStart the holidays with 'Radio City Christmas Spectacular' and Cirque du Soleil's 'Wintuk' Start the holidays with 'Radio City Christmas Spectacular' and Cirque du Soleil's 'Wintuk' Thursday, November 12th 2009, 4:00 AM The...
In this article: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Metallica, Radio City Music Hall, Park Avenue, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Madison Square Garden
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Centre Daily Times | November 10, 2009
From Springsteen to Cirque du Soleil – Brocade Network Drives Advanced Capabilities of Tulsa’s Mega-Tech Bank of Oklahoma (BOK) Center
From Springsteen to Cirque du Soleil - Brocade Network Drives Advanced Capabilities of Tulsa's Mega-Tech Bank of Oklahoma (BOK) Center Fifth-Best-Selling Arena in U.S. Builds Its Networking Foundation on Brocade to Consolidate Voice,...
In this article: BOK Center, Customer, Trademark, SMG, and Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Honolulu Advertiser | November 05, 2009
Viva ELVIS is name of Cirque du Soleil's new Vegas show
Posted at 12:29 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2009 Viva ELVIS is name of Cirque du Soleil's new Vegas show LAS VEGAS Elvis is coming to The Strip Cirque du Soleil style. Cirque du Soleil announced Thursday that its new show in Las Vegas...
In this article: CKX Inc., Elvis Presley Enterprises, Elvis Presley, Las Vegas, and Quebec
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Jaunted | November 05, 2009
Santa Monica: Koozin' It Up In Santa Monica: The Kooza Cirque Du Soleil Show
Koozin' It Up In Santa Monica: The Kooza Cirque Du Soleil Show While VegasChatter is all a-tizzy about the new Viva Elvis Cirque du Soleil show that is set to hit The Strip next month, the folks in Los Angeles are getting a chance to...
In this article: Santa Monica, Iphone, Santa Monica Pier, and Los Angeles
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Miami Herald - Breaking News | November 05, 2009
Viva ELVIS is name of Cirque du Soleil's new show
LAS VEGAS -- Elvis is coming to The Strip - Cirque du Soleil style. Cirque du Soleil announced Thursday that its new show in Las Vegas will be called "Viva ELVIS." The show will be a tribute to the life and music of Elvis Presley. It...
In this article: Elvis Presley, Las Vegas, The Miami Herald, CKX Inc., Elvis Presley Enterprises, and Quebec
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Description from Wikipedia:
Cirque du Soleil (French for "Circus of the Sun," in English pronounced: /sɪrk duː soʊˈleɪ/) is a Canadian entertainment company, self-described as a "dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment." Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and located in the inner-city area of Saint-Michel, it was founded in Baie-Saint-Paul in 1984 by two former street performers, Guy Laliberté and Daniel Gauthier. The company is the winner of the 1991 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience.
Initially named Les Échassiers, they toured Quebec in 1980 as a performing troupe and encountered financial hardship that was relieved by a government grant in 1983 as part of the 450th anniversary celebrations of Jacques Cartier's discovery of Canada. Le Grand Tour du Cirque du Soleil was a success in 1984, and after securing a second year of funding, Laliberté hired Guy Caron from the National Circus School to re-create it as a "proper circus". No ring and no animals helped make Cirque du Soleil the modern circus ("Cirque Nouveau"/New Circus) that it is today.
Each show is a synthesis of circus styles from around the world, with its own central theme and storyline. They draw the audience into the performance through continuous live music, with performers rather than stagehands changing the props. After critical and financial successes (Los Angeles Arts Festival) and failures in the late 1980s, Nouvelle Expérience was created – with the direction of Franco Dragone – which not only made Cirque profitable by 1990, but allowed it to create new shows.
Cirque's creations have been awarded numerous prizes and distinctions, including Bambi, Rose d'Or, three Gemini Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards.
- Name:
- Cirque du Soleil Inc.
- Type:
- Private
- Location City:
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Region:
- Worldwide
- Founder:
- Guy Laliberté
- Founded:
- 1984
- Industry:
- Entertainment
- Key People:
- Daniel Lamarre, President and COO
- No. of Employees:
- 3,800
- Subsidiaries:
- Cirque du Soleil Musique
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