Cirque du Soleil

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- With a couple of performances under their belts, the cast and crew of "Cirque du Soleil: Quidam" currently working at Van Andel Arena are ready to show you feats of amazing strength coupled with a beautifully artistic live ...  

World-famous touring Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil will perform eight shows in İstanbul in September and October, around two years after its first-ever appearance here, in February 2011. The contemporary circus company will present its l ...  

LAS VEGAS -- Brian Dewhurst always knew he would be a circus act. The English performer was born into a family of knife throwers, jugglers and animal trainers. He made his professional debut on the European circus circuit at 13, with a boyhood ...  

Before OVO by Cirque du Soleil premieres nationally HERE IN BRISBANEon July 14 with a limited season under the trademark blue-and-yellow Big Top at Northshore Hamilton, it’s good to know who has taken in the incredible Cirque du Soleil experience around ...  

Inspired by the concept of infinity and by the pure form of the letter "O", the title of this production is also a phonetic representation of the French word for water, the element embodied by this show. "O" shocks you with its basic component, plunging ...  

Cirque du Soleil’s big top production, “KOOZA” returns to North America after touring more than a year in Japan. The West Valley is the first of only four U.S. cities to host the production. It is also the only West Coast city on the tour.  

WHEN: Wednesday to Sept. 2. HOW MUCH: $59 to $230. WHERE: Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave., Manhattan; Ticketmaster or radiocity.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: cirquedu soleil.com. "Zarkana" returns to Radio City Music Hall this summer with two ...  

The highest level of acrobatics can be found in the touring production of Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA. Michael G. Smith, artistic director of KOOZA, said the production features some of the top performers from around the world. He’s excited that audiences ...  

Their 32nd and newest production. Amaluna is a touring show by Cirque du Soleil which premiered in Montréal, Canada, on April 19, 2012. Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. official website Montréal, QC – From [...]  

As many as 80,000 people are expected to attend Cirque du Soleil’s run of shows slated for University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale in June. The artistic circus is a solid summer booking for the Glendale football stadium adjacent to Westgate ...  

As many as 80,000 people are expected to attend Cirque du Soleil’s run of shows slated for University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale in June. The artistic circus is a solid summer booking for the Glendale football stadium adjacent to Westgate ...  

Cirque du Soleil presents "Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour" at 8 p.m. July 31 in First Niagara Center. The production combines the music of Michael Jackson with the choreography of Cirque du Soleil. Tickets are $50 to $250 and go on sale ...  

As many as 80,000 people are expected to attend Cirque du Soleil’s run of shows slated for University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale in June. The artistic circus is a solid summer booking for the Glendale football stadium adjacent to Westgate City Center. The Montreal-based troupe also is expected to help fill West Valley hotel rooms during the slow summer season, said Glendale spokesman Jerry McCoy. “One of the benefits of hosting such a...  

The conference, curated by ad agency Sid Lee, featured notable speakers ... and Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Director of DreamWorks Animation. I had the pleasure of visiting with Daniel Lammare, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, and glean an ...  

ROCKFORD — Performers will soon contort themselves as they hang from flowing silk and acrobatics will be performed as Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam  comes to Rockford. Set to be performed at the BMO Harris Bank Center June 13-17, Quidam is a ...  

Key to being able to continuously innovate and avoid creativity-stifling formulas is to create a culture that welcomes and encourages artistic tension and disruption through diversity – it employs performers from over 50 countries in Montreal ...  

I spent last week in Montreal at “C2-MTL”, an international gathering of over 1200 business and creative leaders from over 40 countries, exploring insights into how creativity drives innovation. The conference, curated by ad agency Sid Lee ...  

One day after rocking the stage with Marc Anthony, J.Lo watches Cirque du Soleil's performance with her dancer boyfriend at the Treasure Island Hotel. Jennifer Lopez was juggling between two men in Las Vegas. One day after sharing the stage with her ...  

The first visible sign of the arrival of Cirque du Soleil and its big top touring show KOOZA in Glendale is the raising of the white big top and the setup of the Cirque du Soleil Village.  This took place at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday ...  

BOSTON -- Tim Smith brings many show biz memories with him in his role as artistic director for Cirque du Soleil's newest production Totem. The show runs June 10 through July 1 under Cirque's classic blue and yellow Big Top at Boston's Marine ...  

EAST LANSING-- With more than 2,000 costume pieces, Cirque du Soleil's "Quidam" has a wardrobe like no other show. Of the 15 buses that are part of the tour, one is solely dedicated to costumes, which are created by a huge department in Montreal ...  

We're wrapping up our Month of Mom contests with four tickets to see Cirque du Soleil's Dralion, a fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil. Dralion will stop at the PNC Arena Aug. 15 to Aug. 19. Tickets ...  

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The "cirque" is coming to town. In anticipation of the upcoming Cirque du Soleil "Quidam" show at the Van Andel Arena starting May 30, you have the chance to catch a glimpse of the action on one of their bus tour stops.  

Radio City Music Hall (located at 1260 Avenue of the Americas) is hosting Cirque du Soleil’s Zarkana this summer. The famed production has returned to New York City after its world tour and to celebrate, Goldstar.com has...  

Cirque du Soleil's latest and greatest show "Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour" is in town for one night only at the Times Union Center Tuesday, May 22 at 8 p.m. Two of the show's performers, Leeco and Gianinni, join Stephanie Grady live on FOX23 ...  

Cirque du Soleil gave workshops and behind the scenes tours to fans during the second Cirque du Soleil week last week in Las Vegas. The "O" show offered fans an experience to train with one of its mimes. The week is designed to reward Cirque du Soleil's ...  

The cast of Cirque du Soleil's Quidam took turns practicing on stage and backstage at the Breslin Center Wednesday. The show opened Wednesday night and runs through Sunday.  

Eastern philosophy combines with Western philosophy in the Cirque du Soleil's 'Dralion,' which features costumes by François Barbeau. When Cirque du Soleil storms New Hampshire later this month for a seven-show residency at Manchester's Verizon ...  

Eastern philosophy combines with Western philosophy in the Cirque du Soleil's 'Dralion,' which features costumes by François Barbeau. When Cirque du Soleil storms New Hampshire later this month for a seven-show residency at Manchester's Verizon ...  

Eastern philosophy combines with Western philosophy in the Cirque du Soleil's 'Dralion,' which features costumes by François Barbeau. When Cirque du Soleil storms New Hampshire later this month for a seven-show residency at Manchester's Verizon ...  

When was the last time you saw a show that you could not stop telling people about? Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas turn you into the person that describes every detail of an experience that has become so personal....Read Full Post  

The countdown to OVO is on! Who would have thought that relocating a cast of butterflies, crickets, spiders, ants, scarab beetles, fireflies, fleas, a ladybug and a blue fly would take a military-style international operation worthy of a Mission Impossible ...  

The fabulous Cirque du Soleil is on its way back to the land of Oz, and this time they're bringing along a teeming world of insects. World class contortionists take the form of butterflies, ladybugs, fireflies and fleas in this latest masterpiece, but ...  

Our Production, Operations and Artistic teams are currently looking for passionate individuals of all levels of experience in the following theatre fields: Automation – Rigging – Sound – Lighting – Carpentry – Props – Technical Direction ...  

Rochester, NY - Cirque du Soleil's "Dralion" is in town, and it's quite the production, with extremely elaborate costumes. "Dralion is the fusion of east and west where the name was drawn from the lion and the dragon," says Julie Desmarais, the publicist ...  

It's a subtle reminder that a Cirque show is an international mashup of talent from around the world. But just listen ... In all, some 23 countries are represented in the show, and all of their native flags hang above the practice space behind ...  

ALBANY — Cirque du Soleil’s high flying “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” comes to the Times Union Center Tuesday, May 22. The show combines the world famous Cirque du Soleil stage show with the many hits of the King of Pop.  

ALBANY — Cirque du Soleil’s high flying “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” comes to the Times Union Center Tuesday, May 22. The show combines the world famous Cirque du Soleil stage show with the many hits of the King of Pop.  

ALBANY — Cirque du Soleil’s high flying “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” comes to the Times Union Center Tuesday, May 22. The show combines the world famous Cirque du Soleil stage show with the many hits of the King of Pop.  

Is a Michael Jackson world tour possible without the king of pop? If there were any way to attempt such a feat, it would be wise to enlist the singer’s longtime tour musical director to amp up the music, fill the house band with musicians who had worked with Michael, bring in costume and set designers from the “This Is It” tour and squeeze in as many Michael songs as humanly possible. Read full article >>  

Cirque du Soleil's newest resident production takes you on a journey through the world of cinema. Synopsis: IRIS is a lyrical, fanciful, kinetic foray into the seventh art. Bringing together dance, acrobatics, live video, filmed sequences and animation ...  

Art holds the potential to grow more relevant with the passing years — especially when it invites the audience to interpret a story told through acrobatics and physical feats of great skill.  

Performances continue this weekend in Saginaw, and the next weekend in East Lansing, and then the following weekend in Grand Rapids.  

One of the few African American clowns in the United States, Matlock performs with the Cirque Du Soleil under the Big Top at the Portland Expo Center through May 20.  

The spotlight doesn't often shine on the people behind the scenes of a Cirque du Soleil show, even though there'd be no spotlight without them.  

Cirque du Soleil is swinging into Charleston. The Canadian-based company creates shows that blend a dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment. It plans to make a stop at the Charleston Civic Center in September. Details on dates haven't been ...  

Cirque du Soleil, the Canadian-based company that creates shows that blend circus artistry with theater, plans to bring a show called "Dralion" to Charleston in September.The shows website lists Charleston on the schedule, though it says details ...  

Manama: The legendary Cirque du Soleil, a dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment, will be performing for the first time in Qatar on July 4-7. Evoking imagination and senses, the colourful show by 50 artists from 20 countries will tune ...  

'Immortal' honors King of Pop with music, dance and acrobatics Kevin Antunes, like much of the world, grew up loving Michael Jackson. And he had the hairdo to prove it. "My mother was a fan of the Jackson 5. I still have 45s (on vinyl). As I grew up, I ...  

For lifelong Michael Jackson fans, and those discovering the artist for the first time, this is a musical tribute to the King of Pop. Directed by Jamie King, The Immortal World Tour fuses Michael Jackson's music with Cirque du Soleil's famous dance and ...  

Avant-garde entertainers Cirque du Soleil will make the moves for Jackson and shake their bones on Tuesday at the Times Union Center in Albany. In “Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour,” 60 dancers, acrobats and musicians will perform ...  

SAGINAW, MI -- Sometimes, it takes a traveling group like Cirque du Soleil to fully appreciate what you have in your own backyard. While attending rehearsals earlier this afternoon at The Dow Event Center, MLive photo intern Joseph Tobianski ...  

The Cirque du Soleil: Dralion pre-sale code has finally been posted! During this presale everyone who has the password has the chance to buy sweet seats before the public. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to see Cirque du Soleil: Dralion’s … continue to Cirque du Soleil: Dralion’s show in Atlantic City, NJ – presale code  

The critically-acclaimed touring production Dralion by Cirque du Soleil will perform in Baltimore at 1st Mariner Arena from August 22 - 26 for seven performances only. Tickets for the general public will be available on May 18th, however ...  

With “Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour,” it is breaking ... That (the new HQ) brought back the area,” Tremblay said. Originally from the small city of Trois-Rivières in Quebec, Canada, Tremblay joined Cirque du Soliel as a dancer ...  

Cirque Du Soleil is returning to Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall for a seven-night series of performances of its touring production Dralion in August. The engagement runs from Aug. 29 through Sept. 2. Tickets are on sale now for Cirque Club ...  

Tickets: Adults: $35 to $80, Children (12 & under): From $28 to $65, Military, Seniors & Students: From $31.50 to $67.50 Tickets for the general public will be available starting Friday at www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion, www.ticketmaster.com, or ...  

Under a highway overpass and free. It's just one of Quebec City's many attractions that won't cost a dime or even a Canadian nickel. Before Cirque du Soleil became a multibillion-dollar success story with shows in more than 270 cities around the world, it ...  

UPDATE FROM CIRQUE SHOW ORGANIZERS: Thursday's planned stop at the Bay City Mall has been moved to noon-2 p.m. Saturday. Cirque du Soleil is known for its big acrobatic spectacles seen on tour, television and in Las Vegas productions — 22 ...  

Using a borrowed cage – it looked like a giant, bottomless bird cage– crews spread bread crumbs on the arena floor and tied a rope to the nearby soundboard. But hours before opening the doors on tonight’s show, the only sign of the gate ...  

If you were thrilled with the aerial artistry and jawdropping feats of tumbling and flying of the Cirque du Soleil performers at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, you're in luck. Cirque du Soleil's newest show, Ovo, is all that and more. Just as the world's ...  

To generate excitement for the upcoming Cirque du Soleil performances for the arena touring show Quidam, a one-of-kind tour bus will visit Saginaw on May 10 through the 15th. Quidam will perform from May 16 through the 20th at The Dow Events Center.  

Beginning today, May 10, the "Quidam" tour bus will make the rounds, drumming up excitement for the coming Cirque du Soleil performances at The Dow Event Center.  

(WZZM) - Cirque du Soleil is coming to Grand Rapids this month and to do the elaborate stunts takes a lot of practice and hard work and a high level of physical fitness. Adrienn Banhegyi is one of the performers in the show and she joined us to show you ...  

On to Dancing Machine where Jean Sok (a one-legged b-boy ... reporters and everything in between all united and moving in unison to the sounds of Michael Joseph Jackson and the talents of Cirque Du Soleil.  They did like noone else ever ...  

The Virginian-PilotMichael Jackson-The Immortal World Tour by Cirque Du Soleil is a THRILLING ...The Virginian-PilotEither I was just dreaming or I just witnessed Michael Jackson's ghost taking over Cirque du Soleil at our Hampton Coliseum! The show was positively amazing and mesmerizing. I sat there with my mouth wide open trying to focus in on all of the action ...  

SAGINAW, MI – Days before the fleet of tractor-trailer trucks rolls into Saginaw, bringing Cirque du Soleil to The Dow Event Center’s Wendler Arena, a “Quidam” tour bus will take the festive experience to the streets. Instead of heading ...  

Michael Jackson's music and choreography combine with Cirque du Soleil's acrobatic pageantry to give fans worldwide a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture. "Michael Jackson: The ...  

ViagogoCirque du Soleil Michael Jackson Immortal Tour coming to HartfordMiddletown PressBy BONNIE GOLDBERG Cirque du Soleil and Michael Jackson are both legendary and icons, each remarkable, each fantastic, so imagine the power and personality and punch of uniting them in one extraordinary entertainment experience. WOW!The immortal Michael JacksonThe StateCirque du Soleil Channels Michael Jackson In Energetic Arena ShowHartford CourantMichael...  

There’s the “West Side Story”-like dance-off between the rival gangs in “Beat It,” the grooving zombies in “Thriller,” the dapper crooks in “Smooth Criminal,” who redefine “gangster lean” with a gravity-defying move. “The Immortal ...  

SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Cirque du Soleil Totem is now playing at Del Mar. It is an amazing show and in this video report Amanda Balius, the head of wardrobe, has brought in some of the costumes to show off. The body of a Coronado-based Navy lieutenant killed ...  

Article by Joe Sioufi: When I know "Cirque du soleil" is coming to town, I feel this kind of excitment, joy and anticipation that take over my head and ideas. My 1st experience with "Cirque du Soleil" was back in 2001 while I was the invited ...  

During a ceremonial first pitch, the baseball is typically the only item to get airborne. But Wednesday's Padres game was a different story. Fans at Petco got a special treat, as the cast of Cirque du Soleil's "Totem" sang the National Anthem and performed ...  

Cirque Du Soleil has a deal where you can get show tickets from $55 each. I can't guarantee that these are the best prices around, but they're great from what I remember. I highly highly highly highly recommend Love. (the Beatles show)  

ALBANY — The audience at Cirque du Soleil's "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour" Tuesday night ... over the course of the next two hours is another question. A fusion of tribute show, circus, rock concert and revival meeting, "Immortal" never ...  

“The Immortal,” Cirque du Soleil’s sports arena tribute to Michael Jackson, debuted Sunday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal, the company’s headquarter city. Jackson was a known fan of Cirque du Soleil and took in many of the company’s Las ...  

Cirque du Soleil has turned circus performances into an art form. The internationally popular show is back in Baltimore for this weekend only.  

SAGINAW, MI – Scheduling changes kept the Cirque du Soleil tour bus away from Bay City today but it’s back on track with the visit rescheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at the Bay City Mall, 4101 Wilder. Visitors can pick up ...  

Marie-France Roy, who also teaches citizenship, history and economics, has been teaching for 11 years, the last five with Cirque du Soleil. Besides the opportunity to travel, she was attracted to the chance to teach in different contexts with ...  

SAGINAW, MI — Sometimes, talking to Alessandra Gonzalez, you wonder if you’re talking to the Italian actress or young Zoe, the heart of Cirque du Soleil’s “Quidam,” coming for seven performances in mid-May to The Dow Event Center.  

Alessandra Gonzalez — Zoe in the Cirque du Soleil show coming in mid-May to The Dow Event Center in Saginaw — draws on her personal experiences to bring her character to life.  

Michael Jackson was a complicated guy, it's fair to say. Somehow, though, the creators of the new Cirque du Soleil tribute manage to boil The King of Pop down to his magical essence.  

Michael Jackson was a complicated guy, it's fair to say. Somehow, though, the creators of the new Cirque du Soleil tribute manage to boil The King of Pop down to his magical essence.  

The highly anticipated Cirque Du Soleil Michael Jackson show will be hitting the stage in Hartford tonight. The excitement has been building for the tour to make it's stop in Connecticut on May 2 and May 3, 2012. Tickets are on sale now for the ...  

tonight to watch the "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour", be expecting ... The theatrics of the 2-hour show are produced by Cirque du Soleil, which uses the music of Jackson along with Cirque du Soleil's signature acrobatic performance ...  

"This will be our first ever visit to Jordan," company manager Chris May told reporters, adding that the Canada-based international troupe will be performing one of its oldest productions, titled "Saltimbanco", in Amman. "This is a classic production ...  

Young Zoe is bored. Her parents are distant when they aren’t ignoring her. She slips into an imaginary land, “Quidam,” in Cirque du Soleil’s arty circus mix of aerial contortions, cloud swinging, German Wheel spinning, balancing and ...  

The Virginian-PilotCirque du Soleil show celebrates legacy of pop star Michael JacksonSpartanburg Herald Journal“Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” features images of the pop superstar on large screens behind the performers. By Dan Armonaitis In 2009, Michael Jackson was preparing for a major world tour. As documented in the feature film, “This Is It,” ...Michael Jackson Immortal tour is a thrilling experienceThe Virginian-PilotCirque...  

Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil Preview from Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas This is a demo of what you will see if you are fortunate enough to see The Cirque Du Soleil Production of "Michael Jackson, The Immortal" Check out our review for IMDB by our CEO, Robert Paisola Live from Las Vegas Nevada USA Thanks to the team at Cirque on this one. For Exclusive Red Carpet Photos, See www.Facebook.com and VegasNightsLive.com...  

Looking to build a future family memory with your Mother’s Day gift? The Cirque du Soleil will perform “Dralion” May 23 to 27 at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester and June 6 to 10 at the War Memorial in Syracuse. “Dralion,” (pronounced ...  

DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - Duluth currently has an overflow of acrobats. Cirque du Soleil is in town and Friday night is the opening show at Amsoil Arena. (To see an interview with the production manager, click on the video.) The performers come ...  

SAGINAW, MI — Statistics fly fast when you start talking about Cirque du Soleil’s “Quidam,” coming in mid-May for seven performances at The Dow Event Center in Saginaw. About 50 world-class performers, coming from 19 countries, will work ...  

Otis College of Art and Design celebrated a milestone on Saturday, hosting its 30th annual scholarship benefit and fashion show. The event at the Beverly Hilton, billed as L.A.’s largest annual runway show, included more than 70 professional ...  

Drummer Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett's musical relationship with Michael Jackson stretched all the way back to The Jackson Five. Kevin Antunes, the show's musical designer, said Cirque du Soleil is the right platform for celebrating the pop art ...  

Drawing inspiration from the strong controlled movements performed by Cirque du Soleil artists, the award-winning Spa & Salon Bellagio, in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil and Reebok, presents an innovative new workout class to its menu.  

There are two kinds of people those who have never experienced a Cirque du Soleil show and those who wear each Cirque performance theyve seen like a colorful badge of honor.  

Marie-Eve Bisson spins so fast in her aerial hoop, she blurs. The five-foot-two acrobat from Quebec City said it’s pretty much the same for her. “I see nothing – it’s too fast,” she said Wednesday during a practice for the Cirque du Soleil show ...  

Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will soon be the host to “Cirque over the Park” a Cirque du Soleil inspired performance that is a must-see for all Bay area residents. On Saturday, June 2, 2012, Curtis Hixon Park will be transformed ...  

Bring on the Cirque. An unprecedented three Cirque du Soleil shows tour through the Dallas area this year. The acrobats and their colorful shows have visited Dallas since 1998, but they're now targeting the DFW market more than ever. "Dallas is a great market for Cirque du Soleil," said Émilie Nadeau, senior adviser for big top shows at the Cirque Du Soleil. "The reason why we'll bring three...  

In anticipation of their run at the Breslin Center Wednesday, May 23 to Sunday, May 27 on the campus of Michigan State University (MSU), Cirque du Soleil's "Quidam" will perform a special sneak peek act today, Tuesday, May 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p ...  

Cirque du Soleil's "Quidam" is a feast for the senses. The eyes, of course. There is something to see every minute, every second as the performance unfolds on a huge, circular stage.  

Looking to build a future family memory with your Mother’s Day gift? The Cirque du Soleil will perform “Dralion” at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, from May 23 to 27, and at the War Memorial in Syracuse, from June 6 to 10. “Dralion ...  

TOTEM, Cirque du Soleil’s newest show, comes to Boston June 10th through August 5th and you can be there in VIP fashion! Enter here for a chance to win a special package including: a pair of VIP tickets, backstage pass to meet the performers and dinner before the show!  

One of the most venerable productions in the Cirque du Soleil catalog begins a four-day, six-show run in Evansville today when "Quidam" opens at the Ford Center. Nearly as enduring as the Canadian performance troupe is Denton, Texas, native Mark ...  

Dewhurst pulls himself up effortlessly, displaying an easy strength not uncommon to Cirque du Soleil artists. But Dewhurst is no typical Cirque artist. He's a clown. And this particular Tuesday is not an ordinary day; it is Dewhurst's 80th birthday.  

Cirque du Soleil returns to Washington with TOTEM from August 15 - September 16, 2012 under the blue and yellow Big Top located at the Plateau at National Harbor. TOTEM ...Read Full Post  

The celebrated acrobats from Cirque du Soleil come to Hampton next week to explore the strange, magical world of the late Michael Jackson. The show called "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour" is described as dazzling mix of cutting-edge visual effects, jaw-dropping choreography and Jackson's unforgettable music. It plays at Hampton Coliseum 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, and Wednesday, May 9. Tickets range from $54 to $179. For more...  

The fourth Cirque du Soleil show, Dralion will perform in Halifax for eight shows starting on Wednesday night. Dralion, a combination of the dragon and the lion, is also a hybrid of eastern and western culture. “This one is the east meets the west aspect ...  

Juanita Harris is a professional singer, but her real dream is to run away to join the circus. That’s why she’s here, at a recording studio in Santa Monica. She’s auditioning to be a singer for Cirque du Soleil. Harris lives and works as a ...  

The magic of Michael Jackson comes to Newark's Prudential Center tonight for the area kickoff of Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour. And fans, it does not disappoint. PIX11's Tamsen Fadal was invited by Cirque du Soleil ...  

Jackson’s own voice is heard on songs, supported by live supporting singers and a full band anchored on drums by a veteran of Jackson collaborations, Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett. “Michael always liked Cirque du Soleil,” says Chantal ...  

Soon, Martin was attending school in the morning and training in the afternoon, while attending regional and national competitions nearly every weekend. In 2004, 20-year-old Martin was a surprise qualifier for Olympic competition. He finished ninth ...  

As you may know, the Cirque du Soleil is coming to State College on Tuesday to perform “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour.” This show is the largest production ever at the Bryce Jordan Center, and will combine the traditional Cirque du Soleil ...  

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HOUSTON – KOOZA, a touring circus production by Cirque du Soleil, is scheduled to open on July 26 through Aug. 19 at Sam Houston Race Park. The show is an adrenaline rush and combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art ...  

The estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil present "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour" in Hartford on May 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. at the XL Center. This once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production combines Michael Jackson music and ...  

Taylor Lautner Attends Cirque Du Soleil's 'IRIS'. Breaking Dawn movie hottie Taylor Lautner and a mystery woman headed out to watch Cirque Du Soleil's 'IRIS' yesterday (April 8th). Source: Socialite Life. Tags: Cirque Du Soleil, jacob black, ...  

Crunching numbers at his accounting desk in 2007, Ludovic Martin pondered his future. The 2004 Olympian trampolinist from Switzerland had failed in his attempt to qualify for a repeat appearance in the '08 Games at Beijing. At 23, what next to do in life?  

When Cirque du Soleil first set up in Moscow’s Kremlin theatre in February, Russian circuses were nervous about losing their audiences. That hasn't happened, as the Montreal troupe’s Zarkana differs from the traditional Russian circus fare. However ...  

"When Cirque du Soleil first set up in Moscow's Kremlin theatre in February, Russian circuses were nervous about losing their audiences. That hasn't happened, as the Montreal troupe's Zarkana differs from the traditional Russian circus fare. However, the Cirque then began hiring away their performers."...  

Likely, Jackson felt a bonding with Cirque in terms of perfectionism ... Musical Director Greg Phillinganes then rounded up a stellar group of musicians, including Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett, who played drums for Michael for 30 years.  

No holograms will be necessary to celebrate the music of the late pop icon when "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour" arrives at Hartford's XL Center for a two day stay this week, May 2nd and 3rd. While there will be photographs and videos ...  

No holograms will be necessary to celebrate the music of the late pop icon when " Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour" arrives at Hartford's XL Center for a two day stay this week, May 2nd and 3rd.  

The performance is about a girl who is ignored by her parents and lives in an imaginary world. As we learned from a behind-the-scenes look at the performers, there is nothing imaginary about them. Becoming a Cirque Du Soleil performer is like ...  

DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS- To mark the return of Cirque du Soleil and its live production TOTEM, crews are raising the blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau to set up the Cirque du Soleil Village. The Grand Chapiteau seats more than 2,600 people. The entire ...  

The Silver TongueCirque du Soleil Revives Michael JacksonFree TimesMichael Jackson's signature fluid dance moves and Cirque du Soleil's signature high-flying acrobatics? Be still our beating hearts: Michael Jackson: The IMMORTAL World Tour pairs some of The King of Pop's biggest hits (and deepest cuts) with more than ...Cirque du Soleill & Michael JacksonWTNHOnward State: Six Questions with Cirque Du SoleilState College Newsall 7 news articles »  

ROCHESTER – East meets West when Cirque du Soleil brings Dralion to Blue Cross Arena at the Community War Memorial this spring. Shows are scheduled May 23 to 27. Dralion, which has played to more than 8 million people since its 1999 debut, fuses 3,000 ...  

Don't opt for something on TV or a movie; "Quidam" is proof that live theater is best the entertainment you can have. It's worth the time; it's worth the money to seek out something you aren't likely to see in Evansville again soon.  

ROCHESTER – East meets West when Cirque du Soleil brings Dralion to Blue Cross Arena at the Community War Memorial this spring. Shows are scheduled May 23 to 27. Dralion, which has played to more than 8 million people since its 1999 debut, fuses 3,000 ...  

Cirque du Soleil will return to Houston with a new big top touring show KOOZA. The critically-acclaimed production opens Thursday, July 26 for a limited engagement under the white Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park. Since its premiere in April of ...  

There are two kinds of people: those who have never experienced a Cirque du Soleil show and those who wear each Cirque performance they’ve seen like a colorful badge of honor. For first-timers who can’t quite get their head around just what ...  

America's Next Top Model host Tyra Banks glowed at the Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour in NYC yesterday (April 3). Tyra, who posed on the red carpet next to performers in crazy costumes and make-up, looked stunning in a gray-on ...  

KOOZA tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold ...  

How do you merge the music and dancing of Michael Jackson with the performers of Cirque du Soleil? Audiences will get to see the collaboration between the world of circus and the pop artist — who was mesmerized by Cirque shows — when the ...  

There are two kinds of people: those who have never experienced a Cirque du Soleil show and those who wear each Cirque performance they’ve seen like a colorful badge of honor. For first-timers who can’t quite get their head around just what ...  

Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, presented by the Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil, brought some much-needed edge to State College. The show combined traditional acrobatic acts as well as live music and Michael Jackson ...  

When people ask me to describe Cirque Du Soleil, I like to say it is, simply put, the Circus for pretentious people. It has all the same tropes clowns, jugglers, amazing high flying feats of daring, trapeze acts, and more.  

Moffett and Payne say the aesthetic of a three-ring circus melds well with a performer who lived in a combination zoo and amusement park. "He was a very big fan of Cirque," Payne said. "He attended the very first tour in 1984, when it was just a ...  

Spectacular circus troupe Cirque du Soleil set the stage alight – literally – as they brought their show Alegría to the NIA. The breathtaking show was a rollercoaster of acrobatics, as the 55-strong performers and musicians showed just why the company ...  

the aerial workout known as Heliummm teaches Cirque-du-Soleil like acrobatics while toning your body from the ground up. It's a workout where you can set your sights high: the aerial workout known as Heliummm teaches Cirque-du-Soleil like acrobatics while ...  

Florida residents can get 25 percent off Cirque du Soleil La Nouba tickets for shows through June 22. The offer is good for adult and child category 2 seats for the shows with performances Tuesday-Saturday and subject to availability. There are ...  

To its CEO Daniel Lamarre, the Cirque du Soleil is still just a modest Quebec enterprise that somehow manages to survive in spite of all odds — and tsunamis.  

This weekend, the King of Pop comes to South Carolina, as "Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour" by Cirque du Soleil comes to Colonial Life Arena in Columbia for two nights. "This is a tour honoring Michael, his legacy, life and times," drummer Jonathon ...  

In partnership with the Estate of Michael Jackson, this once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production will use Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans worldwide a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture.  

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THE acclaimed Cirque du Soleil company brings its dramatic mix of circus acts and street entertainment to Birmingham next week with the British debut of its Gothic-inspired production Alegria. Meaning joy and happiness in Spanish, Alegria features an ...  

Cirque du Soleil's latest touring show, Amaluna, will premiere in Montreal on April 19, 2012, followed by Quebec July 25, 2012 and Toronto September 5, 2012. Diane Paulus will direct the production.  

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Audiences will get to see the collaboration between the world of circus and the pop artist — who was mesmerized by Cirque shows — when the Canadian-based entertainment conglomerate brings its latest arena show — "Michael Jackson The ...  

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Alice T. Carter is the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's theater critic and can be reached at 412-320-7808 or via e-mail. If you're a fan of big, loud, glitzy, high energy rock shows, Cirque du Soleil's "Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour" was designed for you.  

Cirque du Soleil's longest running show Alegria has circled the globe for 18 years bringing its unique mix of theatre, music and circus skills to millions and now 'The Greatest Show on Earth' is coming to Glasgow. STV news filmed the performers from Cirque ...  

SAULT STE. MARIE - While the city is filled with excitement and buzz as Cirque du Soleil is coming to town, the local yoga community will also get a taste of it from the Posture Power workshop taught by Meghan Miller, a Cirque du Soleil aerialist who is ...  

Cirque du Soleil invites you to embark on a journey through the world of cinema - IRIS - Live At Kodak Theatre. Exclusive Offer For Los Angeles Locals - Buy Two Tickets Now And Save 110  

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Watching an aerial fitness class is not unlike Cirque du Soleil. Flowing silks or tissues hang from the ceiling of workout rooms as participants are suspended in mid-air, using slow and controlled movements to strengthen the body.  

This new production from Cirque du Soleil is a lyrical, fanciful, kinetic foray into the seventh art. Bringing together dance, acrobatics, live video, filmed sequences and animation, the show takes spectators on a fantastic voyage through the history of ...  

8 p.m. Nov. 9. Taft Theatre, Cincinnati. $49-$79. On sale at 10 a.m. April 6. Ticketmaster. Cirque du Soleil: Michael Jackson: The Immortal. 8 p.m. May 25. U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati. $53-$128. On sale at noon April 6. Ticketmaster. Dieselboy ...  

For those lollygaggers who haven't made it over to ARIA to witness the spectacular that is Viva Elvis!, your final chance will be August 31st. Viva Elvis opened along with the rest of CityCenter in December 2009, and suffered from bad reviews, the bad economy and the botched opening of ARIA. The closure of Viva Elvis marks the first time a Cirque du Soleil show has hit the skids in Las Vegas. It will be replaced by another Cirque du...  

Greg Phillinganes was the arranger on Michael Jackson’s “Bad” and “Dangerous” albums, as well as musical director for his tours for those discs — Jackson’s first solo tours.Click to Continue »  

Tyra Banks, Tracy Morgan, Ice T and more came out last week to see Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour at The Garden. The Cirque Du Soleil show honors the King of Pop through music, dance and acrobatics in a celebration of the life of the ...  

I just missed him. But in spite of all that ... The Jackson 5 song “ABC” features a never-heard-before outtake call-and-response Jackson recorded when he was young. “They Don’t Care About Us” features a previously unreleased choir ...  

What does it represent? A: At the beginning of the show, we see these artists dressed like frogs and skeleton fish climbing up on this structure and flipping into the air with amazing acrobatic skill. We call it a carapace, but we don't try to explain it.  

Tweets and other posts from Apple employees and a photo (seen after the jump) have confirmed that Apple bought out two performances of Cirque Du Soleil's current touring show Totem, which is playing in San Jose. According to accounts, the ...  

MYFOXNY.COM - Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour swings through New York for several shows. Madison Square Garden in Manhattan hosts three shows (April 3, 4, 5) and the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale hosts two (April 7, 8).  

MONTREAL - To its CEO Daniel Lamarre, the Cirque du Soleil is still just a modest Quebec enterprise that somehow manages to survive in spite of all odds – and tsunamis. “The truth is that we had a difficult year last year because of the ...  

The Cirque du Soleil show “Ka,” at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, exemplifies the qualities that Robert Lepage brought to the Met’s “Ring” cycle.  

Nathalie J. Simard - Makeup Designer. From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Québec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 5,000 employees, including more than ...  

TRAINING is gruelling, performing can be frightening, but for the gymnasts, acrobats and athletes of Cirque du Soleil the rewards of being part of one of the most magical troupes in the world are worth the pain, as their upcoming glasgow show will ...  

Taylor Lautner took a lucky lady Sara Hicks (thanks to our Tweeple for the ID) to Cirque Du Soleil’s Iris performance at the Hollywood & Highland center yesterday (April 8th). After the show, described as a journey through cineman, Lautner and ...  

Zumanity bears all the characteristics of a classic Cirque du Soleil® production — movement, music, color, acrobatics, dance — but is Cirque’s first production to deal with human sexuality. Nudity, both implied and authentic, is an organic element ...  

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour More than 60 performers appear in this Cirque du Soleil production, directed by Jamie King, which includes 32 songs (or snippets thereof) from Jackson’s career.  

Cirque du Soleil (French for "Circus of the Sun") is a Canadian company self-described as a "dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment. The company was founded in 1984, by Guy Laliberte, in Montreal, QC, Canada....  

WASHINGTON, DC — Cirque du Soleil returns to Washington with TOTEM, a new big top production. Written and directed by Robert Lepage, TOTEM opens August 15, 2012 for a limited engagement under the blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top ...  

While reigning as the King of Pop with unforgettable songs, choreography and music videos, Michael Jackson was also a big fan of Cirque du Soleil. The Quebec-based artistic entertainment company is bringing Jackson back to life in “Michael ...  

Greg Phillinganes was the arranger on Michael Jackson's "Bad" and "Dangerous" albums, as well as musical director for his tours for those discs — Jackson's first solo tours. So when Cirque du Soleil decided to pay tribute to Jackson with its ...  

Like the world of business, the world of conferences has seen some major changes over the last five to 10 years. “Unconferences,” with low entry fees and user-guided content, and TED conferences, encouraging innovative and engaging presentations, have ...  

Like the world of business, the world of conferences has seen some major changes over the last five to 10 years. “Unconferences,” with low entry fees and user-guided content, and TED conferences, encouraging innovative and engaging presentations, have ...  

Like the world of business, the world of conferences has seen some major changes over the last five to 10 years. “Unconferences,” with low entry fees and user-guided content, and TED conferences, encouraging innovative and engaging presentations, have ...  

Buy Cheap Cirque du Soleil: Viva ELVIS tickets! We have 6 tickets to Cirque du Soleil: Viva ELVIS at Aria Resort and Casino on 9/15/2012 for only $114.00. These are fun seats in section 201 row Y - first come first served.  

Welcome to Ticket Tuesdays, a new weekly chance for you to score entry to some of the hottest shows in the Bay Area. You've still got some time to catch the fantastical show TOTEM by Cirque du Soleil, which hits San Jose in Cirque du Soleil's trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at Taylor Street Bridge before it hits the road again on April 15. The trippy performance–full of flying acrobatics and otherworldly costumes–traces...  

A couple days ago I found a charming photo; taken in Quebec in 1984, this is what the first performance by Cirque du Soleil looked like: Now it looks like this: Which is a press pic from Ovo, Cirque's traveling show that is in its second week here in Portland. I know, ugh, it's annoying that I’m even telling you this, I'm annoyed that I'm telling you this, why am I telling you this?—you already know this, as the city is overrun with...  

The King of Pop lives on! Famed performance group Cirque Du Soleil put on an one-of-a-kind show to commemorate the life of the one and only Michael Jackson, debuting an act of his greatest hits on The Immortal World Tour. Fans and celebrities alike ...  

Zarkana, the surreal acrobatic spectacle by Cirque du Soleil, will open at ARIA Resort & Casino with previews starting in October and an official opening.  

Taylor Lautner thanks a security guard after checking out Cirque du Soleil‘s Iris at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday afternoon (April 8). The 20-year-old actor was accompanied by on-and-off girlfriend Sara Hicks. Taylor Lautner took ...  

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Celebrate the legacy of The Beatles Synopsis: Born from a personal friendship and mutual admiration between the late George Harrison and Cirque founder Guy Laliberté, this Cirque du Soleil extravaganza celebrates the musical legacy of The Beatles.  

The King of Pop lives on! Famed performance group Cirque Du Soleil put on an one-of-a-kind show to commemorate the life of the one and only Michael Jackson, debuting Fans and celebrities alike-including Tyra Banks , Naomi Campbell , Ice T , Coco , and Tracey Morgan in his shiniest MJ-esque sequin jacket-came out to Madison Square Garden to watch ... (more)  

There are five fabulous reasons to visit Quebec City in the summer. Each of those reasons begins with Cirque du Soleil. Unless the schedule changes you can attend a free Cirque du Soleil each of five nights from Wednesday through Sunday. This takes place ...  

Connecticut native Desiree Bassett, 19, will perform in Cirque du Soleil's "Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour." Photo: Contributed Photo / The News-Times Contributed "Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour" combines Jackson's music and choreography with the creativity of Cirque du Soleil.  

Those were some of the words that came to mind as I observed some of the Cirque du Soleil performers as they warmed up at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion can be seen April 4 through 8. The international cast will feature 52 ...  

NEWARK, N.J. -- Tara Young, the artistic director of Cirque du Soleil's "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour," looks up 20 feet in the air and points at Felix Cane, a dancer who is hanging upside down, seemingly by her ankles. "This," Young ...  

Michael Jackson was a huge fan of Cirque Du Soleil, so it's a natural fit to combine the late pop star's music with the wild acrobatics of Cirque Du Soleil.  

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Irvine’s HEILBrice Marketing Communications brought home three awards at the recent OC ADDY® Awards. The agency was recognized with a Gold award and two Silver awards for recent work for three clients. The Gold was received in the Collateral Media Book category, honoring the agency’s creation of Cirque du Soleil’s “Destination Imagination” training manual, the first-ever effort by the world leader in live...  

The Petersen Events Center was swimming with Michael Jackson fans over the weekend, all eager to celebrate the legacy of the late, great pop icon. Women in the audience donned the superstar’s signature white glove, while men wore his black fedora ...  

Lars Kristensen, Artist Coach of the dazzling Power Track act takes a break from his training to tell us about the atmosphere amongst the 100-strong troupe that tours intensively together. Performers from 18 countries build up a diverse and highly creative ...  

MacRumors has learned that Apple has bought out two performances of Cirque du Soleil's traveling show Totem, currently playing in San Jose, California. According to our source, Apple purchased the entire block of 2,500 tickets for each of two shows yesterday and today for employees and their guests, with Apple also picking up the tab for food and drink. Scanning Twitter and other social networks, we see that a number of people associated...  

Taking to the sky on opening day, there was not a minute of time wasted getting ready for Cirque du Soleil's Quidam performance. The performers warmed up backstage, then stepped in the spotlight for rehearsal. "It may look to an outsider chaotic ...  

MONTREAL - Step right up folks! Be among the first to discover Amaluna, the matriarchal circus partially inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest wherein 75 per cent of the 52 performers are women and a spectacular Utopian vision of world harmony ...  

The spirit of Michael Jackson may not hover over " Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour ," a spectacular that played the Prudential Center here last weekend and heads to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, but the Jackson estate sure does.  

The company was founded in 1984, by Guy Laliberte, in Montreal, QC, Canada.... TOTEM by Cirque du Soleil traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly.