Cirque du Soleil Announces: Paramour!

Cirque du Soleil Theatrical (Scott Zeiger, President and Managing Director) is pleased to announce the new $25 million production of Cirque du Soleil – PARAMOUR, the organization’s first created specifically for Broadway.

PARAMOUR is a landmark production for Cirque du Soleil, blending the best of Broadway with Cirque du Soleil’s signature style, to provide a new experience for both traditional Broadway musical theatre goers and Cirque du Soleil’s fans. The show will have many of the elements beloved on Broadway: a book-driven love story narrative, live musicians, and professional actors in lead roles; but with the Cirque du Soleil aesthetic integrated throughout the show: visionary production design on a grand scale, world class entertainment, and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination.

President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, Daniel Lamarre, said: “Cirque du Soleil and Broadway are two forms of artistic entertainment that have pushed the boundaries of what audiences expect from live performance. With Cirque du Soleil Theatrical, we are thrilled to be joining the Broadway community and we are proud to have our Cirque du Soleil family perform in the same neighborhood as so many other talented Broadway artists.”

President and Managing Director of Cirque du Soleil Theatrical Scott Zeiger said, “Bringing PARAMOUR to Broadway is the culmination of years of work, planning, and countless creative discussions. The PARAMOUR creative team, led by our remarkable director Philippe Decouflé, have designed the show specifically for the Lyric Theatre, and it is the perfect fit for the incredible experience we have in store. I am certain that our audiences will be surprised and delighted by our vision for the production.”

Prepare to get swept off your feet by PARAMOUR, a rapturous and passionate new experience that unites the signature spectacle of Cirque du Soleil with the storytelling magic that defines Broadway. Set in the glamorous world of Golden Age Hollywood, this groundbreaking event spins the tale of a beautiful young poet forced to choose between love and art. Featuring a cast that blends the best in circus arts and musical theatre, PARAMOUR will transport you to a world of sublime beauty and emotion as it walks the exhilarating tightrope of the heart.

Casting for the 38-member company of actors, dancers, aerialists, acrobats, and circus arts performers who will appear in PARAMOUR will be announced shortly.

CREATIVE TEAM

• Creative Guide — Jean-François Bouchard
• Director — Philippe Decouflé
• Associate Creative Director — Pascale Henrot
• Associate Creative Director/Scene Director — West Hyler
• Set Designer — Jean Rabasse
• Costume Designer — Philippe Guillotel
• Composers — Bob & Bill
• Choreographer — Daphné Mauger
• Lighting Designer — Patrice Besombes
• Props Designer — Anne Séguin Poirier
• Projection Designer — Olivier Simola
• Projection Designer — Christophe Waksmann
• Sound Designer — John Shivers
• Acrobatic Choreographer — Shana Carroll
• Acrobatic Performance Designer — Boris Verkhovsky
• Rigging and Acrobatic Equipment — Pierre Masse
• Makeup Designer — Nathalie Gagné
• Casting (MTL) — Pavel Kotov
• Casting (NYC) — Telsey + Co

VENUE

Lyric Theatre
http://www.lyricbroadway.com/
213 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Located between Broadway and 8th Avenue on 42nd Street.
Seats: 1,876 people

• Theatre parking is available near 42nd Street.
• By Subway: Take the 1, 2, 3, A, B, or C train to the 42nd Street/Times Square station.
• By Bus: Take the M10 or M104.
• Box Office: (212) 556-4750
• Box Office Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00am – 8:00pm

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

• SATURDAY, APRIL 16 – SUNDAY, MAY 1: Monday through Thursday at 7:30 PM, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. There are only six performances for these weeks. The show is dark on Sunday.

• MONDAY, MAY 2 – SUNDAY, MAY 15: Monday through Thursday at 7:30 PM, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. Matinee on Saturday at 3 PM. There are only seven performances for these weeks. The show is dark on Sunday.

• MONDAY, MAY 16 – SUNDAY, JUNE 5 (INCLUDING WEEK OF OPENING): Monday through Thursday at 7:30 PM, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. Matinees on Wednesday at 2:30 PM and Saturday at 3 PM. Opening night curtain for Thursday, June 2 will be 6 PM. The show is dark on Sunday.

• MONDAY, JUNE 6 – SUNDAY, JUNE 12: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. Matinees on Saturday at 3 PM and Sunday at 2 PM. The show is dark on Tuesday.

• MONDAY, JUNE 13 – SUNDAY, JULY 3: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday and Saturday at 8 PM; Sunday at 7 PM. Matinees on Saturday at 3 PM and Sunday at 2 PM. The show is dark on Wednesday.

• MONDAY, JULY 4 – SUNDAY, JULY 10 (WEEK OF JULY 4 HOLIDAY): Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 7 PM. Matinees on Wednesday and Sunday at 2 PM; Saturday at 3 PM. The show is dark on the Monday, July 4 holiday.

• STARTING, MONDAY, JULY 11: Monday and Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. Matinees on Wednesday and Sunday at 2 PM, Saturday at 3 PM. The show is dark on Tuesday.

TICKET PRICES

• Orchestra Seating
US $79.50 (US $89.00 with fees)
US $137.50 (US $147.50 with fees)

• Dress Circle Seating
US $137.50 (US $147.50 with fees)

• Box Seating
US $57.50 (US $66.50 with fees)
US $137.50 (US $147.50 with fees)

• Balcony Seating
US $57.50 (US $66.50 with fees)
US $99.50 (US $109.00 with fees)

Please Note: A $1.00 Project Support Payment and $1.50 Facility Fee is included in the displayed ticket price. Everyone (including children of all ages) must have a ticket for entry. Attendance by children 4 and under is strongly discouraged. Once in the auditorium, they and their parent/guardian may be asked to leave the auditorium by Management if they become a disturbance during the performance.

{ SOURCE: Cirque du Soleil }