Archive for May, 2005

  • More Permanent Cirque?

    More Permanent Cirque?

    Rumors have been floating around for years now: Cirque du Soleil will open more permanent venues inside and outside of the United States. Oft rumored sites are London, England; Paris, France; Tokyo, Japan; Berlin, Germany, New York City, New York (USA); and many others. Just last month Cirque du Soleil stunned the Cirque fan community [...]

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  • What’s Up at CirqueClub — May 2005

    What’s Up at CirqueClub — May 2005

    Cirque Club has been all over the premiere of Corteo. The have features on the press premiere (with video), and premiere night, as well as video clips of some of the creators and a gallery of photos. They also mention the Tokyo resident show, and talk about a Street Art project with Quidam [...]

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  • Corteo, CirqueCon, and Me

    Corteo, CirqueCon, and Me

    “Corteo, CirqueCon, and Me” (Guest Submission) By: Rich Alford – Seattle, Washington (USA) * * * I recall being in Orlando, Florida during July of 2004 and getting notification from Cirque du Soleil that a new traveling show will be premiering in Montreal, QC in April of 2005 and I was getting the chance to buy tickets to [...]

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  • Who Has What it Takes? (4/4)

    Who Has What it Takes? (4/4)

    Last month we concluded our coverage of Cirque dancer auditions that took place in Seattle. After the day was over we had the opportunity to speak with two of the artists who were selected as active candidates to go into the Cirque du Soleil database. They kindly spent a few minutes to talk with my wife LouAnna and I.

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  • Dedicated to the Angels: A Review of Corteo

    Dedicated to the Angels: A Review of Corteo

    Corteo, Cirque du Soleil's latest touring show, opened in Montreal on April 21, 2005 and I, along with dozens of other Cirque fans, had the pleasure of seeing Corteo during its opening weekend. Directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca of Cirque Eloize fame, Corteo is a very different style of show for Cirque du Soleil and while reaction will undoubtedly be mixed, Corteo may be just what the company needs as a refreshing change to the style of their touring shows.

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