======================================================================= ______ _ __ _ __ / ____/___ ___________(_)___ ____ _/ /_(_)___ ____ / / / /_ / __ `/ ___/ ___/ / __ \/ __ `/ __/ / __ \/ __ \/ / / __/ / /_/ (__ ) /__ / / / / /_/ / /_/ / /_/ / / / /_/ /_/ \__,_/____/\___/_/_/ /_/\__,_/\__/_/\____/_/ /_(_) T h e U n o f f i c i a l C i r q u e d u S o l e i l N e w s l e t t e r ------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.CirqueFascination.com ------------------------------------------------------------ ======================================================================= VOLUME 11, NUMBER 5 May 2011 ISSUE #88 ======================================================================= =========== CONTENTS =========== o) Cirque Buzz -- News, Rumours & Sightings o) Itinéraire -- Tour/Show Information * Arena Shows -- In Stadium-like venues * BigTop Shows -- Under the Grand Chapiteau * Resident Shows -- Performed en Le Théâtre * Venue Shows -- Venue & Seasonal Productions o) Outreach -- Updates from Cirque's Social Widgets * Club Cirque -- This Month at CirqueClub * Networking -- Cirque on Facebook, YouTube & Flickr o) Compartments -- A Peek Behind the Curtain * Didyaknow? -- Facts About Cirque * Historia -- Cirque du Soleil's History o) Fascination! Features * "Cirque Announces Michael Jackson at Mandalay Bay!" By: Cirque du Soleil, Press Room Materials * "Download Cirque Music - Free - Legally!" By: Keith Johnson - Seattle, Washington (USA) o) Subscription Information o) Copyright & Disclaimer ======================================================================= CIRQUE BUZZ -- NEWS, RUMOURS & SIGHTINGS ======================================================================= Check Out Dralion's New Image! {Apr.12.2011} ------------------------------------------------- Cirque du Soleil Marketing worked overtime recently to produce Dralion's new poster image. Check it out here: < http://www.cirquefascination.com/?p=2452 > {SOURCE: Cirque du Soleil} Check Out Dralion's New Image! {Apr.13.2011} ------------------------------------------------- Yesterday Cirque du Soleil released the new poster image for Dralion, now touring arenas across the United States. And now, after digging through some materials on Cirque du Soleil’s press site, we find there’s also a new poster image for ZED – Cirque du Soleil’s resident show at Tokyo Disneyland. < http://www.cirquefascination.com/?p=2455 > {SOURCE: Cirque du Soleil} And IRIS! {Apr.14.2011} ------------------------------------------------- Cirque du Soleil IRIS at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood California also released its new image: < http://www.cirquefascination.com/?p=2458 > {SOURCE: Cirque du Soleil} Backstage at KA, Part 1 {Apr.17.2011} ------------------------------------------------- From TechCrunch: # # # What happens in Vegas no longer stays in Vegas. Where once it was possible to fly to the middle of the desert, get absolutely wrecked on frozen margaritas and warm hookers and then return to civilization as if nothing had happened, today it’s impossible to so much as open a minibar here without someone taking a photo and broadcasting it on Facebook. Savvy to this new reality, even the most shitty hotel on the strip – which is to say, The Riviera – has a Twitter account. And yet, despite the millions of tweets and status updates that flow in and out of Sin City every weekend, Vegas remains a town to which technology simply cannot do justice. To paraphrase a travel-writing cliche, Las Vegas is a city of technological contrasts. Nowhere else on planet earth understands more effectively how to harness technology in order to deliver overwhelmingly physical experiences. And in Las Vegas, no experience better demonstrates that tech-reality hybrid than Cirque du Soleil’s ‘KÀ’. # # # Read more of the original article here: < http://techcrunch.com/2011/04/17/backstage-at-cirque-du- soleils-ka-part-one-setting-the-awesome-stage/ > {SOURCE: TechCrunch} C|Net Q&A {Apr.17.2011} ------------------------------------------------- SAN FRANCISCO–If you’re looking for powerful brands in the entertainment business, you’d be hard-pressed to find two with more influence than “Avatar” creator James Cameron and Cirque du Soleil. So the marriage of the two, on a forthcoming movie project Cameron is executive-producing (and that’s helmed by “Shrek” and “Chronicles of Narnia” director Andew Adamson) promises to offer fans a compelling mixture of the Cirque’s unique hybrid of artistry, acrobatics, music, and showmanship and Cameron’s mastery of the latest filmmaking technologies. This partnership is just one of the latest coups Cirque President and CEO Daniel Lamarre can boast of, along with recent collaborations resulting in Beatles-, Elvis-, and Michael Jackson-themed shows. Last week, CNET caught up with Lamarre as he swung through San Francisco on his annual President’s Tour–during which he visits each and every show and all the company’s employees–for a viewing of “Quidam,” one of Cirque’s oldest shows. “Quidam” is also one of three Cirque shows that have been transformed in recent years from traveling with the company’s iconic big top tents to a new-style arena show. And with the show’s rousing music playing in the background as the performers rehearsed, Lamarre explained why he tours the world each year checking in on his empire, and how technology and expansion are taking Cirque du Soleil to the next level, even as it has repackaged some of its oldest hits. Read the Q&A here: < http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-20054454- 52.html#ixzz1KAFWLSTc > {SOURCE: C|Net Blogs} Vote on NEW Zumanity Posters {Apr.19.2011} ------------------------------------------------- Cirque du Soleil, through its Zumanity Facebook page, released concepts for new images for Cirque’s more “sensual” show: Zumanity. So what do you think? Check out the new posters here! (Facebook): < http://www.facebook.com/photo.php? fbid=10150166050298847&set=a. 10150166050123847.307047.13931088846 > Cirque MJ at Mandalay Bay! {Apr.20.2011} ------------------------------------------------- Norm Clarke, columnist for the Las Vegas Review Journal, announced in his column today that Cirque du Soleil will announce the Mandalay Bay as the home for the resident Michael Jackson show scheduled to debut in 2013... # # # Cirque du Soleil, Mandalay Bay and the estate of Michael Jackson announced Wednesday that “an unparalleled and extensive relationship” will be unveiled at a press conference next Wednesday. “A permanent celebration to The King of Pop in Las Vegas” will be announced, according to a press release. The three parties announced last November that “The Immortal” world tour would include a Dec. 3-11 engagement at Mandalay Bay. Wednesday’s press conference will open with comments from Jerry Nadel, Cirque’s senior vice president of resident shows division before a panel of four representatives fields media questions. # # # Read more here: < http://www.lvrj.com/columnists/normclarke/breaking_news/ MANDALAY-BAY-TO-HOST-PERMANENT-MICHAEL-JACKSON-SITE— 120341639.html?ref=639 > {SOURCE: Norm! Las Vegas Review Journal} Cirque at Old Amway Arena {Apr.21.2011} ------------------------------------------------- Cirque du Soleil rehearses ZARKANA inside the old Amway Arena in Downtown Orlando... # # # Gymnasts hurtle through the air where concertgoers used to wait for beer and nachos. Peering from an Orlando Magic poster, Dwight Howard’s face stares over rows of colorful costumes, while women intently work at sewing machines. Where basketball players once worked out, makeup artists apply eye shadow to acrobats. For the past few weeks, Cirque du Soleil has taken over the discarded Amway Arena, and the corridors are once again humming with energy. # # # Read the original article here: < http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_stage_theat/ 2011/04/cirque-du-soleil-rehearsing-inside-old-amway- arena.html > {SOURCE: Orlando Sentinel} ÉQUIFOLIA at TOHU 2011! {Apr.27.2011} ------------------------------------------------- 800 children from the Saint-Michel neighbourhood to be introduced to equestrian circus at TOHU this summer! A partnership between Cirque du Soleil, the Fédération équestre du Québec via its Équi-Qualité-certified members and TOHU will introduce children of the Saint-Michel neighbourhood—among the most at-risk in Canada—to equestrian circus. ÉQUIFOLIA, an activity aimed at Saint-Michel day camps, will be offered at TOHU in July. ÉQUIFOLIA is a series of Cirque-style equestrian games that will allow participants to learn while having fun. The project aims to achieve psychomotor, social and relational objectives via a safe, fun experience filled with humour, creativity and poetry. Gaétan Morency, Vice-President of Global Citizenship, explains: “The project is in line with continuing efforts to develop the Cité des arts du cirque and its spinoffs for the community by seeking to make Montreal an international circus arts capital.” Respect, discipline, cooperation, attention, patience, self- confidence, the ability to be assertive but tactful, physical fitness and sense of responsibility are just some of the benefits to be gained by spending time with horses. Since horse-riding is at the root of circus arts, and in the broader aim of eventually incorporating equestrian art into the Cité des arts du cirque, this pilot project is a perfect fit with TOHU’s threefold mission of Circus, Earth and People. {SOURCE: Cirque du Soleil} ======================================================================= ITINÉRAIRE -- TOUR/SHOW INFORMATION ======================================================================= o) BIGTOP - Under the Grand Chapiteau {Corteo, Koozå, OVO, Totem & Varekai} o) ARENA - In Stadium-like venues {Saltimbanco, Alegría, Quidam, Dralion & Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour} o) RESIDENT - Performed en Le Théâtre {Mystère, "O", La Nouba, Zumanity, KÀ, LOVE, ZAIA, ZED, Believe & VIVA Elvis} o) VENUE - Venue & Seasonal productions {Iris & Zarkana} NOTE: .) While we make every effort to provide complete and accurate touring dates and locations available, the information in this section is subject to change without notice. As such, the Fascination! Newsletter does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of these listings. .) Dates so marked (*) are not official until released by Cirque du Soleil. For current, up-to-the-moment information on Cirque's whereabouts, please visit our website: < http://www.CirqueFascination.com/ >. ------------------------------------ BIGTOP - Under the Grand Chapiteau ------------------------------------ Online at: < http://www.cirquefascination.com/?page_id=39 > Corteo: Madrid, ES -- Apr 2, 2011 to Jun 5, 2011 Valencia, ES -- Jun 16, 2011 to Jul 10, 2011 Alicante, ES -- Jul 28, 2011 to Aug 28, 2011 Sevilla, ES -- Sep 8, 2011 to Oct 9, 2011 Paris, FR -- Nov 4, 2011 to Dec 30, 2011 Barcelona, ES -- Jan 19, 2012 to Mar 18, 2012 Koozå: Tokyo, JPN -- Feb 2, 2011 to July 18, 2011 Osaka, JPN -- Aug 4, 2011 to Oct 10, 2011 Nagoya, JPN -- Nov 23, 2011 to Jan 22, 2012 Fukuoka, JPN -- Feb 9, 2012 to Apr 1, 2012 Sendai, JPN -- Apr 19, 2012 to Jun 3, 2012 Ovo: Cincinnati, OH -- Apr 21, 2011 to May 15, 2011 Minneapolis, MN -- May 26, 2011 to Jun 12, 2011 Chicago, IL -- Jun 30, 2011 to Jul 31, 2011 Calgary, AB -- Sep 7, 2011 to Sep 25, 2011 Seattle, WA -- Nov 17, 2011 to Dec 22, 2011 Santa Monica, CA -- Jan 20, 2012 to Mar 25, 2012 Mexico City, MX -- TBA Totem: Pittsburgh, PA -- May 12, 2011 to Jun 5, 2011 Montreal, QC -- Jun 16, 2011 to Jul 17, 2011 Toronto, ON -- Aug 11, 2011 to Sep 4, 2011 San Francisco, CA -- Oct 21, 2011 to Dec 18, 2011 London, UK -- Jan 6, 2010 to Jan 29, 2012 Varekai: Seoul, SKR -- Apr 6, 2011 to May 29, 2011 Manila, PH -- Jun 22, 2011 to Jul 10, 2011 São Paulo, BR -- Sep 15, 2011 to Nov 27, 2011 Rio De Janeiro, BR -- TBA Belo Horizonte, BR -- TBA Brasilia, BR -- TBA Recife, BR -- TBA Salvador, BR -- TBA Curitiba, BR -- TBA Porto Alegre, BR -- TBA ------------------------------------ ARENA - In Stadium-Like Venues ------------------------------------ Online at: < http://www.cirquefascination.com/?page_id=1831 > Saltimbanco: Asia-Pacific ------------ Perth, AU -- Apr 21, 2011 to May 8, 2011 Adelaide, AU -- May 12, 2011 to May 22, 2011 Melbourne, AU -- May 25, 2011 to Jun 5, 2011 Hobart, AU -- Jun 15, 2011 to Jun 19, 2011 Brisbane, AU -- Jul 8, 2011 to Jul 17, 2011 Newcastle, AU -- Jul 20, 2011 to Jul 24, 2011 Sydney, AU -- Jul 27, 2011 to Aug 7, 2011 Wollongong, AU -- Aug 17, 2011 to Aug 21, 2011 Auckland, NZ -- Aug 25, 2011 to Sep 4, 2011 Russian Tour ------------ Ekaterinburg, RU -- Oct 15, 2011 to Oct 23, 2011 Kazan, RU -- Oct 26, 2011 to TBA Moscow, RU -- Nov 2, 2011 to TBA St. Petersburg, RU -- Nov 16, 2011 to TBA Alegría: North American Tour ------------------- Southaver, MS -- Apr 27, 2011 to May 1, 2011 Roanoke, VA -- May 4, 2011 to May 8, 2011 Columbia, SC -- May 11, 2011 to May 15, 2011 Toledo, OH - May 18, 2011 to May 22, 2011 Louisville, KY -- Jun 9, 2011 to Jun 12, 2011 Nashville, TN -- Jun 15, 2011 to Jun 19, 2011 Tampa, FL -- Jun 22, 2011 to Jun 26, 2011 Jacksonville, FL -- Jun 29, 2011 to Jul 3, 2011 Raleigh, NC -- Jul 6, 2011 to Jul 10, 2011 Florence, SC -- Jul 13, 2011 to Jul 17 Sunrise, FL -- Jul 20, 2011 to Jul 31, 2011 Charlotte, NC -- Aug 3, 2011 to Aug 7, 2011 Estero, FL -- Aug 10, 2011 to Aug 14, 2011 European Tour ------------- Oberhausen, DE -- Sep 7, 2011 to Sep 11, 2011 Leipzig, DE -- Sep 14, 2011 to Sep 18, 2011 Stuttgart, DE -- Sep 21, 2011 to Sep 25, 2011 Munich, DE -- Sep 28, 2011 to Oct 2, 2011 Salzburg, AT -- Oct 5, 2011 to Oct 9, 2011 Berlin, DE -- Oct 12, 2011 to Oct 16, 2011 Bremen, DE -- Oct 19, 2011 to Oct 23, 2011 cologne, DE -- Oct 26, 2011 to Oct 30, 2011 Frankfurt, DE -- Nov 2, 2011 to Nov 6, 2011 Mannheim, DE -- Nov 9, 2011 to Nov 13, 2011 Quidam: Ontario, CA -- Apr 27, 2011 to May 1, 2011 Reno, NV -- May 4, 2011 to May 8, 2011 Sacramento, CA -- May 11, 2011 to May 15, 2011 London, ON -- Jun 2, 2011 to Jun 5, 2011 Hamilton, ON -- Jun 8, 2011 to Jun 12, 2011 Wilkes-Barre, PA -- Jun 15, 2011 to Jun 19, 2011 Ottawa, ON -- Jun 22, 2011 to Jun 30, 2011 St. John's, NL -- Jul 6, 2011 to Jul 10, 2011 Saint John, NB -- Jul 13, 2011 to Jul 17, 2011 Halifax, NS -- Jul 20, 2011 to Jul 24, 2011 Providence, RI -- Jul 27, 2011 to Jul 31, 2011 Hershey, PA -- Aug 18, 2011 to Aug 21, 2011 Baltimore, MD -- Aug 24, 2011 to Aug 28, 2011 Amherst, MA -- Sep 7, 2011 to TBA State College, PA -- Sep 14, 2011 to Sep 18, 2011 Fort Wayne, IN -- Sep 21, 2011 to Sep 25, 2011 Hartford, CT -- Sep 28, 2011 to TBA Reading, PA -- Oct 5, 2011 to TBA Pittsburgh, PA -- Oct 12, 2011 to TBA Milwaukee, WI -- Oct 19, 2011 to TBA Washington, DC -- Nov 16, 2011 to TBA Fayetteville, NC -- Nov 23, 2011 to TBA Greenville, SC -- Nov 30, 2011 to TBA Hampton, VA -- Dec 7, 2011 to TBA Worcester, MA -- Dec 14, 2011 to TBA Toronto, ON -- Dec 20, 2011 to TBA Dralion: Green Bay, WI -- Apr 29, 2011 to May 1, 2011 Rockford, IL -- May 4, 2011 to May 8, 2011 Kansas City, MO -- May 11, 2011 to May 15, 2011 Abbotsford, BC -- Jun 2, 2011 to Jun 5, 2011 Eugene, OR -- Jun 8, 2011 to Jun 12, 2011 Portland, OR -- Jun 15, 2011 to Jun 19, 2011 Victoria, BC -- Jun 22, 2011 to Jun 26, 2011 Penticon, BC -- Jun 29, 2011 to Jul 3, 2011 Edmonton, AB -- Jul 6, 2011 to Jul 10, 2011 Saskatoon, SK -- Jul 13, 2011 to Jul 17, 2011 Winnipeg, MB -- Jul 20, 2011 to Jul 24, 2011 Frisco, TX -- Jul 27, 2011 to Jul 31, 2011 Indianapolis, IN -- Aug 3, 2011 to Aug 7, 2011 Atlanta, GA -- Aug 25, 2011 to Aug 28, 2011 Duluth, GA -- Aug 31, 2011 to Sep 4, 2011 Albany, NY -- Sep 7, 2011 to TBA Syracuse, NY -- Sep 14, 2011 to TBA Binghampton, NY -- Sep 20, 2011 to TBA Glens Falls, NY -- Sep 24, 2011 to TBA Portland, ME -- Sep 28, 2011 to TBA Cypress, TX -- Nov 17, 2011 to TBA Beaumont, TX -- Nov 23, 2011 to TBA Springfield, IL -- Nov 30, 2011 to Dec 4, 2011 Richmond, VA -- Dec 7, 2011 to TBA Montreal, QC -- Dec 19, 2011 to TBA Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour: Montreal, QC -- Oct 2, 2011 & Oct 3, 2011 Ottawa, ON -- Oct 7, 2011 to Oct 8, 2011 Hamilton, ON -- Oct 12 & Oct 13, 2011 Detroit, MI -- Oct 15, 2011 London, ON -- Oct 18, 2011 Toronto, ON -- Oct 21, 2011 to Oct 23, 2011 Winnipeg, MB -- Oct 26, 2011 Saskatoon, SK -- Oct 29, 2011 Edmonton, AB -- Nov 1 & Nov 2, 2011 Vancouver, BC -- Nov 4, 2011 to Nov 6, 2011 Seattle, WA -- Nov 9 & Nov 10, 2011 Spokane, WA -- Nov 12, 2011 Portland, OR -- Nov 18, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT -- Nov 29, 2011 Las Vegas, NV -- Dec 3, 2011 to Dec 27, 2011 Phoenix, AZ -- Dec 30, 2011 Boise, ID -- Jan 3, 2012 Denver, CO -- Jan 6 & Jan 7, 2012 Sacramento, CA -- Jan 10 & Jan 11, 2012 San Jose, CA -- Jan 13, 2012 Oakland, CA -- Jan 18, 2012 San Diego, CA -- Jan 21, 2012 Anaheim, CA -- Jan 24, 2012 Los Angeles, CA -- Jan 27 & Jan 28, 2012 St. Louis, MO -- Feb 7, 2012 Houston, TX -- Feb 10 & Feb 11, 2012 New Orleans, LA -- Feb 15, 2012 Tulsa, OK -- Feb 18, 2012 Kansas City, MO -- Feb 21, 2012 Indianapolis, IN -- Feb 24, 2012 Miami, FL -- Mar 2, 2012 Milwaukee, WI -- Mar 16, 2012 Montreal -- Mar 20, 2012 to Mar 22, 2012 Quebec City, QC -- Mar 24 & Mar 25, 2012 Minneapolis, MN -- Mar 27, 2012 Newark, NJ -- Mar 30, 2012 New York City, NY -- Apr 3, 2012 to Apr 5, 2012 Uniondale, NY -- Apr 7, 2012 Philadelphia, PA -- Apr 10 & Apr 11, 2012 Pittsburg, PA -- Apr 13 & Apr 14, 2012 State College, PA -- Apr 24, 2012 Worcester, MA -- May 16, 2012 Dayton, OH -- Jun 6, 2012 Columbus, OH -- Jun 9, 2012 Atlanta, GA -- Jun 29, 2012 Montreal, QC -- Jul 6 & Jul 7, 2012 Washington, DC -- Jul 13, 2012 Cleveland, OH -- Jul 17, 2012 --------------------------------- RESIDENT - en Le Théâtre --------------------------------- NOTE: (*) Prices are in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise noted. (*) Ticket prices exclude the 10% Live Entertainment Tax, the $7.50 per-ticket processing fee, and sales tax where applicable. Online at: < http://www.cirquefascination.com/?page_id=40 > Mystère: Location: Treasure Island, Las Vegas (USA) Performs: Saturday through Wednesday, Dark: Thursday/Friday Two shows Nightly - 7:00pm & 9:30pm 2011 Ticket Prices (adult) / (child 5-12): o Category 1: $109.00 / $54.50 o Category 2: $99.00 / $49.50 o Category 3: $79.00 / $39.50 o Category 4: $69.00 / $34.50 o Category 5: $60.00 / $30.00 (Limited View) 2011 Dark Dates: o May 8-11 o July 6 o September 3-7 o November 2 2011 Added Performances: o July 14th o December 30th "O": Location: Bellagio, Las Vegas (USA) Performs: Wednesday through Sunday, Dark: Monday/Tuesday Two shows Nightly - 7:30pm and 10:00pm 2011 Ticket Prices: o Orchestra: $150.00 o Loggia: $130.00 o Balcony: $99.00 o Limited View: $93.50 2011 Dark Dates: o June 12 o August 10-14 o October 9 o December 5-18 La Nouba: Location: Walt Disney World, Orlando (USA) Performs: Tuesday through Saturday, Dark: Sunday/Monday Two shows Nightly - 6:00pm and 9:00pm 2011 Ticket Prices (adults) / (child 3-9): o Category 0: $120.00 / $97.00 o Category 1: $105.00 / $85.00 o Category 2: $85.00 / $69.00 o Category 3: $69.00 / $56.00 o Category 4: $55.00 / $45.00 2011 Dark Dates: o May 17-28 o July 26 o September 20-24 o November 22 Zumanity: Location: New York-New York, Las Vegas (USA) Performs: Friday through Tuesday Dark: Wednesday & Thursday Two Shows Nightly - 7:30pm and 10:00pm 2011 Ticket Prices (18+ Only!): o Duo Sofas: $129.00 o Orchestra Seats: $105.00 o Upper Orchestra Seats: $79.00 o Balcony Seats: $69.00 o Cabaret Stools: $69.00 2011 Dark Dates: o June 21 o August 26-30 o Septembre 2-6 o October 17-18 o December 16-20 2011 Added Performances: o November 23rd o December 31st KÀ: Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas (USA) Performs: Tuesday through Saturday, Dark Sunday/Monday Two Shows Nightly - 7:00pm and 9:30pm 2011 Ticket Prices (adult) / (child 5-12): o Category 1: $150.00 / $75.00 o Category 2: $130.00 / $65.00 o Category 3: $99.00 / $49.50 o Category 4: $69.00 / $34.50 2011 Dark Dates: o May 31 - June 4 o July 12 o August 30 - September 7 o November 15-16 2011 Added Performances: o May 29 o November 27 o December 26 o December 31 LOVE: Location: Mirage, Las Vegas (USA) Performs: Thursday through Monday, Dark: Tuesday/Wednesday Two Shows Nightly - 7:00pm and 9:30pm 2011 Ticket Prices: o Lower Orchestra: $150.00 o Upper Orchestra: $130.00 o Lower Balcony: $99.00 o Middle Balcony: $93.50 2011 Dark Dates: o May 16 o June 6 o August 4-8 o October 3 o December 1-12 2011 Added Performances: o May 18th o December 28th o December 31st ZAIA: Location: Venetian, Macao (China) Performs: Every Day, Dark: Wednesday One to Two Shows Daily - Times Vary 2011 Ticket Prices (adult) / (child 2-11): o VIP Seating: MOP$ 1288 / MOP$ 1288 o Reserve A: MOP$ 788 / MOP$ 394 o Reserve B: MOP$ 588 / MOP$ 294 o Reserve C: MOP$ 388 / MOP$ 194 ZED: Location: Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo (Japan) Performs: Varies One to Two Shows Daily - Showtimes vary 2011 Ticket Prices (Non-Peek / Peek Time): o Category 1 ("Premium"): ¥15,000 / ¥16,000 o Category 2 ("Stage-Side"): ¥12,500 / ¥13,500 o Category 2 ("Center"): ¥12,500 / ¥13,500 o Category 3 ("Wide View"): ¥9,500 / ¥10,500 o Category 4 ("Value"): ¥7,500 / ¥8,500 BELIEVE: Location: Luxor, Las Vegas (USA) Performs: Friday through Tuesday, Dark: Wednesday/Thursday Two Shows Nightly - 7:00pm and 10:00pm NOTE: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of five are not permitted into the theater. 2011 Ticket Prices (all): o Category 1: $160.00 o Category 2: $130.00 o Category 3: $109.00 o Category 4: $89.00 o Category 5: $59.00 2011 Dark Dates: o June 7-14 o September 6-10 o December 6-17 VIVA ELVIS: Location: Aria, Las Vegas (USA) Performs: Tuesday through Saturday, Dark: Sunday/Monday Two Shows Nightly - 7:00pm and 9:30pm 2011 Ticket Prices o Category 1: $175.00 o Category 2: $150.00 o Category 3: $125.00 o Category 4: $99.00 2011 Dark Dates: o May 10-11 o July 5-16 o September 13-14 o November 8-12 2011 Added Performances: o May 29th o November 27th o December 26, 31 -------------------------------------- VENUE - Venue & Seasonal Productions -------------------------------------- Online at: < http://www.cirquefascination.com/?page_id=251 > IRIS: Location: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CA (USA) Performs: Opens July 22, 2011 Times: TBA 2011 Ticket Prices Previews: Category 0 = $203.00 Category 1 = $100.50 Category 2 = $78.00 Category 3 = $59.25 Category 4 = $33.00 Weekday Matinee: Category 0: $253.00 Category 1: $123.00 Category 2: $93.00 Category 3: $68.00 Category 4: $43.00 Saturday Matinee: Category 0: $253.00 Category 1: $133.00 Category 2: $103.00 Category 3: $78.00 Category 4: $43.00 ZARKANA: Location /// New York, NY -- Jun 9, 2011 to Sep 4, 2011 Moscow, RU -- Feb 2, 2012 to Apr 26, 2012 Performances /// 2011 Dark Dates: o June 13-15, 20-22, 27-28 o July 4, 11, 18, 25 o August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Ticket Prices /// Previews: Category 1 = $250.00 Category 2 = $120.00 Category 3 = $70.00 Category 4 = $47.00 Fri Eve, Sat Mat, Sat Eve, Sun Mat: Category 1: $300.00 Category 2: $130.00 Category 3: $75.00 Category 4: $52.00 Tues Eve, Wed Mat, Wed Eve, Thurs Eve, Fri Mat, Sun Eve: Category 1: $250.00 Category 2: $130.00 Category 3: $75.00 Category 4: $52.00 ======================================================================= OUTREACH - UPDATES FROM CIRQUE'S SOCIAL WIDGETS ======================================================================= o) Club Cirque -- This Month at CirqueClub o) Networking -- Cirque on Facebook, Youtube & Twitter --------------------------------------- CLUB CIRQUE: This Month at CirqueClub --------------------------------------- IN THE MEDIA: "CIRQUE'S STUNT WOMAN IN CHIEF" {Apr.04} As part of their “Life & Culture” section, The Wall Street Journal recently featured long-time Cirque du Soleil choreographer Debra Brown in an article by Alexandra Alter. Read the Article: < http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704 758904576188722477737668.html > FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF VIVA ELVIS: ONE YEAR OF 'HIT MOMENTS' {Apr.13} From the very beginning of his career, hearing Elvis sing was an unforgettable, spectacular experience for millions of people. Viva ELVIS—a tribute to his work and life—continues to bring those magical moments to us all. To mark the show’s first anniversary on February 19, a few colleagues on the production decided to share their best memory of Viva ELVIS so far—their “number one” moment. “We travelled to the UK to perform on a television show called Strictly Come Dancing [to promote Viva ELVIS]. This experience was a highlight for me. When we were presented with the opportunity to go to England during the cast’s week long vacation, I wasn’t confident that we could accomplish this feat. However, everyone’s willingness to give up their vacation as well as the artistic and technical support was overwhelming! I am grateful to be part of such an amazing team!” - Ann Paladie, Publicist “The number one moment for me was the night that company management planned an event after the show for the entire cast and crew, old and new, to watch the video of the show’s very first Lions’ Den. [This is when Viva ELVIS was presented in whole for the first time to Guy Laliberté.] We sat as a group with a soda and bucket of popcorn to watch what we had been working on so hard to complete. For once, there were no e- mails, phone calls or stage announcements—we were able to just sit and absorb the actual show on the screen. For me, it was the first time sitting in the house and actually watching the show. It’s amazing how far we’ve come.” - Charles McCafferty, Assistant Head of Automation “During creation, after a particularly hard week, there was a random night when the majority of the crew got together at a local bar. It was the first time that we all hung out and got to know each other with more than just a nod in the hallway. It was, for me, the night that we began building this amazing community that we have.” - Dawn Marie Bernhard, Wig and Makeup Technician “One of my favorite memories that marked the first year of Viva ELVIS was when we went to Los Angeles to perform on the television show Dancing with the Stars. They flew us to L.A. on our very own private plane and we didn’t even have to check through security! We rehearsed Blue Suede Shoes on set at the CBS Studios, and it felt surreal to be where so many great artists and performers had been before. Performing on the show was truly an adrenaline rush because the studio audience, especially our friends and family, were extremely energized and loud! From beginning to the end, this will be an experience I will never forget.” - Noëlle Ménard, Artist “I have many great memories of our first year here at Viva ELVIS! I am very proud of the whole team and all we have done to get this show up and running. I often think of the night the performers first came to the building. As the lifts were raised to the stage with all of us technicians on it, we were greeted by the overwhelming applause of the performers in the house. There was so much excitement and pride in the air. It was very memorable.” - Stephanie Weiss, Assistant Head of Lighting “I would have to say that my highlight was when rap-artist Snoop Dogg came with his family to see the show. He is not the typical artist that you would expect to be influenced by Elvis; but in the elevator down to his car, he told his son: ‘I take you home and let you listen to some more. This man started it all.’ That really put Elvis’ reach and importance into perspective. We are caring for a very precious cargo.” - Tony Ricotta, Company Manager SHARE WITH US HOW CIRQUE DU SOLEIL INFLUENCES YOU! {Apr.14} We have been collecting letters that you, dear Cirque Club members, have sent to us over the years. Here as thanks for your kind notes and to highlight what a few of you shared about how Cirque du Soleil has inspired your everyday lives: Cirque Du Soleil is all about moving the body in an artistic and creative way and it had inspired me to use that creative method to help my patients increase their functional mobility [by applying] principles of strength, endurance, and flexibility into the treatments with my patients. - Physical therapist, Cirque du Soleil fan since 2000 It has shown me infinite creativity is possible with my own artistic work. Not to be afraid of trial and error and to lead with the heart rather than the mind. - Aspiring magician, Cirque du Soleil fan since 1993 Cirque du Soleil has inspired me to be more creative, to see past the ordinary, and reach for the extraordinary. It’s helped me to find humor in everyday situation. To see the humanity in others and appreciate their differences. In a world of conflict and divisiveness, Cirque du Soleil made the world a bit friendlier. - Cirque du Soleil fan since 1986 Often, I’ve taken the visual cues of Cirque artists as a jumping off point for my work – The colors of their extravagant costumes, the sounds and rhythms of their music, even the emotions they make me feel. - Graphic designer, Cirque du Soleil fan since 2004 It seems like forever that I have been telling my students "Think outside of the box!" It was not until I saw my first Cirque du Soleil that I realized that "the box" was within my own mind. Cirque to me is the embodiment of "I can, and I will." To me, and my clients, the body with its imperfections is no longer an excuse for not exercising the extremes of the mind. You have taught me, to teach my people, that nothing is as it seems, and that they can surpass any disability by allowing their mind to transcend reality. - Director of a Disabled Veteran Training Facility, Cirque du Soleil fan since 2006 Your notes are inspiring and we hope to hear more on how Cirque du Soleil influences you. Thanks and please continue sharing with us! MEET GABRIEL DUBE-DUPUIS GENERAL STAGE MANAGER OF QUIDAM {Apr.19} Gabriel Dubé-Dupuis, general stage manager of Quidam, shares some of his experiences with Cirque du Soleil and previews the show for Fanny Kiefer on Shaw TV's Studio 4 in Vancouver, Canada. Watch the Video: < http://www.youtube.com/embed/zgWpkvMLvtI > YOUR BEHIND THE SCENES THROUGH OUR NEW EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS! {Apr.26} Your request for more behind the scene footage was heard, Cirque Club Members! We present to you a series of new exclusive videos in which a few of our Cirque crew members share about their different roles in the process of bringing magic to life night after night. See firsthand what it is like to work backstage on tour. Alegría invites you behind the scenes with 3 videos... o) Inside Alegría - Backstage Community: Meet Alan Parry, General Stage Manager, and Michael G. Smith, Senior Artistic Director. Hear them talk about the importance of the collective energy of the cast, and see a glimpse of the atmosphere backstage before the show begins. < http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/cirque-club/news/2011/2011-04-26- exlusive-new-videos/inside-alegria-backstage-community.aspx > o) Inside Alegría - Make-up: Meet Natalie Gagné, Make-up Designer, and Elodie Dufau, Power Track Character. Hear them describe the make-up process artists go through for every show. < http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/cirque-club/news/2011/2011-04-26- exlusive-new-videos/inside-alegria-make-up.aspx > o) Inside Alegría - Power Track act: Meet team members of the Power Track act as they talk about their work as an ensemble on the show. < http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/cirque-club/news/2011/2011-04-26- exlusive-new-videos/inside-alegria-power-track.aspx > And one for Corteo... o) Head of Wardrobe for Corteo: Julie de Carufel, Head of wardrobe for Corteo, talks about the role of the wardrobe team on tour. < http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/cirque-club/news/2011/2011-04-26- exlusive-new-videos/inside-corteo-head-of-wardrobe.aspx > --------------------------------------------------- NETWORKING: Cirque on Facebook, YouTube & Twitter --------------------------------------------------- ---[ "O" ]--- {Apr.26} Take a look behind the scenes at O! LINK /// < http://www.lvrj.com/neon/-o-tour-enhances- appreciation-of-cirque-du-soleil-s-creativity- 120440094.html?ref=094 > {Apr.12} "If there’s one show that’s a must-see in Vegas, “O” is it." LINK /// < http://jetsetextra.com/the-extra/featured/las-vegas- g-rated-fun-in-the-city-of-sin.html > ---[ ALEGRIA ]--- {Apr.28} Live from Memphis! We visited "the King", the Sun Studio, were special guests @ Redbirds Baseball Game, Red Man invited as the Honorary Duckmaster at The Peabody... And now, we offer you our show! Alegria! LINK /// < http://livefrommemphis.com/theintruder/9061-review- cirque-du-soliels-qalgeriaq > {Apr.23} Happy 17th Birthday Alegria! FOTO [3] /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.10150219797450746.361826.38543815745 > {Apr.20} Thanks to your warm welcome Biloxi! LINK /// < http://www.sunherald.com/2011/04/16/3033396/alegria- returns-to-coast.html > {Apr.16} Sneak Peek into our world, our daily reality! VIDEO /// < http://vimeo.com/20622375 > {Apr.12} Every week we hand paint all the shoes, making sure their colors are bright and perfect. We count more than 150 pairs on tour. FOTO [3] /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.10150210432735746.352196.38543815745 > {Apr.10} Alegria: "It's like a two-for-one special at a supermarket on Venus." LINK /// < http://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/arts-and- entertainment/features/Witness-Alegria-Before-it-Passes- Through-Town-Cirque-du-soleil-boardwalk-hall- 119476454.html > ---[ CRISS ANGEL BELIEVE ]--- {Apr.27} Did you see Criss' new commercial last night? LINK /// < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFpKyGZUCyw > ---[ CORTEO ]--- {Apr.20} Cirque du Soleil cast on ABC.es VIDEO /// < http://www.abc.es/20110418/cultura/rc-troupe-cirque- soleil-201104180028.html > {Apr.10} Corteo en Informe Semanal: Cirque du soleil desde dentro! LINK /// < http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/informe- semanal/informe-semanal-emocion-bajo-carpa/1069698/ > {Apr.08} Corteo en Telemadrid.... LINK /// < http://www.telemadrid.es/?q=programas%2Fbuenos-dias- madrid%2Fel-circo-del-sol-en-madrid > {Apr.07} Cirque du Soleil cast on ABC.es VIDEO /// < http://www.abc.es/20110407/cultura-teatros/abci- circo-201104070453.html > ---[ DRALION ]--- {Apr.30} Seen in the Green Bay Press Gazette website this morning! Dralion has 4 more shows to go at the Resch Center in Green Bay! LINK /// < http://greenbayhub.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/ 20110430/GPG0506/110430009/-Dralion-soars-stunning- precision?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Cimg%7CFRONTPAGE > {Apr.29} Stay tuned for more behind the scenes visuals on Fox 11 in Green Bay, WI! LINK /// < http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak- snc6/226410_10150587034610195_39340140194_ 18904929_2332992_s.jpg > LINK /// < http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak- ash4/225736_10150587037635195_39340140194_ 18904954_883170_s.jpg > LINK /// < http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak- snc6/229126_10150587121655195_39340140194_ 18905885_1235599_s.jpg > {Apr.28} Setting up at the Resch Center in Green Bay! LINK /// < http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak- snc6/222953_10150586147895195_39340140194_ 18895891_6730994_s.jpg > {Apr.26} The Alliant Energy Center doors are open for tonight's performance of Dralion in Madison. See backstage preview! LINK /// < http://www.nbc15.com/ > {Apr.25} Getting ready for 2 performances at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison!!! Woohoo! LINK /// < http://host.madison.com/entertainment/arts_and_ theatre/article_77adaab2-3a16-5223-91b4-9c4c6cf87414.html > {Apr.24} Behind the scenes at the Peoria Civic Center LINK /// < http://www.centralillinoisnewscenter.com/news/local/ A-Crash-Course-At-Cirque-Du-Soleil-120524014.html?vid=a > {Apr.18} Dralion to perform in Quad Cities and opens on Tuesday at the I Wireless Center for 2 shows only!!!! Come see us! LINK /// < http://qctimes.com/entertainment/arts-and- theatre/theatre/article_88c4a970-661e-11e0-84fd- 001cc4c002e0.html > {Apr.10} Amazing show last night at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City! Only 2 shows to go! LINK /// < http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/ article_c2d20f2b-83aa-5130-846a-951b3e61a759.html > {Apr.09} More photos from today's rehearsal at the Tyson Events Center. Only 2 shows to go in Sioux City, IA LINK /// < http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/collection_ 782abfcc-cd74-52b4-8887-f6018dd95792.html > {Apr.09} Getting ready for tonight's premiere of Dralion at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, IA. LINK /// < http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/app/videos/? id=79420131 > {Apr.05} Ready to go in Fargo, ND! Dralion is opening tonight at the FARGODOME! Three performances only. LINK /// < http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/ 314697/group/Life/ > {Apr.03} Dralion by Cirque du Soleil added 8 new photos to the album Celebrating Dralion 4000th performance. LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.10150515488870195.653621.39340140194 > ---[ IRIS ]--- {Apr.19} The first video glimpses of IRIS rehearsals in Montréal. Experience cinema in a whole new light with IRIS! Previews begin July 21, exclusively at Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles - tickets on sale here: http://bit.ly/cdsirisst LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php? v=654778446818&oid=161171830587832&comments > ---[ KOOZA ]--- {Apr.28} How many of you brought your kids to work for "Take Your Child to Work" Day? Here at KÀ we played host to kid-at-heart Paul Carr from TechCrunch. I'm happy to say he plays well in the "cork"-box with the other kids. LINK /// < http://techcrunch.com/2011/04/24/backstage-at-cirque- du-soleil%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98ka%E2%80%99-part-two-our-stage-is- the-worlds-largest-giant-kitchen-drawer-tctv/ > {Apr.21} Hello KÀ friends! Please enjoy Part I of TechCrunch writer Paul Carr's backstage visit. If you could be backstage during a performance, which scene would you most like to see revealed? LINK /// < http://techcrunch.com/2011/04/17/backstage-at-cirque- du-soleils-ka-part-one-setting-the-awesome-stage/? utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed% 3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29 > {Apr.14} So we hear there's going to be a big pageant-like wedding soon in another kingdom far, far away. Here in the world of KÀ we have our own pageant celebration 10 times each week, and recently a local writer and martial arts instructor gave us their take on that opening scene. LINK /// < http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/ cleverboy/2011/apr/08/slo/ > {Apr.08} Last week we invited KÀ artists and staff to bring their families and friends to the theatre to see where we work everyday. Playing in the cork seemed to be the highlight for children of all ages! Fun fact: After more than 3,000 shows, KÀ has dumped over 6 million pounds of cork after each beach scene! LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.10150231354636929.352786.31527171928 > ---[ LA NOUBA ]--- {Apr.28} There are so many fun photos to share! We'll add a few here and there so you can get an insider's view of life at La Nouba. LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.10150164531974902.304524.16315569901 > {Apr.15} It had been a while since I first saw the Cirque du Soleil show at the Walt Disney World Resort called La Nouba. Okay, it had been 12 years. But after you’ve seen a show once, do you really need to see it again? In the case of La Nouba, the answer is yes. LINK /// < http://theorlandoblog.com/2011/04/13/la-nouba-seeing- it-again-for-the-first-time/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_ source=twitterfeed > ---[ MJ IMMORTAL ]--- {Apr.29} The first-ever Estate-authorized ‘Michael Jackson Fan Fest’ will give fans an up-close look at Michael Jackson memorabilia, items from Neverland Ranch, a behind the scenes look at the creation of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour with Q&A sessions with members of the creative team, and more! LINK /// < http://bit.ly/lqHd78 > {Apr.28} Catch the first-ever Estate-authorized ‘Michael Jackson Fan Fest’ during Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour visit at Madalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas starting December 3, 2011! LINK /// < http://bit.ly/kAn4NL > {Apr.04} Greg Phillinganes and Kevin Antunes, Musical Director and Musical Designer for Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, talk about Michael's musical dynamics and their excitement to be working on this show celebrating Michael. LINK /// < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Sh57GRe60 > ---[ MYSTERE ]--- {Apr.14} Slightly less well-known than Christmas or Thanksgiving is International Moment of Laughter Day, which is today! We decided to bring a moment of laughter to some of our friends in Las Vegas who work hard every day selling tickets to our shows. Tell us something that made you laugh today! LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.10150210473794919.341252.18155469918 > ---[ OVO ]--- {Apr.27} Dont give up on 'Ovo' just yet. Assuming the water recedes as expected, 'Ovo' will resume Tuesday, officials said, with enough shows to accommodate anyone who had a ticket for a canceled performance. LINK /// < http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20110427/ ENT07/304270111/Cirque-du-Soleil-adds-performance? odyssey=mod > {Apr.24} Rain Closes Cirque du Soleil and Racetrack LINK /// < http://www.local12.com/News/Local/story/Rain-Closes- Cirque-du-Soleil-and-Racetrack/bKVnca-SSEKe79w2QgijvA.cspx > {Apr.04} Opening in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 21, 2011. Some of the 'bugs" from the show stopped by Cincinnati's Opening Day parade to interact with the crown and teach the Bug Dance. LINK /// < http://www.vimeo.com/21811587 > ---[ QUIDAM ]--- {Apr.28} Great behind the scenes pictures from Ontario, CA local photographer David Bauman LINK /// < http://www.pe.com/multimedia/slideshow/2011/ 20110428_cirque/pages/01CIRQUE28J.html > {Apr.22} Backstage with Quidam LINK /// < http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/videoplay.php? colid=229218 > {Apr.20} Quidam in Long Beach FOTO /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.10150164357152046.291057.35752277045 > {Apr.07} Quidam Food story in the San Francisco Chronicle LINK /// < http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa% 2F2011%2F04%2F07%2FDD3P1IKV1V.DTL > {Apr.06} Scene from Rehearsal of Cirque du Soleil's Quidamsfist.com Before Cirque du Soleil's Quidam opens tonight at the Cow Palace, this acrobat defies gravity during a taut routine. Kudos to you, sir. LINK /// < http://sfist.com/2011/04/06/scene_from_bare- chested_rehearsal_o.php > ---[ SALTIMBANCO ]--- {Apr.26} Spectacular circus skills that milk every heart-in-the-mouth Moment | CIRQUE du Soleil began life in Canada in 1982. It did away with wild animals, aiming to give buskers the profile they deserved under the big top, which it did with theatrical flair LINK /// < http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/ spectacular-circus-skills-that-milk-every-heart-in-the- mouth-moment/story-e6frg8n6-1226044138858 > {Apr.23} Happy 19th birthday Saltimbanco!! It all started on April 23, 1992!! 12million spectators later, Saltimbanco is still going strong!! {Apr.20} Opening tomorrow night in Perth! Forget everything you know about the Challenge Stadium, the show looks great! Very intimate venue! LINK /// < http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/ video/watch/24967812/ > {Apr.18} See Saltimbanco's Cyclist! LINK /// < http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak- ash4/216018_10150217385957959_41245692958_ 8580113_1638305_s.jpg > ---[ TOTEM ]--- {Apr.15} Behind-the-Scenes look with the Crystal Ladies artists in TOTEM LINK /// < http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/ baltimore_city/cirque-du-soleil-comes-to-baltimore > {Apr.15} Head of Wardrobe LIVE on Good Morning Maryland! LINK /// < http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/entertainment/head-of- wardrobe-shows-off-cirque-du-soleil-totem-costumes > {Apr.13} Check out the videos of FOXDC LIVE backstage at TOTEM from Cirque du Soleil in Baltimore this morning! WATCH the TOTEM costumes with Publicist Émilie Nadeau, LISTEN to the TOTEM music with Band Leader Charles Dennard and ENJOY the manipulation act backstage with artist Greg Kennedy! LINK /// < http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/mornings/holly_live/holly- morris-cirque-du-soleil-041311 > {Apr.09} Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM wows Baltimore City | Don’t worry about the aspirational narrative. It’s merely a loose framework for a colorful, glittery and fast-paced series of acrobat and trapeze acts performed on a stage so small that just about everybody is right in front of, and sometimes in, the action. LINK /// < http://baltimoreguide.com/http:/baltimoreguide.com/ cirque-du-soleils-totem-wows-baltimore-city/ > {Apr.09} Cirque du Soleil's 'Totem' opens | Cirque du Soleil's "Totem" opened April 6 in Baltimore under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau at Westport Waterfront. LINK /// < http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/arts/bal- cirque-totem-opening-pictures,0,6748514.photogallery > {Apr.07} Totem Cake! < http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=204067022947329&set= a.111837202170312.12495.111798252174207&type=1&ref=nf > ---[ VIVA ELVIS ]--- {Apr.13} ELVIS PRESLEY fans - Did you see this article about Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil Music Director? Elvis Presley Lives On Through The Mind Of Erich Van Tourneau | The King and the circus have pulled all the stops for this one! Cirque Du Soleil, the world renowned entertainment act, has combined its talents with the King of Rock n Roll’s repertoire to create the stage production ‘Viva Elvis’; the story of Elvis Presley. LINK ///< http://www.rockstarweekly.com/elvis-presley-lives-on- through-the-mind-of-erich-van-tourneau.html > {Apr.08} Check out this video and get to know Kristin & Michael who perform Suspicious Minds...and are World Champions! VIDEO /// < http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php? v=10150159978927002&oid=167136344108&comments > ---[ ZARKANA ]--- {Apr.28} Our new TV spot begins airing in the NYC area on Monday - but here is an early look just for our Facebook fans! VIDEO /// < http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php? v=10150163580093640&oid=139797212738843&comments > {Apr.28} Zarkana Character Photos FOTO /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.179594145425816.48352.139797212738843 > {Apr.21} A peek into our temporary home in Orlando! LINK /// < http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_ stage_theat/2011/04/cirque-du-soleil-rehearsing-inside- old-amway-arena.html > {Apr.07} Discover the delightfully twisted story behind Zarkana and take in glimpses of the rehearsals of this epic spectacle set out to take audiences into a highly-acrobatic fantastical and suspenseful world. LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php? v=651513549698&oid=139797212738843&comments > ---[ ZED ]--- {Apr.24} Thank you so much KOOZA, for coming down to our dress rehearsal and giving us cheer from the house!! We love you!!! FOTO /// < http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak- snc6/224990_10150274411686164_41326571163_ 9419125_5105408_s.jpg > {Apr.22} ZED starting from TOMORROW!! April the 23rd!!! We will be waiting for your at the theater! FOTO /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.10150271618136164.394825.41326571163 > {Apr.06} While we are in Macau, one of our family "ZAIA", celebrated their 1000 performances. We would like to send them our congratulations and best wishes. After their 1000 performances, ZAIA, KOOZA and ZED, 3 shows from Cirque du Soleil took a photo together on the stage. We were pleased to be in part of their special day. FOTO /// < http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak- ash4/208492_10150254674086164_41326571163_ 9229963_1504003_s.jpg > ---[ ZUMANITY ]--- {Apr.26} New Zumanity Posters Round 2 | We've added Round 2 of our new Zumanity creative into this album so you can vote for your favorite. Leave a comment under your most loved poster, and we will tally the votes. The poster with the most votes will compete with the poster selected from Round 1. Why vote? Because the winning poster will be distributed to fans at a select showing of Zumanity in the near future. Voting starts now and ends on Saturday 4/30. Remember, a comment or a like counts so vote today! LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.10150173172128847.320873.13931088846 > {Apr.25} And the winner of Round 1 of the new Zumanity Poster is.... FOTO /// < http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak- snc6/215758_10150172047463847_13931088846_ 6786757_1891987_s.jpg > {Apr.18} New Zumanity Posters Round 1 | We've added Round 1 of our new Zumanity creative into this album so you can vote for your favorite. Leave a comment under your most loved poster, and we will tally the votes. The poster with the most votes will compete with the poster selected from Round 2. Why vote? Because the winning poster will be distributed to fans at a select showing of Zumanity in the near future. Voting starts now and ends on Saturday 4/23. Remember, a comment or a like counts so vote today! LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.10150166050123847.307047.13931088846 > {Apr.12} Zumanity Performs at Jeffrey Sanker's White Party LINK /// < http://www.mydesert.com/article/20110403/ LIFESTYLES0109/104020344/White-Party-draws-performers- valley-enlists-their-support-gay-issues > FOTO /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/? set=a.10150160439308847.305596.13931088846 > ====================================================================== COMPARTMENTS -- A PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN ======================================================================= o) DIDYAKNOW - Facts at a Glance about Cirque o) HISTORIA - Cirque du Soleil History --------------------------------- DIDYAKNOW? - Facts About Cirque --------------------------------- o) Didyaknow all of the 150 technicians and 85 cast members at "O" have scuba certification? 14 technicians work underwater during every performance. o) Didyaknow that each of the four carousel horses in the show weighs 750 pounds (340 kilograms)? o) Some set pieces in IRIS are 6 stories high! o) Close to 50 people are part of the costume creation unit responsible for delivering all 200 costumes needed for the show. o) Did you know that the heads of the 72 artists in IRIS are scanned and 3D printed in order to produce all of the hats and wigs in the show? o) There are six different body tattoo designs on the unitards worn by the Archers and Spearmen in KA! o) Did you know that all KÀ artists apply their own make-up, and it takes from 45 minutes to two hours to complete. o) The sound system at KÀ by Cirque du Soleil weighs 43,868 pounds. o) Did you know? Director and choreographer Jamie King has helped create some of the hottest touring shows ever for superstars including Madonna, Rihanna, Celine Dion, Britney Spears and Pink. o) Is your desk a little cluttered? You could be looking at part of a Mystère costume! Piano Wire, Fishing line, Urethane and metallic gift paper are some of the unusual items used in the costume shop! o) Here's a fun fact to make those of you who may have spilled your lunch down your shirt feel a bit better: the Chinese Poles unitards last an average of three weeks. o) If the show cable in Mystère was laid out end to end, it would stretch from Treasure Island on Las Vegas Blvd. to the Californian border. (A Spermato or two would really liven up that drive, don't you think?) o) The lighting and electrical grid in our theatre is 80 feet above the stage. For you baseball fans out there, that's only 10 feet less than the distance between home and first! What would the Mystère roster look like? Red Bird on the mound? o) LOVE fun fact! The Culbutto (Fireman's) Ladder weighs 1,500 lbs. – 500lbs for the ladder and wheels, and another 1,000lbs of counterbalance weight. o) LOVE fun fact! The VW Bug Crash/Breakaway Car is much more expensive than a real car. It has no internal parts, is so light the entire car can be pushed with one finger, and the 11 sections are all held together with magnets. o) Viva ELVIS fun fact! The American flag used in the Return to Sender scene is comprised of 48 boxer shorts, 207 long johns and the weight of the laundry is 224 lbs! o) Let's spice up Hump Day with a Zu fun fact: There are more than 5,500 costume pieces worth over $6 million at the fabulous Zumanity! That's what we call some pricey pieces ;) ------------------------------------ HISTORIA: Cirque du Soleil History ------------------------------------ * May.01.1986 -- Cirque Performs at Expo 86 in Vancouver * May.01.2003 –- Cirque nominated for Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Set Design in a Musical – Stephane Roy Outstanding Costume Design – Eiko Ishioka Outstanding Sound Design – Francois Bergeron Unique Theater Experience - Varekai * May.02.2000 -- Journey of Man (IMAX) premiered in USA * May.02.2000 -- Journey of Man CD Released in US/Canada (RCA/Victor) * May.02.2006 –- Cirque announced Macau permanent production * May.02.2007 –- Cirque announces Dubai 2010 show * May.04.2006 –- Dralion opened Valencia * May.04.2006 –- Varekai opened Seattle * May.05.2006 –- Saltimbanco opened Buenos Aires * May.05.2010 –- Alegría Arena opened St. Louis, MO * May.06.2004 –- Quidam opened Vancouver * May.06.2004 –- Alegría opened New York City * May.06.2009 –- Saltimbanco Arena opens Gainesville, FL * May.07.1987 -- Le Cirque Réinventé Premiered in La Salle * May.08.1990 -- Nouvelle Expérience Premiered in Montréal * May.08.2006 –- Cirque announced Elvis-themed productions * May.08.2008 –- Koozå opened Philadelphia, PA * May.08.2009 –- Cirque “Vaudeville” Announced/Presale * May.09.2002 -- Quidam opened Pittsburgh * May.09.2008 –- Koozå CD unofficially Available * May.10.2007 –- Alegría opened Saint-Denis, France * May.11.1986 -- Cirque leaves Expo 86 * May.11.2000 -- Saltimbanco Pacific-Northwest Tour Began (Portland) * May.11.2007 –- Corteo opened Columbus, Ohio * May.11.2007 –- Cirque Celebrates 20 Years in Los Angeles * May.12.2005 –- Quidam opened Adelaide * May.12.2010 -- Alegría Arena opened Kansas City, MO * May.13.2006 –- La Nouba celebrated 3500th performance [Saturday, 6:00pm] * May.13.2006 –- Dralion celebrated its 2500th performance [Valencia, Spain] * May.13.2009 –- Saltimbanco Arena opens Tallahassee, FL * May.13.2010 –- Varekai opened Cologne, DE * May.14.1985 -- 1985 Tour Began in Montréal [Vieux-Port de Montréal] * May.14.2008 –- Saltimbanco Arena opened Albuquerque, NM * May.15.1997 –- Alegría opened Munich * May.15.2003 –- Dralion opened Montreal * May.15.2008 –- Alegría opened Porto Alegre, Brazil * May.15.2009 –- Cirque opened Eurovision Song Contest Finale * May.17.2005 -- Solarium-Delirium CD Released (CDS Musique) * May.18.1986 -- Le Magie Continue opened Sherbrooke * May.18.1987 -- Le Cirque Réinventé opened Sherbrooke * May.18.1989 -- Le Cirque Réinventé opened Chicago * May.18.2000 –- Quidam opened Bilbao * May.18.2003 –- Cirque loses Drama Desk Awards (nominated 5/1/03) * May.18.2006 –- Quidam opened Ottawa * May.19.1995 -- Saltimbanco opened Munich * May.19.2006 –- Varekai opened Baltimore * May.19.2010 -- Alegría Arena opened Salt Lake City, UT * May.20.1999 -- Alegría premiered permanently in Biloxi, Mississippi. * May.20.2007 –- Quidam opened Seoul, South Korea (first time in Korea!) * May.20.2009 –- Saltimbanco Arena opened Jacksonville, FL * May.20.2010 –- Saltimbanco Arena opened Sheffield, UK * May.21.2003 –- Quidam opened Nagoya * May.21.2004 –- CirqueCon 2004: Vancouver Began (through 5/24) * May.21.2008 –- Saltimbanco Arena opened Boise, ID * May.21.2009 –- Corteo opened Nagoya, Japan * May.21.2009 –- Criss Angel likeness unveiled in wax at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas * May.21.2010 –- Banana Shpeel official Gala Premiere * May.22.1992 -- Fascination Premiered in Tokyo (Until Sep.) * May.22.1998 –- Alegría opened Hamburg * May.23.2007 –- Dralion opened Sendai, Japan * May.24.2002 –- Mystère celebrated 4000th performance [Friday, 7:30pm] * May.25.1988 -- Le Cirque Réinventé opened New York City * May.26.2009 –- ZAIA, Alegría Remastered CDs Released * May.26.2010 –- Saltimbanco Arena opened Liverpool, UK * May.26.2010 -- Alegría Arena opened Fresno, CA * May.27.1999 -- Alegría: Le Film premiered in Netherlands * May.27.2009 –- Alegría Arena Tour Beings [Halifax, NS] * May.27.2009 –- Saltimbanco Arena opened Sunrise, FL * May.28.1987 -- Le Cirque Réinventé opened Montréal * May.28.1999 -- Saltimbanco opened Brisbane, Australia * May.28.2003 –- BRAVO sneaks Varekai – Midnight to 2:00pm * May.28.2010 –- Quidam opened Buenos Aires, BR * May.29.1986 -- Le Magie Continue opened Montréal * May.29.1997 –- Quidam opened Oakland * May.29.2001 -- Alegría opened Sydney, Australia * May.29.2008 –- Name of “Cirque Macao 2008” Announced - “ZAIA” * May.29.2008 –- Saltimbanco Arena opened Victoria, BC * May.30.2006 –- Varekai celebrated 1500th performance [Tues, 8:00pm/Seattle] * May.31.1996 -- Saltimbanco opened Stuggart * May.31.2001 -- Quidam opened Hamburg ======================================================================= FASCINATION! FEATURES ======================================================================= o) "Cirque Announces Michael Jackson at Mandalay Bay!" By: Cirque du Soleil, Press Room Materials o) "Download Cirque Music - Free - Legally!" By: Keith Johnson - Seattle, Washington (USA) ------------------------------------------------------- "Cirque Announces Michael Jackson at Mandalay Bay!" By: Cirque du Soleil, Press Room Materials ------------------------------------------------------- MICHAEL JACKSON CELEBRATED IN LAS VEGAS – Mandalay Bay, Cirque du Soleil and The Estate of Michael Jackson confirm plans LAS VEGAS – Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino President and Chief Operating Officer, Chuck Bowling, Cirque du Soleil President and CEO, Daniel Lamarre and Estate of Michael Jackson Co-Executor, John Branca confirmed the venue for a permanent Michael Jackson production at Mandalay Bay and announced new aspects of the creative relationship in a press conference held today at the resort. Production has begun to evaluate the transformation of the resort’s theater and identification of the creative team for the show, which is slated to open in the spring of 2013. Chuck Bowling said: “The world may never again know a force in entertainment of the caliber of Michael Jackson. On behalf of the entire Mandalay Bay and MGM Resorts International teams, we are deeply honored and humbled to be home to incredible entertainment celebrating his legacy for new generations to come. Daniel Lamarre added: “We are excited about creating this new Michael Jackson production for MandalayBay. Michael Jackson is creatively inspiring for Cirque du Soleil artisans and creative teams. There are so many common creative elements between us that it is a pleasure to imagine this new production. It is also very exciting that we will be presenting Michael Jackson The IMMORTAL World Tour at >MandalayBay for an extended run this December and Jamie King and the creative team are promising us a pop rock spectacular to kick things off grandly.” In addition to the permanent show opening in 2013, the extensive relationship will include many facets certain to mesmerize new and lifelong Michael Jackson fans alike: MICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR Opening December 3 at Mandalay Bay, Michael Jackson The IMMORTAL World Tour will perform in Las Vegas for an extended run on its highly anticipated North American tour. This extended stop will allow fans from all over the world to converge on Las Vegas, the perfect international destination for visitors to discover the new home of Michael Jackson, and experience the pop rock extravaganza imagined by Jamie King. THE MICHAEL JACKSON FAN FEST To kick-off the tour stop in Las Vegas, fans will have the chance to experience the legacy of Michael Jackson in a whole new way during the first ever Estate-authorized Michael Jackson Fan Fest taking place for a limited time only at Mandalay Bay beginning December 3, 2011. This experience is expected to include a wide variety of elements such as an up-close look at Michael Jackson memorabilia, items from Neverland Ranch, photo opportunities in recreated sets from historic Michael Jackson videos, a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Michael Jackson The IMMORTAL World Tour, a main stage featuring contests, Q&A sessions with members of the creative team from Michael Jackson The IMMORTAL World Tour as well as other associates of Michael Jackson, giveaways and more. In addition, the Fan Fest will give attendees the chance to compete against one another in contests centered around the recently released UBISOFT video game “Michael Jackson The Experience.” An interactive, engaging, and immersive design will create a larger- than-life environment for all Fan Fest goers and promises to be a unique event. The Fan Fest will be open for 4 hours before Michael Jackson The IMMORTAL World Tour shows on December 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 in Mandalay Bay’s Bayside Exhibit Halls. In the case of two-show nights, the Fan Fest will have two sessions open to the public at separate starting times. Ticket and session information will be announced in the coming weeks and www.MichaelJacksonFanFest.com will offer up-to-the-minute updates on the Fan Fest. Said John Branca and John McClain, Executors of The Estate of Michael Jackson: “We are thrilled to establish Michael’s home away from home at Mandalay Bay. Because of its remote location, few people will ever get to visit Michael’s Neverland Ranch. But millions of Michael’s fans will be able to hear Michael’s music and experience him in tangible and exciting new ways at Mandalay Bay. We are especially excited that the Estate has authorized the first Michael Jackson Fan Fest, something Michael’s fans have been calling for and something Michael always wanted for his fans. We look forward to working with our partners – Mandalay Bay, Cirque du Soleil and MGM Resorts International – in implementing these exciting projects.” MICHAEL JACKSON ALL ACCESS Mandalay Bay also will be the permanent home of a creative collaboration from The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil aimed at giving fans a unique encounter with Michael’s artistic genius, sense of wonder and humanitarian spirit. Just as Michael Jackson The IMMORTAL World Tour and the newly announced permanent show at Mandalay Bay will open the eyes and ears of the world to experiencing Michael’s music in a whole new way, this permanent exhibit will take fans, new and old, on a journey to the next level by giving them the opportunity to access Michael Jackson – the consummate performer, the philanthropist and the person – in entirely new ways, in part using the most state-of-the-art interactive technology. This experience is expected to spark memories, inspire hope and help us discover new things about Michael and ourselves, engaging minds and inspiring hearts. MICHAEL JACKSON LOUNGE The Michael Jackson Estate and Cirque du Soleil will create the Michael Jackson Lounge – a space that will bring to life Michael’s music in an atmosphere celebrating his career and legacy. {SOURCE: Cirque du Soleil} ------------------------------------------------------- "Download Cirque Music – Free – Legally!" By: Keith Johnson - Seattle, Washington (USA) ------------------------------------------------------- For the Cirque music fan who might like to sample tracks from albums you don’t already own, there aren’t many legal options. Sure, there are 30-second song samples out there, and the occasional downloadable free track, but not much else. But now, for those lucky enough to be members of a participating public library system, there is www.freegalmusic.com! Freegal is a service that sells standard MP3 downloads from the Sony music catalog to library systems, who make them available to their patrons for free. (Your tax dollars at work!) We couldn’t find a complete listing of all the libraries participating, but a partial list includes: o) Birmingham, AL o) Scottsdale, AZ o) San Jose, CA o) Santa Clara, CA o) Douglas County, CO o) Orange County, FL o) Louisiana Libraries, LA o) Saint Paul, MN o) Princeton, NJ o) Las Vegas, NV o) New York, NY o) Multnomah, OR o) Nashville, TN o) Seattle, WA o) Eau Claire, WI There are likely a multitude of others – check with your local library. Once you have a library card from a participating library you use your library card number and pin code to log onto the Freegal site at www.freegalmusic.com. There you can access literally hundreds of thousands of songs from hundreds of artists. The catch is you can only download a small number (usually 3) per Monday-Sunday calendar week. The site has some peculiarities. It is sorted by first name, so Cirque du Soleil is under “C”, as is Charlie Daniels, Carlos Santana and Crystal Bowersox. And for some mysterious reason the tracks can be listed quite out of order (not in track or alphabetical order). Some CD’s are also listed more than once. That doesn’t mean there are no current hit tracks though. A “Top 10” list on the main page shows the top tracks being downloads from the TV show “GLEE.” The new soul singer Adele is also high on the list. The listings include artists from around the world, old and new, of all musical genres. Truly something for everyone! What Cirque du Soleil albums does Freegal have on offer? Virtually all of them! Nearly all of the Cirque canon is available here, from the “second edition” of the first Cirque du Soleil album, through to Zaia and Zed. The collections are here as well, including Collection, Solarium/Delirium (which also has the Ian Pooley remix of “Lubia Dobarstan” also available on iTunes) , Le Best of, and 25. Also available are the variations, such as Mystere Studio and Live in Las Vegas, and both versions of the Saltimbanco CD. It even has the Journey of Man soundtrack. There are a couple of notable omissions. The service doesn’t include the first CDS CD (before they signed with RCA and rerecorded it). There was no CD of Totem when we looked. No Beatles Love or Viva Elvis. And their version of Alegria strangely only includes three tracks, “Alegria,” “Vai Verdrai,” and “Querer” – the rest of the CD is missing. The downloads are 256KBS, perfect for most uses, and have no digital rights management applied so they can be copied or transferred on a whim. If you’re within a participating library system, can work with the weekly download limit, and are patient enough to download a tiny amount of tracks each week, over time you could have quite the collection. A great way to sample the breadth of Cirque music, a little bit at a time, for free. And legally to boot! ======================================================================= SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ======================================================================= Fascination! is a monthly publication, available through subscription via the World Wide Web in text format at the newsletter's website: < http://www.CirqueFascination.com/ >. To subscribe, please visit our website and enter your name and email address in the "About Fascination" box and press Subscribe. You'll receive an email to confirm your selection. Once confirmed you'll be added to our mailing list. To Subscribe via Realy Simple Syndication (RSS) Feed (News) use the following: < http://www.cirquefascination.com/?feed=rss2 >. To view back issues, or other online Newsletter content, please visit us at: < http://www.CirqueFascination.com/ >. 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Cirque du Soleil and all its creations are Copyright (c) and are registered trademarks (TM) of Cirque du Soleil, Inc., and Créations Méandres, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No copyright infringement intended. { May.10.2011 } =======================================================================