The Latest Issues of Fascination! Newsletter
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Issue #190: NOV 2019
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Jean David’s “Quel Cirque”
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Jean David’s Quel Cirque, Part 10 of 12: “Thinking Big”
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Jean David’s Quel Cirque, Part 9 of 12: “A Little Farther West”
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Jean David’s Quel Cirque, Part 8 of 12: “First Steps Across the Sea”
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Jean David’s Quel Cirque, Part 7 of 12: “Strength in Diversity”
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Jean David’s Quel Cirque, Part 6 of 12: “Strategy”
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Featured Stories
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“Bringing Corteo’s Sound to Life”
Sennheiser’s award-winning Pro Talk Series includes in-depth interviews with the top industry luminaries. In this episode hear from Christian Peterson, Head of Sound for Cirque du Soleil: Corteo. -
“A Nocturnal Ode to the Rebellious Spirit of Rock”
Surprising acrobatics, modern and glamorous costumes, musical rhythms known the world over, and a stunning stage design are just a hint of what awaits you in this edition of Cirque du Soleil in Andorra. -
“ALEGRIA: The Return of an Icon, in a New Light” – Texts from the Press Kit
Beloved by fans around the world, Alegría returns to the Big Top to share its timeless story of resilience and hope. -
“Step Inside BAZZAR”
Step inside BAZZAR. A journey into an eclectic performance lab of infinite creativity where a joyful troupe of acrobats, dancers, and musicians contrive an awe-inspiring spectacle — one full of utter chaos and uplifting beauty.
Latest Headlines
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ONOD 8: March 27, 2020 at Luxor, Las Vegas
One Night for One Drop is back: the 8th annual edition will be held on Friday March 27, 2020 at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas featuring a thrilling performance of R.U.N - the first live action thriller by Cirque du Soleil. -
VITORI Wows Audience at MCC
A show-stopping performance by some of the world’s best acrobats is holding the audience at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta in awe. Cirque du Soleil is presenting an original show, titled Vitori, for the first time in Malta. But the long-awaited spectacle is not only about acrobatics, as there is also live singing and a lot of dancing going on. -
CDS + Deed3D for X: The Land of Fantasy
July 2019, Cirque du Soleil raised the curtain on its most recent permanent show in China: X the Land of Fantasy, which offers an astonishing staging combining heart-pumping acrobatics, state-of-the-art visual and sound effects, and high-tech scenic and theatrical elements. Deed3D Technologies helped bring the show to life. -
‘Twas The Night Before Has Cirque Dazzle, But Not Heart
Two factors explain the massive crowds this past weekend for “'Twas the Night Before." One is the abiding pull of a family visit to the Loop to absorb some holiday atmosphere. The other is the power of the brand known as the Cirque du Soleil. So is the show, a world premiere headed to New York, any good? Santa Cirque’s got a mixed bag. And he’s not yet fully in control of his, or our, emotions. -
‘Twas the Night Before…’ not as stirring as the usual Cirque
Magical and wondrous — two words that invariably come to mind when describing Cirque du Soleil. Magical and wondrous could also describe the Christmas season, in all its commercialized, tinsel-and-garland, deck-the-halls, haul-out-the-ivy, Sugar Plum Fairies and Ghost of Christmas Future fabulousness. Put ’em all together – and we’re talking joy to the world, right? Well, yes and no. -
R.U.N: Robert Rodriguez’s Alita follow-up
RUN, the latest project from Alita director Robert Rodriguez, opens with the main character interrupting a wedding, swiping a heart-shaped necklace with a secret purpose, and igniting a war between the rival gangs Street Kingz and Blackjax. -
Welcome to “Avenue du Cirque” in Montreal!
The Borough of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension announces that part of 2nd Avenue located between Jarry Street East and Deville Street, in the Saint-Michel, will change its name to Cirque Avenue, a tribute to the artisans of the circus arts sector, including Cirque du Soleil. -
R.U.N For The Exit – Cirque’s Latest is an EPIC DISASTER
If we can applaud entertainment companies for expanding outside of their comfort zone, then we’re surely entitled to speak up when they cross the line. That’s what’s been happening since Cirque du Soleil premiered R.U.N: The First Live Action Thriller at Luxor a few weeks ago. -
How to Whistle Like a Pro and Blow Away Your Friends
Winner of numerous international championships, Lomax has mastered his craft in ways we mere mortals can’t. Unlike those who can barely hold a tune while whistling, Lomax hits every note precisely, even going so far as to practice with a frequency tuner to ensure accurate pitch. His range spans three octaves. -
Cirque and Vidanta will Premiere New Show in Nuevo Vallarta
As part of an ongoing collaboration for the development of multiple entertainment components, Grupo Vidanta and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group will create a first of its kind water-themed resident dinner show housed in a new, custom-designed theater, located in Vidanta's entertainment parks currently under construction in Vallarta. -
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at WDW 2020 Show!
Today, Cirque du Soleil met with the media to share a first look inside the new, yet-to-be-named Cirque du Soleil show that is set to debut at Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort on March 20, 2020. -
Hommage 6: “Hommage aux divas québécoises!”
Cirque will celebrate Quebec Divas from July 15, 2020 exclusively at the Amphithéâtre Cogeco in trois-Rivières! This show will highlight a more immersive scenography and singers who will perform on stage the known tunes of our queens of the Quebec song. -
LV Sun: Aggressive Innovation Marks Action-Packed ‘R.U.N’
There are only two questions that really matter when it comes to Cirque du Soleil’s new resident show “R.U.N” at Luxor, hyped as a first-of-its-kind live-action thriller. Does it deliver on the heavily promoted promise to bring something new and cool to the Las Vegas Strip? More importantly, is it entertaining? -
LV-RJ: ‘R.U.N’ needs to expand its appeal
Cirque du Soleil has gone off the rails, on purpose. “R.U.N” has opened at Luxor. The show opened Thursday night at a breakneck pace, all up in your face, all over the place. If these performers were not onstage, you’d call the cops. All of this is by design. -
LV-RJ: ‘R.U.N’ balances its message
“R.U.N” is a lesson in balance, on and off the stage. The creators of the new Cirque du Soleil show have made a concerted effort to distance the production from previous Cirque projects, while still capitalizing on the company’s familiar artistic brand.