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Issue #216: JAN 2023
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Featured Stories
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“What Ifs and If Onlys, Part 7 of 7”
Wonder what Cirque du Soleil announced but didn’t quite come to fruition? Come with us as we rediscover and share what Cirque du Soleil announced but then quietly disappeared over the years. In this concluding segment we look... -
“What Ifs and If Onlys, Part 6 of 7”
Wonder what Cirque du Soleil announced but didn’t quite come to fruition? Come with us as we rediscover and share what Cirque du Soleil announced but then quietly disappeared over the years. In this segment Cirque takes on... -
“What Ifs and If Onlys, Part 5 of 7”
Wonder what Cirque du Soleil announced but didn’t quite come to fruition? Come with us as we rediscover and share what Cirque du Soleil announced but then quietly disappeared over the years. In this segment we Ease on... -
“What Ifs and If Onlys, Part 4 of 7”
Wonder what Cirque du Soleil announced but didn’t quite come to fruition? Come with us as we rediscover and share what Cirque du Soleil announced but then quietly disappeared over the years. In this segment we take a...
Latest Headlines
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“Feel the Energy of NYC” at Mad Apple
If you love live music, Cirque du Soleil, next-level dance choreography, outrageous comedy and the idea of combining acrobatics with basketball, then Mad Apple is the best new live production to catch in Las Vegas, providing you have no fear of a stand-up guy with no filter possibly sitting in your lap. -
Cirque du Soleil staffer connects to Judaism around the world
Veronica Nijensohn is 5,361 miles from Buenos Aires, but little reminders bridge the distance. Nijensohn is a stage manager for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. She and 116 other artists, engineers and Cirque staffers treated Pittsburghers to five shows in four days last week. Though the Jan. 5-8 stay was brief, Nijensohn told the Chronicle she used her time wisely. She visited Randyland and the National Aviary, learned about Pittsburgh and documented her stay with beautiful photographs. -
Cirque du Soleil Soars Into 2023
In 2023, Cirque du Soleil will continue to uplift audiences worldwide. And who knows? Maybe the performers will inspire guests to break boundaries, scale new heights, and attain personal goals in the New Year. Breathless with anticipation, the world welcomed 2023 with fireworks, popping corks, and resolutions to have more fun and excitement in the new year. And Cirque du Soleil stands ready at attention to help fulfill that vow — and glide into your heart. -
Las Vegas Magazine Hall of Fame 2023: ‘Mystère’
There are multiple Cirque du Soleil productions in Las Vegas, which leads novices with limited time during their stay to struggle with the issue of which one to start with. Cirque audience veterans know the answer: begin with la première, Mystère. -
Interview: Rachel Lancaster, Artistic Director of KURIOS
Originally a London-based dancer, Rachel Lancaster joined Cirque in 2011 and, after stints with Corteo and Amaluna, is currently the artistic director of Kurios. BroadwayWorld spoke to her about the power of self-belief, seeking out what is possible and how she survived the pandemic. -
Cinedigm Now Exclusive AVOD Distributor For CDS In US
Cinedigm has signed an exclusive agreement with Cirque du Soleil to bring nearly 30 hours of live show performances, documentaries, and acrobatic content to AVOD, FAST and TVOD platforms across the U.S. Beginning March. Cirque du Soleil plans on expanding its content offering by adding new series and show-based programs throughout 2023. -
CDS and Air Canada Have Renewed Their Collaboration
When it comes to international travel and entertainment, two Quebec institutions stand head and shoulders above the rest: Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil. Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil have renewed their agreement until December 2024, with the carrier being the official airline for Big Top and Arena performances of the troupe. -
Cirque’s CGO on Cirque’s ‘Extraordinary’ campaign
Hot on the heels of a post-pandemic rebound, Cirque du Soleil‘s ‘Discover the extraordinary’ introduces the iconic circus troupe to new generations of fans. Rather than spotlighting a specific show, Cirque du Soleil, the world‘s largest circus producer, is pulling the curtain back on a new trick in 2023 with ‘Discover the extraordinary.’ -
CDS rebounds after pandemic, bankruptcy protection
Now that the Cirque du Soleil has rebounded from its near-death experience during the pandemic, Duncan Fisher can wax philosophical about the wild roller-coaster ride the Montreal-based circus company went through over the past few years. The vice-president of operations and general manager of the touring show division of the Cirque du Soleil paraphrased Charles Dickens, saying it was both the best of times and the worst of times. -
Q&A: Flying high with ‘‘Twas the Night Before’”
Meet Suren and Karyna, the real-life married couple soaring above audiences around the country in ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil. The daring couple performs in the “Duo Straps” portion of the winter spectacle now playing nightly at the Fox Theatre. Here’s what they had to say about their high-flying performances before they soar over Motown -
“Discover the Extraordinary” – CDS’ Unveils New Brand Campaign
Cirque du Soleil launched its new brand campaign "Discover the Extraordinary". A year after the relaunch of its shows worldwide, Cirque du Soleil is today renewing its commitment to take audiences beyond expectations, to the outer limits of the imagination, and to feel the deepest emotions. Four decades later, this commitment to always go further in creating the extraordinary fuels its daily mission. -
Hommage 2023: “Guy!”
The Corporation des Évènements de Trois-Rivières and Cirque du Soleil are delighted and excited to unveil today the theme of the seventh show in the Cirque du Soleil Tribute Series which will be presented during the next summer season. The new Cirque du Soleil production will celebrate the ice cream prodigy, exceptional player and mythical number 10, the legendary Guy Lafleur. -
How to rebuild your team post-pandemic, according to Cirque du Soleil’s CHRO
If there’s one organization that values all things wired and wonderful, with a little bit of folly, it’s Cirque du Soleil. The world-famous circus is known for its dazzling performances and death-defying tricks – but the past couple of years have been a far cry from the glitz and success they’re used to. Pre-pandemic, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group had a global staff base of more than 5,000 employees. Cirque had to cut 95% of their staff thanks to COVID – but they’re back now and all pumped up -
Meet Dawn Porter – “Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net”
Dawn Porter is an award-winning writer and producer. Her work has been featured on HBO, Netflix, CNN, PBS, MSNBC, MTV Films, and other platforms. Her credits include "Trapped", “37 Words,” “The Way I See It,” “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” and “Gideon’s Army.” She is the recipient of the 2022 Critics Choice Documentary Awards Impact Award, and is an honoree at the 2022 Gracies Leadership Awards. Her newest film, “Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net”, is screening at the 2022 DOC NYC film festival. -
Cirque du Soleil spotlights its digital strategy
Today’s digital experience platforms are geared up to serve every kind of business, traditional or disruptive, from D2C and e-commerce to banks, engineering and construction and publishing. How about the largest contemporary circus company in the world?