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Issue #225: MAR/APR 2024
09 May 2024 7:13 PM | No Comments
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Featured Stories
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“The Last Two Years, Part 3: ‘The Sun Rises'”
On July 15, 2020, Cirque du Soleil announced that it had entered into a new “stalking horse” purchase agreement with Canada-based Catalyst Capital and a group of its existing first lien and second lien secured lenders, sidelining TPG,... -
“The Last Two Years, Part 2: ‘A Battle Royale Begins!'”
Cirque du Soleil would meet the new decade with high expectations and a myriad of projects on its slate, but like many, the company would see its dreams shatter as the world succumbed to its first real viral... -
“The Last Two Years, Part 1: ‘The Final Curtain Call?'”
Cirque du Soleil would meet the new decade with high expectations and a myriad of projects on its slate, but like many, the company would see its dreams shatter as the world succumbed to its first real viral... -
“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...
Latest Headlines
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First Shared Reality Production of “O” Premiers at COSM Los Angeles
Cosm, a leading immersive, media, and technology company, last night presented the first-ever Shared Reality production of Cirque du Soleil's iconic show "O" at Cosm Los Angeles, the company's first experiential venue which features an 87-foot diameter 12K+ LED dome, located at Hollywood Park. Bridging the virtual and physical worlds, Cosm's Shared Reality experience merges state-of-the-art visuals with the energy of the crowd and elevated food and beverage service to make fans feel like they have the best seat in the house at the most sought-after events from around the globe. -
NYT: ‘Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net’ Review: How the Magic Happens
This documentary chronicles the reboot and reopening in Las Vegas of the acrobatic show “O,” which shutdown during the pandemic. -
Cirque du Soleil and BMG Form New Alliance
BMG and Cirque du Soleil have formed a partnership to handle the live entertainment company’s musical catalog, as well as explore a number of music-oriented initiatives. The agreement calls for BMG to be the label home for Cirque’s catalog of original scores and soundtracks, administer its music publishing and jointly create new music. -
Insights on Conrad Askland: From a Love of Music to Cirque Du Soleil
In a world where the status quo reigns supreme, the standout figures who take the path less traveled to find mesmerizing journeys and fulfillment in their lives are always intriguing to hear about, and today, we’ve had the privilege of sitting down with one of those standout figures. Conrad Askland is a musician who has spent his life learning the ins and outs of the music world and climbing all the way to the top as a bandleader in Cirque Du Soleil. Here are, in his own words, the highlights of his life, accomplishments, and goals. -
SONGBLAZERS: The Press Kit, Part 4: “Song Credits”
In a groundbreaking partnership, Cirque du Soleil joins forces with Universal Music Group Nashville to celebrate the pioneering spirit of country music’s trailblazers with the troupe’s newest production, SONGBLAZERS. This unique collaboration delivers an unforgettable experience, seamlessly weaving together the awe-inspiring acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with heartfelt melodies of beloved country legends, both past and present. -
SONGBLAZERS: The Press Kit, Part 3: “Development”
In a groundbreaking partnership, Cirque du Soleil joins forces with Universal Music Group Nashville to celebrate the pioneering spirit of country music’s trailblazers with the troupe’s newest production, SONGBLAZERS. This unique collaboration delivers an unforgettable experience, seamlessly weaving together the awe-inspiring acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with heartfelt melodies of beloved country legends, both past and present. -
SONGBLAZERS: The Press Kit, Part 2: “Characters and Acts”
In a groundbreaking partnership, Cirque du Soleil joins forces with Universal Music Group Nashville to celebrate the pioneering spirit of country music’s trailblazers with the troupe’s newest production, SONGBLAZERS. This unique collaboration delivers an unforgettable experience, seamlessly weaving together the awe-inspiring acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with heartfelt melodies of beloved country legends, both past and present. -
SONGBLAZERS: The Press Kit, Part 1: “The Concept”
In a groundbreaking partnership, Cirque du Soleil joins forces with Universal Music Group Nashville to celebrate the pioneering spirit of country music’s trailblazers with the troupe’s newest production, SONGBLAZERS. This unique collaboration delivers an unforgettable experience, seamlessly weaving together the awe-inspiring acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with heartfelt melodies of beloved country legends, both past and present. -
Official Trailer for CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: WITHOUT A NET
Official Trailer for CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: WITHOUT A NET, new doc on Cirque du Soleil’s flagship show “O” and their comeback from COVID – Streaming on Prime Video July 25 -
The Beatles LOVE Takes Final Bow After 18 Years
The Beatles™ LOVE™, the groundbreaking collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Apple Corps Ltd., concluded its historic run at The Mirage Hotel & Casino over the weekend. The gravity-defying acrobatics, high-energy choreography and vibrant visuals set to the hits of The Beatles dazzled two sold-out crowds of fans on Saturday, July 6, and an invited audience of VIPs, team members and longtime supporters on Sunday, July 7. -
‘A state of shock’: The Beatles’ ‘Love’ bows out after 18 years
They thought it would last forever, like music of The Beatles. “‘Love’ was here for 18 years, and I think this show could have lasted for at least as long as ‘Mystere,’ because it is classic,” Cirque du Soleil Executive Vice Chairman Daniel Lamarre said Sunday night. “Everybody is in a state of shock because we thought that this show would last for much more longer.” -
Hugs, peace signs and a lot of ‘Love.’
And in the end, the “Love” was overwhelming. On Sunday, the groundbreaking marriage between the most well-known amalgamation of art, circus and theater and one of the richest catalogs in music history came to a close after 18 years with tears, hugs and peace signs filling the stage. -
The National News: “Remixing Giles Martin”
On October 9, 1969, seven weeks and a day after The Beatles' final recording session together at Abbey Road Studios, Giles Martin was born in London. It was John Lennon’s 29th birthday. On July 7, 2024, The Beatles: Love, the acclaimed Cirque du Soleil show that has run for 18 years, closes permanently in Las Vegas. It will be Ringo Starr’s 84th. -
The final days of Love: Reflections on the show that changed Cirque du Soleil
This week marks the end of a 18 year legacy, as the groundbreaking Cirque du Soleil production Love, celebrating the catalogue of The Beatles, closes this Saturday at The Mirage in Las Vegas. -
Cirque du Soleil Launches Cirque du Soleil STUDIO
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group announces the creation of its new Cirque du Soleil STUDIO. This new division will produce long-form content with programming that harnesses Cirque du Soleil’s DNA, to drive revenue, serve the company’s existing fanbase and to draw new fans to the brand.