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Issue #215: November 2022
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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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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? -
CDS to Present AMORA in Malta
AMORA by Cirque du Soleil, a brand-new production created exclusively for Malta, will be presented in at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, from November 24 to December 18. -
CDS launching its first original show since the pandemic
The Cirque du Soleil unveiled its first original show since before the pandemic at a press conference Tuesday morning at the Palais des congrès. But Echo isn’t completely new. It’s a radical revamp of a Cirque show that was supposed to have its world première under the Big Top in April 2020. -
Cirque Tour 2023 is “ECHO”
Cirque du Soleil's new show, "Echo," will make its world premiere in Montreal next April. Featuring high-flying acrobatics, Cirque's latest creation explores the relationship between humans, animals and the planet they share, its narrative centering around a female protagonist, Future. -
Franco Dragone, 1952-2022
Dragone died of a heart attack while conducting business in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday. He was 69. His trip was also a for some needed vacation time. Dragone was a heavy smoker, but was known to be in relatively good health after recovering from leukemia last year. News of Dragone’s death was posted on his official social media pages at about 11:45 a.m. Friday. The message was simply: “Franco Dragone, 1952-2022.” -
In conversation with Roger Hewett
Jessica Hamilton interviews band leader Roger Hewett ahead of Cirque du Soleil: Corteo’s residency at Manchester's AO Arena. -
CDS Welcomes Nickole Tara to the Newly Created Position of Chief Growth Officer
Nickole brings more than 20 years of extensive experience leading both business development, as well as business and operating units. A seasoned sports and entertainment industry executive with the heart and passion of a thoughtful entrepreneur, she has led multimillion global partnerships with several key Fortune 500 companies throughout her career and built a vast and strong network of connections with the entertainment industry. -
The Kolev Sisters Explain How to Train Like CDS Acrobats
It’s easy to see why the Kolev sisters have an intense passion for performing for Cirque du Soleil. Born in Italy, Michelle (24) and Nicole (22) are fourth-generation circus performers on their mothers side while their dad was a competitive gymnast who later joined the family business. It’s now wonder their strength and flexibility are something to be marveled. -
KURIOS set to make its European Debut at the Historic Royal Albert Hall in 2023
Cirque du Soleil is proud to announce the London run for one of its most critically acclaimed touring show KURIOS — Cabinet of Curiosities. Opening on 13 January, audiences are invited to escape reality and step into a world of extraordinary imagination at the iconic Royal Albert Hall for a limited series of performances. Pre-sale tickets are available via Cirque Club now, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday 16 September via the Cirque du Soleil website. -
Meet Roger Hewett – Band Leader, CORTEO
The internationally-renowned Cirque du Soleil have productions playing across the globe, including Corteo which is currently making its way across Europe before coming to the UK next month. Jacob Bush at the West End Best End site was recently lucky enough to speak to the show’s band leader, Roger Hewett - an accomplished musician who has also worked with Paramount, Warner Bros, Disney, Alliance Atlantis, Lionsgate, CBS and more. -
MJ ONE Hosted The Annual Celebration Of The King Of Pop’s Birthday
Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil, in collaboration with The Estate of Michael Jackson, honored the legendary King of Pop's birthday by delighting guests this past weekend with fun-filled activities inside its world-class theater at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. -
New 3D Cirque du Soleil ads on the Strip
Spotlight Outdoor Ads is teaming up with LIDS to introduce a new way of advertising. The new billboard debuts "The Digital Spectacular" from the Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. The ad garners 3,511,623 impressions per week. The 90' by 68' screen is ready to showcase unique 3D graphics and designs to bring live entertainment right to its viewers.