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  • CDS and the Aléo Foundation announce the creation of grants in a new partnership

    CDS and the Aléo Foundation announce the creation of grants in a new partnership

    Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and the Aléo Foundation joined forces today to announce the creation of eight honorary grants to support high-level Quebec student-athletes in their academic and athletic careers. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group will provide an annual financial contribution of $40,000 for two years to support the creation of these grants.

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  • CDS Announces Refinancing of Corporate Debt

    CDS Announces Refinancing of Corporate Debt

    Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil” or “the Company”), a global leader in live entertainment, announced today that it has successfully closed a US$550 million term loan B issuance to refinance its existing debt, and issued a new US$100 million revolving credit facility. With this transaction, the Company reduced its total debt by […]

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  • KURIOS Becomes Most Successful CDS Show in London

    KURIOS Becomes Most Successful CDS Show in London

    Cirque du Soleil has announced that the European debut run of KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities has broken the attendance record for Cirque du Soleil in London, having sold over 216,200 tickets since opening at the Royal Albert Hall on 13 January. Breaking the historic record previously set by the show OVO in 2018, KURIOS received rave reviews throughout its run and and has become the most popular Cirque du Soleil show to visit London.

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  • ‘Drawn to Life’ Adds New Acts as Show Evolves

    ‘Drawn to Life’ Adds New Acts as Show Evolves

    New highflying acts have joined “Drawn to Life,” the Cirque du Soleil-Disney show at Walt Disney World, and Florida residents can buy discount tickets for a limited time to check out the changes. An all-new acrobatic act, additional aerial artists and a ‘flying guitarist” are now part of the spectacular, which is performed Wednesday-Sunday at Disney Springs. The changes, and a spring discount on certain tickets, were announced Monday morning.

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  • Aggreko Partners with Cirque du Soleil

    Aggreko Partners with Cirque du Soleil

    Aggreko, the world’s leading provider of mobile modular power, temperature control and energy solutions, announced today that they will be providing their industry-leading temporary power modules to Cirque du Soleil for several of the entertainment company’s North American Big Top shows in 2023. The agreement continues Aggreko’s long-standing partnership with Cirque du Soleil, which began in 2012.

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  • Celebrating 30 Years of Wonder and Amazement in Las Vegas

    Celebrating 30 Years of Wonder and Amazement in Las Vegas

    This year, the world-renowned entertainment group will celebrate significant milestone anniversaries for three of its Las Vegas resident productions: Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino marking 10 years in June, “O” at Bellagio Resort & Casino celebrating 25 years of aquatic brilliance in October and Mystère, at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, the show that started it all, commemorating 30 years in December.

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  • Trio of Cirque shows ready to party in ’23

    Trio of Cirque shows ready to party in ’23

    In its infancy, Guy Laliberté’s vision for his little circus troupe seemed to defy time. But even he could not have anticipated three of his spectacles celebrating major milestones some 30 years after opening on the Strip. It is happening this year, as Cirque du Soleil is setting up a string of impressive birthdays. “Michael Jackson One” at Mandalay Bay celebrates its 10th anniversary in June. “O” at Bellagio turns 25 in October. “Mystere” is 30 on Christmas Day.

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  • “Feel the Energy of NYC” at Mad Apple

    “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.

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  • Cirque du Soleil staffer connects to Judaism around the world

    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.

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  • Cirque du Soleil Soars Into 2023

    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.

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  • Las Vegas Magazine Hall of Fame 2023: ‘Mystère’

    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.

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  • Interview: Rachel Lancaster, Artistic Director of KURIOS

    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.

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  • Cinedigm Now Exclusive AVOD Distributor For CDS In US

    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.

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  • CDS and Air Canada Have Renewed Their Collaboration

    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.

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  • Cirque’s CGO on Cirque’s ‘Extraordinary’ campaign

    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.’

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