The Latest Issues of Fascination! Newsletter
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Issue #198: JUL 2020
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Jean David’s “Quel Cirque”
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Jean David’s Quel Cirque, Part 12 of 12: “The Revelator”
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Jean David’s Quel Cirque, Part 11 of 12: “At the Summit”
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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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Featured Stories
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“MESSI10: There’s a 10 in Each of Us?”
Cirque du Soleil has paid tribute to many iconic artists, but with MESSI10, it’s the first time in their history that they have honoured one of the generation’s most inspirational athletes, as the worlds of football and circus... -
REVIEW /// “Run Stumbles at Bit…”
If you want to see a Cirque show with acrobatics and weird costumes, then this isn’t for you. But if you are looking for something unique, fun, and have an open mind, then give R.U.N a shot. -
“Cirque at Sea II: Syma & Varelia”
Taking a dive into SYMA and VARELIA, two new Cirque at SEA shows that launched with MSC Bellissima in March 2019. -
“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.
Latest Headlines
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Cirque Accepts Lenders’ Bid, Sidelining TPG
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, which is restructuring under court protection in Canada, accepted a recapitalization offer from a group of lenders, people with knowledge of the matter said. The offer, previously reported by Bloomberg, was accepted by a committee of Cirque’s board Tuesday night, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. -
Nakotah LaRance dies at 30
Champion hoop dancer Nakotah LaRance, who traveled the world performing with Cirque du Soleil then returned to New Mexico to coach youth dancers, has died at age 30. LaRance, who was Tewa, Hopi, Navajo and Assiniboine, died Sunday after he accidentally fell from a bridge in New Mexico's Rio Arriba County, said his father, Steve LaRance. -
Cirque Owes Robert Lepage and Several Others
Cirque du Soleil, which took shelter from its creditors last month, owes dozens of Quebec suppliers millions of dollars. In particular, Cirque owes $ 210,000 to a company belonging to the theater man Robert Lepage and more than $ 150,000 to costume designer Jean-François Rochefort. -
Cirque creditors preparing offer for insolvent company
The Cirque du Soleil's creditors are finalizing an agreement that could replace the one put forward by the insolvent entertainment company's shareholders. The turn of events was disclosed Friday at the Quebec Superior Court. Shareholders including the Texan fund TPG Capital, the Chinese firm Fosun and the Caisse de depot have presented a so-called stalking horse bid valued at about US$420 million. -
Cirque Lenders Fighting Company’s Restart Plan
Cirque's creditors are upset, to put it mildly, at the company's restructuring plan announced June 29 by company CEO Daniel Lamarre. The lenders who hold most of Cirque's nearly $1 billion million debt are not accepting a bid by the company to seek bankruptcy protection. -
Rival bid for Cirque Involved NO Layoffs or Public Handouts
A group representing the majority of creditors owed money by the Cirque du Soleil presented a formal offer to acquire the Cirque two weeks ago and it was a deal that included no layoffs and no government handouts. It would have also ensured that control of the Montreal-based circus remain in Quebec. -
In addition to debt, Cirque’s net loss increased too
Cirque du Soleil was in a vulnerable position before the COVID-19 pandemic paralyzed its activities, according to a report. Carried out by Ernst & Young – the firm overseeing Cirque du Soleil’s restructure under creditor protection – the report shows the company’s net loss gradually increased from USD $10 million to USD $80 million from 2017 to 2019. As of March 31, the company’s various debts totalled nearly USD $1.6 billion, according to a document filed with the Superior Court of Quebec. -
Lenders Want CEO Lamarre out of Cirque du Soleil
A group of lenders angry over Cirque du Soleil’s bankruptcy plans are mulling a plan to remove Lamarre, who has been Cirque’s CEO since 2001. The lenders want to squash Cirque’s plan to give TPG and the other investors a 55-percent stake in the company in exchange for a $400 million lifeline. If the judge refuses this request, they plan to ask him to replace Lamarre as CEO and as a board member. -
Don’t Blame the Virus for Cirque du Soleil’s Trouble
You might have heard that Cirque du Soleil filed bankruptcy yesterday. As you might expect, the company blamed those shutdowns for its troubles. The filing should not have surprised anyone who's been watching the industry. Cirque was in trouble since long before "coronavirus" entered everyone's vocabulary. -
Cirque Announces Comprehensive Plan to Restart Business
Cirque du Soleil announced today that it and certain of its affiliated companies have filed for protection from creditors under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA") in order to restructure its capital structure. Its application under the CCAA will be heard tomorrow by the Superior Court of Québec. If the Court grants the initial order sought, the Company will seek its immediate provisional recognition in the United States under Chapter 15 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court. -
Cirque du Soleil Files For Bankruptcy
In a move that would have been unheard of even a year ago, Cirque du Soleil, the Las Vegas Strip’s preeminent production company for more than two decades, has filed for bankruptcy. The company, which has six productions on the Strip, announced Monday morning from its headquarters in Montreal it was seeking a debt restructuring protection under its home country’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). -
Laliberté accepts Dragone’s support — but not financially
Two men who changed the trajectory of entertainment in Las Vegas, Guy Laliberté and Franco Dragone, still share a creative passion. They are forever linked by their history in Cirque du Soleil. But they are not connected financially. This is a critical reminder as Laliberté attempts to reclaim ownership of the financially beleaguered Cirque, while Dragone attempts to fend off tax-fraud charges in Belgium. -
Cirque du Soleil has lost its way, co-founder Ste-Croix says
Tuesday was the 36th anniversary of the first Cirque du Soleil show, and a group of circus performers and artisans marked the birthday by reminding people that the troubled Montreal-based circus, which is in dire financial straits, owes them $1.5 million for work they have done over the past year. Also at the protest was Gilles Ste-Croix. Ste-Croix says he backs the artists and feels strongly that the Cirque has lost its way in the five years since Laliberté sold the company for a reported US$1.5 billion to American and Chinese investors. -
Dragone joins Laliberte in Cirque buyback effort
The man who has heightened the art of aquatic productions is making waves again in Las Vegas. We speak of the esteemed entertainment trailblazer Franco Dragone, creator of "O" at Bellagio. The veteran producer and director confirmed Monday he has joined Guy Laliberte's effort to buy back Cirque du Soleil, which would mean a reunion between artistic visionaries who worked together for 13 years ending with "O's" debut in 1998. -
Cirque du Soleil gets $1.2 billion buyout offer from creditors
A group of financial lenders is angling to acquire Cirque du Soleil in a possible bankruptcy reorganization — and they may partner with its charismatic co-founder, The Post has learned. The cash-strapped circus on Monday got a proposal from creditors to inject $300 million into Cirque du Soleil under a bankruptcy restructuring that also would convert the company’s $900 million in debt into a 100-percent ownership stake, according to sources close to the situation.