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VOLUME 11, NUMBER 10 October 2011 ISSUE #93
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Welcome to the latest edition of Fascination, the Unofficial Cirque
du Soleil Newsletter, now broadcasting to you from beautiful
Atlanta, Georgia.
I say it's beautiful here because we've had nothing but sunny skies
and mild temperatures (not to mention mild humidity) ever since our
arrival in mid-september. Although this is destined to change (more
toward the frigid in the coming months), we're enjoying this time.
It's actually Autumn, a season the sunny state of Florida doesn't
subscribe to, and it's wonderful. We're looking forward to getting
to know our new home here in Georgia...
In the meantime there's a lot of Cirque to discuss. From ZED's
Eventual departure (and our continued reflections on the show) to
Cirque du Soleil's IRIS having its official Gala Premiere, there's
quite a bit going on inside this month. We check in with Steve
Long who recently returned from a trip to Japan and continue to
gather his thoughts on ZED, see what IRIS is all about through
materials published in the Cirque du Soleil press room, and hear
once again from CirqueCon - if you're a member they'd like your
opinion!
At press time Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour show
also had its premiere in Montreal. We'll check out the reviews
of the show and learn a bit about its presentation next time,
okay? And if all goes as planned, you'll hear our thoughts about
the show in our January 2012 issue (we're planning to attend
MJ THE IMMORTAL World Tour at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas for
Cirque Week 2011!)
As always we've got the latest news items posted to Fascination! Web
and, of course, updates to Cirque's tour schedule within.
So, let's get started!
Join us on the web at:
< www.cirquefascination.com >
Realy Simple Syndication (RSS) Feed (News Only):
< http://www.cirquefascination.com/?feed=rss2 >
- Ricky "Richasi" Russo
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CONTENTS
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o) Cirque Buzz -- News, Rumours & Sightings
o) Itinéraire -- Tour/Show Information
* Arena Shows -- In Stadium-like venues
* BigTop Shows -- Under the Grand Chapiteau
* Resident Shows -- Performed en Le Théâtre
* Venue Shows -- Venue & Seasonal Productions
o) Outreach -- Updates from Cirque's Social Widgets
* Club Cirque -- This Month at CirqueClub
* Networking -- Cirque on Facebook, YouTube & Flickr
o) Compartments -- A Peek Behind the Curtain
* Didyaknow? -- Facts About Cirque
* Historia -- Cirque du Soleil's History
o) Fascination! Features
* "Remembering ZED: A Timeless Evocation"
Part 2 of 4 - "From A to ZED"
By: Ricky Russo - Atlanta, Georgia (USA)
* "The Last Viewings of ZED"
By: Steve Long - West Hartford, Connecticut (USA)
* "IRIS: A Journey Through the World of Cinema"
By: Cirque du Soleil Press Room Materials
* "CirqueCon Update #7 - We'd Like Your Thoughts!"
By: Keith Johnson - Seattle, Washington (USA)
o) Subscription Information
o) Copyright & Disclaimer
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CIRQUE BUZZ -- NEWS, RUMOURS & SIGHTINGS
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ZAIA's New Visual
{Sep.01.2011}
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Cirque du Soleil's Macau resident show ZAIA unveiled a new
visual earlier this morning - and it's... colorful.
Check out the new visual here:
< http://www.cirquefascination.com/wp-content/uploads/2011
/09/NewZaiaViz.jpg >
{SOURCE: Cirque du Soleil}
Cirque Plans Expansion in China
{Sep.02.2011}
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Canadian global entertainment brand Cirque du Soleil plans to
use its current ZAIA showcase in Macau as a "springboard" to
further its Asian ambitions, President and CEO Daniel Lamarre
told Reuters in an exclusive interview in Hong Kong recently...
# # #
"Macau now the way it's developing is attracting a lot of
clientele not only (from) mainland China but now we're seeing
more and more people coming from India and other countries and I
think it will help establish our brand not only in this
neighbourhood but across all of Asia and that's the plan, that's
the strategy," Lamarre said.
[...]
He said gambling probably accounts for 90 percent of Macau's
activities right now, but expects it to follow the Vegas model
where he says gambling has lost its dominance of the city's
attractions and entertainment is huge.
"So that's why we're here, to help develop the entertainment
business not only in Macau but in all of China," he said.
[...]
Cirque du Soleil's immediate goal is to maintain ZAIA as a
flagship showcase in Macau, and will have the potential to grow
into multiple shows per day. Vegas now features seven shows per
day - excluding Cirque du Soleil's upcoming Michael Jackson
show in October.
"We hope to have three permanent shows in Macau one day and I
see a day where we can have a permanent show in big Chinese
cities like Shanghai and Beijing and who knows," Lamarre said.
But first Lamarre said the Cirque plans to begin regularly
touring key cities in China in the next 18 months with a view to
establishing permanent shows within four years and spreading out
across Asia.
"We've been to Shanghai once, we've never been to Beijing."
He intends to follow a similar strategy in India and elsewhere
in Asia.
# # #
Read the original article here:
< http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/02/uk-arts-
cirquedusoleil-asia-idUSLNE78101N20110902 >
Watch a video of the interview here:
< http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/lamarre-says-cirque-du-
soleil-plans-more-china-tours/2011/09/02/gIQAfrsgvJ_
video.html >
{SOURCE: Reuters, Washington Post}
La Nouba Price Increase
{Sep.05}
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The annual price increases for Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba are
now upon us. The following ticket prices are effective for
performances from September 27, 2011 onward:
NEW FALL 2011 TICKET PRICES
(Category): (adults 10+) / (child 3-9):
o) Category Front & Center: $128.00 + tax / $102.00 + tax
o) Category 1: $113.00 + tax / $89.00 + tax
o) Category 2: $89.00 + tax / $72.00 + tax
o) Category 3: $73.00 + tax / $55.00 + tax
NOTE: new prices will apply to bookings beginning September 6
2011. If you already have an existing reservation you will not
be affected by the new pricing.
Previous 2011 Ticket Prices
(Category): (adults) / (child 3-9):
o) Category Front & Center: $120.00 / $97.00
o) Category 1: $105.00 / $85.00
o) Category 2: $85.00 / $69.00
o) Category 3: $69.00 / $56.00
{SOURCE: Cirque du Soleil}
Patti LuPone vs. Cirque du Soleil
{Sep.11}
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Wow, so, someone really doesn't like the fact that Cirque du
Soleil is trying to make a name for itself in New York City...
The actress - most famous for making a cameo appearance on the
hit TV show 30 Rock, singing this song, and for starring in a
play about a lady called Eva - is furious that the company has
taken out a five-year lease on Radio City Music Hall because
it'll mean people will stay away from Broadway.
"You know, I'm very angry at the ticket prices in New York City,
and I think it has more to do with greed than it has to do with
anything else," she told Metro Weekly.
Read the rest of the article here:
< http://www.showbizspy.com/article/237638/patti-lupone-shut-up-
cirque-du-soleil.html >
{SOURCE: Showbiz Spy}
Zarkana's Scenic Design
{Sep.12}
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Live Design recently caught up with Zarkana's scenic designer -
Stephane Roy - and talked shop:
# # #
In taming the huge stage at Radio City Music Hall, French-
Canadian scenic designer Stéphane Roy (whose previous designs
for Cirque du Soleil include Dralion, Varekai, and Zumanity)
reduced the size of the stage to something more manageable yet
still majestic. "It's like a temple when you first go into Radio
City," Roy says. "The best approach in dealing with this large
space was to blend and continue the perspective in the theatre
to make it smaller." To do so, Roy used a series of three
portals, noting: "Within the third portal, the stage is almost
the same size as a Broadway theatre."
With Radio City as the framework for the production, everything
was large-scale: "Like an opera," says Roy, who used various
curtains, from Austrian, French, Kabuki, and Venetian, to
punctuate the performance and set the various scenes. "The idea
was that the theatre had been abandoned for 75 years," he
explains. "We wanted to express the idea of timelessness, we
have been there before, we are there now, and will be there
again. Everything is mystical, full of memories." With that idea
in mind, there are not a lot of set changes, but rather one set
that evolves throughout the entire show. "That language allows
us to have slow changes," adds Roy.
# # #
Read the original article here:
< http://livedesignonline.com/projects/cirque_du_soleil_zarkana/
zarkana_scenic_design_20111109/ >
{SOURCE: LiveDesignOnline}
Guy Laliberté, Hotel Owner?
{Sep.16}
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From the Montreal Gazette:
# # #
Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté is behind a firm bid to
buy and convert the historic Montreal headquarters of Rio Tinto
Alcan into a hotel, The Gazette has learned.
The deal, which has not closed - and which is now in the buyer's
due diligence period - would have Laliberté, with the Cirque
and a private investor acquire the sprawling Alcan campus in the
posh Golden Square Mile for an undisclosed amount, multiple
sources say.
The minimum bidding price for the campus's seven buildings -
including the old Berkeley Hotel which serves as its main
entrance - is $30 million, the sellers' report shows.
# # #
Read more of the original article here:
< http://www.montrealgazette.com/Lalibert%c3%
a9+behind+Tinto+Alcan+hotel/5409852/story.html#ixzz1Y7h4FVrt >
{SOURCE: Montreal Gazette}
Check Out: Totem Evolution
{Sep.18}
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A new souvenir program souvenir program with hard cover
including exclusive images, special interviews, a behind-the-
scenes look and bonus features for Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM has
been produced - check it out!
Product's details:
o) Metric Size: 26cm x 28.5cm
o) Imperial Size: 10.13" x 11.25"
o) Number of pages: 98
o) Year: 2011
o) Country of Origin: Canada
o) PRICE: $49.00 USD
Purchase the deluxe souvenir TOTEM program here:
< http://eboutique.cirquedusoleil.com/Products.aspx?
Catalog=US&ProductId=512751(CDS
Catalog)&CurrentCategory=span1_Category(CDS
Catalog)&CurrentSubCategory=span2_MusicDvdBooks(CDS
Catalog)#lienImageLarge >
{SOURCE: Cirque Boutique}
ZAIA Crossroads in Macao DVD Now Available!
{Sep.19}
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Inspired by the vastness and diversity of the cosmos, writer and
director Gilles Maheu soaked up a few dozen cultures to create a
show imbued with the different colours and flavours of the
world: ZAIA. A great challenge awaits the artists and
craftspoeple of this odyssey, who will have to relearn how to
move and communicate. They will explore new territories and make
the "Crossroads in Macau" their meeting point. Discover the
spectacular and poetic world of ZAIA
Bonus Features:
- Trampoline and double teeterboard (X-Board)
- Chinese poles on globes
- Then & now
- ZAIA - Experience the unforgettable
- Let your talent shine (on stage career opportunities)
- A message from One Drop
- Subtitles: Chinese (traditional and simplified),
English, French, Japanese, spanish
- Dolby digital 5.1
Now available in the online Cirque du Soleil boutique for just
$25.00 USD!
< http://eboutique.cirquedusoleil.com/Products.aspx?
Catalog=US&ProductId=512230(CDS
Catalog)&CurrentCategory=span1_Category(CDS
Catalog)&CurrentSubCategory=span2_MusicDvdBooks(CDS Catalog) >
Previews of New 3D Movie Underway
{Sep.20}
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According to the Hollywood Reporter, James Cameron and his team
have begun to preview more than a half-hour of new footage from
the upcoming Cirque du Soleil 3D movie. The footage, which is
said to be stunning, is being shot using a CPG Fusion 3D camera
system, used on productions from Avatar to Justin Bieber: Never
Say Never to coverage of live events such as the recent US Open
tennis championship.
The production, which does not yet have a title, is a
partnership between Cameron, Adamson and Cirque du Soleil and
uses a new story as a device to weave together acts from various
Cirque du Soleil shows, such as Ka, with its climatic battle on
a vertical stage, and O, the water-themed production that
includes an acrobatic act on a ship that floats above the pool
of water.
Read the original article here:
< http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cameronpace-previewing-
new-cirque-du-237525 >
{SOURCE: Hollywood Reporter}
Happy Birthday, Zumanity
{Sep.21}
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Yesterday, Zumanity celebrated its 8th Aniversary! And Robin
Leach took a moment to reflect on the show's run on the Las
Vegas Strip in his latest Luxe Life column.
# # #
It's difficult to believe eight years on that some original cast
members are still with the show: my favorite dance captain
Vanessa Convery, who still takes a midnight bath of milk every
show with a handsome hunk; Marcela de la Vega with the gusting
Queen of the Wind act; and the primal energy of African dance
star Wassa Coulibaly.
The new acts and artists include Christopher Kenney as Edie the
Mistress of Sensuality; Brandon Pereyda's aerial biker chains
act; Jonas Woolverton's Roue Cyr wheel/whip act; Polina
Volchek's tissue segment; and Dimitry Bulkin's amazing pole
acrobatic balancing stunts. Zumanity, with its international
cast of 45 performers in all shapes, sizes, ages, genders and
ethnicities, is about an unconventional culture and candid
exposition of eroticism that allows emotional freedom, natural
beauty and acceptance of differences.
# # #
Read more of his article here:
< http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/luxe-
life/2011/sep/20/photos-emzumanityems-8th-anniversary-
changes-new-c/ >
{SOURCE: Las Vegas Weekly}
Music Interview: Danny Elfman
{Sep.26}
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Buzzline snagged an early interview with IRIS Composer Danny
Elfman:
# # #
It's hard to think of a performance venue that Danny Elfman's
music hasn't conquered, be it the rock stages where Oingo Boingo
reigned, the movie theaters where Elfman's scores to Real Steel
and Restless are playing, the television sets where his theme
for The Simpsons hasn't stopped, or the concert halls whose
ballet dancers have pirouetted to Elfman's gossamer percussion.
Just about one location remains that Danny Elfman would be a
natural to shine under, and that's The Big Top. Ever since his
early days in the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, a madcap
percussion akin to circus music has been an Elfman trademark,
continuing through numerous Boingo songs to the nightmarish
clowns of Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice's demonic
carousel, and the Penguin's twisted fairway minions in Batman
Returns. Even when there's no cackling clown on hand, the very
nature of calliope music seems part of Elfman's DNA, his
hellzapoppin rhythms jumping through soundwaves like a trapeze
act.
Now Danny Elfman has at last come home to the place he was
always meant to be for Cirque du Soleil's live carnival of movie
love called Iris, which has a likely infinite run at the Kodak
Theater at the Hollywood & Highland complex.
# # #
Read the full interview here:
< http://www.buzzinemusic.com/interviews/music-interview-danny-
elfman-cirque-du-soleil-iris-09252011 >
{SOURCE: Buzzline}
LA Times Reviews "IRIS"
{Sep.27}
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The LA Times' "Culture Monster" saw the premiere of Cirque du
Soleil's IRIS at the Kodak Theater and reviews the performance:
# # #
Fittingly, "Iris," the new $100-million extravaganza that opened
Sunday after a summer run of previews, is a love letter to the
art and science of cinema. Unfolding at the venue that hosts the
Academy Awards, the show is subtitled "A Journey Through the
World of Cinema." But please don't misread this as "A Stroll
Through Classic Hollywood." This is a celebration of the
imagination of filmmaking through a circus sensibility, which
similarly wants to escape the mundane through the fantasy of
limitless possibility.
Before we tackle the aesthetics of the production (cunningly
packaged with just enough daredevil razzmatazz to keep audiences
from minding some of the goofy dead spots), let's acknowledge
the economic effect of what amounts to a glitzy private-sector
stimulus for local businesses. The show, bound to be a major
tourist magnet, has already been persuading middle-class hordes
to throw credit card caution to the wind. Although the $253
price of VIP tickets is enough to make you queasy, there's
something agreeable about having this movie-themed colossus,
kinetically scored by composer Danny Elfman, permanently
installed in the heart of Hollywood.
# # #
Read the review here:
< http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/09/
theater-review-iris-by-cirque-du-soleil-at-the-kodak-
theatre.html >
{SOURCE: LA Times}
Pre-Order IRIS Soundtrack Today!
{Sep.27}
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Pre-Order the IRIS Sountrack today at Amazon.com!
It's just $18.00 USD.
Pre-Order CD Here:
< http://www.amazon.com/Iris-Cirque-Du-
Soleil/dp/B005P4HK3Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid
=1317121154&sr=8-2 >
{SOURCE: Amazon.com}
Zarkana's Video Design
{Sep.27}
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Live Design recently caught up with Zarkana's video designer -
Raymond St-Jean - and talked shop:
# # #
Raymond St-Jean, image content designer for Zarkana, made his
Cirque du Soleil debut with Zaia in Macau (2007-08), and began
work on Zarkana two and a half years ago. "We knew had a huge
40'x90' Panasonic LED video wall in-house at Radio City Music
Hall, and the set was designed with that in mind," he notes,
pointing out that there are three arches, or portals, on the
set, one of which is also LED to add to the big screen look in
the back.
"With the LED portal added to our tool kit, the video encircles
the acts as well as provides images behind them. The goal was to
fill a huge place with images... and make the overall show one big
integrated canvas." There are also three Christie Roadster 20K
projectors with ZAP VIP Dual Yokes, and one Christie M 10K for
other images, such as the sand screen painter who opens the
second act.
St-Jean notes that doing research, and working with Cirque du
Soleil on Zarkana was "a long, very fruitful creative process.
The director had the inspiration for doing a freak show... but it
evolved from there to the story of a musician who meets all
kinds of unusual creatures," he explains. "Over a series of
meetings, we built a visual world around the various acts,
including a huge time machine, and I did some research into
Steampunk."
Read more of the article here:
< http://livedesignonline.com/projects/cirque_du_
soleil_zarkana/zarkana_video_design_27092011/ >
{SOURCE: Live Design}
What Ever Happened to Matthew Cusick?
{Sep.29}
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That's the exact question Kris Coronado of the Washington Post
asked and then sought out the answer. We covered the case
extensively here at Fascination and we were just as interested
to know as well...
# # #
"The way they treated me, it was like I was a piece of trash."
These were the words Matthew Cusick had for his former employer,
Cirque du Soleil. In a 2004 story in The Washington Post, the
33-year-old recounted his experience with the world-renowned
acrobatic-theater company.
In February 2003, Cusick had been hired for "Mystère," the
entertainment group's in-house show at Treasure Island Hotel and
Casino in Las Vegas. He was to be a catcher, using his solid 6-
foot-2 frame to grab acrobats as they flew off trapezes. Elated,
Cusick had quit his bartending and personal training gigs,
broken up with his boyfriend and moved from Silver Spring to
Montreal to learn his role. During a physical exam, Cusick told
Cirque's doctors about his HIV status - a condition he has had
since 1993 - and was relieved when the physicians weren't
alarmed. "I was like, wow, these people could care less that I'm
HIV-positive," Cusick said. "I felt very accepted there."
That turned out not to be true. A week later, Cusick was let go,
with Cirque officials stating they thought he'd put other
performers at risk. Outraged, Cusick took the company to court.
# # #
Find out what he's doing now:
< http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/whatever-
happened-to--the-hiv-positive-acrobat-who-lost-his-
job/2011/09/09/gIQApAdB7K_story.html >
{SOURCE: Washington Post}
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ITINÉRAIRE -- TOUR/SHOW INFORMATION
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o) BIGTOP - Under the Grand Chapiteau
{Corteo, Koozå, OVO, Totem & Varekai}
o) ARENA - In Stadium-like venues
{Saltimbanco, Alegría, Quidam, Dralion
& Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour}
o) RESIDENT - Performed en Le Théâtre
{Mystère, "O", La Nouba, Zumanity, KÀ, LOVE,
ZAIA, ZED, Believe & VIVA Elvis}
o) VENUE - Venue & Seasonal productions
{Iris & Zarkana}
NOTE:
.) While we make every effort to provide complete and accurate
touring dates and locations available, the information in
this section is subject to change without notice. As such,
the Fascination! Newsletter does not accept responsibility
for the accuracy of these listings.
.) Dates so marked (*) are not official until released by Cirque
du Soleil.
For current, up-to-the-moment information on Cirque's whereabouts,
please visit Cirque's website: < http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/ >.
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BIGTOP - Under the Grand Chapiteau
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Cirque 2012:
Montreal, QC -- TBA
Quebec, QC -- TBA
Toronto, ON -- TBA
Corteo:
Sevilla, ES -- Sep 7, 2011 to Oct 16, 2011
Paris, FR -- Nov 4, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011
Barcelona, ES -- Jan 19, 2012 to Feb 12, 2012
Amsterdam, NL -- Mar 30, 2012 to Jun 3, 2012
Gijón, ES -- Jul 25, 2012 to Aug 26, 2012
Zurich, CH -- Sep 7, 2012 to Oct 14, 2012
Antwerp, BE -- Nov 2, 2012 to Dec 23, 2012
Koozå:
Osaka, JPN -- Aug 4, 2011 to Nov 6, 2011
Nagoya, JPN -- Nov 23, 2011 to Jan 22, 2012
Fukuoka, JPN -- Feb 9, 2012 to Apr 1, 2012
Ovo:
Calgary, AB -- Sep 7, 2011 to Oct 9, 2011
Mexico City, MX -- Oct 30, 2011 to Nov 20, 2011
Santa Monica, CA -- Jan 20, 2012 to Mar 25, 2012
Portland, OR -- TBA
Brisbane, AU -- TBA
Sydney, AU -- TBA
Melbourne, AU -- TBA
Totem:
Toronto, ON -- Aug 11, 2011 to Oct 9, 2011
San Francisco, CA -- Oct 28, 2011 to Dec 11, 2011
London, UK -- Jan 5, 2010 to Feb 5, 2012
San Jose, CA -- Mar 2, 2012 to Apr 1, 2012
Atlanta, GA -- May 9, 2012 to Jun 17, 2012
Varekai:
São Paulo, BR -- Sep 15, 2011 to Nov 27, 2011
Rio De Janeiro, BR -- Dec 8, 2011 to Jan 8, 2012
Belo Horizonte, BR -- Jan 18, 2012 to Feb 12, 2012
Brasilia, BR -- Feb 22, 2012 to Mar 18, 2012
Recife, BR -- Mar 29, 2012 to Apr 22, 2012
Salvador, BR -- May 3, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Curitiba, BR -- Jun 7, 2012 to Jul 1, 2012
Porto Alegre, BR -- Jul 11, 2012 to Aug 5, 2012
Buenos Aires, AR -- Aug 17, 2012 to Sep 16, 2012
Santiago, CL -- Sep 28, 2012 to Oct 28, 2012
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ARENA - In Stadium-Like Venues
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Saltimbanco:
Ekaterinburg, RU -- Oct 15, 2011 to Oct 23, 2011
Kazan, RU -- Oct 26, 2011 to Oct 30, 2011
Moscow, RU -- Nov 3, 2011 to Nov 13, 2011
St. Petersburg, RU -- Nov 16, 2011 to Nov 21, 2011
Kiev, UA -- Nov 27, 2011 to Dec 4, 2011
Vilnius, LT -- Dec 15, 2011 to Dec 17, 2011
Riga, LV -- Dec 21, 2011 to Dec 23, 2011
Tallin, EE -- Dec 28, 2011 to Dec 30, 2011
Malmö, SE -- Jan 26, 2011 to Jan 29, 2011
Bratislava, SK -- Feb 15, 2012 to Feb 19, 2012
Graz, AT -- Feb 22, 2012 to Feb 26, 2012
Alegría:
Munich, DE -- Sep 28, 2011 to Oct 2, 2011
Salzburg, AT -- Oct 5, 2011 to Oct 9, 2011
Berlin, DE -- Oct 12, 2011 to Oct 16, 2011
Bremen, DE -- Oct 19, 2011 to Oct 23, 2011
cologne, DE -- Oct 26, 2011 to Oct 30, 2011
Frankfurt, DE -- Nov 2, 2011 to Nov 6, 2011
Mannheim, DE -- Nov 9, 2011 to Nov 13, 2011
Malaga, ES -- Dec 1, 2011 to Dec 4, 2011
Santiago, ES -- Dec 7, 2011 to Dec 11, 2011
Zaragoza, ES -- Dec 14, 2011 to Dec 18, 2011
Lisbon, PT -- Dec 21, 2011 to Jan 8, 2012
Granada, ES -- Jan 11, 2011 to Jan 15, 2012
Bilbao, ES -- Jan 18, 2012 to Jan 22, 2012
Toulouse, FR -- Jan 25, 2012 to Feb 29, 2012
Nantes, FR -- Feb 1, 2012 to Feb 5, 2012
Lyon, FR -- Feb 23, 2012 to Feb 26, 2012
Toulon, FR -- Feb 29, 2012 to Mar 4, 2012
Nice, FR -- Mar 7, 2012 to Mar 11, 2012
Montpellier, FR -- Mar 14, 2012 to Mar 18, 2012
Strasbourg, FR -- Mar 21, 2012 to Mar 25, 2012
Manchester, UK -- Apr 4, 2012 to Apr 7, 2012
Glasgow, UK -- Apr 11, 2012 to Apr 15, 2012
Birmingham, UK -- Apr 18, 2012 to Apr 22, 2012
Dublin, IE -- Apr 25, 2012 to Apr 29, 2012
Budapest, HU -- May 17, 2012 to TBA
Hambgurg, DE -- May 30, 2012 to Jun 3, 2012
Hanover, DE -- Jun 6, 2012 to Jun 10, 2012
Nuremberg, DE -- Jun 13, 2012 to Jun 17, 2012
Vienna, AT -- Jun 20, 2012 to Jun 24, 2012
Quidam:
Albany, NY -- Sep 28, 2011 to Oct 2, 2011
Amherst, MA -- Oct 5, 2011 to Oct 9, 2011
Pittsburgh, PA -- Oct 12, 2011 to Oct 16, 2011
Milwaukee, WI -- Oct 19, 2011 to Oct 23, 2011
Philadelphia, PA -- Nov 10, 2011 to Nov 13, 2011
Washington, DC -- Nov 16, 2011 to Nov 20, 2011
Fayetteville, NC -- Nov 23, 2011 to Nov 27, 2011
Greenville, SC -- Nov 30, 2011 to Dec 4, 2011
Hampton, VA -- Dec 7, 2011 to Dec 11, 2011
Worcester, MA -- Dec 14, 2011 to TBA
Toronto, ON -- Dec 20, 2011 to TBA
Windsor, ON -- Jan 11, 2012 to TBA
Hoffman Estates, IL -- Feb 8, 2012 to Feb 12, 2012
Springfield, IL -- Feb 15, 2012 to Feb 19, 2012
Baton Rouge, LA -- Feb 22, 2012 to TBA
Austin, TX -- Feb 29, 2012 to Mar 4, 2012
Dralion:
Tallahassee, FL -- Sep 28, 2011 to Oct 2, 2011
Birmingham, AL -- Oct 5, 2011 to Oct 9, 2011
Gainesville, FL -- Oct 11, 2011 to Oct 13, 2011
San Juan, PR -- Oct 19, 2011 to Oct 23, 2011
Santo Domingo, DO -- Oct 27, 2011 to Oct 30, 2011
Cypress, TX -- Nov 17, 2011 to Nov 20, 2011
Beaumont, TX -- Nov 23, 2011 to Nov 27, 2011
Houston, TX -- Nov 30, 2011 to Dec 4, 2011
Lafayette, LA -- Dec 6, 2011 to Dec 8, 2011
Bossier City, LA -- Dec 10, 2011 to Dec 11, 2011
North Little Rock, AK -- Dec 13, 2011 to Dec 14, 2011
Montreal, QC -- Dec 18, 2011 to Dec 30, 2011
Quebec, QC -- Jan 3, 2012 to Jan 8, 2012
Kingston, ON -- Jan 11, 2012 to Jan 15, 2012
El Paso, TX -- Feb 15, 2012 to TBA
Colorado Springs, CO -- Feb 22, 2012 to TBA
Rio Rancho, NM -- Feb 29, 2012 to TBA
Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour:
2011
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Montreal, QC -- Oct 2, 2011 & Oct 3, 2011
Ottawa, ON -- Oct 7 & Oct 8, 2011
Hamilton, ON -- Oct 12 & Oct 13, 2011
Detroit, MI -- Oct 15 & Oct 16, 2011
London, ON -- Oct 18 & Oct 19, 2011
Toronto, ON -- Oct 21, 2011 to Oct 23, 2011
Winnipeg, MB -- Oct 26 & Oct 27, 2011
Saskatoon, SK -- Oct 29 & Oct 30, 2011
Edmonton, AB -- Nov 1 & Nov 2, 2011
Vancouver, BC -- Nov 4, 2011 to Nov 6, 2011
Seattle, WA -- Nov 9 & Nov 10, 2011
Spokane, WA -- Nov 12 & Nov 13, 2011
Euguene OR -- Nov 15 & Nov 16, 2011
Portland, OR -- Nov 18 to Nov 20, 2011
Salt Lake City, UT -- Nov 28, 2011
Las Vegas, NV -- Dec 3, 2011 to Dec 27, 2011
Phoenix, AZ -- Dec 30 & Dec 31, 2011
2012
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Boise, ID -- Jan 3 & Jan 4, 2012
Denver, CO -- Jan 6 to Jan 8, 2012
Sacramento, CA -- Jan 10 & Jan 11, 2012
San Jose, CA -- Jan 13 to Jan 15, 2012
Oakland, CA -- Jan 17 & Jan 18, 2012
San Diego, CA -- Jan 21 & Jan 22, 2012
Anaheim, CA -- Jan 24 & Jan 25, 2012
Los Angeles, CA -- Jan 27 to Jan 29, 2012
St. Louis, MO -- Feb 7 & Feb 8, 2012
Houston, TX -- Feb 10 to Feb 12, 2012
New Orleans, LA -- Feb 15 & Feb 16, 2012
Tulsa, OK -- Feb 18 & Feb 19, 2012
Kansas City, MO -- Feb 21 & Feb 22, 2012
Indianapolis, IN -- Feb 24 & Feb 25, 2012
Miami, FL -- Mar 2 & Mar 3, 2012
Jacksonville, FL -- Mar 7 & Mar 8, 2012
Raleigh, NC -- Mar 10 & Mar 11, 2012
Charlotte, NC -- Mar 13, 2012
Milwaukee, WI -- Mar 16, 2012 to Mar 18, 2012
Montreal -- Mar 20, 2012 to Mar 22, 2012
Quebec City, QC -- Mar 24 & Mar 25, 2012
Minneapolis, MN -- Mar 27 & Mar 28, 2012
Newark, NJ -- Mar 30 & Apr 1, 2012
New York City, NY -- Apr 3, 2012 to Apr 5, 2012
Uniondale, NY -- Apr 7 & Apr 8, 2012
Philadelphia, PA -- Apr 10 & Apr 11, 2012
Pittsburg, PA -- Apr 13, 14 & 15, 2012
State College, PA -- Apr 24 & 25, 2012
Columbia, SC -- Apr 27 & 28, 2012
Hartford, CT -- May 2, 2012
Baltimore, MD -- May 5 & 6, 2012
Worcester, MA -- May 16 & May 17, 2012
Dayton, OH -- Jun 6 & Jun 7, 2012
Columbus, OH -- Jun 9 & Jun 10, 2012
Nashville, TN -- Jun 12 & 13, 2012
Austin, TX -- Jun 15, 2012
San Antonio, TX -- Jun 23, 2012
Atlanta, GA -- Jun 29 & 30, 2012
Montreal, QC -- Jul 6 & Jul 7, 2012
Washington, DC -- Jul 13, 14 & 15 2012
Cleveland, OH -- Jul 17 & 18, 2012
Chicago, IL -- Jul 20 & 21, 2012
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RESIDENT - en Le Théâtre
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NOTE: (*) Prices are in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise
noted.
(*) Ticket prices exclude the 10% Live Entertainment Tax, the
$7.50 per-ticket processing fee, and sales tax where
applicable.
Mystère:
Location: Treasure Island, Las Vegas (USA)
Performs: Saturday through Wednesday, Dark: Thursday/Friday
Two shows Nightly - 7:00pm & 9:30pm
2011 Ticket Prices (adult) / (child 5-12):
o Category 1: $109.00 / $54.50
o Category 2: $99.00 / $49.50
o Category 3: $79.00 / $39.50
o Category 4: $69.00 / $34.50
o Category 5: $60.00 / $30.00 (Limited View)
2011 Dark Dates:
o November 2
2011 Added Performances:
o December 30th
"O":
Location: Bellagio, Las Vegas (USA)
Performs: Wednesday through Sunday, Dark: Monday/Tuesday
Two shows Nightly - 7:30pm and 10:00pm
2011 Ticket Prices:
o Orchestra: $150.00
o Loggia: $130.00
o Balcony: $99.00
o Limited View: $93.50
2011 Dark Dates:
o October 9
o December 5-18
La Nouba:
Location: Walt Disney World, Orlando (USA)
Performs: Tuesday through Saturday, Dark: Sunday/Monday
Two shows Nightly - 6:00pm and 9:00pm
2011 Ticket Prices (adults) / (child 3-9):
o Category 0: $120.00 / $97.00
o Category 1: $105.00 / $85.00
o Category 2: $85.00 / $69.00
o Category 3: $69.00 / $56.00
o Category 4: $55.00 / $45.00
2011 Dark Dates:
o November 22
Zumanity:
Location: New York-New York, Las Vegas (USA)
Performs: Friday through Tuesday
Dark: Wednesday & Thursday
Two Shows Nightly - 7:30pm and 10:00pm
2011 Ticket Prices (18+ Only!):
o Duo Sofas: $129.00
o Orchestra Seats: $105.00
o Upper Orchestra Seats: $79.00
o Balcony Seats: $69.00
o Cabaret Stools: $69.00
2011 Dark Dates:
o October 17-18
o December 16-20
2011 Added Performances:
o November 23rd
o December 31st
KÀ:
Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas (USA)
Performs: Tuesday through Saturday, Dark Sunday/Monday
Two Shows Nightly - 7:00pm and 9:30pm
2011 Ticket Prices (adult) / (child 5-12):
o Category 1: $150.00 / $75.00
o Category 2: $130.00 / $65.00
o Category 3: $99.00 / $49.50
o Category 4: $69.00 / $34.50
2011 Dark Dates:
o November 15-16
2011 Added Performances:
o November 27
o December 26
o December 31
LOVE:
Location: Mirage, Las Vegas (USA)
Performs: Thursday through Monday, Dark: Tuesday/Wednesday
Two Shows Nightly - 7:00pm and 9:30pm
2011 Ticket Prices:
o Lower Orchestra: $150.00
o Upper Orchestra: $130.00
o Lower Balcony: $99.00
o Middle Balcony: $93.50
2011 Dark Dates:
o October 3
o December 1-12
2011 Added Performances:
o December 28th
o December 31st
ZAIA:
Location: Venetian, Macao (China)
Performs: Every Day, Dark: Wednesday
One to Two Shows Daily - Times Vary
2011 Ticket Prices (adult) / (child 2-11):
o VIP Seating: MOP$ 1288 / MOP$ 1288
o Reserve A: MOP$ 788 / MOP$ 394
o Reserve B: MOP$ 588 / MOP$ 294
o Reserve C: MOP$ 388 / MOP$ 194
ZED:
Location: Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo (Japan)
Performs: Varies
One to Two Shows Daily - Showtimes vary
2011 Ticket Prices (Non-Peak / Peak Time):
o Category 1 ("Premium"): ¥15,000 / ¥16,000
o Category 2 ("Stage-Side"): ¥12,500 / ¥13,500
o Category 2 ("Center"): ¥12,500 / ¥13,500
o Category 3 ("Wide View"): ¥9,500 / ¥10,500
o Category 4 ("Value"): ¥7,500 / ¥8,500
BELIEVE:
Location: Luxor, Las Vegas (USA)
Performs: Friday through Tuesday, Dark: Wednesday/Thursday
Two Shows Nightly - 7:00pm and 10:00pm
NOTE: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by
an adult. Children under the age of five are not permitted
into the theater.
2011 Ticket Prices (all):
o Category 1: $160.00
o Category 2: $130.00
o Category 3: $109.00
o Category 4: $89.00
o Category 5: $59.00
2011 Dark Dates:
o December 6-17
VIVA ELVIS:
Location: Aria, Las Vegas (USA)
Performs: Tuesday through Saturday, Dark: Sunday/Monday
Two Shows Nightly - 7:00pm and 9:30pm
2011 Ticket Prices
o Category 1: $175.00
o Category 2: $150.00
o Category 3: $125.00
o Category 4: $99.00
2011 Dark Dates:
o November 8-12
2011 Added Performances:
o November 27th
o December 26, 31
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VENUE - Venue & Seasonal Productions
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IRIS:
Location ///
Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CA (USA)
< http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/iris/
tickets/los-angeles.aspx >
Performances ///
Times: Performances are held from Tuesday through
Friday at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm (with the
exception of Saturday December 24 at 1pm), and
Sundays at 1pm (with the exception of July 24 & 31
at 6:30pm) and 6:30pm. There are no performances on
Monday.
2011 Dark Dates:
o October 10-19
o November 24
o December 5, 6, 7, 25
Tickets ///
Preview Performances (July 21 - September 24):
o Category Premium - $203.00 USD
o Category 1 - $100.50 USD
o Category 2 - $78.00 USD
o Category 3 - $59.25 USD
o Category 4 - $33.00 USD
Weekday Matinees:
o Category Premium - $253.00 USD
o Category 1 - $123.00 USD
o Category 2 - $93.00 USD
o Category 3 - $68.00 USD
o Category 4 - $43.00 USD
Saturday Matinee & All Evening Performances:
o Category Premium - $253.00 USD
o Category 1 - $133.00 USD
o Category 2 - $103.00 USD
o Category 3 - $78.00 USD
o Category 4 - $43.00 USD
ZARKANA:
Location ///
New York, NY -- Jun 9, 2011 to Oct 8, 2011
Madrid, ES -- Nov 12, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011
Moscow, RU -- Feb 4, 2012 to Apr 8, 2012
Performances ///
Full Schedule:
< http://static01.cirquedusoleil.com/en/~/
media/shows/zarkana/pdf/new-york-schedule.pdf >
2011 Dark Dates:
o October 3
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OUTREACH - UPDATES FROM CIRQUE's SOCIAL WIDGETS
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o) Club Cirque -- This Month at CirqueClub
o) Networking -- Cirque on Facebook, Youtube & Twitter
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CLUB CIRQUE: This Month at CirqueClub
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FIVE WAYS TO STAY IN TOUCH
{Sep.17}
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of the magic of Cirque du Soleil! CirqueClub has five ways for you to
always stay in the know...
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LEARN ALL ABOUT THE MARTIAL ARTS OF KÀ
{Sep.28}
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"Don't try this at home." That's what two of the martial arts experts
of Cirque du Soleil say about the feats you see in KÀ at MGM Grand
Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. It sounds like obvious advice when you
consider the nine-story KÀ Theatre, which the performers use in every
acrobatic way imaginable (assuming you have a wild, death-defying
imagination).
Drawing inspiration from martial arts
These KÀ performers were talking about the ancient Chinese martial
arts tradition called Wushu and the stylized form of fighting-turned
dance called Chinese opera. Both involve sharp weapons; and both
should be only tried under the supervision of a trained professional.
And yet when you watch the Pageant, the opening scene of KÀ, the
performers make their moves so gracefully, so lightly, so easily that
it's hard not to be inspired to try a little spear juggling when you
get home. Such is the magic of KÀ.
Read more of the original post at CirqueClub! Sign-Up today!
< http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/cirque-club/news/2011/2011-09-15-
ka-martial-arts.aspx >
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NETWORKING: Cirque on Facebook, YouTube & Twitter
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---[ ALEGRIA ]---
{Sep.30}
Added 4 new photos to the album Alegria in Munich_2011
LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set
=a.10150389175495746.414038.38543815745&type=1 >
{Sep.20}
Added 3 new photos to the album Load In_Stuttgart, DE.
LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set
=a.10150375057975746.411135.38543815745&type=1 >
---[ CORTEO ]---
{Sep.20}
Corteo on Canal Sur!
LINK /// < http://www.canalsuralacarta.es/television/video/el-
circo-del-sol-en-sevilla/7369/11 >
---[ DRALION ]---
{Sep.02}
Added 17 new photos to the album Santo Domingo, DR Press
conference.
LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set
=a.10150793636245195.742486.39340140194&type=1 >
{Sep.02}
Happy Birthday Guy Laliberte from Dralion!
LINK /// <http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150287223050353>
{Sep.11}
Photos and pictures of Dralion in Huntsville, AL
LINK /// < http://photos.al.com/4462/gallery/cirque_du_soleil_-
_dralion/index.html >
{Sep.17}
Dralion's Orlando native performer Amanda Orozco returns home
this week! Dralion by Cirque du Soleil will perform for the 1st
time in Orlando at the UCF Arena opening on Wednesday!
LINK /// < http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_stage_
theat/2011/09/amanda-orozco-is-flying-high-in-cirque-du-
soleils-dralion.html >
{Sep.21}
It's opening day for Dralion at the UCF Arena! Today marks the
300th performance of Dralion in Arena. Happy 300th performance
everyone!!!!
{Sep.29}
Dralion in Tallahassee, FL
LINK /// < http://www.fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=
CD&Dato=20110928&Kategori=FSVIEWGALLERIES&Lopenr=
109280809&Ref=PH&odyssey=mod%7Cgalleriespic%7Cfrontpage >
{Sep 30}
Did you know we recently incorporated a new character in
Dralion? Let us introduce you Kàla. He is closely related to the
Little Buddha and represents the movement of time.
LINK /// <http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150318628305353>
---[ IRIS ]---
{Sep.08}
Take a look at our new collection of IRIS merchandise! Exclusive
to Facebook fans: Get 10% off this new collection. Use promo
code: IRIS10CDS. Visit our shop tab for more details!
LINK /// < http://cirk.me/pQI2DP >
{Sep.19}
Behind-the-scenes: View from inside Kodak Theatre during a
rehearsal for the show..
LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set
=a.173536262684722.34125.161171830587832&type=1 >
{Sep.24}
Preparing for the Premiere of IRIS - View from Hollywood Blvd.
LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=
256763291028685&set=a.173536262684722.34125.
161171830587832&type=1&ref=nf >
{Sep.29}
See what the artists see! A view of from the stage.
LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=
258727184165629&set=a.173536262684722.34125.
161171830587832&type=1&ref=nf >
---[ KA ]---
{Sep.01}
Here's a pop quiz about some of the special effects in the show.
In the show's opening scene when the tribe of Archers ambush the
Imperial Court there are three types of arrows used in the
attack - live arrows shot by Archers, arrows fired by air
cannons offstage, and one other type of arrow. Can you tell us
what it is?
The answer to yesterday's trivia question is: projections! There
are also arrows shot out of the Tatami deck and one that's part
of the Empress' costume, so technically it's five types of arrows!
{Sep.19}
Who am I? I am beautiful, accomplished and brave. I'm desired by
the villains, but I'm not interested in them. When I fall for
the Twin Brother I find my loyalties unexpectedly divided, and
realize I'm in a battle of wills with my doting father.
A: The Chief Archer's Daughter
---[ KOOZA ]---
{Sep.23}
Good day to all English speaking Kooza friend in Japan! If you
are having a hard time buying tickets to see our show, please
click on this link :
LINK /// < http://www.fujitv.co.jp/events/kooza/
global/ticket/index.html >
---[ MJ THE IMMORTAL ]---
{Sep.05}
Good Morning America talks about Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL
World Tour. Only a month left before the world gets to see the
show. Are you excited?
LINK /// < http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/cirque-du-soleil-
tribute-michael-jackson-gma-pop-14411281 >
{Sep.06}
Hear from the show's Director of Creation Chantal Tremblay as
she speaks about the dance and acrobatic elements that are part
of the show.
LINK /// < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PqKOC4B94o >
{Sep.19}
With 13 days to go before our World Premiere, a special group of
Michael Jackson fans fly into Montreal for an exclusive look at
rehearsals of the show!
LINK /// < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aLCP_imvI8 >
{Sep.20}
Now 12 days 'til the show premieres to the World! Coverage of
our Michael Jackson fan-preview continues with them meeting the
show's Executive Producer and the Estate of Michael Jackson.
LINK /// < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wezssw17bcc >
{Sep.21}
11 days and counting to our World Premiere! See these Michael
Jackson fans as they set foot in the venue's performance area
and hear them react to their first look at the show's set-up!
LINK /// < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQun4vEeeZY >
{Sep.22}
10 days to go! These lucky Michael Jackson fans meet Musical
Designer Kevin Antunes and Choreographers Rich and Tone
Talauega.
LINK /// < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZanc5uesQQ >
{Sep.23}
Premiering in 9 days! After having a look at the show, these
Michael Jackson fans chat with Musical Director Greg
Phillinganes.
LINK /// < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxWxCJxsX2A >
{Sep.28}
The count down to premiere continues with just 4 days to go! As
rehearsals continue until then, performer Gianinni interviews
cast mates on their experience on the show.
LINK /// < http://www.vimeo.com/28703485 >
{Sep.29}
Down to 3 days 'til Premiere! Hear what these Michael Jackson
fans think of the show they have previewed.
LINK /// < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoLsTeCBX3I >
---[ MYSTERE ]---
{Sep.15}
Time for another installment of Mystère Mystery Character
Thursday! Franco Dragone, writer/director of Mystère, describes
me this way: A geological oddity of trembling flesh who craves
to be human. Who am I?
A: The Mountain
{Sep.22}
Check out our Tumblr, where we've uploaded a video from the
Magic Event with Desigual!
LINK /// < http://cirk.me/ouXWPF >
---[ QUIDAM ]---
{Sep.09}
Quidam in the Boston Globe:
LINK /// < http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2011/
09/09/cirque_du_soleils_quidam_is_an_adventure_
of_aerial_imagery/ >
{Sep.15}
Quidam in the State College papers
LINK /// < http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2011/09/15/
Cirque_du_Soleil_perform_at_BJC.aspx >
LINK /// < http://live.psu.edu/story/55103 >
{Sep.16}
Backstage with Cerceaux artist in State College
LINK /// < http://wearecentralpa.com/fulltext-
centralpalive?nxd_id=306307 >
{Sep.29}
Quidam in the Albany papers:
LINK /// < http://blog.timesunion.com/localarts/cirque-du-
soleils-quidam-the-times-union-center-92811/18294/ >
LINK /// < http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2011/09/29/
entertainment/doc4e840dff923b2755155282.txt >
---[ SALTIMBANCO ]---
{Sep.01}
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Saltimbanco
LINK /// < http://passport.jetsetter.com/index.php/2011/08/31/
behind-the-scenes-of-cirque-du-soleils-saltimbanco/ >
{Sep.20}
Saltimbano in Shanghai Daily:
LINK /// < http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/
?id=482961&type=Feature >
{Sep.22}
Saltimbanco well received by the Chinese audience!! Last night
Opening show!
LINK /// < http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzA2Mjc0NjQw.html >
{Sep.29}
Saltimbanco in Shanghai Daily Again!
LINK /// < http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/
?id=483765&type=Feature >
And China Daily:
LINK /// < http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sunday/2011-09/25/
content_13786462.htm >
---[ THE BEATLES LOVE ]---
{Sep.02}
Added 24 new photos to The Beatles LOVE at Dodger Stadium.
LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=
a.10150320453003666.326726.14653468665&type=1 >
{Sep.16}
Want to get a bird's eye view of the LOVE crew setting up for
the show? Well now you can with the "Cirque Inside Access" tour.
Tickets available at BestofVegas.com, details available at
LINK /// < http://www.bestofvegas.com/Cirque-Du-Soleil-Insider-
Access-Show-Tickets/ >
{Sep.21}
Who am I? I'm a glamorous, albeit rebellious, daughter of wealth
and propriety. I seek to find what money cannot buy, soaring to
new heights only after I meet the brutish Fireman. The ultimate
conduit between reaching for the stars and keeping my feet
planted firmly on the ground is the Fireman.
A: LUCY
{Sep.30}
Today at the RSD office we had a cake war and the theme was Guy
Laliberté's birthday! Check out this cake, which reminisced
Guy's exploration to the moon!
LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=
10150355155148666&set=a.101066423665.92500.
14653468665&type=1&ref=nf >
---[ TOTEM ]---
{Sep.21}
Fitness Tips from Totem's performers
LINK /// < http://www.marilyn.ca/Video.aspx#clip535991 >
---[ ZAIA ]---
{Sep.19}
BRAND NEW - 2-min Promotional Video of ZAIA !!! I know you all
can't wait to see the new look of ZAIA. Enjoy !!!
LINK /// < http://youtu.be/4hF8YZfz7j8 >
---[ ZED ]---
{Sep.06}
Just posted more photos from Tokyo Girls Collection! You can see
so many people were watching us! Thank you!
LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=
a.10150429705331164.450200.41326571163&type=3 >
---[ ZUMANITY ]---
{Sep.15}
Our fabulous Edie talks Las Vegas Pride in the latest issue of
CityLife!
LINK /// < http://lasvegascitylife.com/articles/2011/09/15/
news/local_news/iq_47313586.txt >
{Sep.16}
We don't think our amazing Hand to Hand artists could look
anymore gorgeous on the cover of the latest issue of Las Vegas
Magazine (LVM)/VEGAS2GO! See the link below to read up on our
8th anniversary and how we keep the show spicy!
LINK /// < http://lasvegasmagazine.com/2011/09/16/
the-edge-of-desire/ >
{Sep.22}
Added 29 new photos to the album Zumanity's 8th Anniversary.
LINK /// < http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=
a.10150325034663847.364583.13931088846&type=1 >
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COMPARTMENTS -- A PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN
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o) DIDYAKNOW - Facts at a Glance about Cirque
o) HISTORIA - Cirque du Soleil History
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DIDYAKNOW? - Facts About Cirque
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Facts:
o) Did you know the "O" Winches used to fly the performers have a
maximum line pull of 1000lbs at a maximum velocity of 15 feet per
second with a 2G acceleration?
o) Did you know that the automation in Believe has over 3 miles of
network cable, which has the ability to move people or scenery at
10' per second?
o) Did you know that the word most chosen by audience members during
the Premonition Illusion in BELIEVE is 'love'?
o) Did you know that CRISS ANGEL Believe contains more than 40
illusions, which includes Harry Houdini's death-defying upside down
strait jacket escape?
o) Did you know there are more than 100 combined years of magic show
experience among the Illusionaires at CRISS ANGEL Believe!
o) Did you know that IRIS features 603 lighting features?
o) Do you know what inspired this cinema-themed show to be called
IRIS? The word "iris" refers to the colored part of the eye as well
as the adjustable opening - or diaphragm - that controls the
amount of light that passes through
o) Did you know the Projection crew for IRIS, headed up by Olivier
Simola and Christophe Waksmann, is the largest in Cirque du Soleil
History?
o) Did you know the Kodak Theatre, the new home of IRIS, was initially
custom-built in November of 2001 to serve the enormous technical
needs of the live worldwide television broadcast of OSCAR night?
o) Did you know there are over 80 motorized winches (lifting machines)
in IRIS that require only 2 people to operate? Some can lift up to
1,200 pounds at speeds of 10 feet per second!
o) Anne-Séguin Poirier, Props Designer for IRIS, also credits as
costume designer for the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010
Olympic games.
o) Did you know Seventy specialists worked more than 35,000 hours to
produce the first full set of KÀ costumes?
o) The Wheel of Death in the Slave Cage scene weighs 10,000 pounds,
and is comprised of two independent sets of circular "cages" that
rotate around a common axle. The movement is completely controlled
by the artists in the "cages"
o) There are 14 "trees" in the Forest scene and they're made of
corrugated steel tube. Each has a diameter of four feet, is up to
80 feet tall, and weighs up to 3000 pounds.
o) Michel Crête designed the seven cloud-like Fabulous Figures that
decorate the ceiling of La Nouba's showroom. They measure 30 feet
in length and are constructed of copper tubing and wrapped in mesh.
o) Did you know The Mystère Wardrobe department applies more than
2,500 sequins to the Bungee Girl costumes by hand? It takes about
20 hours to re-sequin just one costume.
o) The Mystère Props team goes through 5,712 red balloons (or
Fünftausendsiebenhundertzwölf Luftballons for you Nena fans out
there) each year to fly the Baby Girl from the stage to the
ceiling. No wonder they're always out of breath!
o) Dancers in VIVA ELVIS can be expected to run up to 15 flights of
stairs per show - that's 150 flights per week! Could you keep up?
o) Did you know VIVA ELVIS finale has 90 wigs and 45 of the Elvis
headpieces in the show? Each wig and headpiece is custom made to
fit each performer's head. And we have plaster casts of each
performer's head for fittings!
o) Did you know there are 112 costume changes within the first 3 songs
at VIVA ELVIS?
o) Did you know the superheroes bouncing on the trampolines in VIVA
ELVIS happens an average of 180 times per show? After 700 shows,
that's 126,000 bounces!
o) The Return to Sender flag in VIVA ELVIS is made of real long
underwear and boxer shorts, adding up to a total of 224 lbs of
laundry!
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HISTORIA: Cirque du Soleil History
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* Sep.01.2003 -- Tapis Rouge CD released (BMG/CDS Musique)
* Sep.01.2003 -- "Parade of Colors" Book Published
* Sep.01.2010 -- Saltimbanco Arena opened Berlin, DE
* Sep.01.2010 -- Alegría Arena opened Kamloops, BC
* Sep.02.2009 -- Alegría Arena opened Albany, NY
* Sep.03.1987 -- Le Cirque Réinventé opened Las Angeles
* Sep.03.1993 -- Saltimbanco opened Boston
* Sep.03.2009 -- Ovo opened Toronto, ON
* Sep.03.2010 -- Quidam opened Lima, PE
* Sep.04.2002 -- Saltimbanco opened Brussels
* Sep.04.2008 -- Koozå opened Boston
* Sep.05.2005 -- Cirque held 5th Run Away with Cirque du Soleil 5k
Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk at Paseo Verde
Park in Henderson
* Sep.06.2005 -- "O" CD released in US (CDS Musique)
* Sep.06.2005 -- La Nouba CD released in US (CDS Musique)
* Sep.06.2005 -- Mystère (Live) CD released in US (CDS Musique)
* Sep.08.1985 -- 1984 Tour opened Montréal
* Sep.08.1989 -- Cirque Réinventé opened Santa Monica
* Sep.08.1995 -- Alegría opened Boston
* Sep.08.2005 -- Dralion opened Zurich
* Sep.08.2006 -- Corteo opened Boston
* Sep.08.2010 -- Saltimbanco Arena opened Munich, DE
* Sep.08.2010 -- Alegría Arena opened Victoria, BC
* Sep.09.1988 -- Cirque Réinventé opened Washington DC
* Sep.09.1993 -- Saltimbanco opened in Boston
* Sep.09.1999 -- Saltimbanco opened in Perth
* Sep.09.2005 -- Quidam opened Singapore
* Sep.09.2009 -- Alegría Arena opened Syracuse, NY
* Sep.09.2009 -- Name of CirqueVaudeville Released [Banana Shpeel]
* Sep.09.2010 -- OVO opened Washington, DC
* Sep.11.1990 -- Nouvelle Expérience opened San Jose
* Sep.11.2008 -- Quidam opened Barcelona, Spain
* Sep.12.1986 -- Le Magie Continue opened Toronto
* Sep.12.1997 -- Alegría opened Vienna
* Sep.12.2003 -- Varekai opened Los Angeles
* Sep.12.2005 -- Zumanity celebrated its 1000th performance
* Sep.13.1991 -- Nouvelle Expérienceopened Chicago
* Sep.13.1996 -- Saltimbanco opened Zurich
* Sep.14.2001 -- Quidam opened Zurich
* Sep.14.2007 -- Alegría opened Curitiba, Brazil
* Sep.14.2010 -- Banana Shpeel opened San Francisco, CA
* Sep.15.1995 -- Saltimbanco opened Düsseldorf
* Sep.15.2002 -- Fire Within premiered in Canada [7:00pm EST/Global TV]
* Sep.15.2005 -- Name of "Cirque MGM" released - KÀ
* Sep.15.2008 -- Mystère celebrated 7,000th performance [9:30pm]
* Sep.15.2010 -- Saltimbanco Arena opened Milan, IT
* Sep.15.2010 -- Alegría Arena opened Tacoma, WA
* Sep.16.2004 -- Varekai opened Washington DC
* Sep.16.2008 -- Corteo opened Ottawa
* Sep.16.2009 -- Alegría Arena opened Amherst, NY
* Sep.16.2010 -- Koozå opened Calgary, AB
* Sep.17.1998 -- Alegría opened Zurich
* Sep.17.1998 -- Quidam opened McLean
* Sep.17.2009 -- Saltimbanco Arena Tour Begins in Europe
* Sep.17.2009 -- Saltimbanco Arena opened Stockholm, SE
* Sep.17.2009 -- Dralion opened Monterrey, Mexico
* Sep.17.2010 -- Varekai opened Zurich, CH
* Sep.18.2009 -- Quidam opened Brasilia, Brazil
* Sep.19.2002 -- Varekai opened Philadelphia
* Sep.19.2003 -- Saltimbanco opened Zurich
* Sep.20.1989 -- Cirque Réinventé opened Santa Monica
* Sep.20.2001 -- Saltimbanco opened Yokohama
* Sep.20.2003 -- Zumanity Gala Premiere (Previews End)
* Sep.21.2001 -- Saltimbanco opened in Yokohama
* Sep.21.2001 -- Alegría celebrated 2,500th performance [Brisbane]
* Sep.21.2003 -- Cirque wins Outstanding Nonfiction Program award
* Sep.21.2004 -- "Le Best of..." CD Released (CDS Musique)
* Sep.22.2002 -- Cirque lost Emmys (nominated Jul.18.2002)
Outstanding Variety, Music or
Comedy Special - Alegría
Outstanding Choreography for 74th
Academy Awards - Debra Brown
* Sep.22.2005 -- Varekai opened Hartford
* Sep.22.2010 -- Saltimbanco Arena opened Zargoza, ES
* Sep.22.2010 -- Alegría Arena opened Spokane, WA
* Sep.23.1999 -- Dralion opened in Santa Monica
* Sep.23.2009 -- Saltimbanco Arena opened Helsinki, FI
* Sep.23.2009 -- Alegría Arena opened Rochester, NY
* Sep.24.2008 -- Cirque2009 tickets go on sale!
* Sep.25.2005 -- Corteo opened Minneapolis
* Sep.25.1996 -- Quidam opened in Santa Monica
* Sep.25.2002 -- Cirquedusoleil.com won four awards for its website:
"Best of Show", "Experience", "Content & Information",
"Experimental"
* Sep.25.2008 -- Varekai opened Vienna, Austria
* Sep.26.2002 -- Quidam opened Cleveland
* Sep.27.1994 -- Alegría CD released in Canada (RCA/Victor)
* Sep.27.2001 -- Dralion opened in Philadelphia
* Sep.27.2003 -- Cirque du Soleil HQ Open House
* Sep.28.2003 -- Cirque du Soleil HQ Open House
* Sep.28.2006 -- Quidam opened St. Louis
* Sep.29.2010 -- Saltimbanco Arena opened Granada, ES
* Sep.30.1997 -- Quidam opened Denver
* Sep.30.2009 -- Saltimbanco Arena opened Turku, FI
* Sep.30.2009 -- Alegría Arena opened State College, PA
* Sep.30.2009 -- Guy Laliberté, Cosmonaut!
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FASCINATION! FEATURES
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o) "Remembering ZED: A Timeless Evocation"
Part 2 of 4 - "From A to ZED"
By: Ricky Russo - Atlanta, Georgia (USA)
o) "The Last Viewings of ZED"
By: Steve Long - West Hartford, Connecticut (USA)
o) "IRIS: A Journey Through the World of Cinema"
By: Cirque du Soleil Press Room Materials
o) "CirqueCon Update #7 - We'd Like Your Thoughts"
By: Keith Johnson - Seattle, Washington (USA)
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"Remembering ZED: A Timeless Evocation"
Part 2 of 4 - "From A to ZED"
By: Ricky Russo - Atlanta, Georgia (USA)
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Shocking news hit the Cirque du Soleil fandom around Noon on Sunday,
July 24th- ZED, Cirque du Soleil's resident show in Tokyo, Japan would
cease operations and close as of December 31, 2011 - and it was the
proverbial shot heard around the world for Cirque fans. It was no
surprise to learn that ticket sales and attendance had plummeted since
the 2011 Tokoku earthquake and tsunami, and Oriental Land Company
(OLC), Cirque du Soleil's partner in Japan, said the decision to close
the show amounted to just that - low attendance and a bleak overall
outlook on the show's future.
Thankfully this will not be the last time we hear from the world of
ZED, as pieces of the show will be salvaged and used to upgrade VIVA
ELVIS and MYSTERE on the Las Vegas Strip. While we absorb the full
impact and meaning of this closure, and contemplate the knowledge that
we may never again see ZED staged whole, I'd like to take a moment to
reflect upon my experience with ZED and highlight the fascinating
characters and acts we'll now miss once the final curtain is called.
* * *
When I last left you, my friend (and fellow Cirque du Soleil fan) Rich
Alford and I had entered the ZED theater complex on the afternoon of
November 8, 2008 in triumph, though huffing and puffing from the walk,
with only a few moments to spare before the curtain would rise again
on ZED, Cirque du Soleil's then newest resident production. We had
found ourselves at Tokyo DisneySEA that morning as hosts to a
CirqueCon lunch for a table of eight patrons at Magellan's, then made
our way to the Theater for the afternoon performance. When we arrived,
though, we were in for a bit of a shock: our seats were occupied, and
our tickets were issued in error!
With about a minute before curtain call and with the box office on the
phone to Kyoko Hasegawa (our friendly contact at Cirque Tokyo), they
found us alternative seats, which we took quickly, settling down to
gaze over the white canvas that keeps the world of ZED tightly
wrapped.
As a CirqueCon Passionate, I had quite a good look at it the day
before...
The journey from A to ZED began with an announcement on April 7, 2005
that Cirque du Soleil came to an agreement with the Walt Disney
Company and Oriental Land Co., Ltd (the company that administers Tokyo
Disneyland Resort) to open a permanent theater in Tokyo. Ground was
broken on the $140 million USD, 2,000 seat project on April 18, 2006
and blessed by a Shinto priest from nearby Seiryu shrine. By October
1, 2007, construction was far enough along to announce the show would
officially open on October 1, 2008, during the Resort's 25th
Anniversary celebrations.
"ZED" became the show's official name on June 3, 2008 (though it had
been leaked to the fandom some time before the official announcement).
ZED would go on to premiere on time to rave reviews and spectacular
attendance. Since its premiere (and over 1,000 performances), ZED has
proven to be very popular and reached the one-millionth guest
milestone faster than any other show in Japan.
However, the effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
event, which took place on March 11, 2011, greatly changed the
business environment for the theater (and all of Japan). Based on a
review of the expected results and the long-term viability of the
show, it was mutually agreed on July 25, 2011 to indefinitely close
the Cirque du Soleil Theater Tokyo and cease performances of ZED as of
December 31, 2011. The show, which premiered on October 1, 2008, marks
Cirque du Soleil's twenty-second production overall, the first
permanent theater and show in Japan and its first permanent venture
outside of North America.
The story of ZED blossoms in an environment that recalls antique
astronomical and navigational instruments set in an ancient cosmos
that is at the same time new and somehow familiar. In fact the set
takes its inspiration from many eras and influences: ancient science,
the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci, the products of the early days of
the Mechanical Age, nautical instruments and astronomy all play a part
in creating an atmosphere of solidity and tradition, floating in space
that looks toward the future. As an example, on the floor of the stage
is a representation of the Milky Way, with symbols referring to the
different phases of the moon, and star placements.
An alphabet of 26 symbols, known as the Zed Alphabet, appears
throughout the set and spells out the periodic table of the elements
as well as other words related to the production. And five spheres of
various diameters, each displaying their own special effects, form a
miniature representation of an Astrolabe - a micro world that reflects
the macro world. Made mostly of steel, the suspended astrolabe weights
19,504 kilograms (43,000 pounds) and is fitted with a net that can
deploy and retract as needed.
The theater is quite unique as it is the first permanent Cirque du
Soleil Theater outside of North America (they're either located in Las
Vegas or Orlando). It opened after about two years of construction and
a total business cost of 14 billion yen. The distinctive Theatre roof
formed with polyhedrons is designed in the image of a circus tent, the
very beginnings of Cirque du Soleil. It is specifically designed to
harness the sun's rays from any direction and its glass exterior
definitely presents an appearance befitting Cirque du Soleil, the
Circus of the Sun. By the numbers: the building stands about 35 meters
high, has approximately 5,400 square-meters of building area and
14,000 square-meters of total floor space to get lost on.
Inside is equally impressive.
Cirque du Soleil Tokyo's stage is one of the largest in Japan with a
width of about 35 meters, a depth of about 20 meters, and a height to
the ceiling of about 21 meters. The open, semi-circular stage thrusts
out into the audience allowing guests to feel even closer to the
action. A grid above the audience covers about 1,700 square meters of
the ceiling and can support a load of 750 kilograms per square meters.
This grid is used for special mechanical equipment and devices that
make possible various stage effects.
Such as the "basket" winch from Fisher Technical, a custom ten
horsepower counterweight assist winch that provides the means for
rigidly securing a four ton piece of scenic and acrobatic equipment
through an enormous range of loading conditions; the "net" winches,
used to deploy and tension the safety net system for the trapeze (It
is a two stage machine, with the first stage rotating a large drum to
pull the stage width net into its initial slack position. After
engaging a huge ratchet backstop on the first stage, the second stage
drives a large ball screw to pull the entire winch system backward
(riding on heavy duty FTSI FastTrack) to put over 7 tons of tension on
the net); and the "vortex" winches that breathe life into the
breathtaking opening curtain effect (done using 25 hp motors coupled
with huge drums that are over eight feet in length and four feet in
diameter. At over 25 linear feet per second, the drums collect almost
an acre of fabric in the blink of an eye!). Underneath the stage is
one of the world's largest trap rooms with a depth of six meters. All
these elements make it possible to present a show that can only be
staged at a permanent theater.
The theater's 2,170 seats are arranged around the semi-circular stage
with the seats at the back of the theater about 30 meters away, giving
the audience a sense of being close to the action. The seats at the
front of the theater are designed to allow a good view of Cirque du
Soleil's spectacular aerial acrobatics and other effects by having
seat backs that recline and extra space between rows. All the seats
have cup holders so that guests can enjoy refreshments while they
watch the show. These elements all help provide a comfortable and
enjoyable ambience in the theater.
To ensure that the highest quality performance can always be
presented, the backstage area includes dressing rooms that can
accommodate a total of 70 performers, a training room for physical
care and treatment, and a rehearsal room with a 10-meter-high ceiling
where acrobats can rehearse. Also backstage are acrobatic and other
equipment, a metal workshop for maintaining special equipment, and a
costume shop where costumes are maintained.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Next time: discovering the theme of ZED and the characters that play
in its world.
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"The Last Viewings of ZED"
By: Steve Long - West Hartford, Connecticut (USA)
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It's hard to believe that I've seen ZED for the last time. Those last
viewings on August 11 and August 13, 2011 were wonderful. There had
been a couple of casting changes and a couple of artists were absent
from their group routines but the show was still strong. The aftermath
of the March earthquake in Tohoku did result in a major change to the
show, however, the deployment of an airbag below the high wire act,
just in case the stage and high wire started shaking in the middle of
the act. It's one thing to consider the odds of an earthquake shaking
things while you're a couple of stories above the stage, it's another
to have a major quake followed by numerous major aftershocks bringing
into focus the actual possibility of an earthquake induced fall.
The resident creative team, most of whom were involved in the superbly
realized change of ZED from a two-act show to a one-act show, once
again worked their magic with the process of deploying and then taking
down the airbag. Someone seeing the show for the first time would have
had no idea that anything had changed from the first days of
performance. The change had the added benefit of emphasizing the
character of the Shaman and his role in creating the world of ZED. His
actions bringing out the airbag carried over into more activity on the
Shaman's part as he brought the other aspects of the ZED world into
being.
I think I have seen about 20 different Cirque du Soleil (CDS) shows
and while I acknowledge that seeing live performances is a very
personal thing, one person may love a show that another person sees as
just ordinary - for me, ZED is one of the strongest shows, residential
or touring, that CDS is currently presenting. The creation of the
world of ZED was well done, the artistic base of the show is strong
enough to weather changes in cast and acts. I think ZED could have
challenged Mystere in terms of longevity. But on December 31, 2011 it
will be done.
ZED was the product of a particular artistic purpose (to create a
residential show in Japan) and the product of a particular collection
of artistic talent and insight at all levels of creation and
performance. I look forward to the day when artistic purpose and
artistic talent once again combine to create a show that I would
travel to the far side of the world to see again.
Afterthoughts
The Oriental Land Corporation (OLC) press release talked about a
review of the business conditions for their collaboration with Cirque
du Soleil (CDS). As it was OLC that made the initial announcement of
the closing and as the Tohoku disasters were so fresh in our minds it
was easy for me to assume that this was a decision primarily made in
Japan in reaction to the difficulties the country was facing.
After my visit to Japan, though, it struck me that Cirque du Soleil
may have had reasons to question the value of continuing ZED as well,
such as a change of business plans and the increasing cost of
operating in Japan.
During CirqueCon 2007, Orlando!, when ZED was in development in
Montreal, we learned of a plan to build a number of Cirque du Soleil
theater spaces using the La Nouba Theater as a template. This would
allow the possibility for shows to rotate among theaters. There was
also the move to create permanent resident shows outside North
America, starting with Macao, Tokyo and Dubai.
Cirque Theatre Tokyo, the host space for ZED, was the only other
theater built using the LaNouba stage footprint, the Dubai show never
materialized and no other locations were added to the list. Now what
we're seeing are shows developed for existing theater spaces with an
emphasis on increasing the overseas touring model, both by finding new
venues for existing shows and creating new shows that will travel
internationally from early on in the tour, with the intent to perform
in venues of various sizes, not just big tops. With this shift in
business plan could come a shift in support for shows created under
the old business plan, especially shows that are running into
difficulties, like an increase in operational expenses.
When ZED was being developed the returns were probably generated using
a Yen exchange rate of something a little better than 100 Yen to the
U.S. Dollar. When CirqueCon 2008, Tokyo! occurred the rate was about
97 Yen to the U.S. Dollar and it kept dropping as time went on. For
the first half of 2011 the exchange rate was in the low 80's and in
August, when I went over, it was trading just under 77 Yen. If the CDS
artists and staff were being paid in Yen, then Cirque du Soleil was
having to pay more in Dollars to achieve the same amount in Yen. If
the pay was in Dollars converted to Yen then CDS was having to provide
financial supplements so that people could live. The cost of OLC
provided services was also increasing in Dollar terms.
OLC might have had reasons other than the earthquake damage and the
reliability of electricity, I'm thinking attendance. Not just
attendance at performances of ZED, but attendance at Tokyo Disneyland
Resort overall.
I'm not sure how CDS approaches repeat attendance at its shows. How
much of the total audience for a particular show is going to be one-
time only guests? How much will be people returning a few times to see
the show again? How much will be passionate fans purchasing seats at
locations all over North America, or even all over the world? For the
various Disney parks though I'm fairly certain that there is an
emphasis on bringing the same visitors back again and again over time.
In the early afternoon of August 16, I returned to the Tokyo DisneySea
park in Tokyo Disneyland Resort, having first visited it in May of
2010. The park was crowded, popular rides had waits of 150 minutes,
many other rides had waits of 50 minutes. At the Mediterranean Harbor,
a large body of water for the staging of extravaganzas just inside the
main entry to the park, people were already gathering for the
afternoon performance of "The Legend of Mythica." This involved a
dozen or more tricked out motorized barges, with a dozen decorated
skidoo type watercraft running around, easily a hundred cast members
in full costume with synchronized choreography at locations all around
the Harbor. No sign of anything being held back in terms of production
values. There was also a nighttime program called "Fantasmic!", which
involved different tricked out motorized barges but less cast members
as the nighttime aided the visual technology. Again, there was no
sense of anything being held back in production. In fact in a
September article in the Japan Times online it's noted that attendance
had started to return in May of 2011 with July attendance matching
that of the year before. (http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-
bin/nn20110902f2.html). Neither of these extravaganzas were staged
during my visit in 2010 and it's likely that next year there will be
something entirely different plying the waters of Mediterranean
Harbor. To bring back the Guests, all the Disney parks need to create
new things for the Guests to see and enjoy on repeat visits. It's
possible that, even as they were creating a special ticket, (a full
fare ZED ticket with a reduced cost ticket to either Tokyo DisneyLand
or Tokyo DisneySea) OLC was wondering how long a show that does not
change could bring repeat business to a place that changes on a
regular basis.
Both Oriental Land Corporation and Cirque du Soleil were probably
reconsidering their long term commitment to ZED well before March
2011, and the Tohoku disasters gave them an opportunity to sit down
and review the long term viability of the show in light of far more
than the damage resulting from the natural and man-made disasters that
had impacted the country.
For me, ZED was the primary reason to make the journey out to the
Tokyo Disneyland Resort every year since 2007. That doesn't mean I
won't visit the next time I'm there, just that visiting won't have the
priority it had before. I'll be focusing on Cirque du Soleil
performances at venues closer to home.
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"IRIS: A Journey Through the World of Cinema"
By: Cirque du Soleil Press Room Materials
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Cirque du Soleil and CIM Group presented the world premiere of IRIS,
a new resident production created exclusively for the Kodak Theater
at the Hollywood & Highland Center, home of the Academy Awards, on
September 25th. Proudly presented by Sun Life Financial, IRIS is
written and directed by French stage and film director, artisitc
director, dancer and choreographer Philippe Decouflé. Let's take
a journey into the world of cinema with IRIS...
ABOUT THE SHOW
A poetic phantasmagoria inspired by the world of cinema, IRIS presents
an imaginary journey through the evolution of cinema - from the
foundations of the art form to the bustle of the soundstage - through
optical effects and film genres. IRIS transposes into a language of
dance and acrobatics all of cinema's splendor, inventiveness and,
above all, its sense of wonder.
When the two young heroes - Buster and Scarlett - find themselves
plunged into the joyful chaos of a film set, their escapades transport
the spectator into a kaleidoscope of movement, moods and images
supported by an orchestral score.
Buster is a melancholy composer in search of true love. Somewhere
between reality and make-believe, he spots the girl of his dreams:
Scarlett, a naïve actress who longs to become a movie star. But will
Buster and Scarlett find each other in the real world?
IRIS conjures up a place between motion and picture, light and sound,
that shifts constantly between reality and make-believe, to explore
the limitless possibilities of cinema. By combining dance, acrobatics,
live video, film footage and interactive projections, the show
illustrates both the mechanics of cinema and its extraordinary power
to deceive the eye.
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Cooperation with others is essential to Philippe Decouflé's process.
In 1983 he gathered together a group of artists and artisans who have
been with him ever since as members of his dance company DCA, which
has created scores of playful and fantastic productions that represent
a veritable revival in contemporary dance. In 1992 Philippe created
the magnificent opening and closing ceremonies of the Albertville
Olympic Games. Watched by two billion viewers, this work earned him an
international reputation. Philippe Decouflé also created the show
Désirs that has been running at the Crazy Horse Saloon in Paris since
2009. IRIS is his first show with Cirque du Soleil.
Along with Philippe Decouflé, the creative team consists of the
following distinctive talents:
o) Guy Laliberté -- Artistic Guide
o) Gilles Ste-Croix -- Artistic Guide
o) Philippe Decouflé -- Writer and Director
o) Danny Elfman -- Composer
o) Jean-François Bouchard -- Director of Creation
o) Pascale Henrot -- Associate Director of Creation
o) Jean Rabasse -- Set Designer
o) Philippe Guillotel -- Costume Designer
o) Daphné Mauger -- Choreographer
o) Patrice Besombes -- Lighting Designer
o) Anne-Séguin Poirier -- Props Designer
o) Olivier Simola -- Projection Designer
o) Christophe Waksmann -- Projection Designer
o) François Bergeron -- Sound Designer
o) Boris Verkhovsky -- Acrobatic Performance Designer
o) Shana Carroll -- Acrobatic Performance Designer
o) Pierre Masse -- Acrobatic Rigging and Equipment Designer
o) Nathalie Gagné -- Makeup Designer
THE ACTS
Through visual language, acrobatics and choreography, all interwoven
with the narrative of the show, IRIS brings the splendor,
inventiveness and sense of wonder of cinema to the stage.
Aerial Straps Duo
In an atmosphere of light and shade, two acrobats soar through the air
suspended from single or double straps. They take off high above the
stage and land with grace and fluidity, delivering a performance that
makes one think of an aerial hand-to-hand number.
Shadows and Contortion
In an evocation of shadow stories played out on prehistoric cave walls
- the very beginnings of what eventually would become cinema - four
contortionists adopt striking poses and undulate like dancing flames.
The flexibility of their movements is amazing as they are transformed
into living sculptures.
Hand to Hand
Two porters launch their partners into the air to perform stunning
feats requiring absolute mastery and control. Generated live by their
every move, the kaleidoscopic projections above the acrobats decompose
motion to add a poetic dimension to their number.
Filmstrip
In a choreography that calls for high-speed precision, performers
advance from one frame of film to the next to create the illusion of
continuous movement.
Kiriki (Icarian Games)
The principle of Icarian games - one of the oldest circus arts
disciplines - calls for a porter lying on his back spinning an acrobat
with his feet. This dazzling number features eight acrobats who
literally blur the lines between reality and the impossible as they
push the act far beyond its traditional boundaries with cool daring.
Movie Set
Controlled chaos reigns over a succession of highly visual numbers and
audacious plunges as a bold allusion to various aspects of filmmaking.
The choreography brings the circus disciplines of teeterboard, Spanish
web, Russian bars, aerial silk to floor gymnastics and original
choreography.
Trapeze and Broom Manipulation
An artist on stage manipulates his broom while above him, a trapeze
artist - the embodiment of his dream - performs with fantastic
artistry. Their interaction turns into a gentle complicity.
Trampoline (The Rooftops)
In a tribute to gangster movies and to the work of stunt actors,
trampolinists deliver a number packed with thrills on the roofs of
buildings, multiplying their astounding leaps, flips and glides in a
non-stop action movie atmosphere.
Hand Balancing
Playing the part of the show's heroine Scarlett, a young woman
balancing on canes performs a number infused with romanticism,
subtlety and sinuous strength that captures the already conquered
heart of Buster. Before it's over, they will share a tender kiss.
Aerial Ball
In an aerial bungee ballet that pays tribute to 3D movies, women in
costumes studded with crystal dive and soar in unison from the ceiling
above the audience in a thrilling, swirling flight.
COSTUMES
Cut! Print! Sew!
In a brilliant tribute to cinema, the costumes in IRIS are the result
of a visual exploration of a broad range of themes connected with the
invention of cinema: the taking of pictures and the recording and
transmitting of sound and light.
Designer Philippe Guillotel conducted extensive research into the
history of cinema to devise concepts which some 250 artisans brought
to life in the costume workshop at Cirque du Soleil. It took him three
years of intensive research to complete the project.
He searched the Musée des arts et métiers in Paris - where you can
find everything from the first chronophotographic gun to the earliest
sound projector - from top to bottom. He also screened innumerable
films including the works of Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin and
Georges Méliès, as well as the first films made with Thomas Edison's
pioneering cinema inventions.
The costumes he designed let IRIS follow the major stages in the
evolution of color in film, from black and white and sepia, through
Technicolor and colorization to the deliberately saturated colors of
films like Dick Tracy.
Giving Substance to the Machinery of Cinema
The symbiosis between the costumes and the technical inventions of
cinema is particularly striking in the half-human/half machine
'hybrid' characters. One of these creatures wears a skirt reminiscent
of the praxinoscope, one of the first animation devices. Based on the
stroboscopic effect, this costume illustrates the decomposition of
movement. The circular structure of the skirt reveals - through slots
as it rotates - two boxers in action.
Philippe Guillotel created unusual costumes for a wide range of hybrid
characters:
o) Two "camera men" whose costumes include a camera mounted on
their head or chest.
o) A " sound man" wearing a large carbon fiber cone.
o) A "screen man" whose costume conceals a 135 sq. ft. screen
that comes out of his stomach.
o) A character whose costume is inspired by the first sound
equipment used to detect the sound of bombs in war.
Some of these costumes have a useful function in the show, such as the
two hybrids fitted with cameras that capture the action on stage.
"I'm a devoted fan of Jules Verne's universe with all its mechanical
gears and rivets," says Philippe Guillotel. "When I see an old wood
and brass camera I immediately want to make a costume. And I want
everyone who sees the IRIS costumes to immediately think of one word:
cinema."
Material Benefits
Philippe Guillotel usually singles out five or six materials per show
which he uses in every possible way. For IRIS, these included soft
Lycra which can be made to look woolly or glossy, silk stretch nylon,
which drapes well and can be printed with reflective designs, and
natural cottons and linens.
For Philippe, the fabric is less important than the body of the
artist. "You can imagine the best costume of the world, but if the
dancer or acrobat doesn't wear it well, the effect will be lost," he
says. "The IRIS dancers have magnificent bodies, and it is this beauty
that I have tried to emphasize."
That is certainly the case with the acrobats whose costumes were
inspired by corsets that were fashionable in the early 20th century,
plus a little nod to Roman times. Even though he used a lot of leather
for the corsets, Philippe relied mainly on modern fabrics and high-
tech materials such as carbon fiber for their protrusions - for
reasons of flexibility, comfort and lightness.
Focus on Costumes
o) The influence of Dick Tracy is front and center in the number
that pays tribute to gangster movies. The artists who leap up
and down the buildings from trampolines hidden in the stage
floor are wearing bright red, yellow and blue tartan suits.
o) In the Aerial Ballet number the costumes of the bungee-
jumping "diamond women" are studded with nearly one million
Swarovski crystals. In the air, the artists themselves are
not as visible as the brilliance of the stones, which give
their bodies a smooth and bright look.
o) The costumes worn the by the Icarian Games "Kiriki"
characters are an evocation of costumes in the films of
Georges Méliès.
o) The hybrid Furniture Characters are artists whose costumes
make them look exactly like pieces of living room furniture:
two chairs, a lamp, a table and a moose head on the wall. At
one point, as part of a movie, they all come to life and
unfold in a matter of seconds.
o) Some costumes pay tribute to various professions and crafts
associated with cinema, including screenwriters, makeup
artists, cinematographers, carpenters, decorators, painters,
electricians and lighting designers.
SET, PROJECTIONS AND MUSIC
To create the cinematic world of IRIS a great many elements have to
come together, play off each other and create a coherent environment
of sights and sounds on the 9,600 sq. ft. stage of the majestic Kodak
Theatre.
Set
The set design by Jean Rabasse provides the physical framework for the
action and effects of the show. The sets' infrastructure occupies a
space that spans 122 ft. from the high grid to the bottom of the pit,
and conceals a lift with a capacity of 20,000 lbs that rises and
descends 34 ft. below the stage at a rate of one foot per second.
His first decision was to avoid direct references to specific films,
actors or directors, and to take a playful, universally accessible
approach to creating a world of cinema. The set also had to provide a
meeting place for acrobatics, circus arts, dance and projections. And
it had to do so in such a way that cinema techniques and live
performances could blend together.
What Jean wanted to express was a love, not just of cinema, but of the
whole process of film-making, from the technicians to the sound stage,
to the nuts and bolts of the machinery and equipment The set suggests
a fairground attraction inspired by Coney Island where movies were
screened to an audience for the first time.
Cinema Emerges from the Shadows
Jean Rabasse's concepts go beyond simple references to the
paraphernalia of the film set. They complement performances by artists
whose goal is to connect with the emotions of the audience. For Jean,
the shadows on prehistoric cave walls were the beginnings of what
would eventually be called cinema. The stories they told engaged the
intelligence and the emotions as much as they appealed to the eyes.
And so it is with IRIS. The show starts with shadows before bursting
into color.
The elements of positive and negative are essential components of
film; they are also the names of the two giant figures flanking the
stage. Above, the motto "In Motion We Trust" sums up not only the
theme of moving pictures, but also the constant action of the show.
The second act plunges into a rapid-fire succession of familiar film
genres, and the set transforms just as rapidly to supply each number
with a backdrop that supports the story elements through distinctive
visual references such as costumes, hairstyles and the outlines of
figures silhouetted in windows - as well as providing all the
structures and anchor points needed for each act.
The Color Palette
Some sequences, such as the Rooftops trampoline number vibrate with
bright saturated colors and the sharp contrasts of shadows and
silhouettes. However, The show's overall color palette leans more
toward earth tones - muted oranges and yellows. It has to be, to
ensure that the vitally important projections are clearly visible from
every seat in the vast Kodak Theatre.
Props
The result of extensive research and an exploration of the effects of
scale, some of the IRIS props have taken on a life of their own.
Resembling the contents of a cabinet of curiosities, they are
variations on the themes of sound, optics, light and smoke. These
little devices represent the beginnings of cinema and the mechanical
inventions that made its development as an art form possible. Light
sources and ingenious machines, as well as panels, ladders, beams and
chairs, take on personality traits, transforming them into characters
that give life to the artists who operate them.
Projections
Projection Designers Olivier Simola and Christophe Waksmann used a
wide variety of unconventional materials in their concepts, including
stretch plastic and micro-perforated tulle.
The stage, the set elements and, in one comic sequence, even the
artists' bodies and costumes are used as projection surfaces. The
content of the projections is largely driven by movements of the live
performers, and much of the time it is impossible to tell what is real
and what is artificial.
Early in the show, real-time projections of acrobats' performances
capture their movements as trails of still images - in very much the
same way that frames of film create the persistence of vision effect
that we see as motion pictures. The result is a living decomposition
of movement that takes on a luminous life of its own as an ever-
changing abstract kaleidoscope above the action.
The IRIS projections are widely varied in both technical approach and
content. Early in the show, a performer appears in a costume
reminiscent of the praxinoscope, one of the first animation devices.
Based on the stroboscopic effect, this costume illustrates the
decomposition of movement. The circular structure of the skirt reveals
- through slots as it rotates - two boxers in action.
The virtual traveling scene seamlessly mixes live performance captured
on camera with a succession of projected make-believe sets and props
that take the artists from the streets of LA to outer space. And the
Pursuit Race sequence recreates the menacing atmosphere of a classic
1940s Hollywood gangster flick as a set-up for the Rooftops number
that is the closest the show comes to presenting an actual film to the
IRIS audience.
To achieve all this, and more, Olivier and Christophe used eight large
15,000-lumen video projectors for the main projections, six for the
rear projections and four installed high above the stage to throw
images onto set elements on either side of the stage.
Music
Danny Elfman's music for IRIS is primarily orchestral, combining both
large and small ensembles throughout the show. Its melodies contain
references to many genres of film - at times grandiose and stirring,
at times playful and light, sometimes surrealistic, frequently action-
packed and often humorous and surprising.
The choice of the orchestral approach reflects the fact that over 95
per cent of film music since the 1930s has been scored for full
orchestras, and this imparts to the Cirque du Soleil show a sonic
connection between circus and film, via strings, brass, harps, flutes,
clarinets, bassoons and so on, as opposed to the sounds of a jazz or
rock ensemble.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets range from $43 to $133 (VIP tickets are available at $253).
Tickets can be purchased on line at www.cirquedusoleil.com/IRIS or by
calling 1-877-943-IRIS.
For parties of 12 or more, contact Cirque du Soleil group sales by
calling 877-504-7164.
For Preferred Seating and other American Express(R) Cardmember benefits,
please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/amex.
Sponsors
Sun Life Financial is the presenting sponsor of IRIS. Infiniti and
American Express are the official sponsors of this new production.
About Cirque du Soleil
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque
du Soleil is now a major Quebec-based organization providing high-
quality artistic entertainment. The company has 5,000 employees,
including more than 1,500 performing artists from close to 50
different countries. Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight
to more than 100 million spectators in nearly 300 cities on six
continents.
For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.
To find out more about the One Drop Foundation, visit www.onedrop.org.
About KODAK Theatre
Kodak Theatre is the crown jewel of the Hollywood & Highland Center, a
retail, dining and entertainment venue located in the heart of
historic Hollywood. The theatre opened in November 2001 and soon
became known to more than one billion people across the globe as the
first permanent home of the Academy Awards(R). Kodak Theatre was
designed by the internationally-renowned Rockwell Group to be as
glamorous as its onstage artists and celebrity guests, yet capable of
serving the enormous technical needs of a live worldwide television
broadcast on Oscar(R) night.
For more information visit: http://www.kodaktheatre.com
About Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services
organization providing a diverse range of protection and wealth
accumulation products and services to individuals and corporate
customers. Chartered in 1865, Sun Life Financial and its partners
today have operations in key markets worldwide, including Canada, the
United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the
Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China and Bermuda. In the United
States and elsewhere, insurance products are offered by members of the
Sun Life Financial group that are insurance companies. Sun Life
Financial Inc., the holding company for the Sun Life Financial group
of companies, is a public company. It is not an insurance company and
does not offer insurance products for sale in the United States or
elsewhere, and does not guarantee the obligations of its insurance
company subsidiaries. Product offerings may not be available in all
states and may vary depending on state laws and regulations. As of
June 30, 2011, the Sun Life Financial group of companies had total
assets under management of $492 billion. For more information, please
visit www.sunlife.com. Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto
(TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the
ticker symbol SLF.
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"CirqueCon Update #7 - We'd Like Your Thoughts!"
By: Keith Johnson - Seattle, Washington (USA)
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Greetings, Passionates! Keith here with some Cirque-related activity
possibilities for our upcoming CirqueCon 2011: Hollywood! weekend.
While we're in Los Angeles, we thought we might take advantage of a
couple of local attractions that have a Cirque connection. Take a
look at these two activities and if you are interested please let us
know with an email to Hollywood@cirquecon.com. If there is sufficient
interest we will move ahead with arrangements. For both outings we
would take your ticket money ourselves and purchase tickets through
their Group Ticket office.
KODAK THEATRE TOUR - $10.00 USD/PSN. This is the public tour of the
theatre that houses IRIS. (It is of course located in the Hollywood &
Highland shopping complex, as is our Group Meal.) It would take 30-40
min and takes you through the public areas of the theatre only. There
is NO access to backstage or any areas Cirque has control over. The
primary focus of this tour is the Oscars and Academy Awards. You can
see more about the tour here: < http://www.kodaktheatre.com/
theatre_tours.htm >
We would schedule this for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, we believe at some
point between 12Noon and 2pm. We will work with Cirque and the
theatre to make sure that any "special Cirque activities" (not
quaranteed) won't conflict with the tour. (We'd like to schedule them
to happen close to each other.)
"LOVE" EXHIBIT AT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM - $10.00 USD/PSN. The Grammy
Museum is located in downtown LA in the LA Live complex (which also
houses the Staples Center and the Nokia Theatre). A Google map
showing its location is here: < http://maps.google.com/maps?
f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=800+W.+Olympic+Blvd.+Los+Angeles+90015&sll=37.0625,
-95.677068&sspn=48.822589,60.029297&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=addr > Zoom out
a bit and you can see that it's a short drive from Hollywood south on
the 101 & 110 freeways. But you can also get there on the Metro Red
subway line that services the Hollywood and Highland Shopping Center.
10 stops later, after a 20-minute ride, get off at 7th Street/Metro
Center and after a short walk - you're there!
The Museum is four floors of cutting-edge exhibits honoring all forms
of music and the people who make it, from the creators and musicians
to the producers and engineers. The LOVE special exhibit is a couple
of display cases of costumes and an introductory film about the show
that was shot in 3-D! There will also be a special exhibition about
George Harrison on display while we are there. You can see more about
the exhibit here: < http://www.grammymuseum.org/interior.php?
section=exhibits&page=beatles_love >
Tickets would be available at the Will Call desk of the Museum (in
your name) starting Tuesday, November 29. You would be able to pick
up your tickets and enjoy the museum at your convenience. Depending
on how many people are interested we might schedule an "official"
outing, likely Thursday, December 1 at some time between Noon and 4pm.
Do either of these sound interesting to you? If so, please let us
know by sending an email to Hollywood@cirquecon.com and telling us how
many tickets of which kind of activity you would like. If there is
enough interest, we will respond with information on how to buy
tickets.
HAVE YOU GOT YOUR HOTEL ROOMS/SHOW TICKETS/GROUP MEALS? - Our
exclusive deals for tickets and hotel rooms are still available,
through the links we've sent to members previously (see more about our
deals at our website, www.cirquecon.com ). Don't wait too much longer
before reserving, when the hotel reaches a certain occupancy level the
offer will expire. And don't forget our group meal on Friday evening
at The Grill, which we told you about in our last email.
WE WANT YOUR STORIES! One of our members favorite sections of our
Program Book is our "Member Stories" section. Cirque fans love to
hear about other Cirque fans doing Cirquey things. How could we stop
now? As we have done with our other Program Books (viewable in our
"Artifacts" section), we would like to gather your Cirque stories.
Here's the deal. Send us your story about an experience you had, a
story involving Cirque, your feelings about Cirque, how you were
introduced to it - anything that involves Cirque du Soleil. As Cirque
said for their "Cirque du Soleil and Me" contest a few years ago,
"Tell us of a memory, an anecdote or a special moment you have had
with Cirque du Soleil... Think back over your fondest memories and
then write a brief story to share..." And it would be especially
interesting if it occurred at a CirqueCon!
Rules? Your text must be creative, original and true. You will
receive no compensation or prize other than the joy of seeing your
words published. If you want to use your text later for some other
purpose, be our guest. We'll take your submissions, edit them and put
them in the Program Book.
The more the better! We'll do everything we can to include everyone's
story. If you have pictures to illustrate, please send them along as
well. We Passionates enjoy hearing other's experiences. Send them to
Hollywood@cirquecon.com, by November 10, 2011.
Thank you again for believing in us.
In the meantime,
Live Passionately!
Keith, Lucy and Ricky
Your CirqueCon '11: Hollywood! Team
www.cirquecon.com
Hollywood@cirquecon.com
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Volume 11, Number 10 (Issue #93) - October 2011
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