============================================================================== ____ _ _____ _ ___ / ___|(_) _ __ __ _ _ _ ___ | ___|/ \ / _ \ | | | || '__|/ _` || | | | / _ \ | |_ / _ \ | | | | | |___ | || | | (_| || |_| || __/ | _|/ ___ \| |_| | \____||_||_| \__, | \__,_| \___| |_| /_/ \_\\__\_\ |_| The Cirque du Soleil Frequently Asked Questions Document & More ============================================================================== Version 3.9.7 -- Apr.01.2019 Copyright (c) 2001-2019 by Ricky Russo ============================================================================== -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [0] TABLE OF CONTENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [General Index] [1] Introduction to the FAQ [2] Cirque du Soleil in General [3] Odyssea: Cirque du Soleil's History [4] Attending a Performance [5] Cirque du Soleil Spectacles (Shows) [6] Cirque du Soleil Musique (Music) [7] Cirque du Soleil Images (Video) [8] Cirque du Soleil Press (Books) [9] Questions about Disciplines [10] Cirque du Soleil Fan Communities [11] Credits and Fine Print [Expanded Index] [1] Introduction [1.1] About the FAQ [1.1.1] Obtaining the Latest Version [1.1.2] Revision History [1.2] About the Author [2] Cirque du Soleil in General [2.1] What is Cirque du Soleil? / How did it start? [2.2] What does "Cirque du Soleil" mean? } [2.3] What is the origin and significance of the Cirque logo? [2.4] What makes Cirque du Soleil different? [2.5] What does "Invoke, Provoke, Evoke" mean? } [2.6] Who owns Cirque du Soleil? } [2.7] Where is Cirque du Soleil's Headquarters? } [2.7.1] What makes up the Creative Studios? } [2.7.2] What does the Costume Workshop do? } [2.7.3] What does the Accessories Workshop do? ] [2.7.3] What does the Tour Site Operations Department do? [2.8] How do I get a job with Cirque du Soleil? [2.8.1] How can I be a performer? [2.8.2] How can I join behind the scenes? [2.9] How is the name of a Cirque show chosen? } [2.10] What happened to Franco Dragone? [2.11] How can I connect with Cirque du Soleil? } [2.11.1] How can I contact performers? } [2.11.2] Official Cirque du Soleil Online Outreach } [2.11.3] Unofficial Clubs } [2.12] What is Cirque du Monde? } [2.13] Is there a Cirque du Soleil School? [2.14] What is "Le Rêve"? Is it a Cirque du Soleil show? [2.15] What is "Cheval"? Is it a Cirque du Soleil show? [2.16] What is "Les 7 Doigts de la Main"? Is it a Cirque show? [2.17] What is "Cavalia"? Is it a Cirque du Soleil show? [2.18] What is "Tohu"? How is it related to Cirque du Soleil? [2.19] What is "Cirque Week"? How is it related to Cirque du Soleil? [3] Odyssea: The History of Cirque du Soleil } [4] Attending a Performance } [4.1] How do I attend a performance of Cirque du Soleil? } [4.2] When is Cirque coming to my city? } [4.3] How/when can I see a show/get tickets? } [4.4] Where is the best place to sit? } [4.5] How long is a show? } [4.6] Can children attend? } [4.7] Are special needs accommodated? } [4.8] How do I get to the show? Is there Parking? } [4.9] Can I bring a camera or video camera? } [4.10] What happens if a performer is sick or injured? } [4.11] Can I go backstage, meet an artist? [4.12] What is Tapis Rouge / VIP Rouge? } [4.13] What VIP Experiences are at Las Vegas shows? } [4.13.1] The KÀ VIP Imperial Experience } [4.13.2] The "Toast to LOVE" VIP Experience } [4.13.3] The "Le Grande Expérience" at «O» } [4.13.4] The "In the Wings" VIP experience at Mystère [5] Cirque du Soleil Spectacles (Shows) [5.1] How many productions/shows are there? [5.2] What are their productions? [5.2.1] What is a touring show? [5.2.2] What is a resident show? [5.2.3] What is an arena show? [5.3] When did these productions premiere? [5.3.1] Why do some shows have two premiere dates? [5.4] Where has Cirque toured? [5.5] When can I see an act in rotation? [5.6] What acts can I expect to see on a particular date? [5.7] What is the "Poem of Zoë"? (Quidam) [5.8] What is the "Poem of Joe"? (Quidam) [5.9] How big is Alice the Snail? (Mystère) [5.10] What does that Saltimbanco motto mean? [5.11] What is the "Scream, Run, Invent" quote about? (Alegría) [5.12] Who are on the Creative Teams? (Creators List) [5.13] What is Movi.Kanti.Revo? [5.14] Why did that show close? Note: Items in the following section each have these sub-sections: 1) Theme 2) Creative Team 3) Acts/Performances [A] Touring Shows (Big Top & Arena) [5A.1] Le Grand Tour [5A.2] Le Magie Continue [5A.3] Le Cirque Réinventé [5A.4] Nouvelle Expérience [5A.5] Fascination [5A.6] Saltimbanco [5A.7] Alegría [5A.8] Quidam [5A.9] Dralion [5A.10] Varekai [5A.11] Corteo [5A.12] Delirium [5A.13] Koozå [5A.14] Ovo [5A.15] Totem [5A.16] Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour [5A.17] Amaluna [5A.18] KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities [5A.19] TORUK-The First Flight [5A.20] LUZIA: A Waking Dream of Mexico [5A.21] Séptimo Día: No Descansaré [5A.22] VOLTA: Find Your Free [5A.23] CRYSTAL: A Breakthrough Ice Experience } [5A.24] BAZZAR: An Eclectic Lab of Infinite Creativity } [5A.25] Alegía: In a New Light } [5A.26] Messi10: The Game Has Changed [B] Resident Shows (Théâtre) [5B.1] Mystère [5B.2] "O" [5B.3] La Nouba [5B.4] Zumanity [5B.5] KÀ [5B.6] LOVE [5B.7] Wintuk [5B.8] ZAIA [5B.9] Criss Angel BELIEVE [5B.10] ZED [5B.11] Banana Shpeel [5B.12] VIVA Elvis [5B.13] IRIS [5B.14] Zarkana [5B.15] Michael Jackson ONE [5B.16] JOYÀ [5B.17] Paramour } [5B.18] X: The Land of Fantasy [C] Other Shows (Films & Specials) [5C.1] Journey of Man {Imax} [5C.2] Fire Within {TV Series} [5C.3] Solstrom {TV Series} [5C.4] World's Away 3D {Imax} [5C.5] One Night for One Drop {Special} [5C.5.1] Year 1, 2013: "A Solitary Kite..." [5C.5.2] Year 2, 2014: "One Thought, One World" [5C.5.3] Year 3, 2015: "Through the Eyes of One" [5C.5.4] Year 4, 2016: "AMANZI – A Quest for Water" [5C.5.5] Year 5, 2017: "Screw It, We’re Moving to Mars" [5C.6] Luna Petunia {TV Series} [5C.6.1] What is Luna Petunia? } [5C.6.2] What Characters are there? } [5C.6.2] How many episodes are there? } [5C.7] Big Top Academy {TV Series} } [5C.6.1] What is Big Top Academy? } [5C.6.2] What Characters are there? } [5C.6.2] How many episodes are there? [6] Cirque du Soleil Musique (Music) [6.1] When will ... be on CD? [6.2] What language is used in their music? [6.2.1] How can I obtain lyrics? [6.3] Who are the composers? } [6.4] Who released/releases the music catalog? [6.4.1] How can I tell which label released what title? [6.5] What is available in the current music catalog? [6.5.1] What is the SPARS code? [6.5.2] Are Cirque Volume 1 and 2 different? [6.5.3] Are Mystère and Mystère (Live) different? [6.5.4] What are the Extended CDs? [6.5.5] Why are there more than one Saltimbanco CDs? [6.5.6] Why are there more than one Varekai CDs? [6.5.7] Why are there more than one MJ IMMORTAL CDs? [6.6] Album Particulars (Catalog #, Release Date, Title & Run Time) } [6.6.1] Naga Productions (1985-1990) [6.6.2] RCA/Victor (1992-2000) [6.6.3] BMG/Cirque Musique (2001-2003) [6.6.4] CDS Musique (2004+) [Current Catalog] [6.6.5] Other Albums (Non CDS Musique) [6.7] What tracks are on each album (w/track times)? } [6.7.1] Showtracks [6.7.2] Compilations [6.7.3] Others / Specials [6.8] Aren't there Singles of Cirque Music out there? [6.9] Weren't some albums released in metal tins? [6.10] What are the "Tapis Rouge" vinyl mixes? [6.10.1] Which of these traks are available on CD? [6.11] What is that music from the series "Fire Within?" [6.12] Didn't Josh Groban sing a Cirque du Soleil song? [6.13] What is the name of that song... [6.13.1] ... in Dralion that the juggler (Viktor Kee) performs to? [6.13.2] ... in Varekai with the spotlights? [6.13.3] ... in OVO with the Egg (Dum, dum dum dum!) [6.13.4] ... in Quidam that "John" performs to with the hatrack? [6.13.5] ... in Cirque Réinventé with the "Conductor"? [6.13.6] ... originally used for Crutches and Cloud in Varekai? [6.14] Why is there a large numbering gap between the TOTEM and IRIS CDs? [7] Cirque du Soleil Images (Video) [8.1] When will a show be filmed/released on DVD/VHS? [8.2] Who released/releases the video catalog? [8.3] Curent Cirque du Soleil video catalog [8.4] Why is "La Magie Continue" listed at 90 min and 50 min? [8.5] Title Particulars [8.5.1] Title Release Dates [8.5.2] Title Catalog Numbers [8.5.3] UPC/EAN Numbers (DVD Region 1) [8.5.4] ISBN Number (DVD Region 1) [8.6] What Documentaries on Cirque have been produced? [8.6.1] Which of these documentaries are available on VHS/DVD? [8.7] What is ... about? [8.7.1] ... Quel Cirque ... [8.7.2] ... Saltimbanco's Diary ... [8.7.3] ... Truth of Illusion: Alegría ... [8.7.4] ... Full Circle ... [8.7.5] ... Baroque Odyssey ... [8.7.6] ... Alegria: Le Film ... [8.7.7] ... In the Heart of Dralion ... [8.7.8] ... Inside La Nouba ... [8.7.9] ... Making of an Angel ... [8.7.10] ... Fire Within ... [8.7.11] ... Solstrom ... [8.7.12] ... Midnight Sun ... [8.7.13] ... KÀ Extreme ... [8.7.14] ... Lovesick ... [8.7.15] ... Mystery of Mystère ... [8.7.16] ... FLOW ... [8.7.17] ... A Thrilling Ride through Koozå ... [8.7.18] ... LOVE: All Together Now ... [8.7.19] ... ZED in Tokyo ... [8.7.20] ... Crossroads in Macao (ZAIA) ... [8.7.21] ... Hatching (OVO) ... [8.7.22] ... Michael Jackson: The Immortal ... [8.7.23] ... Flowers in the Desert ... [8.7.24] ... #SodaCirque ... [8.7.25] ... Toruk Takes Flight ... [8.7.26] ... Luzia: The Story of an Encounter ... [8.7.27] ... Kurios About... ... } [8.8] Has Cirque Produced Web-Series? } [8.8.1] What is TOTEM VOICES about? } [8.8.2] What is MASTERING THE IMPOSSIBLE about? } [8.8.3] What is GREAT IS IN THE DETAIL about? } [8.8.4] What is RHAPSODY OF DREAMS IN 4 BEATS about? } [8.8.5] What is KURIOUS ABOUT... about? } [8.8.6] What is KA: BEHIND THE BLOCKBUSTER about? } [8.8.7] What is UBNR: AT THE HEART OF TORUK about? } [8.8.8] What is ZUMANITY: RATED CIRQUE about? } [8.8.9] What is C:LAB WORKSHOP about? } [8.8.10] What is LUZIA: STORY OF AN ENOUNTER about? } [8.8.11] What is THE BEATLES LOVE 10TH ANNIVERSARY about? } [8.8.12] What is FROM ATHLETE TO ARTIST about? } [8.8.13] What is MYSTERE: NEW TEETERBOARD about? } [8.8.14] What is "O" BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL about? } [8.8.15] What is #LUZIASELF about? } [8.8.16] What is VOLTA: FREEDOM MOMENTS about? } [8.8.17] What is AMALUNA: OUR ISLAND AT THE RAH about? } [8.8.18] What is LOVE: COME TOGETHER AGAIN about? } [8.8.19] What is MAKEUP CHALLENGE about? } [8.8.20] What is CIRQUE STORIES about? } [8.8.21] What is THE WORLD OF... about? } [8.8.22] What is ABOUT SEP7IMO DIA about? } [8.8.23] What is CRYSTAL: GLIDING HIGHER about? } [8.8.24] What is OVO ON TOUR about? } [8.8.25] What is ASK CIRQUE! about? } [8.8.26] What is DUELING MASTERS about? } [8.8.27] What is CIRQUE IT OUT about? } [8.8.28] What is ALEGRIA REUNION about? } [8.8.29] What is BAZZAR: BEHIND THE SCENES about? } [8.8.30] What is IMMERCIRQUE about? } [8.8.31] What is WE ARE VOLTA about? } [8.8.32] What is GOING FULL CIRQUE about? } [8.8.33] What is THE POWER WITHIN about? [8] Cirque du Soleil Press (Books) [9.1] What books have Cirque du Soleil released? [9.1.1] What is an ISBN? [9.2] When were Cirque du Soleil calendar's produced, and by whom? [9.2.1] 1996 Graphique De France [9.2.2] 2003 Harry N. Abrams [9.2.3] 2004 Harry N. Abrams [9.2.4] 2007 (#1) Barnes & Noble "Poster Art" [9.2.5] 2007 (#2) Barnes & Noble "Desk Calendar" [9.2.6] 2007 (#3) Tide-Mark Press "Character Art" [9.2.7] 2008 Tide-Mark Press "Wall" Calendar [9.2.8] 2008 Barnes & Noble "Wall" Calendar [9.2.9] 2009 Silver Lining "Engagement" Calendar [9.2.10] 2009 Silver Lining "Wall" Calendar [9.3] What is the "Cirque du Soleil" Book? [9.4] What is "Le Cirque du Soleil: La création d'un spectacle?" [9.5] What is "Wings?" [9.6] What is "O, Cirque at the Bellagio?" [9.7] What is "Varekai, Cirque du Soleil?" [9.8] What is "Parade of Colors?" [9.9] What is "20 Years Under the Sun?" [9.10] What is "Dreams of the Solo Trapeze?" [9.11] What is "Dans les coulisses du Cirque du Soleil"? [9.12] What is "The Spark"? [9.13] What is "The Best of Cirque du Soleil: Piano/Vocal/Chords"? [9.14] What is "The Cirque du Soleil Sticker Book"? [9.15] What is "Twenty-Five Years of Costumes" Book? [9.16] What is the "GAIA" Book? [9.17] What is the "KÀmic Book"? [9.18] What is "Backstage: Cirque du Soleil"? [9] Questions about Disciplines? [9.1] What is "Adagio"? [9.2] What is "Aerial Cradle"? [9.3] What is "Aerial Rings"? [9.4] What is "Antipodism"? [9.5] What is "Balancing (on Canes)"? } [9.6] What is "Banquine"? [9.7] What is "Bicycle"? [9.8] What is "Bungee / Elastics"? [9.9] What is "Chair Pyramid / Balancing on Chairs"? [9.10] What is "Chinese Hoop Diving"? [9.11] What is "Chinese Poles"? [9.12] What is "Cloud Swing"? [9.13] What is "Contortion / Dislocation / Enterology"? [9.14] What is "Cyr Wheel"? [9.15] What is "Dance Trapeze" [9.16] What is "Devil Sticks"? } [9.17] What is "Diabolo"? [9.18] What is "Fast Track / Power Track"? } [9.19] What is "German Wheel"? [9.20] What is "Hand to Hand"? [9.21] What is "Icarian Games"? [9.22] What is "Juggling"? [9.23] What is "Korean Plank"? [9.24] What is "Ladder"? [9.25] What is "Manipulation"? [9.26] What is "Perches"? [9.27] What is "Rola Bola"? [9.28] What is "Rolling Globe (Dralions)"? [9.29] What is "Russian Bar"? [9.30] What is "Russian Cradle"? [9.31] What is "Russian Swing"? [9.32] What is "Silks / Tissue"? [9.33] What is "Slack Wire"? [9.34] What is "Spanish Web"? [9.35] What is "Static Trapeze"? [9.36] What is "Straps"? [9.37] What is "Teeterboard"? [9.38] What is "Tight Wire / Fil-de-Fer"? [9.39] What is "Trampoline"? } [9.40] What is "Trapeze"? [10] Cirque du Soleil Fan Communities [10.1] LE GRAND CHAPITEAU [10.1.1] What is "Le Grand Chapiteau"? [10.1.2] What is Le Grand Chapiteau's Website? [10.2] FASCINATION! [10.2.1] What is "Fascination!"? [10.2.2] How can I Subscribe/Unsubscribe? [10.2.3] Does "Fascination!" have RSS Support? } [10.3] CIRQUECON } [10.4] HARDCORE CIRQUE FANS } [10.5] THE CHAPITEAU } [10.6] CIRQUECAST } [10.6.1] What is "CirqueCast"? } [10.6.2] What episodes of CirqueCast have been released? [10.7] PREVIOUS COMMUNITIES [10.7.1] What was the Cirque du Soleil Webring? [10.7.2] What was the Group Discute? [10.7.3] What was the Cirque du Soleil Yahoo! Group? [10.7.4] What was "Celebri"? [10.7.5] What was "Cirque Tribune"? [10.7.6] What was "Solar Flare"? } [10.7.7] What was "CirqueSpotlight"? [11] Credits and Fine Print [11.1] Thank Yous [11.2] Copyright Notice ============================================================================== -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1] INTRODUCTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1.1] About the FAQ This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document is an unofficial Cirque du Soleil FAQ, written and researched by Ricky Russo. This document is copyrighted and should only be used in association with the rules laid down in the "Fine Print" section. This FAQ does, however, contain elements from the Cirque du Soleil FAQ found on their web site. This FAQ is not owned or endorsed by Cirque du Soleil. It is the sole creation of Ricky Russo and those who have helped with their suggestions. If you wish to add to this FAQ, please send your suggestions and/or additions to richasi@drigon.com. Thanks! [1.1.1] Obtaining latest Version The latest version of this FAQ can be found online at . It is currently available only in Text format. [1.1.2] Revision History The FAQ is revised sporadically when any new core information becomes available. 1.0.0 Jul.24.2001 3.6.0 Jun.16.2010 1.0.1 Jul.25.2001 3.7.0 Sep.15.2010 1.0.2 Jul.26.2001 3.7.1 Oct.31.2010 1.0.3 Jul.28.2001 3.8.0 Jan.01.2012 1.0.4 Aug.01.2001 3.8.1 Feb.15.2012 1.0.5 Aug.02.2001 3.8.2 Mar.01.2012 1.1.1 Aug.21.2001 3.8.3 May.01.2012 1.2.0 Sep.15.2001 3.8.4 Oct.01.2012 1.3.0 Oct.17.2001 3.8.5 Nov.15.2012 1.4.0 Nov.01.2001 3.9.0 Feb.28.2013 1.5.0 Apr.10.2002 3.9.1 Jul.01.2013 2.0.0 Apr.23.2003 3.9.2 Nov.15.2013 2.5.0 Apr.01.2005 3.9.3 Apr.01.2014 3.0.0 Jun.17.2006 3.9.4 May.01.2014 3.0.5 Aug.10.2006 3.9.5 Jan.01.2015 3.1.0 Jan.01.2008 3.9.6 Nov.01.2017 3.2.0 Feb.15.2008 3.3.0 Jun.03.2008 3.4.0 Dec.15.2008 3.5.0 Sep.15.2009 NOTE: Updates/Additions are denoted by a leading '}' mark. New in 3.9.5 - Full Redux of Section 7 - Questions about Disciplines - Added information about JOYA - Added 4.13.6 = Cloud/Solo Crutches Song - "The Chapiteau" to Communities - Other small notes - Added "Hardcore Cirque Fans" Group - Added KURIOS Album Info / Tracks - Added Gaia, Backstage Books New in 3.9.6 - Moved 2.5 History to [3] History - Added 2.5 Who Owns Cirque du Soleil? - Updated all Items for New Productions since last update - Added Toruk, Luzia, Septimo, Volta, Crystal, Joya, Paramour - Added Luna Petunia (TV Series) - Updated Telemajik Documentaries, DVDs - Updated Fan Communities (CirqueCast, HCF) - Updated Social Media Links (FB) - Updated Tapis Rouge/VIP info with old Dralion VIP - Updated Tour Information for all shows - Updated Creative Teams List - And more... New in 3.9.7 - Added more General Cirque Questions - Added "Attending a Performance" Section - Added Web-Series Information - Updated Show Information - Updated Luna Petunia Episodes - Added Big Top Academy (TV Series) - Added Bazzar, New Alegria, Messi10, X The Land of Fantasy - Updated Fan Communities (CirqueCast) - Updated Social Media Links (FB) - Overhauled Tour Informatin Listings for all shows - And More... [1.2] About The Author My name is Ricky Russo, or some of you may know me as "Richasi". As you maybe able to guess, I love the Cirque du Soleil. I became aquainted with Cirque long ago through one of HBO's showings of Nouvelle Experience. I had not, however, ever seen a live show until La Nouba in the Summer of 1999. Since then I have rediscovered Cirque and have gone to see them all in some form or another. My love for Cirque du Soleil reaches far beyond me, and manifests itself through my involvement in the Cirque fan community. Below are the projects I have started and/or currently administer: o) "Le Grand Chapiteau" - My personal Cirque du Soleil Website; an archive of information. o) "Fascination! Newsletter" - A medium to release news and information about our favorite circus, and a venue to express reviews of all the Cirque's creations. o) "The Cirque FAQ" - This very document you are reading now; answering as many pressing questions as possible. You can find out more about these (and others') projects in Section 9 of the FAQ. And, if you'd like to chat, you can reach me by email at: < richasi@drigon.com >. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [2] CIRQUE DU SOLEIL -- IN GENERAL -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [2.1] What is Cirque du Soleil? Cirque du Soleil is an Avant-Garde (meaning one that develops new or experimental concepts in the arts) circus troupe created in 1982 as "Club des Talons Hauts" or "The High-Heels Club". In June 1984, Cirque du Soleil officially came together in part by contributions and summons by the Québec government to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Jacques Cartier's (1491-1557) arrival. Today Cirque du Soleil is a powerhouse of performance art that defies definition. They are based in Montreal, Quebec -- Canada. [2.2] What does Cirque du Soleil mean? When it came time to give his troop of traveling acrobats a name, Guy Laliberté, thought of the name Cirque du Soleil (literally translated, "Circus of the Sun") while watching a sunset in Hawaii. Upon his return, he researched the significance of the word sun, in a dictionary of symbols and found the word referred to youth, energy and dynamism - words that defined the troop perfectly, which are also reflected in the company's logo. [2.3] What is the orgin and significance of the Cirque logo? Cirque du Soleil’s original logo was created in 1984, by Josée Bélanger (a stiltwaker who, along with Gilles Ste-Croix, Serge Roy, Carmen Ruest, and Guy Laliberte, founded the non-profit Club des talons hauts to promote stilt-walking events in Quebec, the forerunner to Cirque du Soleil), and is based on a tarot card representing the sun. The sun as a symbol is important because it embodies youth, energy, and dynamism – like Cirque du Soleil itself. Up until 2017 the logo had evolved only slightly since its debut – from a multi-color tarot-inspired painting to the sun-burst we’ve known these 25-plus years (colored either blue or gold) – with only one other change of note: an extension of the Q’s tail under the U in CIRQUE DU SOLEIL in mid-2006. In 2017, as Cirque du Soleil had been slowly transforming from an avant-garde circus troupe to a company looking to expand into other forms of entertainment, the company decided they needed a new identity - and a new name - one that would embrace and respect their heritage while at the same time evolve with the company's new mission. On Tuesday, 21 November 2017, in a video posted across its social media footprint, Cirque du Soleil would make that re-branding announcement. By creating a new umbrella company to encapsulate "The New Cirque", Cirque would, in their own words, take the company into the future of entertainment. Thus two new distinct logos were released as part of this announcement: a modified sunburst for the CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP (the new umbrella company), and a roundel featuring the Cirque Sun-face motif in its center, labeled CIRQUE DU SOLEIL (the circus arts brand). [2.4] What makes Cirque du Soleil different? The difference between other circuses and Cirque du Soleil is simply that Cirque du Soleil has no animals in its shows. The acrobats are masterfully skilled. The entire show is themed, right down to elaborate costumes. And, the most important aspect of all is that the music is unique. These factors together make up the Cirque du Soleil experience. INVOKE. PROVOKE. EVOKE. [2.5] What does "Invoke, Provoke, Evoke" mean? INVOKE, PROVOKE, EVOKE is Cirque du Soleil's corporate mission by which they intend to "invoke the imagination, provoke the senses and evoke the emotions of people around the world." [2.6] Who owns Cirque du Soleil? For the first 30 years of its history, Cirque du Soleil was a privately owned Canadian company. While a number of people were instrumental in making Cirque du Soleil what it is today - like Guy Caron, Gilles Ste-Croix, and Franco Dragone just to name a few - and were also the forebarers of what Cirque du Soleil would become, only three were part of the business end of the company: Guy Laliberté, Daniel Gauthier, and Normand Latourelle. Laliberté and Gauthier formed the Cirque partnership in 1984; Latourelle was added as a third man to the partnership in 1989. However, disagreements propted both Gautheir and Laliberté to buy out Latourelle after only six months. The Gautheir-Laliberté partnership propspered until April 2000, when Daniel Gauthier (then President of the Company) announced he was leaving by the end of the year. Laliberté bought his shares of the company therein becoming Cirque du Soleil's sole onwer, a role that would last another 11 years until a 20% stake in the company was sold to Istithmar World Capital (the investment arm of Dubai World), and Nakheel (the world's top private property developer). Laliberté retained 80% of his Cirque du Soleil thereafter (and later re-aquired another 10% after business woes forced Isitihmar to raise cash), until April 22, 2015, when Laliberté announced he had sold a majority stake in Cirque du Soleil to a bevvy of suitors. Today, Cirque du Soleil is owned by a group of four: 60% - TPG Capital, American Private Equity Investment Group (HQ in Texas) 20% - FOSUN, Chinese Investment Firm (HQ Shanghai) 10% - Caisse de depot, Quebec Pension Fund Manager (HQ Quebec City) 10% - Guy Laliberte [2.7] Where is Cirque du Soleil's International Headquarters? Cirque du Soleil’s international headquarters (IHQ) stands proudly in the Saint-Michel district of Montreal, Quebec, next to the former Miron sandpit and Montreal Waste Treatment and Disposal Centre. Construction of Cirque du Soleil’s IHQ is part of a larger Saint-Michel initiative: an urban development program where Cirque du Soleil embodies the cultural centre of the district’s Environmental Complex. [2.7.1] What makes up the Creative Studios? The Studio is a full-fledged creation, innovation and training laboratory. Since 1997, all shows have been created at Cirque du Soleil’s International Headquarters, which provides a great deal of flexibility to the creative teams working on various Cirque projects. Performers come from a variety of backgrounds, including artistic gymnastics, tumbling, acrosport, swimming, diving, dance, singing, music and, of course, circus arts. Some fifty nationalities are represented among artists. [2.7.2] What does the Costume Workshop do? All Cirque du Soleil costumes are custom-made and the majority are produced at the Costume workshop at the International Headquarters (IHQ). The workshop, the only one of its kind in North America, employs specialists in fields as varied as shoemaking, textile design, lace-making, wig-making, patternmaking, costume-making and millinery. [2.7.3] What does the Accessories Workshop do? Cirque du Soleil’s accessories workshop creates and builds all objects and machinery used in for its shows (sculptures, mechanical devices and game accessories, etc.), in addition to costume accessories (masks, leatherwork, shoes, textured fabrics, etc.). An accessory specialist has to be multi-talented. At Cirque du Soleil the production of accessories is a team effort, and each team works at sculpting, welding, painting, molding, sewing and sawing, all the while knowing how to work with various machines, electronics and plumbing. This diversity of skills illustrates the ingenuity, and, above all, the artistic approach used in everything they create. [2.7.4] What does the Tour Site Operations Department do? Tour Services' oversees the quality of life on tour, which covers the kitchen, transportation and lodging, the school (if necessary), telecommunications, finance and human resources. So it's all the services that artists and tour employees will need on tour, all the day-to-day needs they will have. Public Services' job is to make sure the entire infrastructure is made available for the public. That infrastructure serves to house four business areas. The first is the box office (which also includes ushering) and marketing. The second is food and beverage; tha tis, the concessions area. The third area is merchandising, which includes space for all the audio-visual items (CDs and DVDs) and all the merchandise that goes along with Cirque (T-Shirts, masks, etc.). The last area is the VIP Tapis Rouge service. And these must all be in place before the show's first dress rehearsal on site! Site Operations' role is to direct the site preparation so that it is ready to host a tour when it arrives. The Site Operations department oversees the safe setup of all the equipment and infrastructure within the allotted time frame and at the least possible cost, same approach with the tear-down. During the show's stay the SOD and his/her team provies the infrastructure and essential services (like electricity and water) to the site, and makes sure everything is safe and in good working order. The team is also responsible for making sure the big top is comfortable, in terms of temperature and ventilation. A Grand Chapiteau is designed to stand up to winds at 120 km/h, a half-inch of ice or six inches of snow, but not all that at once. For a site like the Old Port, where it is constantly windy, when there is snow or freezing rain, the canvas needs to be warm enough so that the snow or ice melts on contact. That's what this team does. [2.8] How do I get a job with Cirque du Soleil? [2.8.1] How can I be a performer? It takes skill and dedication to be part of the Cirque du Soleil house troup. Do you think you have what it takes? If so, the first step is sending Cirque du Soleil your profile - This is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the company! Send Cirque your CV, photo, and video/audio demos that showcase your unique talents, achievements and - most importantly - your personality! Hundreds of artists apply at Cirque each day; however, if Cirque du Soleil spots something special within you, you may be called to an open audition. If you are called up, you will be asked to impress them with your skills and artistic potential. It may take dozens of auditions over the span of many years before you are selected to appear in one of their productions, but if you're not picked right away, don't fret - keep trying! Find out more about Cirque du Soleils On-Stage casting at: < http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/casting/ default.htm > [2.8.2] How can I join the Cirque behind the scenes? As stated on Cirque du Soleil's Casting website: "At Cirque, it's not every employee who walks around balancing balls on their nose - but you never know! Joining our team of almost 2,400 employees means working in a relaxed environment, where social and cultural action is one of our everyday ambitions. In addition to offering competitive benefits and the possibility of developing a stimulating career, Cirque gives you the chance to apply your talents and your creativity to the production of artistic works that are unique in the world. Are you passionate, flexible and able to adapt well to changes? We would love to get to know you -" Find out the newest positions that Cirque du Soleil has to offer at their off-stage recruitment area: < http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/jobs/ offstage/recruitsoft.htm> [2.9] How is the name for a Cirque show chosen? Saltimbanco, Mystère, Alegría, Quidam,La Nouba, "O", Dralion, Varekai, and the list goes on: each of these Cirque du Soleil shows now running has an original name that fits the show and is easy to pronounce in both French and English. Naming a Cirque du Soleil show also means giving it its own unique personality, and it’s a major challenge for the Marketing team. The search for a name gets under way 9 to 12 months before a show’s premiere. The work begins while the team of designers is still engaged in the creation process. So a name has to be found for something that doesn’t fully exist yet. The brand management team is responsible for finding names for all Cirque du Soleil shows. The show’s director and director of creation are key players, likely to provide the brand team with the needed inspiration for its first brainstorming phase. But the entire creation team can also influence the name search. It’s important to stay close to the creation team to get the most upto- date information on the direction the show creation process is taking. What will the music sound like? And the fabrics for the costumes—what colours will they be? What textures? A storyboard or some costume sketches can already point the way to potential names. The name must reflect the very nature of the show. It is vitally important, as the primary communication tool. Many criteria must therefore be taken into account in the search process. First of all, it goes without saying that the definition of the chosen word must be intrinsically related to the show. The originality of the term in question also counts. Because Cirque du Soleil presents its shows in many countries around the world, the show name must be easy to pronounce in many languages, primarily in English. We also want a name that will be easy to remember, so the public can readily identify it and distinguish it from the names of other shows. The name for a new creation must also be well positioned relatively to the names of all of the organization’s other shows. Finally, when a name fits all of the above criteria, we have to make sure it’s legally available, i.e., that no other show in the world goes by that name! Once a selection of potential names has been assembled, that’s when the legal process gets under way. Cirque du Soleil’s Legal Affairs team initiates the international name registration search process. While the director and Cirque's partners (in the case of resident shows) play an important role in choosing a name for a show, the final decision lies with Guy Laliberté. A visionary with an innate marketing sense, Guy Laliberté has a vast knowledge of the entertainment world, which is extremely useful for assessing name choices. In 25+ years, his instinct has never failed him! Cirque du Soleil has chosen to place creation at the very heart of all its management activities. Consequently, creation dictates the approach for the entire Marketing team, and not the reverse, as seen in so many businesses! That’s precisely where the challenge lies! [2.10] What happened to Franco Dragone? Franco Dragone’s story began in Cairano, a small village in southern Italy, in 1952. As a young child, Franco moved to Belgium with his family during the wave of Italian worker migration of the 1950’s. They settled in La Louvière, in those days home to a flourishing mining industry, where Franco grew up. Franco went on to study drama at the Conservatory in Mons where he fell in love with commedia dell’arte and political theatre. By then, his hometown, like other mining towns across Europe, was slowly becoming a ghost of its past. It is at this time that Franco first created his own works, translating the sorrows and dreams of those around him into emotionally-charged, living works of art. In the 1980’s, action theatre crossed the Atlantic and reached Quebec. Franco followed suit and set foot in Montreal where he became a teacher at the Circus of Immaculate Conception. There Guy Caron, director of the National Circus School, invited him to conduct workshops with the studends and teachers there. Guy Laliberté saw one of these workshops the same year he formed Cirque du Soleil and sought out Guy Caron to join. Caron, in turn, asked Dragone to come on board as a creator. Franco soon joined the nascent Cirque du Soleil and played an instrumental role in their planetary ascent during the 1980’s and 90’s by signing no less than ten shows over twelve years as their Creative Director: Cirque du Soleil (1985), La magie continue (1986), We Reinvent the Circus (1987), Nouvelle expérience (1990), Saltimbanco (1992), Mystère (1993), Alegría (1994), Quidam (1996), La Nouba and "O" (1998). He also directed the full-length feature Alegria, which came out in the spring of 1999. With these shows, Franco re-invented a genre by mixing human performance, dance, the four elements of life, choreography, technology and music, all tied together by a story told without a single spoken word. The shows Franco created during that era forever changed the face of live entertainment in Las Vegas and around the world. Following the birth of "O" and La Nouba, exhaustion from creating both shows at the same time was beginning to set in; Franco Dragone was worn out. He wanted to rest; Guy Laliberté did not. "One time, I talked to Guy, and I say to Guy, 'We have already so many shows.' And he say, 'Oh, Franco, don't worry. There are so many places to do a show.'" After "O", Guy Laliberté brought in TV executive Daniel Lamarre as Chief Operating Officer, with the aim of accelerating Cirque's production schedule and expanding the brand. Dragone, fearful of losing creative control and uncomfortable with this direction, departed. "If you ask me if I would have done the same thing," said Dragone in an interview from 2010. "I would have told you, non. Viola!" He departed not because he dislikes commerce and profit. Dragone flew the Cirque coop because he didn't want to be a factory hand; he wanted to own his own factory. Steve Wynn, who first presented Cirque in Las Vegas, hired away Mr. Dragone and much of his design team in 1999 to make their own show. Mr. Laliberté was furious. Guy would speak of this in a 2011 article from the New York Times: “I called up Steve Wynn and told him: ‘You think you’re buying the creative force of Cirque du Soleil. Be careful,’” Mr. Laliberté said. “Will I do business with Steve again? Probably not.” Will Cirque and Dragone ever reunite for something new? Lamarre was asked that very same question in 2011; he gave a flat, succinct "no" following by this softening a moment later: "... because I think he has many other things to do." Dragone, however, is willing to consider such a date. Yet even as he does, he provides a final backhanded compliment of sorts. "I cannot answer the question like this, but if you ask me, 'Would you like to do a show with Cirque du Soleil again?' I would say yes. Why not? It's a operational corporation now. "It's a great production machine." Like a divorcee trying to keep it civil for the sake of the children, Dragone does not criticize his "former family". He still consults on the shows he created for Cirque, but I doubt we'll ever see his name grace a Cirque du Soleil production again. [2.11] How can I connect with Cirque du Soleil? [2.11.1] How can I contact performers? The performers are quite busy as they train constantly, which leaves them little time to answer any correspondence. Unfortunately no email can be accepted for characters/performers directly by Cirque du Soleil; however, you can write at the following address: NAME OF PERSON - ARTIST SHOW THEY ARE IN C/O CIRQUE DU SOLEIL 8400 2nd AVENUE EAST MONTREAL, QUEBEC, H1Z4M6 CANADA Some Cirque du Soleil performers, artists and musicians have their own web sites and may answer email correspondance through them. [2.11.2] Official Cirque du Soleil Online Outreach There is currently only one official Cirque du Soleil club, Cirque Club, which was announced at the end of September 2001. You can find Cirque Club on the web at the following: < http://www.cirqueclub.com/ >. In the past, there has been another club associated with Cirque du Soleil and that was the Dralion Internet Club. The club was in operation at the beginning of the North American Tour of Dralion in 1999 and ceased its operations when Cirque Club began. The web site could be found at the following: and was filled with show information, music clips and other special items relating to Dralion only. Today you can find Cirque du Soleil on the Web in a variety of facets, from MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr and more! o) Facebook: [Company] - Cirque: http://www.facebook.com/CirqueduSoleil - Casting: https://www.facebook.com/CirqueduSoleilCasting/ [Touring] - Kooza: http://www.facebook.com/kooza - OVO: http://www.facebook.com/OVOCirque - Totem: http://www.facebook.com/TotemCirque - Amaluna: http://www.facebook.com/AmalunaCirque - KURIOS: https://www.facebook.com/kuriosbycirquedusoleil - Toruk: https://www.facebook.com/torukthefirstflight/ - Luzia: https://www.facebook.com/LUZIAbyCirqueduSoleil/ - VOLTA: https://www.facebook.com/VOLTA/ - Crystal: https://www.facebook.com/CrystalbyCirqueduSoleil/ - Corteo: https://www.facebook.com/Corteo - Bazzar: https://www.facebook.com/CirqueduSoleilBAZZAR/ - Alegria: https://www.facebook.com/Alegria/ - Messi10: https://www.facebook.com/MessiCirque/ [Resident] - Mystère: http://www.facebook.com/Mystere - "O": http://www.facebook.com/Ocirque - Zumanity: http://www.facebook.com/Zumanity - KÀ: http://www.facebook.com/KA - LOVE: http://www.facebook.com/TheBeatlesLOVE - MJ ONE: http://www.facebook.com/MJONE - JOYÀ: http://www.facebook.com/JOYA - Paramour Das Musical: https://www.facebook.com/paramourdasmusical/ [Other] - 45 DEGREES: https://www.facebook.com/45degreescirquedusoleil/ - Luna Petunia: https://www.facebook.com/LunaPetunia/ [No Longer Working / Closed Shows] - Wintuk: http://www.facebook.com/Wintuk - Banana Shpeel: http://www.facebook.com/BananaShpeel - ZED: http://www.facebook.com/ZEDCirque - ZAIA: http://www.facebook.com/ZaiaCirque - VIVA ELVIS: http://www.facebook.com/vivaelvis - Saltimbanco: http://www.facebook.com/SaltimbancoCirque - IRIS: http://www.facebook.com/IrisCirque - Alegría: http://www.facebook.com/AlegriaCirque - Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour: http://www.facebook.com/mjimmortaltour - Dralion: http://www.facebook.com/dralioncirque - Quidam: http://www.facebook.com/QuidamCirque - Zarkana: http://www.facebook.com/ZarkanaCirque - Paramour: https://www.facebook.com/ParamouronBroadway/ - World's Away: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cirque-Du-Soleil-Worlds-Away-3D/ - Varekai: https://www.facebook.com/Varekai - La Nouba: http://www.facebook.com/LaNouba - BELIEVE: http://www.facebook.com/CrissAngelBelieve - Septimo Dia: https://www.facebook.com/sodacirque7d o) Others: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cirque - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Cds_Russia - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cirquedusoleil - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cirquedusoleil/ [2.11.3] Unofficial "fan-run" organizations There are currently no unofficial "fan clubs" surrounding Cirque du Soleil, but there are many fan-supported facets. You can find out more about these projects in Section 10 of this FAQ: o) Cirque du Soleil Mailing List o) Richasi's Le Grand Chapiteau o) The "Fascination! Newsletter" o) Cirque Tribune o) CirqueCon o) Celebri! o) CirqueWiki o) Solar Flare Podcast o) The Chapiteau o) Hardcore Cirque Fans (FB Page) o) CirqueCast [2.12] What is Cirque du Monde? Cirque du Soleil made the choice of getting involved with communities, and more specifically, troubled youths. Working together with valued partners, Cirque du Soleil is making a difference in nearly 80 communities, in over 20 countries on five continents. Cirque du Monde is an international social action program consisting of circus workshops that work with organizations that help troubled youths. You can find more about this initiative on Cirque's Global Citizenship page: < https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/citizenship > [2.13] Is there a Cirque du Soleil school? As Cirque du Soleil is focused on creating shows, it does not have its own circus school. For those wishing to invest time in circus arts there's the École Nationale de Cirque, an institution for higher education located in Montreal with a primary mission to prepare circus artists. Internationally renowned for highest-quality training, the School provides a complete spectrum of professional programs in circus arts. It also prepares professional circus arts educators. To learn more, visit their website at: http://ecolenationaledecirque.ca/ [2.14] What is "Le Rêve?" Is it a Cirque du Soleil show? No, while Le Rêve was created and directed by Franco Dragone, the mastermind behind many of Cirque du Soleil's productions through the years (1985-1998), and stars many artists from Cirque du Soleil shows, Le Rêve is not a Cirque du Soleil production. Le Rêve is a production of Créations du Dragone, Franco Dragone's own company, and you can find out more about Le Rêve and Franco's other past and upcoming productions at his website: < http://dragone.be >. [2.15] What is "Cheval"? Is it a Cirque du Soleil show? Cheval, meaning "Horse" in French, was a show directed by Gilles Ste. Croix, one of the founders of Cirque du Soleil (and even an early performer). The only tie to Cirque du Soleil is that he is directing the show. It has absolutely nothing to do with Cirque du Soleil. The production folded in 2003 due to budget concerns. It is no longer on tour or being produced anywhere. The production had a website: < http://www.chevaltheatre.com/ >. [2.16] What is "Les 7 Doigts de la Main"? Is it a Cirque du Soleil show? Les 7 Doigts de la Main is what happens when a group of Cirque du Soleil alumni decide to go it alone and spin off their own brand of theatrical circus show. Meaning "The 7 Fingers of the Hand" - a derivitive from a French expression about working in unison with desterity and coordination, is a masetpiece of theater, acrobatics, dance, performance art, multimedia and comedy set in a much more intimate and independent scale. But it is not a Cirque du Soleil show. The original The 7 Doigts were Shana Carrol (veteran of Saltimbanco), Sébastien Soldevilla (a character, dancer, acrobat and solo-diaboloist with Saltimbanco.) Samuel Tetreault (a solo hand-balancer in Alegría), Patrick Leonard (performed with Cirque du Soleil in the German cabaret Pomp, Duck and Circumstance), Gypsy Snyder (performed in Pomp Duck and Circumstance as well as Saltimbanco), Faon Shane (a performer of many acrobatic disciplines; best known to Cirque fans as one of Quidam's Spanish Web artists) and Isabelle Chassé (renowned contortionist featured in the quartet in Nouvelle Expérience and Saltimbanco and for her solo Aerial Contortion in Silk act in Quidam.) Find out about more at their website: < www.les7doigtsdelamain.com/ >. [2.17] What is "Cavalia"? Is it a Cirque du Soleil show? Created and produced by Normand Latourelle, one of the founders of Cirque du Soleil (and with them up to 1990), it is a show described by Mr. Latourelle himself as, "Cirque du Soleil with horses." Publicity materials say that he had a long-standing dream of doing a show involving horses, which came to pass after being introduced to renowned French trainers (and equestrian co-directors of Cavalia) husband and wife team Frédéric Pignon and Magali Delgado. [2.18] What is "Tohu"? How is it related to Cirque du Soleil? Tohu, "La cité des arts du cirque" is a non-profit organization founded by En Piste, a collective comprising several prominent organizations in Canadian circus arts (most notably the National Circus School and Cirque du Soleil). Membership in Tohu represents a major aspect of Cirque du Soleil's social and cultural action policy. Tohu aims to create a circus arts "city" in the province of Québec as a unique means to centralize the creation, training, production and performance of circus arts in the province and as a major centre for the development of artists. The organization, founded in 1999, has taken root in Montreal's Saint Michel district. Currently, the "city" is home to Cirque du Soleil's International Headquarters and artists' residences and l'École Nationale de Cirque (the National Circus School) which opened a brand new, 7200 square meter facility in 2003 directly across the street from Cirque's headquarters. To find out more about Tohu, the Chapiteau des Arts and upcoming events and performances visit http://www.tohu.com. [2.19] What is "Cirque Week"? How is it related to Cirque du Soleil? In collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Cirque Week was a week long all inclusive "open house" at all seven/eight Cirque du Soleil extravaganzas in Las Vegas, featuring behind-the-scenes peeks and discussion panels about each show on a wide variety of topics, such as makeup and costumes, theater tech, choreography, and more. The first Cirque Week took place from Monday, November 29th through sunday, December 5th in 2010, and ran for - at this time - for four consecutive years. o) CirqueWeek 2010: 29 November - 5 December, 2010 o) CirqueWeek 2011: 1 December - 10 December, 2011 o) CirqueWeek 2012: 1 December - 8 December, 2012 o) CirqueWeek 2013: 9 November - 16 November, 2013 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [3] ODYSSEA: THE HISTORY OF CIRQUE DU SOLEIL -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [3.1] What is Cirque du Soleil's History? It all started in Baie-Saint-Paul, a small town near Quebec City, in Canada. There, in the early eighties, a band of colourful characters roamed the streets, striding on stilts, juggling, dancing, breathing fire, and playing music. They were Les Échassiers de Baie-Saint-Paul (the Baie-Saint-Paul Stiltwalkers), a street theatre group founded by Gilles Ste- Croix. Already, the townsfolk were impressed and intrigued by the young performers – who included one Guy Laliberté who became founder of Cirque du Soleil. The troupe went on to found Le Club des talons hauts (the High Heels Club), and then, in 1982, organized La Fête foraine de Baie-Saint-Paul, a cultural event in which street performers from all over met to exchange ideas and enliven the streets of the town for a few days. La Fête foraine was repeated in 1983 and 1984. Le Club des talons hauts attracted notice, and Guy Laliberté, Gilles Ste-Croix and their cronies began to cherish a crazy dream: to create a Quebec circus and take the troupe travelling around the world. In 1984, Quebec City was celebrating the 450th anniversary of Canada’s discovery by Jacques Cartier, and they needed a show that would carry the festivities out across the province. Guy Laliberté presented a proposal for a show called Cirque du Soleil (Circus of the Sun), and succeeded in convincing the organizers. And Cirque du Soleil hasn’t stopped since! 1984 Cirque du Soleil is born with the assistance of the Quebec government, as part of the celebrations surrounding the 450th anniversary of Jacques Cartier’s arrival in Canada. The first production, Le Grand Tour debuts in the small Quebec town of Gaspé, and is then performed in 10 other cities throughout the province. The first blue-and-yellow big top seats 800. 1985 After performing in Montreal, Sherbrooke and Quebec City, with Le Grand Tour, Cirque du Soleil leaves its home province for the first time to take its show to neighbouring Ontario. It performs in Ottawa, Toronto and Niagara Falls and the show is simply named Cirque du Soleil. 1986 Cirque du Soleil takes La Magie Continue across Canada, including Vancouver, where it puts on several performances at the Children’s Festival and Expo 86 and in seven other Canadian cities. The big top now has room for 1,500 spectators. 1987 Having triumphed in five cities in Quebec, We Reinvent the Circus is performed at the Los Angeles Festival and then moves on to San Diego and Santa Monica. Exhilarated by the Californian public's response, Cirque du Soleil is an overnight success. The participation of Cirque du Soleil at the L.A Festival is not only an important milestone in its history but also its first visit to its American neighbours. 1988 We Reinvent the Circus continues its North American tour, after a brief appearance at the Calgary Winter Olympics. Wherever it goes, the result is the same: the performances sell out, and the critics rave. 1990 Montreal is the setting for the world premiere of a brand-new production, Nouvelle Expérience, in a new, 2,500-seat big top. With this new production, Cirque du Soleil shatters all previous records for ticket sales. Meanwhile, Cirque makes its first foray into Europe, staging We Reinvent the Circus in London and Paris. The overseas excursions have just begun. 1992 Fascination, a collage of the best acts from past shows, enables Cirque to make a name for itself in Japan. The show opens in Tokyo and then moves on to seven other cities. Meanwhile, in Europe, Cirque du Soleil joins forces with Switzerland's Circus Knie and stages a show in over 60 towns throughout the country. In North America, 1992 sees Cirque du Soleil make its Las Vegas debut when Nouvelle Expérience kicks off a year-long engagement under a big top at the Mirage Hotel. Cirque du Soleil adds a monument to its repertoire of shows: Saltimbanco. Premiering in Montreal, this latest production begins a lengthy tour of North America. 1993 Following the successful Las Vegas run of Nouvelle Expérience, Cirque du Soleil moves into a theatre built to its specifications at the new Treasure Island Hotel. A 10-year contract is signed with Mirage Resorts to stage Mystère, a gigantic production befitting this show business capital. 1994 Cirque du Soleil celebrates its 10th anniversary with another production, Alegría. True to tradition, the world premiere is held in Montreal. Saltimbanco embarks on a six-month run in Tokyo in 1994 that attracts a great deal of attention. 1995 Cirque du Soleil responds to a request from the Canadian government and creates a show for the heads of state gathered at the G7 Summit in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Also in 1995, Saltimbanco sets out to open officially the European market. Cirque's spectacular white big top with seating for 2,500 spectators makes its first stop in Amsterdam, followed by Munich, Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Vienna. 1996 In April, Cirque launches Quidam in Montreal. After finishing its hometown run, Quidam heads off on a North American tour. Meanwhile, Alegría sets out to tour Japan for a few months. 1997 In Montreal, the inauguration of the brand new International Headquarters is held; the Studio is now where all of Cirque's shows will be created and produced. 1998 In October, the second resident show for Cirque du Soleil, “O”, takes to the stage of a new theatre at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. This production is Cirque's first aquatic show and an important milestone in the company history. With this show, Cirque is now known internationally. In December of the same year, Cirque inaugurates yet another permanent show, La Nouba, at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. 1999 A brand-new Cirque du Soleil production, Dralion, launches its North American tour in Montreal. With Saltimbanco, Cirque sets up shop in Asia and the Pacific. 2000 Movie fans come out in droves to see Cirque du Soleil on the IMAX screen for the first time ever, as its large-format film production Journey of Man (Passages in French), distributed by Sony Pictures Classics, premieres worldwide. 2001 Cirque du Soleil keeps on growing with the inauguration of a 15, 000-square-metre addition to its International Headquarters in Montreal. 2002 In April, a fifth touring show is added to the seven Cirque du Soleil shows already performing simultaneously in 2002. Varekai premieres in Montreal, and from there begins a tour of North America. Cirque du Soleil made its first stop in Mexico this year with Alegría. Cirque’s Multimedia Division, Cirque du Soleil Images, produces its first television series, Cirque du Soleil Fire Within, for the Canadian and American television market. 2003 The newest addition to the Cirque family, Zumanity is born in August. It is an adults-only resident show at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The filming of a new television series—the first to be produced entirely by Cirque du Soleil Images—is wrapped up in the late summer. This unique family TV series brings together acrobatic acts within a dramatic comedy framework. The series is aimed at international television markets, including Canada and the United States. 2004 Cirque du Soleil celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2004. A number of events mark the occasion: among other things, a book is launched, entitled 20 Years Under the Sun, which recounts the unusual history of Cirque du Soleil step by step, and Cirque sets the first Guinness World Record for the largest number of stilt-walkers (544) at the same time and place. Cirque du Soleil launches a new resident show, KÀ, in the fall at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. 2005 The year 2005 is marked by the Montreal launch and world premiere of Corteo, Cirque’s latest touring show. In July, Montreal hosts the XI FINA World Aquatic Championships, for which Cirque du Soleil creates the opening ceremony show. 2006 Cirque du Soleil first-ever musical show in arena, DELIRIUM, premiered in Montreal in January and has begun its US tour. Cirque du Soleil is also preparing a fifth permanent show in Las Vegas: LOVE, which celebrates the musical legacy of the Beatles and premieres in June at The Mirage. After touring in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, Cirque du Soleil has set out to make a name for itself in South America by presenting its show Saltimbanco in Chile, Argentina and Brazil in 2006. Cirque du Soleil has entered into an exclusive agreement with CKX Inc.— through its subsidiary Elvis Presley Enterprises—for the creation, development, production and promotion of Elvis Presley projects, featuring touring and resident shows, as well as multimedia interactive “Elvis experiences,” throughout the world. The first Elvis Presley projects are expected to debut in 2009. 2007 KOOZA, a new touring show, is launched in Montreal in April 2007. In February, Cirque du Soleil puts on a pre-game show performance for Super Bowl XLI in Miami. In November, Cirque presents Wintuk, a show designed exclusively for the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Starting in 2007, this seasonal show will be performed for 10 weeks for at least four years. Cirque du Soleil has also launched a fiction/non- fiction book entitled The Spark, which invites readers to discover the power of creativity and imagination and apply it in their own lives. Written by John Bacon and based on an original idea by Lyn Heward, the book is distributed in several countries. After having toured for 14 years and being performed before more than 9.5 million spectators, Saltimbanco is reborn in July as it takes off on an arena tour of more than 40 cities in Canada and the U.S. 2008 This was an historical year for Cirque du Soleil as the company launched three new permanent shows this year: ZAIA at The Venetian Hotel in Macau (China), ZED at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Tokyo (Japan) and CRISS ANGEL Believe at The Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas (United States). Cirque du Soleil also created a show- event presented at Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City in the scope of the 400th anniversary of the city. Istithmar World, the investment arm of Dubai World, and Nakheel have together acquired a 20 per cent stake in Cirque du Soleil. 2009 Cirque du Soleil celebrates its 25th anniversary and launches the 25th production of its history. This new creation, OVO premieres in Montreal in April. The publication of a book on Cirque costumes and the launch of a double CD containing a music compilation, are among the commemorative activities of this anniversary. In September 2009, Guy Laliberté became the first Canadian private space explorer. His mission was dedicated to raising awareness on water issues facing humankind on planet earth. Under the theme Moving Stars and Earth for Water, this first Poetic Social Mission in space aimed at touching people through an artistic approach: a special 120-minute webcast program featuring various artistic performances unfolding in 14 cities on five continents, including the International Space Station. 2010 Cirque du Soleil launches three new productions in 2010. Viva ELVIS, Cirque’s seventh resident show in Las Vegas begins in February at ARIA Resort & Casino. Banana Shpeel is presented from November 2009 to June 27, 2010 in Chicago and New York. In April, TOTEM, first show designed to adapt to various performance spaces such as Big Top and arenas, celebrates its world premiere in Montreal. Cirque du Soleil, James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar), and Andrew Adamson (Shrek, Chronicles of Narnia), joined their creative forces to develop and produce immersive theatrical 3D projects. In November, Cirque du Soleil’s founder, Guy Laliberté gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 2011 Cirque du Soleil launched three new shows: Zarkana, written and directed by acclaimed film and theatre director François Girard began at the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 9. Written and directed by director- choreographer Philippe Decouflé, IRIS created exclusively for the Kodak Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center began on July 21. The show Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour written and directed by Jamie King began in Montreal on October 2nd. 2012 Although Cirque du Soleil would launch Amaluna, a new touring show in Montreal, collaborate with pop star Madonna in the scope of her performance at the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show, and find itself on the IMAX screen through the efforts of James Cameron (Worlds Away 3D), the company’s unprecedented run of opening new shows in an uncertain global economy would finally catch up with the entertainment company. Cirque announced it would slash a number of positions citing tough economic times and out of control expenses. A problem, Cirque spokeswoman Renée-Claude Ménard admitted, the company had avoided facing for several years, but now had no choice. In addition to the layoffs, Cirque said it would be closing shows to trim expenses. ZAIA, Viva Elvis, Saltimbanco, and IRIS would all close by year's end. 2013 The Cirque family would also face hardships outside of its financial struggles, when a tragedy took 31-year-old artist Sarah Guyard-Guillot’s life unexpectedly during a live performance of KÀ. Though the death was ruled an accident, a faulty harness clip was determined to be the root cause. Her death – and other artist injuries around the same time – would shake Cirque’s confidence in its safety procedures. KÀ would go dark for several weeks. Although Guyard-Guillot’s death was the first such reported from an accident onstage in the company’s 30-year history, there were a number of bright spots for Cirque to celebrate as well. Following in the successful footsteps of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, and after much anticipation throughout the entertainment community, the Michael Jackson’s estate and Cirque unveiled Michael Jackson ONE, directed by Jamie King, to be presented exclusively at Mandalay Bay. Michael Jackson ONE would join a newly transplanted ZARKANA at Aria as Cirque’s newest shows in Las Vegas. ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP would also make its debut. For one extraordinary night, and in an unprecedented manner, seven Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas resident productions became one for ONE DROP, the non-profit organization established by Guy Laliberté for the conservation of water. The evening featured more than 230 artists (and other guest performers) in an once-in-a-lifetime performance on World Water Day, Friday, March 22, 2013, at the "O" Theatre at Bellagio Resort & Casino. 2014 Cirque du Soleil celebrates it's 30th anniversary! After suffering a number of setbacks, show closings, and layoffs of 400+ of its creative staff in recent years, where can Cirque go? Anywhere it pleases, it seems, and without delay. From the launch of KURIOS: CABINET OF CURIOSITIES (the company’s 35th production) to the numerous partnership announcements it’s already made, the Cirque has a number of opportunities already lined up: First, Saban Brands and Cirque du Soleil Media enter into a pact to develop a children’s-entertainment property based on elements from the live-entertainment company’s long-running productions. (This becomes "Luna Petunia". Next, Cirque announces the creation of a new division - Cirque du Soleil Theatrical – which will develop unique theatrical opportunities for the Cirque. (This becomes "Paramour".) Then, Cirque du Soleil and Grupo Vidanta (a leading developer of world-class resorts and tourism infrastructure in Mexico) announces plans to introduce a new brand of cultural and culinary entertainment to Mexico and Latin America. (This becomes "JOYA".) Followed by: a partnership agreement with Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron to develop an arena- touring show inspired by the world of AVATAR. (This becomes the show "TORUK-The First Flight".) An announcement that Club Med and Cirque join forces to dream up the ulimate circus-inspired playground. (This becomes "CREACTIVE".) And finally the THEME PARK with Grupo Vidanta; plans to construct and operate a first-of- its-kind immersive theme park experience in Nuevo Vallarta. In } December, as part of its 30th anniversary, and for the first time } in its history, Cirque du Soleil presents a unique, exclusive music } event in Montreal celebrating 30 years of music. And in the context } of an on-going strategy of diversifying its content and live- } entertainment activities worldwide, Cirque du Soleil has created } some 10 subsidiaries among which: 45 DEGREES, Cirque du Soleil } Hospitality, Cirque du Soleil Theatrical, 4U2C, Cirque du Soleil } Média and Outbox. } } 2015 } } Cirque du Soleil announced an agreement under which TPG, a global } private investment firm, was to acquire a majority stake in the } company to fuel growth and take Cirque’s iconic blue and yellow } big top to exciting new markets. On December 21, Cirque du Soleil } launched TORUK – The First Flight, an arena-touring show inspired } by the world of James Cameron’s history-making motion picture AVATAR. } } 2016 } } Two new productions launched in April: LUZIA, a touring show under } the big top inspired by the rich Mexican culture launched in } Montreal, and PARAMOUR, a production created specifically for } Broadway presented at the Lyric Theatre in New York. } } 2017 } } In March, a new arena show will begin a South American tour. This } show called Sep7imo Dia is inspired by the music of a popular band } from Argentina, Soda Stereo. The most recent touring show VOLTA, } inspired by action sports, will lift its marquee at the Old Port of } Montreal in April. } } # # # } The international success story known as Cirque du Soleil is, above all, the story of a remarkable bond between performers and spectators the world over. For at the end of the day, it is the spectators who spark the creative passions of Cirque du Soleil. So long as we keep our sense of excitement at discovering new paths, we’ll never lose our determination to share that excitement with every audience, at every performance. Today, we have our place in the sun and a roof over our heads, but once upon a time the street was our home. I would say we took a little dusty carpet and shook it out pretty well we’ve shown the world that under the dust, something exceptional is coming out of contemporary circus. My mission has not yet been accomplished. I still have a lot of entertaining to do. As the future approaches, Cirque prepares to embark on new projects and connect with new audiences everywhere. Dreams never die. Come along as they take on new forms! (Guy Laliberte) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [4] ATTENDING A PERFORMANCE OF CIRQUE DU SOLEIL -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [4.1] How do I attend a performance of Cirque du Soleil? Cirque du Soleil is a creative company and new creations are being created, performed and toured constantly. 1 to 3 new shows are being produced and premiering each year! Follow the details through the Fascination! Newsletter. See Section 8 of the FAQ for further details. [4.2] When is Cirque coming to my city? Cirque du Soleil generally visits a city every 1 to 2 years with a new tour, but its decision to set-up in a city depends on various marketing and demographic statistics. To find out when/if Cirque du Soleil is coming to your city, please visit the Cirque du Soleil official site at the following address: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com. Information on current show schedules and where the touring shows are currently located is available there. [4.3] How/when can I see a show/get tickets? Tickets to all shows can be purchased through a variety of means: at the local Cirque du Soleil Box Office (on tour), the theater box office (resident shows), or through Cirque du Soleil directly at www.cirquedusoleil.com. All tickets can be picked up through "will call" at the Cirque du Soleil Box Office, Theater Box Office or self-printed through Cirque du Soleil's website (where applicable) at time of purchase. Some tickets also have the option to be mailed to your home address. Tickets typically go on sale a few weeks before the Grand Chapiteau sets up stakes, so be sure to watch the Cirque du Soleil ticket website (www.cirquedusoleil.com/tickets/) for tickets going on sale in your area. [4.4] Where is the best place to sit? Where the best place to sit is varies widely amongst fans and general spectators alike. Many like the intimacy of a front-and-center experience, while others prefer to observe the spectacle from afar, and still others like to sit between sections, next to the sound-booth to hear exactly what the musical engineer is hearing. Whatever your preference, the rule of thumb is to avoid sitting behind a mast (in touring productions), sitting too far to the sides and tops (in both touring and resident productions) and in any other limited-viewing seat, as the view is... limited. [4.5] How long is a show? Performances under Big Tops and in Arenas last around two and a half hours (2h30). This includes two acts, with a 25-minute intermission during which you have access to an on-site boutique. Most performances in Theaters (resident shows) are 90-100 minutes long without an intermission. [4.6] Can children attend? Yes, children are welcome at most Cirque du Soleil shows worldwide. Children under two are admitted for free, however they must remain on a parent's lap at all times. Tickets must be purchased for children 2 years old and over. For Las Vegas shows children must be at least 5 years or older, except for the following shows: MYSTERE, where children must be 2 years or older; and ZUMANITY, where the minimum age is 18 years. [4.7] Are special needs accommodated? Each location where Cirque du Soleil present shows has assigned areas for individuals with special needs. However, please contact Cirque du Soleil before purchasing tickets to confirm that the allocated space is still available. [4.8] How do I get to the show? Is there parking? An automatic email will be sent a week before your show including information on directions and parking. However, site information is generally provided on Cirque du Soleil's ticketing website. Parking is also generally availble at the performance site for a nominal fee. [4.9] Can I bring a camera or video camera? It is strictly prohibited to use a professional camera (with a detachable lens) or a video camera during one of Cirque du Soleil's shows. Only digital cameras are allowed when not indicated otherwise, but the flash must be turned off to avoid disturbing the artists during the show. [4.10] What happens when a performer is sick or injured? Rest asured that Cirque du Soleil has a contingency plan. Many of the roles have an understudy, or a back-up that can usually perform the role should the need arise. Additionally, if the performer has a solo number, a back-up act (or act en reserve) will go on instead. If an act in reserve is not available, or cannot perform as planned, the primary act may have to be cut for that performance and the show shortened. [4.11] Can I go backstage, meet an artist? While Cirque du Soleil would very much like to accommodate requests for backstage visits, to meet an artist or get an autograph, they cannot. Cirque's performers and trainers have extremely busy schedules and so the company respects the little down time they have by not offering such visits. That being said, a number of shows have special VIP experiences that do take you behind-the-scenes, these include: PREMIERE TICKETS - Enjoy unique festivities during premiere nights! Join Cirque in welcoming a show to your city. You’ll get to walk the red carpet while sipping champagne! Entertainment and many more surprises await you. BEHIND THE SCENES - Step behind the scenes to experience Cirque du Soleil like never before. Be amongst the few to take a backstage tour and meet some of the artists. You'll get a peek behind the curtain with an exclusive backstage tour before the show, a cocktail reception, complimentary parking (where aplicable), access to the show's exclusive suite equipped with a private terrace and restrooms, a meet and greet with artists after the show, savour hors d’oeuvres before the show and sweet treats during intermission, and, of course, enjoy an excellent view from the best seats in the tent. VIP EXPERIENCE - The premiere tier experience at a traveling show. [4.12] What is "Tapis Rouge" / "VIP Rouge"? "Tapis Rouge" (tah-pee rooj) is a French idiomatic that literally translates to "Red Carpet". A red carpet is traditionally used to mark the route taken by heads of state on ceremonial and formal occasions, and has in recent decades been extended to use by VIPs and celebrities at formal events, hence Cirque's use of the term to denote their VIP Experience at touring shows. They're "Rolling out the red carpet" for you in the interests of hospitality. The VIP services afforded at Cirque du Soleil are: - Treat yourselves to our exclusive service including: - The best seats available - Access to the VIP ROUGE tent/suite - Delectable food and wines served with Cirque du Soleil flair - Special Cirque du Soleil festive atmosphere including original music and a display of colours and styles in a stunning environment. - Take home souvenirs including exclusive show program. The history of VIP experiences at Cirque du Soleil is tenuous at best. The experience was announced in September 1999 as the "Dralion VIP Package" - a "new and exciting way to live the magic of Cirque du Soleil, before the show has even begun. The Dralion VIP Package offers not only top quality food and service but also a unique look inside the fantastical universe of Cirque du Soleil in the intimate setting of the Lincoln Suite. The Dralion VIP Package includes one of the best seats in the house, preferred parking, an exceptional array of refreshments, gourmet hors-d’œuvres and desserts, an exclusive Dralion gift, a souvenir program and lots more." Dralion audiences in Santa Monica, California were the first to try out this new experience when the show opened there on September 23, 1999. It proved successful enough that the "VIP Experience" was extended to Cirque du Soleil's other touring shows at the time - Saltimbanco (as the "Saltimbanco VIP Experience"), and Quidam (as the "Quidam VIP Experiene") - as the tours at that time were sponsored by Lincoln. The experience was not transferred to Alegria, as it was ending its European Tour and was preparing to settle at the Beau Rivage. The VIP Experiences were popular and by the next touring show - VAREKAI, which premiered in Montreal on April 24, 2002 - the concept was revamped. TAPIS ROUGE was born (trademark was filed April 17, 2002, published October 2, 2003, and registered on December 7, 2004). The "new" concept proved to be an even bigger success and it was replicated across all touring big top shows. The moniker TAPIS ROUGE had been used to describe the VIP experiences from 2002 through 2012. By mid-2012 the name was inexplicately changed to VIP ROUGE and is once again sponsored. [4.13] What VIP Experiences are at the Las Vegas shows? As of 2019, Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas offers four unique VIP experiences as part of its Mystère, "O", KA, and Beatles LOVE shows. For more information, and to book these experiences, vist Cirque's website: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/las-vegas/vip [4.13.1] The KÀ VIP Imperial Experience For KÀ at the MGM Grand, enjoy luxary box seating overlooking the theater, get an exclusive opportunity to mingle with artists (all captured by a professional photographer), enjoy complementary beverage and snack of your choice, have a dedicated VIP host to accompany you to present fascinating historical and technical inforation about the show, enjoy a private entrance and early access to the VIP lounge, and have your complementary photo delivered to you in a souvenir folio. [4.13.2] The "Toast to LOVE" VIP Experience For The Beatles LOVE at The Mirage, enjoy the best seats in the house, get early heater access and enjoy exclusive time with the LOVE artists, got on a narrated backstage tour featuring the History of the Beatles, receive a commemorative photograph, have a meet & greet with the artists, and enjoy amazing pre-show experiences. [4.13.3] The "Le Grande Expérience" at «O» For «O» at Bellagio, enjoy plush VIP Suite seating, gain early access to the theater without waiting in any lines, enjoy a pre- show reception with champagne and savor hors d'oeuvres, get a behind the scenes sneak peek look at the show on an exclusive video while in the VIP room, receive a commemorative champagne flute and photogaph, and mingle with the performers before they take the stage. [4.13.4] The "In the Wings" VIP experience at Mystère Enjoy an exciting pre-show experience with cocktails and good company, get early theater access to enjoy exclusive time with the artists (you will also participate in a high-five moment with the cast at the end of the show), enjoy VIP seating and get the exclusive "in the wings" view from the stage, sip on a glass of champagne whle enjoying the performance, and receive a commemorative photograph of your experience. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [5] CIRQUE DU SOLEIL SPECTACLES (SHOWS) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------- [ ] GENERAL SHOW QUESTIONS ---------------------------------- [5.1] How many productions has Cirque produced? Depending on how you categorize them, since 1984, Cirque du Soleil has created, produced and staged 20 different productions to date, 11 of which are still performing today. [5.2] What are their Productions? [Big Top Shows] [Resident Shows] o) Le Grand Tour (1984) o) Mystère (1993+) o) Le Cirque du Soleil (1985) o) "O" (1998+) o) La Magie Continue (1986) o) La Nouba (1998-2017) o) Le Cirque Réinventé (1987-1990) o) Zumanity (2003+) o) Nouvelle Expérience (1990-1992) o) KÀ (2004+) o) Fascination (1992) o) LOVE (2006+) o) Saltimbanco (1992-2006) o) Wintuk (2007-2011) o) Alegría (1994-2009) o) ZAIA (2008-2012) o) Quidam (1996-2009) o) Criss Angel Believe (2008-2016) o) Dralion (1999-2010) o) ZED (2008-2011) o) Varekai (2002-2013) o) Banana Shpeel (2009-2010) o) Corteo (2005-2015) o) VIVA Elvis (2009-2012) o) Koozå (2007+) o) IRIS (2011-2013) o) Ovo (2009-2015) o) ZARKANA (2011-2016) o) Totem (2010+) o) Michael Jackon ONE (2013+) o) Amaluna (2012+) o) JOYÀ (2014+) o) KURIOS (2014+) o) Paramour (2016-2017; 2019+) o) Luzia (2016+) o) X: The Land of Fantasy (2019+) > o) VOLTA (2017+) o) Disney 2020 (2020+) > o) Bazzar (2018+) o) "The Jump" (2020+) o) Alegría: In a New Light (2019+) [Arena Shows] o) Delirium (2006-2008) o) Saltimbanco (2007-2012) o) Alegría (2009-2013) o) Quidam (2009-2016) o) Dralion (2010-2015) o) MJ THE IMMORTAL World Tour (2011-2014) o) Varekai (2013-2017) o) TORUK-The First Flight (2015+) o) OVO (2016+) o) Septimo Dia (2017-2018) o) Crystal (2017+) o) Corteo (2018+) > o) Messi10 (2019+) [Other Productions] o) Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man IMAX Film (1999) o) Alegría: Le Film (2000) o) Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within (2002) o) Cirque du Soleil: Solstrom (2003) o) "Worlds Away" 3D IMAX FILM (2012) o) Luna Petunia TV Series (2016-2018) o) Big Top Academy TV Series (2018+) [4.2.1] What is a big top show? A big top show is one that visits many cities and countries and is housed in a blue and yellow or white colored tent. The thing to remember here is TENT! There are exceptions; as an example: when shows visit London they are usually set up in the Royal Albert Hall, a Victorian-style performence venue. [4.2.2] What is a resident show? A resident show is that which is performed in a specially designated theater. Most of these theaters exist in partnership with MGM International Resorts in the United States ("O", Zumanity, KÀ, LOVE, Criss Angel BELIEVE and VIVA Elvis) but there are other partnerships, such as: Phil Ruffian at Treasure Island Las Vegas (Mystère), Walt Disney World (La Nouba - consequently the first free-standing theater built for Cirque du Soleil), Las Vegas Sands (ZAIA), Oriental Land CO (ZED), and Kodak Theater (IRIS). Due to the nature of resident productions, they are not crafted to be presented under the big top or in the arena setting. So you will never see these shows tour the globe. [4.2.3] What is an arena show? An arena show is one that is made specifically for and showcased directly in a stadium-like venue. These type of shows are akin to traveling concert tours, spending one to four nights in a specific location before packing up and moving on. Delirium, a test of concept featuring remixed music (the concert concept) was the first, but it is no longer performing. Current arena productions are: TORUK-The First Flight (2015), OVO (2016), and Corteo (2018) [4.3] When did these productions premiere? The information is presented as follows: the premiere year, followed by the show title, its exact premiere date and the city in which it premiered. 1984: Le Grand Tour (Jun.16.1984, Gaspe) 1985: Tournee 1985 (May.14.1985, Montréal) 1986: Le Magie Continue (Apr.20.1986/May.18.1986, Sherebrook) 1987: Le Cirque Reinvente (May.07.1987, La Salle) 1990: Nouvelle Experience (May.08.1990, Montréal) 1992: Saltimbanco (Apr.23.1992, Montréal) 1992: Fascination (May.22.1992, Tokyo) 1993: Mystere (Dec.25.1994, Las Vegas) 1994: Alegria (Apr.21.1994, Montréal) 1996: Quidam (Apr.23.1996, Montréal) 1998: O (Oct.19.1998, Las Vegas) 1998: La Nouba (Dec.23.1998/Jan.28.1999, Orlando) 1999: Dralion (Apr.22.1999, Montréal) 2002: Varekai (Apr.24.2002, Montréal) 2003: Zumanity (Jul.31.2003/Sep.20.2003, Las Vegas) 2004: KA (Nov.26.2004/Feb.03.2005, Las Vegas) 2005: Corteo (Apr.21.2005, Montréal) 2006: Delirium (Jan.26.2006, Montréal) 2006: LOVE (Jun.02.2006/Jun.30.2006, Las Vegas) 2007: Koozå (Apr.19.2007, Montréal) 2007: Wintuk (Nov.01.2007, New York City) 2008: ZAIA (Jul.26.2008/Aug.28.2008, Macau) 2008: ZED (Aug.15.2008/Oct.01.2008, Tokyo) 2008: Believe (Sep.26.2008/Oct.31.2008, Las Vegas) 2009: Ovo (Apr.23.2009, Montréal) 2009: Banana Shpeel (Nov.19.2009, Chicago | Apr.29.2010, NYC) 2009: Viva Elvis (Dec.16.2009/Jan.08.2010, Las Vegas) 2010: Totem (Apr.22.2010, Montréal) 2011: Zarkana (Jun.9.2011/Jun.30.2011, NYC) 2011: IRIS (Jul.11.2011/Sep.27.2011, Hollywood) 2011: MJ THE IMMORTAL World Tour (Oct.02.2011, Montréal) 2012: Amaluna (Apr.19.2012, Montréal) 2013: MJ ONE - Mandalay Bay (May.23.2013/Jun.29.2013 Las Vegas) 2014: KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities (Apr.24.2014, Montréal) 2014: JOYÀ (Nov.08.2014, Riviera Maya, Mexico) 2015: TORUK-The First Flight (Nov.20.2015/Dec.21.2015) 2016: Paramour (Apr.16.2016/May.25.2016, NYC) 2016: Luzia (Apr.21.2016, Montréal) 2017: Sép7imo Día: No Descansaré (Mar.09.2017, Buenos Aires) 2017: Volta (Apr.20.2017/Apr.27.2017, Montréal) 2017: Crystal (Oct.05.2017, Lafayette) 2018: Bazzar (Nov.15.2018, Mumbai, India) 2019: Alegría (Apr.18.2019, Montréal) 2019: Messi10 (Spain) 2019: "The Jump" (Las Vegas) 2020: X: The Land of Fantasty (Hangzhou, China) 2020: Disney 2020 (Walt Disney World) [4.3.1] Why do some shows have two premiere dates? In the case of Le Magie Continue, Cirque du Soleil originally performed at Expo 86 in Vancouver before beginning their Canadian tour. Thus, the official start of the 1986 tour is May 18, 1986. In the case of La Nouba, Zumanity, KÀ, LOVE, ZAIA, Believe, and ZED, Cirque du Soleil staged preview performances of these productions before their official Grand Opening/Gala Premiere. Therefore, public performances began on the first date, but an official premiere celebration did on occur until the second. NOTE: Cris Angel BELIEVE was scheduled to hold public previews or have its "soft opening" beginning Sep.01.2008 with the GALA Premiere on Sep.12.2008 before it was delayed. It was delayed a second time by having previews begin on Sep.12.2008 and the GALA on Oct.10.2008. NOTE: BANANA SHPEEL was scheduled to hold public previews in New York City starting February 4, 2010. It was pushed back to February 25, 2010 and again to March 17, 2010 before finally settling on April 29, 2010. [4.4] Where has Cirque toured? [Touring Productions] Saltimbanco (1992-2012) o) Apr.23.1992 to Dec.19.1993 - North American Tour o) Mar.11.1994 to Sep.14.1994 - Japanese Tour o) Nov.02.1994 to Jan.08.1995 - Montreal Special o) Mar.09.1995 to Feb.01.1997 - European Tour I o) Oct.13.1998 to Nov.08.1998 - Ottawa Special o) Jan.07.1999 to Nov.25.2001 - Asia/Pacific Tour o) Feb.14.2002 to Jul.03.2005 - European Tour II o) Aug.04.2005 to Dec.03.2006 - Latin American Tour o) Jul.31.2007 to Aug.23.2009 - North American Arena Tour o) Sep.17.2009 to Apr.03.2011 - European/Africa Arena Tour o) Apr.21.2011 to Sep.04.2011 - Australia Arena Tour o) Sep.21.2011 to Dec.30.2012 - World Arena Tour Alegría (1994-2013) o) Apr.21.1994 - Dec.30.1995 - North American Tour I o) Mar.22.1996 - Dec.25.1996 - Japanese/Hong Kong Tour o) Mar.06.1997 - Feb.07.1999 - European Tour I o) May.20.1999 - Oct.02.2000 - Beau Rivage o) Oct.10.2001 - Apr.07.2002 - Australia/Singapore o) Jun.12.2002 - Sep.26.2004 - North American Tour II o) Oct.29.2004 - Nov.27.2005 - Japanese Tour II o) Jan.05.2006 - Aug.28.2007 - European Tour II o) Sep.14.2007 - Sep.22.2008 - South American Tour o) Oct.15.2008 - Apr.06.2009 - Asian Tour o) May.27.2009 - Aug.14.2011 - North American Arena Tour o) Sep.07.2011 - Dec.22.2013 - European Arena Tour Quidam (1996-2016) o) Apr.23.1996 - Nov.27.1998 - North American Tour I o) Mar.04.1999 - Jan.06.2002 - European Tour I o) Feb.07.2002 - Dec.21.2002 - North American Tour II o) Feb.07.2003 - Apr.04.2004 - Japanese Tour o) May.06.2004 - Dec.11.2005 - Asia/Pacific Tour o) Jan.19.2006 - Oct.22.2006 - North American Tour III o) Jan.04.2007 - Aug.26.2007 - Asia/Middle East Tour o) Oct.11.2007 - Mar.17.2008 - Mexican Tour o) Apr.20.2008 - Apr.19.2009 - European Tour II o) Jul.11.2009 - Nov.21.2010 - South American Tour o) Dec.11.2010 - Aug.11.2013 - North American Arena Tour o) Sep.15.2013 - Jun.21.2015 - European Arena Tour o) Jul.02.2015 - Feb.26.2016 - Asia/Pacific Arena Tour Dralion (1999-2015) o) Apr.22.1999 - Dec.14.2003 - North American Tour o) Jan.14.2004 - Jan.07.2007 - European Tour o) Feb.07.2007 - Jun.15.2008 - Japanese Tour o) Jul.17.2008 - Aug.24.2009 - Australian Tour o) Sep.17.2009 - Dec.31.2009 - Mexican Tour o) Oct.20.2010 - Dec.23.2012 - North American Arena Tour o) Feb.06.2013 - Sep.06.2014 - European Arena Tour o) Oct.02.2014 - Jan.18.2015 - North American "Goodbye" Tour Varekai (2002-2017) o) Apr.24.2002 - Jul.23.2006 - North American Tour o) Aug.10.2006 - Oct.07.2007 - Australian Tour o) Oct.25.2007 - Jan.02.2011 - European Tour o) Jan.20.2011 - Jul.10.2011 - Asia/Pacific Tour o) Sep.15.2011 - Oct.13.2013 - Latin American Tour o) Dec.13.2013 - Sep.06.2015 - North American Arena Tour o) Oct.08.2015 - Oct.15.2017 - European Arena Tour o) Nov.09.2017 - Dec.23.2017 - North American "Goodbye" Tour Corteo (2005-2015; 2018+) o) Apr.21.2005 - Dec.28.2008 - North American Tour o) Feb.04.2009 - Jun.06.2010 - Japanese Tour o) Jun.26.2010 - Feb.08.2013 - European Tour o) Mar.30.2013 - Dec.13.2015 - Latin American Tour o) Mar.02-2018 - Aug.22.2019 - North American Arena Tour o) Sep.26.2018 - Present - European Arena Tour Delirium (2006-2008) o) Jan.27.2006 - Jul.01.2007 - North American Arena Tour o) Sep.13.2007 - Apr.19.2008 - European Arena Tour Koozå (2007+) o) Apr.19.2007 - Dec.05.2010 - North American Tour o) Feb.02.2011 - Apr.01.2012 - Japanese Tour o) Jun.07.2012 - Dec.16.2012 - North American Tour II o) Jan.05.2013 - Apr.04.2015 - European Tour o) Jun.04.2015 - Dec.27.2015 - North American Tour III o) Mar.09.2016 - Jul.31.2016 - South American Tour o) Aug.25.2016 - Mar.17.2019 - Asia Pacific Tour o) May.30.2019 - Present - European Tour II Ovo (2009+) o) Apr.23.2009 - May.13.2012 - North American Tour o) Jul.13.2012 - Jun.16.2013 - Australian Tour o) Feb.12.2014 - Feb.21.2015 - Japanese Tour o) Apr.08.2016 - Aug.30.2017 - North American Arena Tour o) Oct.05.2017 - Jan.20.2019 - European Arena Tour o) Mar.07.2019 - Present - South American Tour Totem (2010+) o) Apr.22.2010 - Jan.30.2011 - Premiere Tour (CAN/EUR) o) Mar.03.2011 - Dec.18.2011 - North American Tour I o) Jan.05.2012 - Feb.05.2012 - London Special o) Mar.02.2012 - Jul.06.2014 - North American Tour o) Aug.22.2014 - May.21.2016 - Asia/Pacific Tour o) Jul.01.2016 - Present - European Tour II Michael Jackson THE IMMPORTAL World Tour (2011-2014) o) Oct.02.2011 - Aug.21.2012 - North American Arena Tour o) Oct.12.2012 - Apr.21.2013 - European Arena Tour o) May.09.2013 - Jan.14.2014 - Asia/Pacific Arena Tour o) Feb.28.2014 - Aug.31.2014 - North American Tour II Amaluna (2012+) o) Apr.19.2012 - Mar.22.2015 - North American Tour o) May.06.2015 - Jun.11.2017 - European Tour o) Jul.26.2017 - Dec.16.2018 - South American Tour o) Jan.23.2019 - Present - North American Tour II KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities (2014+) o) Apr.24.2014 - Dec.31.2017 - North American Tour o) Feb.07.2018 - Jun.02.2019 - Japanese Tour o) Jul.04.2019 - Present - Singapore/Australian Tour TORUK-The First Flight (2015+) o) Nov.12.2015 - Mar.26.2017 - North American Arena Tour o) Jul.06.2016 - Aug.26.2018 - Asia/Pacific Arena Tour o) Oct.10.2018 - Present - European Arena Tour LUZIA: The Waking Dream of Mexico (2016+) o) Apr.21.2016 - Present - North American Tour SEP7IMO DIA – No Descansaré (2017-2018) o) Mar.09.2017 - Sep.23.2017 - South American Arena Tour o) Oct.19.2017 - May.06.2018 - North American Arena Tour o) Jun.20.2018 - Sep.23.2018 - South American Arena Tour VOLTA: Find Your Free (2017+) o) Apr.20.2017 - Present - North American Tour CRYSTAL (2017+) o) Oct.05.2017 - Sep.01.2019 - North American Arena Tour o) TBA - European Arena Tour BAZZAR (2018+) o) Nov.15.2018 - Present - World Tour Alegría: In a New Light (2019+) o) Apr.18.2019 - Present - North American Tour Messi10 (2019+) o) TBA - European Arena Tour [Resident Productions] o) in Las Vegas, Nevada: - Mystère / Treasure Island - "O" / Bellagio - Zumanity / New York, New York - KÀ / MGM Grand - LOVE / The Mirage - Criss Angel BELIEVE / Luxor [Closed Apr.17.2016] - Viva Elvis / Aria, CityCenter [Closed Aug.31.2012] - Zarkana / Aria, CityCenter [Closed Apr.20.2016] - Michael Jackson ONE / Mandalay Bay o) Others (inside USA) - La Nouba / Walt Disney World; Orlando, FL [Closed Dec.31.2017] - Wintuk / Madison Square Garden; New York City, NY [Closed] - Banana Shpeel / New York City & Touring [Closed] - Iris / The Kodak Theater; Hollywood, CA [Closed Jan.19.2013] - Paramour / Lyric Theater; New York, NY [Closed Apr.26.2017] o) Others (Outside USA) - ZAIA / The Venetian; Macau, China [Closed Feb.19.2012] - ZED / Tokyo Disneyland; Tokyo, Japan [Closed Dec.31.2011] - JOYÀ; Riviera Maya, Mexico [4.5] When can I see an act in rotation? An act-in-rotation is one that rotates in when a primary or signature act of a particular show is unable to perform. This could be due to injury or scheduling; however, it is not generally known what act-in-rotation will appear and when before it is seen. [4.6] What acts can I expect to see on a particular date? Cirque du Soleil knows well in advance (generally) what acts will be presented in what show; however, this information is not public knowledge and is not known to a show's spectators. [4.7] What is the "Poem of Zoë"? Besides early photo shots and music queues of Quidam's many acts, the enhanced interactive features on Quidam's CD encompasses "hidden" gems such as "the Poem of Zoë". Buried within the 256-color realm of Quidam's enhanced interactive CD program are two recited poems, which give us a few minor details of Zoë's state of mind and how the world we see is created around her. One encapsulates the world as she sees it and becomes the basis for the imagined realm of Quidam in which we see. The Poem of Zoë Written by: Loch Ness / Read by: Liz MacRae When Mommy & Daddy don't listen to me, I can suspend them for a minute, or 2, or 3 Cuz after all, I'm busy too, I've got a million things to do. All my Quidams are on the go, Ready to move & give a show. Like there's Johnny & my friend, Karl, When they grumble, never snarl, If I don't tell them very soon, Which one I'll take on my honeymoon. So I consult my shamanitas in blue, They tell me Johnny's a giant too big for me, And one day he might be untrue. Now Karl is a sweet, but frantic romantic, He'll fly with ease from the highest trapeze, to prove his love, for a turtledove. The truth is, I'm not quite ready for Karl or John, This is no time for me to marry, When the world is in such a terrible mess. S.O.S. to every Quidam! To Mommy & Dad & all my friends, Like Funny Bunny, who's a genius in ecology, lovey-dovey & astrology. Where's my Robin Hood with stripes forever, So we can get our act together? When Quidams go marching in, rump-pa-ba-bump with a jolly din, You'll wanna be in that number, Out of the deep, mysterious slumber. And far from human astronauts, You shall become true argonauts, Kiddy-Quidams, & beautiful forget-me-nots! [4.8] What is the "Poem of Joe"? Besides early photo shots and music queues of Quidam's many acts, the enhanced interactive features on Quidam's CD encompasses "hidden" gems such as "The Poem to Joe?". Buried within the 256-color realm of Quidam's enhanced interactive CD program are two recited poems, which give us a few minor details of Zoë's state of mind and how the world we see is created around her. This one is a poem to "Joe" that describes the physical stage on which Quidam will be performed. The Poem of Joe Written by: Loch Ness / Read by: Loch Ness Look at this, Joe, now that's what I call a stage: a gleaming stage, a beaming stage, a spinning stage, 29,000 beautiful square feet of bright aluminum, color-coated with thousand [sic] pounds of liquid urethane. The stage is set; the set is staged: the world of Quidam. And that's you, Joe; that's me. We are Quidams! They built an arch across the universe. Built & bent 120 feet of shining steel, across the skies of the big top, big & bold in our sunset strip, 35 feet up in the air. What d' ya say, Joe? We can zoom up an armada of 10 computer-guided trolleys along those giant tracks. Hang in there, Joe! Standing up or upside-down like bats, we can swing & twirl in space & never lose face. It's our golden gate to glory, Joe! Some day you'll understand. Some day you'll know just where you stand. You'll see. This is your odyssey. One day, Joe, you'll be a great Quidam! [4.9] How Big is Alice the Snail from Mystère? o) Length from front antennae to tip of tail -- 38-feet, 3-inches (38' 3") o) Width from one side of the shell to the other -- 13-feet, 8-inches (13' 8") o) Height from bottom of wheels to top of shell -- 25-feet, 7-inches (25' 7") o) Height from bottom of wheels to tip of tail -- 14-feet, 4-inches (14' 4") [4.10] What does that Saltimbanco motto mean? I am one, I am many I am as we are - eternal, out of time I am science, magic, chimeric I am no one, I am legion I am Saltimbanco Saltimbanco is a characteristic and classic Cirque du Soleil show inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colourful inhabitants. The framework of Saltimbanco - the characters - like all human beings, are born with nothing. These are the Worms, at the very base of society. All similar in appearance yet different one from the other, they must with time adapt themselves to their environment. Thus, as the show goes on, they embody various types of social characters, hoping to one day accede to the rank of Baroque, a cast of visionaries. The Baroques constitute the most important family in the world of Saltimbanco. Armed with a deeply perceptive vision of the world and sleeping under bridges, the Baroques, throughout the fable, reveal the countless contradictions of our civilization where imagination has not yet taken power. The full version helps get this point across, unfortunately, it is rarely seen in print today: "Spirit and body, shadow and light, between earth and sky I tumble, spinning arabesques, kaleidoscope fantasy. I am nobile and rogue, mortal and sorcerer, fire and water, power and grace. Sublime and grotesque, somber and afire, I entrance, mesmerize, fusing madness and wisdom, primordial chaos. ~~ I am celestial, and eerie, playful and mischievous, subtle and striking, magnificent, androgynous. Soaring, teetering, slithering, I am fluid, poetic, hypnotic. Dancing, whirling, flying, I am rebellious, defiant, explosive. ~~ I am one, I am many, I am as we are - eternal, out of time. I am science and magic, chimeric etheral. I come from nowhere. I come from everywhere. ~~ But... I am creature of neither fantasy nor reality, neither incantation nor dream. I am neither man nor woman, god nor demon, song nor story. I am no one, I am legion. I am Saltimbanco." [4.11] What is the "Scream, Run, Invent" Quote About? If you have no voice: Scream. If you have no legs: Run. If you have no hope: Invent. What if anything were possible? In developing Alegría, Cirque du Soleil searched for a theme that would strike a chord with spectators everywhere and leave them with a lasting impression. What they saw in the world around them was uncertainty - a society in flux - in constant upheaval. They saw a world of contrasts - power and powerlessness, cruelty and kindness.They saw the irony of globalization, where a constantly shrinking world leaves individuals more isolated than ever before. They saw the irony of progress. A dictatorship falls in one part of the world only to be replaced by famine or war in another - as though the sum of evil and hardship in the world remains ever constant. In this confusing, enigmatic world, one thing is clear. Through all change, uncertainty and hardship, the human spirit remains indomitable - relentless in the face of adversity. Alegría celebrates this strength. It is a rallying cry. Therefore, you should scream out against oppression even if you are one lone voice amongst millions, continue to move forward even if you are beaten down and never ever give up hope for a better world because anything is possible. This sentiment also appears in a quote used by Cirque du Soleil during the show's conception: "Thank you. Thank you to the Makers of Rules. To the Breakers of Backs. To the sincere Autocrats. To the false Democrats. To the Builders of Walls. To the Painters of Lines. Thank You. Thank you again. To those who Tattoo Numbers. To those who point fingers. To those who count their greed. To those who split by colour. To those who smile their lies. Thank you. Thank you so very much. Please, step into the Spotlight. Let us take your picture. To immoralize you. To thank you. Let us engrave your faces into our album of infamy. So that we may never forget. So that we may never accept. Viva L'Alegría!" [4.12] Who are on the Creative Teams (Creators List)? Director: - Michael Chelnikov: Tournee 1985 - Franco Dragone: Le Grand Tour, La Magie Continue, Cirque Reinvente, Nouvelle Experience, Saltimbanco, Mystere, Alegria, Quidam, "O", La Nouba - Roger Parent: Fascination - Guy Caron: Dralion - Dominic Champagne: Varekai, Zumanity, LOVE - René Richard Cyr: Zumanity - Robert LePage: KA, Totem - Daniele Finzi Pasca: Corteo, Luzia - David Shiner: Kooza, Banana Shpeel - Debra Colker: Ovo - Gilles Maheu: ZAIA - François Girard: ZED, Zarkana - Serge Denoncourt: BELIEVE - Vincent Paterson: Viva Elvis - Richard Blackburn: Wintuk - Fernand Rainville: Wintuk - Philippe Decouflé: IRIS, Paramour - Jamie King: MJ Immortal, MJ One - Diane Paulus: Amaluna - Michel Laprise: KURIOS, Septimo Dia - Robert Genest: JOYA - Michel Lemieux: Toruk - Victor Pilon: Toruk - Brigitte Poupart: Luzia - Bastien Alexandre: Volta - Shana Carroll: Crystal - Sébastien Soldevila: Crystal Director of Creation: - Guy Caron: Le Grand Tour, La Magie Continue, Cirque Reinvente, KA - Gilles Ste- Croix: Nouvelle Experience, Fascination, Saltimbanco, Mystere, Alegria, Quidam, "O", La Nouba, LOVE, Delirium - Andrew Watson: Saltimbanco Re-Stage, Varekai, Zumanity - Carmen Ruest: Saltimbanco Arena, Delrium - Line Tremblay: Corteo, ZED, Zarkana - Serge Roy: Kooza, Banana Shpeel - Neilson Vignola: ZAIA - Chantal Tremblay: Ovo, MJ Immortal, KURIOS, Septimo Dia - Pierre Phaneuf: BELIEVE - Neilson Vignola: Totem, Toruk - Armand Thomas: Viva Elvis - Fernand Rainville: Wintuk, Amaluna - Jean-François Bouchard: IRIS - Welby Altidor: MJ One - Richard Dagenais: JOYA - Patricia Ruel: Luzia - Pascale Henrot: Paramour - Jean Guibert: Volta - Stefan Miljevic: Crystal Set Design: - Andre Caron: Le Grand Tour, La Magie Continue, Cirque Reinvente - Michel Crete: Nouvelle Experience, Saltimbanco, Mystere, Alegria, Quidam, "O", La Nouba - Stéphane Roy: Dralion, Varekai, Zumanity, Kooza, Zarkana, KURIOS, Crystal - Jean Rabasse: Corteo - Mark Fisher: KA, Viva Elvis, MJ Immortal - Jean Rabasse: LOVE - Guillaume Lord: ZAIA - François Séguin: ZED, MJ One - Gringo Cardia: Ovo - Ray Winkler: BELIEVE - Carl Fillion: Totem, Toruk - Patricia Ruel: Wintuk, Banana Shpeel - Jean Rabasse: IRIS, Paramour - Scott Pask: Amaluna - Eugenio Caballero: Luzia - Bruce Rodgers: Volta Lighting: - Jean Leduc: Le Grand Tour - Luc LaFortune: La Magie Continue, Cirque Reinvente, Nouvelle Experience, Fascination, Saltimbanco, Mystere, Alegria, Quidam, "O", La Nouba, Dralion, Zumanity, KA - Nol Van Genuchten: Varekai - Martin Labrecque: Corteo, Kooza, KURIOS - Yves Aucoin: LOVE, Wintuk - Éric Champoux: Ovo - Axel Morgenthaler: ZAIA - David Finn: ZED - Jeanette Farmer: BELIEVE - Étienne Boucher: Totem - Marc Brickman: Viva Elvis - Alain Lortie: Delirium, Zarkana, Toruk - Larivee Matthieu: Wintuk - Bruno Rafie: Banana Shpeel - Patrice Besombes: IRIS, Paramour - Matthieu Larrivée: Amaluna - Martin Labrecque: MJ Immortal, Luzia, Volta - Jean Laurin: JOYA - David Finn: MJ One - Éric Champoux: Crystal Composers: - Réné Dupéré: Le Grand Tour, La Magie Continue, Nouvelle Experience, Fascination, Saltimbanco, Mystere, Alegria, KA, ZED - Benoit Jutras: Cirque Reinvente, Nouvelle Experience, Fascination, Quidam, "O", La Nouba, Journey of Man - Violaine Corradi: Dralion, Varekai, ZAIA - Simon Carpentier: Zumanity, Wintuk, Luzia - Philippe Leduc: Corteo - Maria Bonzanigo: Corteo - Jean-François Côté: Kooza, Banana Shpeel - Berna Ceppas: Ovo - Éric Serra: BELIEVE - Bob & Bill: Totem, Amaluna, Kurios, JOYA, Toruk, Paramour - Danny Elfman: IRIS - Nick Littlemore: Zarkana - Raphaël Beau: Kurios - Anthony Gonzalez: Volta - Maxim Lepage: Crystal Costume: - Hélène Dubé: Le Grand Tour - Jean-Yves Cadieu: La Magie Continue - Michel Crête: Cirque Reinvente, Fascination - Dominique Lemieux: Nouvelle Experience, Fascination, Saltimbanco, Mystere, Alegria, Quidam, "O", La Nouba, Corteo, ZAIA, Banana Shpeel, Septimo Dia - Francois Barbeau: Dralion - Eiko Ishioka: Varekai - Thierry Mugler: Zumanity - Marie-Chantale Vaillancourt: KA, Kooza, Crystal - Philippe Guillotel: LOVE, IRIS, KURIOS, Paramour - Liz Vandal: Ovo - Renée April: ZED - Mérédith Caron: BELIEVE, Amaluna - Kym Barrett: Totem, Toruk - Zaldy Goco: MJ Immortal, MJ One, Volta - Stefano Canulli: Viva Elvis - Michel Robidas: Delirium - Alan Hranitelj: Zarkana - James Lavoie: JOYA - Giovanna Buzzi: Luzia Choreographer: - Debra Brown: Cirque Reinvente, Nouvelle Experience, Saltimbanco, Mystere, Alegria, Quidam, "O", La Nouba, Zumanity, ZED, MJ Immortal, Zarkana, Amaluna, Luzia - Catherine Archambault: Fascination - Allison Brierly: Fascination - Julie Lachance: Dralion - Michael Montanaro: Varekai - Bill Shannon: Varekai - Marguerite Derricks: Zumanity - Jacques Heim: KA - Hansel Cereza: LOVE - Dave St-Pierre: LOVE - Clarence Ford: Kooza - Martino Müller: ZAIA - Jean-Jacques Pillet: ZED - Wade Robson: BELIEVE - Jeff Hall: Totem - Bonnie Story: Viva Elvis - Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo: Viva Elvis - Mark Swanhart: Viva Elvis - Mia Michaels: Delirium - Catherine Archambault: Wintuk - Jared Grimes: Banana Shpeel - Daphné Mauger: IRIS - Elena Kolyadenko: Zarkana - Caitlan Maggs: Amaluna - Harold Rhéaume: JOYA - Tuan Le: Toruk - Tan Loc: Toruk - Sylvia González: Luzia - Shana Carroll: Paramour - Julie Perron: Volta - Geneviève Dorion-Coupal: Crystal Sound: - Guy Desrochers: Nouvelle Experience, Alegria, Dralion - Jonathan Deans: Saltimbanco, Mystere, "O", La Nouba, Zumanity, KA, Corteo, LOVE, Kooza, Ovo, BELIEVE, Viva Elvis, Wintuk, MJ One - François Bergeron: Saltimbanco Re-Stage, Quidam, "O", La Nouba, Varekai, IRIS - François Desjardins: Saltimbanco Arena, MJ Immortal - Léon Rothenberg: Kooza, Wintuk - Steve Dubuc: ZAIA, Zarkana - Jacques Boucher: Totem, Amaluna, KURIOS, JOYA, Toruk, Luzia - Yves Savoie: Delirium - Harvey Robitaille: Banana Shpeel - Jean-Michel Caron: KURIOS, Volta - John Shivers: Paramour - Hernan Hupieri: Septimo Dia - Mark Vreeken: Crystal Make-up: - Nathalie Gagne: Saltimbanco, Mystere, Alegria, Quidam, "O", La Nouba, Varekai, Zumanity, KA, Corteo, LOVE, ZAIA, BELIEVE, Viva Elvis, MJ One, JOYA, Paramour - Florence Cornet: Kooza, MJ Immortal - Julie Bégin: Ovo - Eleni Uranis: ZED, Wintuk, Banana Shpeel, Zarkana, Amaluna, KURIOS, Volta - Nathalie J. Simard: Totem - Kim Barrett: Toruk - Maryse Gosselin: Luzia - Véronique St-Germain: Crystal Rigging: - Jaque Paquin: Varekai, Zumanity, KA, BELIEVE, Volta - Danny Zen: Corteo, Kooza, Zarkana, KURIOS - Guy St-Amour: LOVE, Viva Elvis, Wintuk - Fred Gérard: Ovo, Amaluna - Guy Lemire: ZAIA - Scott Osgood: ZED, MJ Immortal - Pierre Masse: Totem, IRIS, MJ One, Toruk, Paramour - Danny Zen: Luzia Projection: - Francis Laporte: Varekai, LOVE - Natcha Merritt: Zumanity - Holger Förterer: KA - Jimmy Lakatos: ZAIA - Raymond Saint-Jean: ZAIA - Francis Laporte: BELIEVE - Pedro Pires: Totem - Ivan Dudynsky: Viva Elvis - Francis Laporte: Wintuk - Olivier Simola: IRIS, Paramour - Christophe Waksmann: IRIS, Paramour - Olivier Goulet: MJ Immortal - Raymond St-Jean: Zarkana, MJ One - Jimmy Lakatos: MJ One - Johnny Ranger: Luzia - Mathieu Poirier: Septimo Dia - Thibault Duverneix: Volta [4.12] What is Movi.Kanti.Revo? "Movi.Kanti.Revo" is a new sensory Chrome experiment crafted by Cirque du Soleil and developed by Subatomic Systems that brings the magic of Cirque du Soleil to the web through modern web technologies. The full experiment, which allows users to follow a mysterious character through a beautiful world of Cirque du Soleil performances, was created using just HTML5, and the environment is built entirely with markup and CSS. Like set pieces on stage, divs, images and other elements are positioned in a 3D space using CSS. To create movement, CSS animations and 3D transforms were applied making the elements appear closer and further away. Everything is positioned and scaled individually to create a highly realistic interactive environment. In addition, the experiment uses HTML5