"2010 Updates (Recent)"

Richasi's Le Grand Chapiteau began operations on June 16, 1999 and since that time this site has continued to grow, morph and change. In this section you'll find the majority of items and update notices since our inception. This page represents the current year's update information, whatever year that may be, listed the oldest (top) to newest (bottom). Use the link below to take you to the most recent update for this year, or, if you're interested in reading through our update logs from previous years, use the menu to the left.

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04/09/10: Updated Creations Page with logo of new show - Totem.
	  Updated OVO Logo from B&W to Color (Orange).
	  Removed Links to Kodak 2011 and Dubai 2012.
	  Re-arranged Update Logs for 2010.
	  Added ZED & OVO albums to MUSIQUE.
	  New Index page header (header3)

04/23/10: Updated mini-FAQ's around the site, which includes
		the CREATIONS, MUSIQUE and TELEMAJIK mini-FAQs.

04/24/10: Updated KOOZA Logo from Purple to Poster Design.

05/08/10: Created new LYRICS section, removing the
		old page from the MUSIQUE section. Lyrics have
		been completely updated, with listings for
		newer shows and even "new" lyrics for older
		shows. Lyrics come from three sources: official
		Cirque Song Books and CD Linear Notes, semi-
		official Audition Kit notes and unofficial
		fan transliterations.

05/09/10: Added second menu bar to front page.

05/10/10: In the process of expanding old "Treasures" of
		the Troupe page into something more. The new
		LYRICS page is part of that project. Also up
		are INTERVIEWS or "In Their Own Words", a 
		list of interviews we've had with Cirque du
		Soleil alum. Upcoming are ARTICLES, go "Behind 
		the Curtain" to get a peek into the inner workings 
		of Cirque du Soleil from various angles of 
		investigation; and SPECIALS, to explore "Beyond 
		the Bigtop", as we delve into a number of special 
		performances Cirque du Soleil has done throughout 
		the years; and a new TREASURES, which features
		odds and ends (such as banners, backgrounds and
		other goodies, and a place to connect with Cirque 
		outside of its normal venues with "The Cirque 
		Connection". 

05/13/10: Added complete TOTEM section.
		Acts & Pictures included, with info on each.
	  Also updated all show itinerary pages.

05/14/10: Updated KOOZA acts to remove Juggling and add
		Manipulation. Also updated "official description"
		text of Hand to Hand for KOOZA.
	  Updated LA NOUBA acts to remove Chair Balancing 
		from active list and add Juggling. Chair Balancing
		now part of "Of the Past..."

05/15/10: Updated all Resident Performance Schedules and 
		Ticket Prices for 2010.

05/23/10: Added 3 pictures to Kooza's "Manipulation" act.
	  Added 3 pictures to La Nouba's "Juggling" act.
	  Added 1 pic to La Nouba's "Tissu" act.
	  Added 1 pic to La Nouba's "Diabolo" act.
	  Added a few new pics to KOOZA's Experience section.
	  Added pics to acts for OVO Experience section.

05/26/10: Updated HISTORIA section with a complete overhaul.
		Rather than one page, it is a complete section 
		dedicated to Cirque du Soleil's history. More 
		images and artifacts will be posted throughout 
		the years in subsequent updates.

05/30/10: Updated LIVRES (Books) section with a mini overhaul.
		Added 2009 & 2010 calendars and 25th Anniversary
		Costume book. Also updated page visuals throughout 
		section.

06/02/10: Tweaked the CREATIONS page to add "arena" or "Bigtop"
		to the touring shows.
	  Tweaked TELEMAJIK page to change section headings to
		match MUSIQUE and CREATIONS pages.

06/03/10: Work continues behind-the-scenes on the expanded 
		TREASURES sections. Rebranded as Interviews ("In 
		Their Own Words"), Specials ("Behind the Curtain"), 
		Events ("Beyond the Bigtop") and Treasures ("Articles 
		& Artifacts"), which will include "The Cirque 
		Connection". 

06/04/10: Reworked the INTERVIEWS page navigation to include
		headshots of artists interviewed by us.

06/05/10: Added the SPECIALS section - ("Behind the Curtain").
		More will be added in the near future!

06/06/10: Updated Saltimbanco Logo on Creations page & show pages.
	  Updated Believe logo on show pages.
	  Updated Koozå logo on show pages.
	  Updated La Nouba Logo on show pages.
	  Updated KÀ logo on show pages
	  Updated Dralion logo on Creations page & show pages.
	  Began using new CIRQUE "chrome" logo on pages.
		Updated that on CREATIONS, LYRICS, HISTORIA, 
	 	INTERVIEWS and SPECIALS pages.
	  Updated UPDATE LOG with new header and graphical pieces.