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Cirque du Soleil Returns to Boston in June With TOTEM

Cirque du Soleil returns to Boston with TOTEM, its latest big top production. Written and directed by Robert Lepage, TOTEM opens in Boston on June 10, 2012 for a limited engagement under the blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) located at Boston’s Marine Industrial Park. (more...)

Cirque Du Soleil Returns to Houston With Its Big Top Production KOOZA, Opening 7/26

Cirque du Soleil will return to Houston with a new big top touring show KOOZA. The critically-acclaimed production opens Thursday, July 26 for a limited engagement under the white Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park. (more...)

TOTEM Plays Final San Jose Performance 4/15

On Sunday April 15, the fascinating journey of the human species in the evolutionary world of TOTEM will take the stage for the last time in San Jose. Since its opening night in March, this big top production has thrilled audiences under the blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau located at Taylor Street Bridge. It is now time to leave and pursuit its North American tour, next stop San Diego. (more...)

Cirque du Soleil's OVO Departs Santa Monica, 3/25

On Sunday, March 25, the mysterious egg will appear for the last time in the insect community of OVO in Santa Monica under the blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) located on the grounds of the Santa Monica Pier. Following the Santa Monica visit,the show must hit the road again, this time for Portland where it premieres on April 5, 2012. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Tara Young on MICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR

An interview with Tara Young, the Artistic Director for Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 13-14, 2012 (more...)

Cirque du Soleil's OVO Extends Santa Monica Run to 3/25

Due to popular demand, Cirque du Soleil announced today that 18 additional and final performances from March 13 to 25th inclusively have now been added to the Santa Monica engagement. (more...)

BWW Reviews: King of Pop is 'IMMORTAL' in Cirque du Soleil Arena Tour

It seems eerie yet fitting that the Los Angeles stop of Cirque du Soleil's MICHAEL JACKSON: THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR took place over the weekend at none other than the Staples Center in Los Angeles. It is, after all, the very same venue where Jackson held rehearsals for his planned 2009 World Tour "This Is It" before passing away rather suddenly in June of that year. Days later, the venue then also served as host to the pop star's public memorial service watched by millions around the world on live television. So to see this extravagant, dance-heavy, visually-arresting tribute to the King of Pop here makes absolute perfect sense. (more...)

Cirque du Soleil's 'Amaluna' to be Directed by Diane Paulus; Receives Montreal Premiere

Cirque du Soleil's latest touring show, Amaluna, will premiere in Montreal on April 19, 2012, followed by Quebec (July 25, 2012) and Toronto (September 5, 2012). Diane Paulus will direct the production. (more...)

Photo Flash: Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour - Red Carpet!

Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour opened in Las Vegas yesterday, and the stars, as well as Jackson's family, hit the red carpet to pay homage to the late King of Pop and celebrate the show's opening. See photos below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour Opens in Las Vegas!

The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil will present Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World TourTM in cities throughout the US through 2012. (more...)

Cirque Du Soleil Returns to Vancouver with MICHAEL JACKSON'S IMMORTAL TOUR

Cirque Du Soleil, the masters of circus and theatre, return to Vancouver for a three-night stay at Rogers Arena with their latest production, Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour. The production will open at Rogers Arena on November 4, running until November 6, 2011. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Cirque du Soleil's IRIS Pays Homage to Old Hollywood

Hypnotic and gorgeous from start to finish, Cirque du Soleil's thrilling IRIS: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF CINEMA turns celluloid beauty into living stage art. It is arguably the Montreal-based troupe's most artistic rendering of a single thematic motif to date, and is absolutely the perfect show to call the Kodak Theatre home. With plans to have the show be a decade-long permanent fixture at this Hollywood venue--specifically built to serve as the permanent home of the Annual Academy Awards ceremony--audiences will have plenty of chances to see this rousing, entertaining show. (more...)

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM, Coming to San Francisco!

Cirque du Soleil returns to Bay Area with TOTEM, its latest big top production written and directed by Robert Lepage. Proudly presented by iShares, TOTEM premieres in San Francisco on Friday, October 28, 2011 for a limited engagement under the blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) located at AT&T Park. (more...)

Cirque du Soleil Celebrates Film with IRIS, Beginning 7/21

As Cirque du Soleil celebrates the artists and artisans of the 2011 Academy Awards, it prepares to occupy the Kodak Theatre with its newest production IRIS, taking up permanent residence at the venue and starting preview performances on July 21, 2011. (more...)

Cirque du Soleil returns to Chicago with OVO 6/30

Presented by iShares, Cirque du Soleil returns to Chicago this summer with OVO, this live touring production premiering Thursday, June 30 for a limited engagement under the Blue-and-Yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at United Center (Parking Lot K). After Quidam, Dralion, Varekai, Corteo and KOOZA, OVO will be the sixth Big Top touring show to perform on the grounds at United Center. (more...)

The Segal Theatre Presents GEOMETRY IN VENICE

The Segal Theatre is excited to launch the new year with the Montreal English premiere of Geometry in Venice, an intelligent and moving play featuring a stellar director, cast and design team. Performances will be from January 31 to February 14. (more...)

Parsons Dance Presents REMEMBER ME At The Joyce Theater 2/2-2/21

Parsons Dance presents REMEMBER ME, an all-new version of last season's collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band at The Joyce Theater from February 2-21, 2010. (more...)

Cirque du Soleil Announces Additional Performances Of KOOZA In Santa Monica, Runs 12/1-20

Due to overwhelming demand, Cirque du Soleil announced today that 29 additional performances, from December 1 to 20, 2009, will be added to the KOOZA show schedule in Santa Monica. (more...)

CBC Sunday At the Segal Presents A Free Lecture Before GEOMETRY IN VENICE 1/31

CBC Sunday @ the Segal Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 11am A series of intimate conversation and riveting lectures at the Segal Theatre (more...)

DVR Alert: Talk Show Listings Monday, January 18 - Harry Belafonte, Cirque du Soleil's 'Kooza' & More

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DVR Alert: Talk Show Listings Monday, January 18 - Harry Belafonte, Cirque du Soleil's 'Kooza' & More

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Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Holds Can Food Drive with Cast of THE ALUMINUM SHOW, 1/15

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center will host an Aluminum can food drive with cast members of THE ALUMINUM SHOW to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank on January 15. Television camera crews, radio, and print still photographers are invited to cover the aluminum can food drive at the Wachovia Atrium to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Cast members of THE ALUMINUM SHOW will entertain the crowd. Anyone who donates five cans of food will receive a voucher good for one free ticket to THE ALUMINUM SHOW! Limit one voucher per person. Free ticket offer valid on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday evening performances through Sunday, January 24. (more...)

WeildWorks Presents New York Premiere of Mee's FETES DE LA NUIT At The Ohio Theater 2/8-27/2010

WeildWorks is pleased to announce the New York Premiere of Fêtes de la Nuit, Charles L. Mee's sexy meditation on lust, beauty and the divine experience of love. Fêtes de la Nuit is directed and choreographed by Kim Weild, who incorporates American Sign Language into a production that features three Deaf actors. (more...)

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Comes To The Phillips Center 1/13/2010

Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden, founders of the barrier-breaking dance company Complexions Contemporary Ballet, bring their highly talented troupe to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday, January 13. (more...)

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Holds Can Food Drive with Cast of THE ALUMINUM SHOW, 1/15

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center will host an Aluminum can food drive with cast members of THE ALUMINUM SHOW to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank on January 15. Television camera crews, radio, and print still photographers are invited to cover the aluminum can food drive at the Wachovia Atrium to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Cast members of THE ALUMINUM SHOW will entertain the crowd. Anyone who donates five cans of food will receive a voucher good for one free ticket to THE ALUMINUM SHOW! Limit one voucher per person. Free ticket offer valid on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday evening performances through Sunday, January 24. (more...)