mister max 18,480 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 How it all began – the history of the Cirque du Soleil Spoiler “People might think that we set out to reinvent the circus, and then just did it. But things did not happened that way. We were a bunch of crazy people who wanted to do things, and little by little we came to a vision of what the modern circus could be.” René Dupéré, music composer for 10 Cirque du Soleil shows In the early 1980s, a troupe of performers founded by Gilles Ste-Croix took to the streets of Baie-Saint-Paul, a charming village on the shores of the St. Lawrence River near Quebec City. Les Échassiers de Baie-Saint-Paul (The Stiltwalkers of Baie-Saint-Paul) – including one Guy Laliberté – juggled, danced, breathed fire and played music, to the delight of locals and visitors. Guy Laliberté saw Quebec’s celebration of the 450th anniversary of Jacques Cartier’s discovery of Canada as an opportunity to take the troupe on an official province-wide tour in 1984. The show was a striking, dramatic mix of circus arts (without animals) and street performance that featured wild, outrageous costumes, magical lighting, and original music. He dubbed it Cirque du Soleil because, in his own words, “The sun symbolizes youth, energy, and strength.” Cirque du Soleil visited the US for the first time in 1987. We Reinvent the Circus wowed Los Angeles Festival audiences and media alike with its unique combination of set design, theater-in-the-round, and audience involvement – both physically and imaginatively – and marked the refinement of the creative process that still drives the creation of every new Cirque du Soleil show. It not only played to astonished sell-out crowds in San Diego and Santa Monica, but also spearheaded Cirque du Soleil’s initial 1990 foray into Europe with performances in London and Paris. 1993’s Mystère became the first permanent Cirque du Soleil show, performed in a Las Vegas theater built to its specifications. Over two decades later, Mystère is still going strong, and led the way for a huge variety of other permanent Las Vegas shows. Cirque du Soleil was here to stay, and in the following years conquered Asia, Europe, and South America with a series of new creations that tour the world in large arenas or under the big top. Now in its fourth decade, Cirque du Soleil has expanded in a wide range of creative endeavors ranging from movies to apparel and from boutiques to nightclubs. But the essence of what we do has stayed constant: we invoke the imagination, provoke the senses and evoke the emotions of people around the world. There will tour 16 shows worldwide in 2016, take a look at them below Varekai Spoiler Escape to Enchantment Deep within a forest atop a volcano, exists an extraordinary world, where anything is possible: Varekai... From the sky falls a solitary young man, and the story begins. On this day at the edge of time, in this place of all possibilities, begins an inspired incantation to life rediscovered. https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai "Varekai wows crowds with soaring feats of strength" THE GLOBE & MAIL (VANCOUVER, MAY 2015) Amaluna Spoiler A Mysterious Island Ruled by Goddesses After directing her daughter's coming of age ceremony, honouring femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance, Queen Prospera causes a storm. A group of young men wash up on the isle, triggering an epic love story between Prospera’s daughter and a brave young suitor. Theirs is a love that will be tested. https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/amaluna "Amaluna will send your spirit soaring and bring your heart to places it’s never been before." RICHARD OUZOUNIAN, TORONTO STAR KÀ Spoiler This is you on the edge of your seat KÀ, the unprecedented epic production by Cirque du Soleil takes adventure to an all-new level. Be awed by a dynamic theatrical landscape, as an entire empire appears on KÀ’s colossal stage. Live at MGM Grand, Las Vegas. https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/ka "KÀ at MGM Grand, is an elaborate production involving acrobatics, martial arts, puppetry and pyrotechnics." FORBES LIFE La Nouba Spoiler Enter the Attic of Make-Believe A door opens and two worlds collide. The mundane meets the marvellous. Dreams and nightmares intertwine. La Nouba is an unforgettable journey into a world both threatening and exhilarating, frightening and familiar, calling on individual and collective memory, to uncover passions thought to be lost long ago. https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/la-nouba "La Nouba surprises, delights or mystifies all members of the family…" FAMILY.COM Kooza Spoiler A Traditional Circus Homage A return to our origins, KOOZA combines acrobatic performance and the art of clowning, while exploring fear, identity, recognition and power. The Innocent's journey brings him into contact with comic characters from an electrifying world full of surprises, thrills, audacity and total involvement. https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza "KOOZA is a show that blends, almost to perfection, its subcontinental sounds, its stunning lighting and costumes with theatrical ingenuity and acrobatic wonder" THE INDEPENDENT, LONDON CRISS ANGEL Believe Spoiler Dare to Believe Criss Angel, in partnership with Cirque du Soleil presents an illusion spectacular at the Luxor Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. The most watched magician in television history and awarded Magician of the Century, brings 40 mind-blowing illusions to the stage. You won't believe your eyes! Are You Ready? https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/criss-angel-believe "CRISS ANGEL Believe: The only A+ rated magic show in Vegas and I've seen them all!" BBC MICHAEL JACKSON ONE Spoiler Michael Jackson, An Immersive Journey Hailed by Rolling Stone as “A virtual parade of ‘wow’ moments,” Michael Jackson ONE is an electrifying fusion of acrobatics, dance and visuals that reflects the dynamic showmanship of the King of Pop, immersing the audience into the world of Michael's music. Driven by his biggest hits heard like never before in a riveting, state-of-the-art surround-sound environment Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil performs exclusively at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/michael-jackson-one "A Virtual Parade of WOW Moments” ROLLING STONE QUIDAM Spoiler A Young Girl's Escape into Imagination For Young Zoé, life has lost all meaning. Her parents, distant and apathetic, ignore her. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world where she learns to free her soul. Quidam, is a place for dreaming and genuine relations, where by proclaiming individuality, all may emerge from anonymity. https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/quidam "Breathtaking ‘Quidam’ Delves Into Deeper Emotions." GOOD TIMES WEEKLY adding the rest of them.... Buy ARTPOP on itunes or smth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister max 18,480 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 have you ever been to a CDS show? Buy ARTPOP on itunes or smth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,379 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Yasss I love Cirque du Soleil! I've seen Quidam and Saltimbanco live Both were amazing and I was really sad about leaving the tent I wanted to stay there forever. I especially love their wonderful music. The soundtrack to Quidam is heavenly. And there's of course the super magical Alegria theme song. Fav performances I've seen (all from Quidam): Dying to see O btw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcina Dimitrescu 1,156 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Criss Angel is still a thing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,379 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 What I love most about CDS is their conceptual depth I can find so much meaning and inspiration in their performances, it's crazy. For example, the lyrics to my fav CDS song Let Me Fall (from Quidam ofc lol): Spoiler Let me fall, Let me climb, There's a moment when fear and dreams must collide. Someone I am is waiting for courage, The one I want, The one I will become will catch me. So, let me fall, If I must fall, I won't heed your warnings, I won't hear them. All I ask, All I need, Let me open whichever door I might open. Let me fall, And if I fall, All the feelings may or may not die. I will dance so freely, Holding on to no one, You can hold me only if you too will fall, Away from all, These useless fears and chains. Let me fall, And if I fall, There's no reason to miss this one chance, This perfect moment, Just let me fall. That's ****ing deep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister max 18,480 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 9 minutes ago, Didymus said: Dying to see O btw OMFG TAKE ME WITH YOU IF YOU EVER GO SOLSFOIFCDQMFCN that show looks like the absolute heaven __ I've seen Kooza what a wonderful experience, the outfits, the music, the artists,... It all brings such a magic feeling to the place. Buy ARTPOP on itunes or smth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister max 18,480 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 9 minutes ago, SecretWeapon said: Criss Angel is still a thing? that show is still selling out so I guess so Buy ARTPOP on itunes or smth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister max 18,480 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 also, there new show KURIOS and TORUK: the next flight look amazing I would be dying if KURIOS comes to belgium Buy ARTPOP on itunes or smth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister max 18,480 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Would you be here if gaga designes a show? I mean, she would fit in the whole concept of CDS... Buy ARTPOP on itunes or smth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlopSlut 1,190 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I used to want to do that but I kinda stopped practicing a very long time ago Flopenstein Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusKeepBreathin 19,311 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I love Cirque. I've been to Alegria, Varekai, Quidam and La Nouba. The Flight of Icarus in Varekai is just so amazing! "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." -Martin Luther King Jr. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonso 1,392 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I LOVE CIRQUE DU SOLEIL It´s amazing I have only been to Dralion though (but I loved it ) I would love to go to "O" (or any other las vegas cirque du soleil show) those are massive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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