Private company | |
Industry | Entertainment |
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Founded | 7 July 1984; 35 years ago |
Founder | Guy Laliberté Gilles Ste-Croix Daniel Gauthier Rachel Vertus |
Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Worldwide | |
Key people | Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO |
Revenue | C$850 million (FY 2010)[1] |
5,022 | |
Divisions | Cirque du Soleil Images, Cirque du Soleil's Merchandising, Cirque du Soleil Events + Experiences |
Subsidiaries | Cirque du Soleil Musique Blue Man Group[2] |
Website | www.cirquedusoleil.com |
Name | Premiere | Venue | Format | Status |
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Nouvelle Expérience | 8 May 1990 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (1990 — 1993) | Retired |
Saltimbanco | 23 April 1992 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (1992 – 2006) Arena (2007 – 2012) | Retired |
Mystère | 25 December 1993 | Treasure Island, Las Vegas | Resident (since 1993) | Active |
Alegría | 21 April 1994 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (1994 — 1999, 2001 — 2009) Arena (2009 – 2013) Grand Chapiteau (since 2019) | Active |
Quidam | 23 April 1996 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (1996 — 2010, 2015) Arena (2009, 2010 – 2016) | Retired |
O | 15 October 1998 | Bellagio, Las Vegas | Resident (since 1998) | Active |
La Nouba | 23 December 1998 | Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, Florida | Resident (1998 – 2017) | Retired |
Dralion | 22 April 1999 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (1999 — 2010) Arena (2010 – 2015) | Retired |
Varekai | 24 April 2002 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (2002 — 2013, 2017) Arena (2013 — 2017) | Retired |
Zumanity | 31 July 2003 | New York-New York, Las Vegas | Resident (since 2003) | Active |
Kà | 26 November 2004 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas | Resident (since 2004) | Active |
Corteo | 21 April 2005 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (2005 — 2015) Arena (since 2018) | Active |
Delirium | 26 January 2006 | Tour | Arena (2006 — 2008) | Retired |
The Beatles Love | 2 June 2006 | The Mirage, Las Vegas | Resident (since 2006) | Active |
Koozå | 19 April 2007 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (since 2007) | Active |
Wintuk | 1 November 2007 | Madison Square Garden, New York City | Seasonal Resident (2007 — 2011) | Retired |
Zaia | 26 July 2008 | The Venetian Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau | Resident (2008 — 2012) | Retired |
Zed | 15 August 2008 | Tokyo Disney Resort, Tokyo, Japan | Resident (2008 — 2011) | Retired |
Criss Angel Believe | 26 September 2008 | Luxor, Las Vegas | Resident (2008 — 2016) | Retired |
Ovo | 23 April 2009 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (2009 — 2015) Arena (since 2016) | Active |
Banana Shpeel | 19 November 2009 | Tour | Theatre (2009 — 2010) | Retired |
Viva Elvis | 16 December 2009 | Aria Resort and Casino, Las Vegas | Resident (2009 — 2012) | Retired |
Totem | 22 April 2010 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (since 2010) Arena (2017) | Active |
Zarkana | 29 June 2011 | Aria Resort and Casino, Las Vegas | Arena (2011 — 2012) Resident (2012 — 2016) | Retired |
Iris | 25 September 2011 | Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles | Resident (2011 — 2013) | Retired |
Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour | 2 October 2011 | Tour | Arena (2011 — 2014) | Retired |
Amaluna | 19 April 2012 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (since 2012) | Active |
Michael Jackson: One | 23 May 2013 | Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas | Resident (since 2013) | Active |
Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities | 24 April 2014 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (since 2014) | Active |
Joyà | 8 November 2014 | Riviera Maya, Mexico | Resident (since 2014) | Active |
Toruk - The First Flight | 12 November 2015 | Tour | Arena (2015 — 2019) | Retired |
Paramour | 16 April 2016 | Hamburg, Germany | Theatre (2016 — 2017, 2019 — present) | Active |
Luzia | 21 April 2016 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (since 2016) | Active |
Séptimo Día - No Descansaré | 9 March 2017 | Tour | Arena (2017 — 2018) | Retired |
Volta | 20 April 2017 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (since 2017) | Active |
Crystal | 5 October 2017 | Tour | Arena (since 2017) | Active |
Bazzar | 14 November 2018 | Tour | Grand Chapiteau (since 2018) | Active |
X (The Land of Fantasy) | 10 August 2019 | Hangzhou, China | Resident (since 2019) | Active |
Axel | 4 October 2019 | Tour | Arena | Coming Soon |
Messi 10 | 10 October 2019 | Tour | Arena | Coming Soon |
R.U.N. | 24 October 2019 | Luxor, Las Vegas | Resident | Coming Soon |
'Twas The Night Before.. | 29 November 2019 | The Chicago Theatre, Chicago (soft launch) and Madison Square Garden, New York City | Seasonal Theatre | Coming Soon |
Date | Name or event | Location | Notes |
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1997–1999 | Pomp Duck and Circumstance | Hamburg | Cirque du Soleil partnered with German entertainment company 'Pomp Duck and Circumstance' to create an original dinner-show concept, a first for Cirque du Soleil. |
24 March 2002 | 74th Academy Awards | Los Angeles | A five-minute performance for the category of special effects at the 74th Academy Awards. They spent four months creating the show, which featured 11 acts from a variety of Cirque du Soleil shows. Each of the acts were choreographed and themed to their equivalent movie by recreating the special effect scene featured in the film on stage while playing clips on a large screen behind the performances.[60] |
11 July 2004 | Soleil de Minuit (Midnight Sun) | Montreal | A one-night event in Montreal celebrating the 20th anniversary of Cirque du Soleil and the 25th anniversary of the Montreal International Jazz Festival.[61] |
2004–2005 | A Taste of Cirque du Soleil | Celebrity Cruises | A 30-minute performance on the Constellation and SummitCelebrity Cruises cruise ships. Included on these ships was The Bar at the Edge of the Earth, a dreamlike bar/lounge/disco.[62][63] |
15 July 2005 | Reflections in Blue | Montreal | A unique one-night water show in Montreal as part of the opening ceremonies for the 2005 World Aquatics Championships.[64] |
26 July 2006 | 2006 World Outgames | Montreal | Cirque du Soleil paid tribute to athletes and diversity with a performance directed by Michel Laprise, highlighting feats of strength and dexterity. |
January 2007 | CircleFiat Bravo Launch | Rome | Cirque du Soleil created this 60-minute show for the Fiat Bravo launch under the direction of Jean-François Bouchard and Michel Laprise. It included eight numbers, most of them adapted for the event, as well as characters, choreographic numbers and a grand finale: the unveiling of the car, which featured horses, a 40-car carousel, fire performers and fireworks. |
4 February 2007 | One Day, One Game, One Dream | Miami Gardens, Florida, United States | Produced by David Saltz, this was performed during the Super BowlXLI pre-game show.[65] |
28 August 2007 | The Venetian Macao Grand Opening | Macau | The show told a story of a young traveler who arrives in Macau. Reflecting on his life, he sets out to test his abilities and discover what fate has in store for him. |
7 December 2007 | Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Cirque du Soleil took part in the celebration. Their artists performed acts from various shows. |
2008 | The Awakening of the Serpent | Zaragoza, Spain | Cirque du Soleil participated in the presentation of a daily parade spectacle called The Awakening of the Serpent at Expo 2008 in Zaragoza, Spain. |
17 October 2008 | 400th anniversary of Québec | Quebec City, Canada | Cirque du Soleil celebrated Quebec City's 400th anniversary by creating a performance staged at the Colisée Pepsi (Pepsi Coliseum), directed by Michel Laprise. |
5 December 2008 | Il Sogno Di Volare (The Dream of Flying) | Lecce, Italy | During the white night of Lecce, this show was performed in Saint Oronzo Plaza. The show was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and Christopher Columbus.[66] |
16 May 2009 | Eurovision Song Contest 2009 | Moscow | Cirque du Soleil was the opening act of the song contest, along with Dima Bilan, who sang 'Believe.' They performed a spectacle called Prodigal Son. |
2009 | Les Chemins invisibles | Quebec City, Canada | The first year of Les Chemins invisibles was titled 'The Enriched Encounter'. |
2010 | Expo 2010 | Shanghai | Cirque du Soleil co-created the Canada Pavilion in association with the Government of Canada for Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, which was available for viewing from May to September 2010.[67] |
14 June 2010 | 2010 FIBA World Championship | Istanbul | Cirque du Soleil created and performed a 10-minute presentation for the Opening Ceremony of the FIBA 2010 World Championship with acts from La Nouba, Quidam, Dralion, Kooza and Varekai. It was directed by Michel Laprise. |
28 August 2010 | Les Chemins invisibles | Quebec City, Canada | The second year of Les Chemins invisibles was titled 'Furrow of Dreams'. |
2011 | Les Chemins invisibles | Quebec City, Canada | The third year of Les Chemins invisibles was titled 'The Tin Kingdom'. |
5 February 2012 | Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show | Indianapolis, United States | During the halftime show, some artists performed with Madonna, using the slackline. |
26 February 2012 | 84th Academy Awards | Los Angeles | Over 50 artists performed a routine, scored by Danny Elfman, during the 84th Academy Awards in the Dolby Theatre.[68][69] |
2012 | Les Chemins invisibles | Quebec City, Canada | The fourth year of Les Chemins invisibles was titled 'The Pixel Frontier'. |
22 September 2012 | 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup | Baku, Azerbaijan | Opening ceremony at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku.[70] |
2013 | Les Chemins invisibles | Quebec City, Canada | The fifth and final year of Les Chemins invisibles was titled 'The Harbor of Lost Souls'. |
13 June–3 August 2013 | Scalada | Andorra | A free, summer seasonal open-air event, developed by Cirque du Soleil for the Principality of Andorra, that depicted the competitiveness of the four seasons. |
5 July–2 August 2014 | Scalada: Mater Natura | Andorra | A summer seasonal open-air event; the second year was entitled Mater Nature, directed and choreographed by Stéphane Boko.[71] |
13–28 December 2014 | 30th Anniversary Concert | Montreal | Cirque du Soleil's 30th Anniversary Concert was performed at the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Montreal in December 2014. The concert featured a variety of songs from Cirque du Soleil's previous shows. The 75-minute concert featured a 30-person orchestra, a 70-person choir, and 8 veteran Cirque du Soleil singers.[72] |
1 May–31 October 2015 | Allavita! | Milan | This tailor-made show was created specifically for Expo Milano 2015 and was inspired by the union between food and life (the theme for the expo). |
4 July–1 August 2015 | Scalada: Storia | Andorra la Vella, Andorra | The third part in this series explored Andorra's more mysterious side and took an acrobatic and metaphorical journey through the country's legends. |
10 July 2015 | Pan American Games 2015 | Toronto | Cirque du Soleil created an original production for the 2015 Pan American Games opening ceremony. |
15 July–15 August 2015 | Le Monde Est Fou | Trois-Rivières | This show by 45 Degrees (formerly the special events division of Cirque du Soleil), directed by Daniel Fortin, was 'inspired by the body of work and rich musical universe produced by Beau Dommage'. The 75-minute show is the first of a Cirque du Soleil Série Hommage series and ran for a month at Amphithéâtre Cogeco in Trois-Rivières (Québec). |
11 December 2015 | Aditya Birla Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2015 | India | [73] |
2–10 January 2016 | Joel | Barvikha, Moscow | The show was directed by Fernand Rainville. |
6 February 2016 – Present | La Forge aux étoiles | Vienne, France | Cirque du Soleil announced an aquatic evening show to replace the Lady O show at Futuroscope (a French theme park). This 45 Degrees production is performed 250 to 300 shows a year on a 7,000-square-metre (75,000 sq ft) outdoor aquatic stage with special effects such as laser projections, water fountains, pyrotechnics and fire.[74][75] |
13 July–13 August 2016 | Tout écartillé | Trois-Rivières | This was the second part of Cirque du Soleil's Série Hommage ('Tribute Series') and was inspired by the musical works of Robert Charlebois, a leading figure of the Quebec music scene for more than 50 years. The 75-minute show ran for a month at Amphithéâtre Cogeco in Trois-Rivières (Québec). |
2–30 July 2016 | Scalada: Vision | Andorra | It was directed by Mukhtar Omar Sharif, an ex-cirque artist turned choreographer who had worked on projects including the Beijing Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies and Cirque du Soleil's One Night for One Drop in 2013 and 2014.[76] |
16 June – 9 September 2017 | Reflekt | Astana | This full-length, custom show was developed exclusively for Expo 2017, being inspired by the focus of the expo, 'future energy', as well as aspects of Kazakhstan's culture. The official website described it as 'a futuristic vision where ancient past, technology and modernity collide in a high-energy, acrobatic and new visual experience'. It included new acts such as a combination of motorbikes and Russian bars, and featured elements such as hover boards and remote control cars. It completely sold out all its performances. |
1–30 July 2017 | Scalada: Stelar | Andorra | This fifth and final installment of the annual Scalada series takes audiences to the peaks of Andorra's surrounding mountains to imagine a world beyond the everyday. |
19 July–19 August 2017 | Stone | Trois-Rivières | This was the third installment of Cirque du Soleil's Série Hommage, inspired by the modern, eccentric, baroque/punk-rock/opera music of French-Canadian lyricist Luc Plamondon. The show ran for a month at Amphithéâtre Cogeco in Trois-Rivières (Québec). |
18 July–18 August 2018 | Les Colocs | Trois-Rivières | The fourth installment of the Série Hommage pays tribute to French-Canadian rock band Les Colocs and ran for a month at Amphithéâtre Cogeco in Trois-Rivières (Québec). The decision was somewhat controversial since Cirque du Soleil allegedly didn't inform at least some of the founding band members of Les Clocs, making the decision in 'good faith', according to Cirque du Soleil's Senior Director of Public Relations, Marie-Hélène Lagacé. Mike Sawatzky claims he would have liked to have been consulted on the decision, but 'it's [nothing] against Cirque du Soleil, it's (in fact) an honour'. Cirque du Soleil stated its intentions to 'desire to receive the contribution of (all involved in Les Colocs) so that this show renders sincerity and an authentic homage to the band'.[77] |
30 June–29 July 2018 | Diva | Andorra | After the success of the annual Scalada series, Cirque du Soleil returned to Andorra with a new, temporary summer residency show themed around music divas throughout history. |
18 February 2019 | America's Got Talent: The Champions | California | In celebration of their 25th anniversary, the cast of Mystere performed a medley of acts including taiko, aerial straps and teeterboard for the televised season finale of America's Got Talent: The Champions. |
29 June–27 July 2019 | Rebel | Andorra | In the second version of the annual Scalada series, Rebel pays tribute to icons of song through a soundtrack inspired by love, one of the most often explored themes of music. |
Year | Title | Notes |
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1985 | Cirque du Soleil | A film adaptation of the production Cirque du Soleil. Filmed live in Montréal in 1985. Only broadcast on television.[91] |
1988 | La Magie Continue | A film adaptation of the production La Magie Continue. Filmed live in Toronto in 1986. |
1990 | Le Cirque Réinventé | A film adaptation of the production Le Cirque Réinventé. Filmed live in Montréal in 1988. |
1991 | Quel Cirque | A look into the creation of Nouvelle Expérience. Either out of print or unreleased. |
1992 | Nouvelle Expérience | A film adaptation of the production Nouvelle Expérience. Filmed in live Toronto in 1991. |
1992 | Saltimbanco's Diary | A behind-the-scenes featurette on the making of Saltimbanco. Either out of print or unreleased. |
1994 | Saltimbanco | Film adaptation of Saltimbanco. Filmed live in Atlanta in 1993. |
1994 | A Baroque Odyssey | A 10-year anniversary retrospective. Additional film shot in Montréal. |
1994 | The Truth of Illusion | Documentary about the production Alegría. Filmed in Montréal in 1994. Out of print. |
1996 | Full Circle: The Making of Quidam | A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Quidam. Filmed in Montréal in 1996. Out of print. |
1999 | Quidam | A film adaption of the production Quidam. Filmed live in Amsterdam in 1999. |
1999 | Alegría, the Film | A fictional story loosely inspired by the stage production Alegría, directed by Franco Dragone. |
1999 | In the Heart of Dralion | Behind the scenes of Dralion. Released along with the Dralion film adaptation DVD. |
2000 | Journey of Man | A compilation of acts from various Cirque du Soleil shows including Mystère and Quidam. This movie was shot in wide format and released at IMAX theaters. |
2000 | Inside La Nouba: From Conception to Perception | Highlights of the show and interviews with creators. Out of print. |
2001 | Dralion | A film adaptation of the production Dralion. Filmed live in San Francisco in 2000. |
2002 | Alegría | A film adaptation of the production Alegría. Filmed live in Sydney in 2001. |
2002 | Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within | A 13-episode inside look into the creation and production of Varekai shown on Bravo. Filmed mainly in Montréal. |
2003 | Varekai | Film adaptation of the touring show Varekai. Filmed live in Toronto in 2002. |
2003 | Solstrom | A 13-episode series using various acts from Cirque du Soleil and other productions, shown on Bravo. Each episode has a different theme. Filmed in Montréal in 2003. |
2004 | Midnight Sun | Filmed live at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal on 11 July 2004, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal and Cirque du Soleil's 20th anniversary. |
2004 | La Nouba | A film adaptation of the show La Nouba. Filmed live in Orlando in 2003. |
2005 | Kà Extreme | A documentary which explores the production of Kà by following the show's evolution from early rehearsals through to the first public performance. |
2006 | Corteo | Film adaptation of the touring show Corteo. Filmed live in Toronto in 2005. |
2006 | Lovesick | Filmed over two years and set in Las Vegas during the creation of the cabaret-style production Zumanity. Filmed in Las Vegas. |
2007 | Flow: A Tribute to the Artists of 'O' | An homage to the artists of 'O' that provides an in-depth documentary of the Las Vegas aquatic extravaganza. Filmed in Las Vegas in 2007. |
2007 | The Mystery of Mystère | A documentary about Mystère, the critically acclaimed theatrical production playing at the permanent location at the Treasure Island Resort. Filmed in Las Vegas in 2007. |
2007 | A Thrilling Ride through Kooza | A short documentary filmed during the creation period of Koozå. Filmed in Montréal in 2007. |
2007 | Kà - Backstage | Filmed exclusively for French-language TV channel Arte and the German national TV channel ZDF.[92] The performance in its entirety was broadcast on the latter. |
2008 | Koozå | Film adaptation of the touring show Koozå. Filmed live in Toronto in 2007. |
2008 | Delirium | The last performance of Delirium was filmed in London. This film was released in limited theatrical runs on 20 August and 15 October 2008. |
2008 | All Together Now | A documentary about the making of The Beatles Love. |
2010 | Zed in Tokyo | A documentary filmed during the creation period of the Tokyo residency show Zed. |
2010 | Flowers in the Desert | A look at all the Vegas shows including Viva Elvis. |
2011 | Crossroads in Macao | A documentary filmed during the creation period of the Macao residency show, Zaia. Filmed in Macau in 2010. |
2012 | Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour Documentary | A documentary on the creation of the arena show Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour. Filmed in Montréal in 2011. |
2012 | Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away | Cirque du Soleil partnered with James Cameron and Andrew Adamson in association with Reel FX Entertainment to produce this 3D motion picture.[93] Distributed worldwide by Paramount Pictures on 21 December 2012, the film tells the story of a girl named Mia going to a traveling circus and falling in love with its main attraction, the Aerialist. After the Aerialist falls during his act, he and Mia are transported to another world where each encounter the different worlds of Cirque du Soleil through O, Mystère, Kà, The Beatles Love, Zumanity, Viva Elvis, and Criss Angel Believe.[94] |
2013 | Hatching | A documentary on the creation of the touring show Ovo. Filmed in Montréal in 2009. |
2013 | Amaluna | Film adaptation of the touring show Amaluna. Filmed live in Toronto in 2012. |
2015 | Cirque du Soleil: Le Grand Concert | A film adaptation of The 30th Anniversary Concert, produced by Echo Media exclusively for Canadian French-language TV channel Ici Radio-Canada Télé. Filmed live in Montréal on 23 December 2014.[95][96] |
2016 | Toruk - The First Flight | Film adaption of the touring show Toruk - The First Flight inspired by James Cameron's film Avatar. Filmed live at the world premiere in Montréal in December 2015 and first released through the merchandising stands of various shows in July 2016. |
2016 | Luzia | Film adaptation of the touring show Luzia. Filmed live in Montréal in May 2016 and later released at the San Francisco premiere in November 2016. |
2016 | Luna Petunia | Canadian-American animated television series produced by Cirque du Soleil Media with Saban Capital Group and BrainPower Studio.[97] The series premiered on Netflix on 9 December 2016.[98] Four new seasons were launched during 2017 and 2018.[99][100][101] On 1 May 2018, Saban Brands sold Luna Petunia to Hasbro.[87] |
2017 | Kurios | Film adaptation of the touring show Kurios which was filmed in Miami in December 2016. It was released at the show's boutique shop in May 2017. |
2017 | O | Filmed in October 2017 for French-language TV channel Arte and first broadcast on 27 December 2017.[102] |
2018 | Volta | Film adaptation of the touring show Volta, filmed in Montréal in 2017 and released on Bell Fibe TV in 2018.[103] |
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