Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Cirque du Soleil

We are excited to announce Cirque du Soleil is coming to New England! After touring the world the show Alegria will arrive in Connecticut and Massachusetts in August.

Alegria, which takes is name from the Spanish word for joy and jubilation, is a baroque and operatic production featuring flamboyant costumes, extraordinary lighting and an elaborate set. The international cast of 55 acrobats, musicians, singers, clowns and characters create a two-hour spectacle of breathtaking acrobatics. A fun fact for us! 1,000 buttons and jewels are used for the two singers' costumes alone!

Cirque du Soleil is a Canadian entertainment company whose mission is to invoke the imagination, provoke the senses and evoke the emotions of people around the world. It started in a small town in Canada with a band of colorful characters who roamed the streets on stilts, juggling, breathing fire and playing music. Today the company has thousands of employees, including more than 1,000 artists, in over 40 different countries.

A few characters from the show.

The Nostalgic Old Birds

The Singer in White

The Nymphs



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