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Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
New Las Vegas Exhibit Displays Five Cirque Du Soleil Shows' Costumes
A first-of-its-kind exhibition, 'Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas' is on display at Las Vegas City Hall's Grand Gallery through July 17. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 07: Cirque du Soleil performers attend The Neon Museum's 'Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas' exhibit at Las Vegas City Hall on February 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo byfor The Neon Museum) Global entertainment producer Cirque du Soleil and the Neon Museum, the museum dedicated to collecting and preserving Las Vegas' history, have jointly created the exhibition. The presenters said 'Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas' 'offers an inside look at one of the world's most iconic entertainment brands, showcasing the creativity, innovation and craftsmanship that power productions by Cirque du Soleil. Visitors can discover how athletes become artists, how characters are brought to life and how technology continues to evolve costume design. With an array of fabrics, costumes, masks, and more on display, the exhibition unveils the behind-the-scenes artistry that has made Cirque du Soleil a defining part of the Las Vegas experience since the 1990s.' The exhibition includes iconic costumes, makeup, measurement sheets, shoes, 3D-printed fabrics and much more from the five current Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas shows, including Mystère, 'O,' Mad Apple, KÀ and Michael Jackson ONE. Also on display here are the Spearmen shoes from KÀ; wigs worn by the the synchronized swimmers in 'O'; the Red Bird costume from Mystère; and the Bateau from 'O' Sarah Hulme, the exhibition's chief curator who is also the deputy director of The Neon Museum, said, 'Cirque du Soleil is a pillar of our city's cultural identity, and this collaboration has resonated deeply with our visitors, shining a spotlight on the extraordinary artistry and innovation that happens behind the curtain. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Guests are all fascinated by the artistry and behind-the-scenes magic that defines Cirque du Soleil.' Aaron Berger, executive director of the Neon Museum—which was founded in 1996 and features a 'neon boneyard,' an outdoor exhibition space that displays historic Las Vegas neon signs thar are no longer in use—called the exhibition 'a powerful reflection of our expanded mission to celebrate the creative forces that shape Las Vegas and we are proud to continue telling the many untold stories of Cirque du Soleil.' Also on display at the Neon Museum are Brilliant! Jackpot, an immersive audiovisual experience that reilluminates more than 50 non-operational neon signs using advanced technology, and a neon boneyard park, a green space that enables visitors to learn more about las Vegas' history. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group said it is 'a world leader in live entertainment. Building on four decades of pushing the boundaries of the imagination, the artistic entertainment company brings its creative approach to a large variety of artistic forms such as live shows, multimedia productions, long-from content, music, immersive experiences, and special events. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group celebrates 40 years of defying reality, defining entertainment, and illuminating the world through art and creativity. Since its creation in 1984, more than 400 million people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs more than 4000 employees, including 1200 artists from more than 80 different nationalities.'
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Coming full circle for the artistic director of Cirque du Soleil's Kooza
I WAS BORN IN St Petersburg, Florida, in 1984. My mum called me Mr Sparkles or Mr Showman. I was always putting on a show. I was always entertaining whoever was around. I definitely had something. That's why I think they encouraged me to go into theatre. There was just something a little different. They recognised something special. Advertisement NO ONE KNEW I could sing until I was probably nine or 10. When they heard me sing in the school choir, that was when it turned into 'put him in lessons and let's help facilitate that as much as we can'. Jamieson Lindenberg in his youth. Photo: courtesy Jamieson Lindenberg I STUDIED AT A performing-arts high school for theatre and dance. My core education and training vocally as an artist was in this conservatory as a young adult. That is where A performing-arts high school for theatre and dance. My core education and training vocally as an artist was in this conservatory as a young adult. That is where Cirque du Soleil came to recruit ushers. We did an interview and they offered me a position as an usher for a show called Quidam that was playing at the Tropicana Field (in St Petersburg). That was my first job. I was 15. I'D NEVER HEARD OF Cirque du Soleil, but I was absolutely blown away by what I was seeing. I was studying theatre, so it was quite a contrast to Broadway, which is what I went on to do. Jamieson Lindenberg (right) at a singing competition in Florida when he was 14. Photo: courtesy Jamieson Lindenberg I BROKE SOME OF the rules – I was very late to work as a 15-year-old high-school student is – and I was let go. I was disappointed, but didn't even think about Cirque or that I could ever perform or be involved in that capacity because I finished school for theatre.
ABC News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
The epic highs and lows of Ji's life on the trampoline
Ji Wallace was an energetic only child growing up on a bush block in suburban Brisbane when his parents brought home a trampoline to keep him occupied. Ji learned how to flip by that afternoon, and found he had a real talent. A couple of years later, he was a national champion in gymnastics. Ji managed to make a career out of bouncing around, representing Australia at the Olympics and then joining Cirque Du Soleil as an acrobat. A terrible injury, and then the news that he was HIV positive, set Ji on a different course, but he didn't let that keep him off the trampoline. Further information Originally broadcast September 2024.
South China Morning Post
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Why Cirque du Soleil circus show Kooza, back in Hong Kong, is ‘edge-of-your-seat stuff'
It has been seven years since Cirque du Soleil last graced Hong Kong with its stunning acrobatic acts, cheeky clowns and death-defying stunts. This month the global entertainment company is back with its circus production Kooza. Advertisement Running until July 13 – the family-friendly show has extended its stay in Hong Kong from its original end date of June 22 – Kooza will be presented at the Central Harbourfront Event Space, where the Cirque team has set up its signature big top. The show tells the story of the Innocent, a clown pulled into the zany, dynamic world of the Trickster. Thus begins a two-hour spectacle of gravity- and death-defying acts. Duncan Fisher, the chief show operations officer at Cirque du Soleil, calls Kooza 'the most 'circus' of all our circuses'. Duncan Fisher with a performer at the Central Harbourfront Event Space in Central, Hong Kong, where Cirque du Soleil will be performing Kooza until July 13. Photo: Sam Tsang Sante D'Amours Fortunato performs a hoop manipulation routine from Kooza. Photo: Sam Tsang
Al Arabiya
23-05-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Saudi Arabia launches 50-year tourism roadmap after hitting 100 million-visitor target
Saudi Arabia has unveiled TOURISE, a global tourism platform designed to chart the industry's course for the next half-century, as the Kingdom announces it has already reached its Vision 2030 goal of 100 million annual visitors – years ahead of schedule. According to the Kingdom of Tourism's official figures, tourism now contributes nearly five percent of Saudi's GDP, second only to oil production, highlighting the rapid transformation in a country that only began widely issuing tourist visas in 2019. Saudi Arabia's Tourism Minister Ahmed al-Khateeb officially launched the TOURISE initiative on Thursday, describing it as a platform to 'plot a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of tourism.' TOURISE will be backed by an advisory board featuring executives from major industry players including Amadeus, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, and Heathrow Airport. 'Tourism is one of the most dynamic, connective forces in the world's economy, supporting one in ten jobs globally,' al-Khateeb said in a press statement. 'But as the world evolves, the sector must too.' The platform aims to attract international investment, with officials promising 'unprecedented deal flow' and 'high-value investment opportunities.' The initiative includes plans for year-round collaboration, white papers, and global indices focused on tourism metrics. The first TOURISE Summit is scheduled for November 11-13, 2025, in Riyadh. The program will focus on four themes: AI-powered tourism, business models and investment, travel experience innovation, and sustainable tourism development. World Travel & Tourism Council president Julia Simpson, who serves on the TOURISE advisory board, said: 'For this industry to evolve and reach its full potential, public-private sector collaboration is critical to the continued success of travel and tourism worldwide.' The launch represents the next phase in Saudi Arabia's tourism strategy, which forms a key pillar in Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's economic diversification agenda. It was announced at the World Economic Forum (WEF) last year that in 2024 alone Saudi Arabia hit its Vision 2030 target of visitors annually. TOURISE will also introduce an awards program highlighting achievements in sustainability, digital transformation, and cultural preservation, with nominations opening June 2 and winners to be announced at the November summit.
