Cirque du Soleil News

Critically acclaimed FROGZ! leaps onto the Orpheum stage Friday, February 21st at 6:30 PM and Saturday, February 22nd at 11:00 AM. Presented by the Orpheum Theatre's 2013-2014 Family Series, this production offers an unforgettable theatrical experience that the entire family will enjoy.

Artistic Director Karen A. Fuhrman announced that GROUNDED AERIAL, a visceral aerial Dance Company, will present EMOTIONALLY CHARGED CHOREOGRAPHY AMPLIFIED INTO THE AIR tonight, January 25th at 8pm at the Lehman Center for Performing Arts (250 Bedford Park Boulevard, West Bronx).

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE A Beatles Tribute Concert, will be presented by Rich Engler on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., at the Byham Theater. This live concert celebrates the music of the The Beatles and their first and historic appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, on February 9, 1964. Tickets range in price from $43.75 to $63.75. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit TrustArts.org, call 412-456-6666. You can also purchase tickets in person at the Theater Square Box Office, located at 655 Penn Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh.

From today, January 24 - 26, 2014, the Kenan Fellows studying arts and education will present their work at the Clark Studio Theater at LINCOLN CENTER EDUCATION, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, Rose Building, 7th Floor.

El espectáculo ofrecerá una única representación el 26 de febrero, celebrando el 50 cumpleaños de Nacho Cano.

The Strip's premiere electronic music destination, Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, reveals a month of premier entertainment with its February DJ lineup. Night after night, international DJ sensations (in alphabetical order) Calvin Harris, Dada Life, NERVO, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tiesto and more will take the stage and enchant dance music aficionados with their heart-pumping beats and high-energy performances. In addition to the thrilling February roster, GRAMMY Award-nominated music icon Moby will take the main stage of the nightlife mecca when he performs a special DJ set for thousands of clubgoers Saturday, Feb. 8.

Ron Campbell, actor and current clown for touring troupe Cirque du Soleil, returns to the stage to reprise a role he starred in, in San Francisco. Accompanied by writer/director D.W. Jacobs, he sat down with us to talk about San Jose Rep's upcoming production of 'R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE.' Watch the interview below!

Theatre Raymond Kabbaz, the performance space at Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles, is pleased to present Bahu-Beti-Biwi, a stunning solo performance that weaves together dance, theatre, live singing and more, by multi-talented performer Sheetal Gandhi on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Bahu-Beti-Biwi (Daughter-in-Law, Daughter, Wife), choreographed, written and directed by Gandhi, is a powerful work at the intersection of traditional Indian and contemporary Western cultures. The 50-minute performance mines Gandhi's own life in a commentary on the traditional roles of Indian women.

A playful balloon revives an old man's spirit of play in The Rose Theater's production of Balloonacy, playing today, Jan. 18 - Feb. 1, 2014 in the Hitchcock Auditorium.

From January 24 - 26, 2014, the Kenan Fellows studying arts and education will present their work at the Clark Studio Theater at LINCOLN CENTER EDUCATION, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, Rose Building, 7th Floor. FREE ADMISSION.

Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 50 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2013 Las Vegas winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

Cirque du Soleil just announced the creation of a new division, Cirque du Soleil Theatrical. Scott Zeiger, co-founding partner of BASE Entertainment, will serve as President and Managing Director of the new division. Zeiger will develop unique theatrical opportunities for Cirque du Soleil. Based on traditional theatrical practices, these new productions will be created using the Cirque du Soleil signature style and aesthetic but will provide a very different experience for Cirque du Soleil audiences. This new division will be based in New York City and will continue to promote Cirque du Soleil's on-going strategy of diversifying its content and live-entertainment activities worldwide.

Ling Ling Club inside Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino has released its highly anticipated January DJ roster featuring some of the industry's most respected open-format artists. Weekend after weekend, the third level of the nightlife mecca will welcome (in alphabetical order) Eric Dlux, DJ Kayper, DJ Sinatra, Ruckus and more when they hit the turntables at one of Las Vegas' most thrilling party destinations.

The iconic Blue and Yellow Big Top will be coming down in San Francisco next week and heading to San Jose, as Amaluna by Cirque du Soleil prepares to wow audiences after its successful run in The City.

Muny Executive Producer Mike Isaacson announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for the Muny's 2014 Season, which opens on June 16 with Billy Elliot The Musical. "We're so happy these exciting artists are creating our 2014 season," said Isaacson. "This is a challenging season, one with incredible variety and power. We're fortunate that such extraordinary talents will be creating our 'Muny Magic.'"

A playful balloon revives an old man's spirit of play in The Rose Theater's production of Balloonacy, playing Jan. 18 - Feb. 1, 2014 in the Hitchcock Auditorium. The one-man show written by Barry Kornhauser explores the power of friendship through a sweet (and often silly) tale of a balloon determined to bring a smile to a friend in need.

Bergen Performance Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey will present Casey Carle's BUBBLEMANIA as part of the Kidz Cabaret Series on Saturday February 15, 2014 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM. Tickets are $17 (Buy 3 shows for $36), and available at: www.ticketmaster.com or www.bergenpac.org or Box Office (201) 227 1030.

YALE REPERTORY THEATRE presents THE FAIRYTALE LIVES OF RUSSIAN GIRLS by Meg Miroshnik, directed by Rachel Chavkin, January 31-February 22 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, February 6. The cast of THE FAIRYTALE LIVES OF RUSSIAN GIRLS is Sofiya Akilova, Celeste Arias, Stephanie Hayes, Jessica Jelliffe, Felicity Jones, and Emily Walton.

Last night, 7 January 2014, was the opening night for Cirque du Soleil 's award-winning production ofQuidam at the Royal Albert Hall. Having already extended the run of performances, Quidam's limited engagement in London is now booking to 16 Feburary 2014. This visit marks the final time that Quidam will be performed in the UK. Tickets are available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/quidam or by calling 0845 401 5045. Check out the pics below!