Cirque du Soleil News

Cirque du Soleil officially opens tonight in the San Francisco Bay area with its touring show sensation, Amaluna! Audiences should be prepared to be wowed under the blue-and-yellow Big Top at AT&T Park (Parking Lot A). Directed by Tony award-winning Broadway Director Diane Paulus, Amaluna had its world-premiere in Montreal in April 2012 and is now touring North America.

The Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village has turned up the magic with renovations that offer sparkling new places to eat, drink, socialize and meet.

Beginning tonight, November 15, 2013, Moliere's classic comedy A Doctor in Spite of Himself will leave you rolling in the aisles of the Hilberry Theatre in Midtown Detroit. Since its premiere in 1666, A Doctor in Spite of Himself [Le Medecin malgre lui] has never failed to make audiences roar with laughter.

Tonight, November 15, Cirque du Soleil's newest Big Top touring creation - Amaluna, will premiere in San Francisco under the Blue and Yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at AT&T Park! Amaluna will then move on to San Jose for a limited engagement from January 22, 2014 at the Taylor Street Bridge. Cirque du Soleil announced today that due to an overwhelming demand, additional performances for the San Francisco engagement of Amaluna will be released for pre-sale to Cirque Club members today, Wednesday August 28, and to the general public today, September 6!

The two internationally renowned artists Rabarama and Hikari Kesho continue their artistic collaboration in an astounding performance and photo depicting Rabarama tied to her sculpture 'In-cinta' according to the shibari technique by Hikari Kesho.

Gary Naylor finds that hell does indeed hath no fury like a woman scorned.

Amaluna by Cirque du Soleil and Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream have joined forces to create Tempest - a one-of-a-kind limited edition ice cream flavor to be sold at Humphry Slocombe during the San Francisco engagement of Amaluna by Cirque du Soleil - today, November 13 - December 31, 2013 at AT&T Park in San Francisco.

Today we are talking to a top-tier Tony Award-winning talent known for an incredibly accomplished resume ranging from noted performances in original musicals to reinvented revival roles and beyond - the dignified and dynamic Victoria Clark. Discussing many of her most celebrated dramatic, comedic and musical turns to date, Clark recalls an astounding life in the theatre - ranging from her Broadway debut in the unforgettable original production of Sondheim's iconic SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE to the hit revivals of GUYS & DOLLS and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING to originating memorable parts in the Broadway productions of TITANIC, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, SISTER ACT and CINDERELLA, to name just a few of the highlights so far. On the latter note, Clark outlines her experiences in her most recent Broadway musical foray, that of the beloved Fairy Godmother in Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic CINDERELLA, as well as illuminates her acclaimed run in the Los Angeles transfer of the most recent revival of FOLLIES and her Sondheim work in general (SWEENEY TODD, too). Most importantly, Clark sheds some light on her compelling character in the new drama THE SNOW GEESE and relates candid stories of sharing the stage with co-stars and fellow vets Danny Burstein and Mary-Louise Parker, among others. Plus, Clark looks ahead to the upcoming TITANIC reunion concert and imparts her excitement for the project as well as comments on some of her most memorable film roles while also sharing first news of future plans - which include directing herself - and muses on some potential roles she would enjoy bringing to the stage in the future, near and far; HELLO, DOLLY! or MAME, maybe? All of that and much, much more in this career-spanning conversation with one of Broadway's best grande dames!

A wonderland of sparkling lights, child-sized diversions and spirited entertainment brightens the twilight of the year at Seattle Center Winterfest, Nov. 29 - Dec. 31. Visit Seattle Center Armory, all dressed for the season, and you'll discover new viewing points for Winter Train & Village, fresh food and drink offered at local Armory merchants and inspiring student showcases. The Winterfest Ice Rink returns, along with Saturday ice sculpting and lively weekend performances.

Cirque du Soleil has announced its newest arena show, Varekai, will perform seven performances in the Breslin Center from April 2-6, 2014.

Following the enormous popular and critical success of TOTEM earlier this year, Cirque du Soleil has announced the return of its trademark blue-and-yellow big top to New York this spring with Amaluna, directed by 2013 Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Hair) beginning performances Thursday, March 20 on the grounds of Citi Field in Queens. Whimsical and enchanting, Amaluna is a theatrical acrobatic tribute to the work and voice of women. Amaluna had its world premiere in April of 2012 in Montreal.

Broadway In Chicago and Producers Steven Van Zandtand Maureen Van Zandt, Marc Brickman, and Base Entertainment, have announced that following a critically acclaimed, sold-out Broadway engagement, ONCE UPON A DREAM STARRING THE RASCALS will debut in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randolph) from tonight, Nov. 5 - 10, 2013 for five performances only.

The nation's most beloved spectacle, the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, returns for the 87th year of magic on Thursday, Nov. 28 (9 a.m.-noon) throughout the country on NBC.

The Ling Ling Club inside Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino has released its DJ lineup for November welcoming top-tier, open-format artists each weekend. DJs including (in alphabetical order) DJ Crooked, Melo D, Rev Run and Ruckus, Ross One, Questlove and others will take over the turntables and spin their renowned hits for thousands of partygoers all month.

Starring four legends like you've never seen them before, Last Vegas tells the story of Billy, Paddy, Archie and Sam (played by Academy-Award winners Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline), best friends since childhood.

Reuters reports that Cirque du Soleil is being fined $25,235 for safety violations after one of its KA acrobats - Sarah Guillot-Guyard - fell 94 feet to her death in June.

Know Theatre has announced nearly a full calendar year of programming as a part or our new programming model. Several months ago Know Theatre enacted our new strategic plan which moves us away from the traditional season model allowing us more flexibility in how we approach our programming.

Cirque du Soleil is bringing back its trademark blue-and-yellow big top in the Greater Los Angeles Area this fall with an all-new awe-inspiring production. TOTEM, a fascinating acrobatic journey into the evolution of mankind, will be visiting Port of Los Angeles - San Pedro, Irvine and Santa Monica.

Following a sold-out run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, producers Christopher Pineda and Eric Davis are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for RED BASTARD at The PIT (123 East 24th Street), for three performances only, November 22-24, 2013. RED BASTARD is a one-of-a-kind solo comedy show performed and written by Eric Davis (Cirque Du Soleil's Iris) with additional writing and direction by Deanna Fleysher and Sue Morrison. Originally created in New York City in 2003, RED BASTARD has since played critically-acclaimed, sold-out runs across North America, Europe, and Australia.

Celebrate Halloween 2013 with Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton, a unique concert with the Hollywood Studio Symphony and the Page LA Choir conducted by John Mauceri, for one night only at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE tonight, October 31 at 8:15 pm.