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The History and Future of the Circus; Plus, How Cirque du Soleil is Leading a New Concept of the Circus

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on February 2, 2023 · How the “Greatest Show on Earth” began and how it has evolved through the years.

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Arts & Culture

WATCH: Cirque Du Soleil Luzia’s Free-Style Soccer Star

Ernie Manouse

Posted on February 7, 2019 · Cirque du Soleil returns to Houston with an all new show - and a few new tricks!

Tags circus Cirque du Soleil ernie manouse football free style Laura Biondo Luzia soccer

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Cirque Du Soleil Performer Falls To His Death During Show In Florida

Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on March 19, 2018 · Veteran aerialist Yann Arnaud slipped off the double rings during a performance and fell 20 feet, according to the theatrical company. He died of his injuries at a hospital on Sunday.

Tags Cirque du Soleil irque du Soleil's VOLTA Tampa twitter VOLTA tour Yann Arnaud

Arts & Culture

A Day In The Life Of An Artist: Fred Umali of Cirque du Soleil

Catherine Lu

Posted on March 6, 2018 · The acrobat describes a day filled with meditation, stretching, conditioning, more stretching, trust, and camaraderie.

Tags A Day in the Life of an Artist Cirque du Soleil Corteo Fred Umali

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The Magic of Circus Vasquez; Plus, Broadway Actor and Singer Michael James Scott

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 3, 2023 · Members of the family-owned circus discuss its legacy; Plus, the Broadway actor explains how he’s helping the stars of tomorrow.

Tags Broadway performer circus Circus Vazquez Housch-ma-Housch Jose Alberto Vazquez Michael James Scott Semen Shuster Theatre Under the Stars Tommy Tune Awards Tony Awards

Arts & Culture

WATCH: Cirque Du Soleil Luzia’s Free-Style Soccer Star

Ernie Manouse

Posted on February 7, 2019 · Cirque du Soleil returns to Houston with an all new show - and a few new tricks!

Tags circus Cirque du Soleil ernie manouse football free style Laura Biondo Luzia soccer

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Cirque Du Soleil Performer Falls To His Death During Show In Florida

Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on March 19, 2018 · Veteran aerialist Yann Arnaud slipped off the double rings during a performance and fell 20 feet, according to the theatrical company. He died of his injuries at a hospital on Sunday.

Tags Cirque du Soleil irque du Soleil's VOLTA Tampa twitter VOLTA tour Yann Arnaud

Arts & Culture

A Day In The Life Of An Artist: Fred Umali of Cirque du Soleil

Catherine Lu

Posted on March 6, 2018 · The acrobat describes a day filled with meditation, stretching, conditioning, more stretching, trust, and camaraderie.

Tags A Day in the Life of an Artist Cirque du Soleil Corteo Fred Umali

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