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Unforgettable ‘Cirque du Soleil’ Shows that Made History

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Mystère (since 1993)
This show has been a Las Vegas staple for over 25 years at the Treasure Island Hotel. Its high-energy and colourful aesthetic keeps bringing crowds back, and it has been presented over 12,000 times.Source: Richard Termine
Alegría (since 1994)
The world premiere of Alegría was held in Montreal in celebration of the Cirque’s 10th anniversary. The show went on to tour the world, with stops in Japan and Mexico.Source: M-A Lemire ©2019 Cirque du Soleil
O (since 1998)
This was the Cirque’s first aquatic show, and an important stepping stone for its international recognition, thanks to a residency at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.Source: Dominique Lemieux
Zumanity (since 2003)
This adults-only show, described as a “seductive twist on reality,” took a page from the Burlesque book to create a saucy, irresistible resident show in Las Vegas.Source: Pierre Manning
Corteo (since 2005)
Part dream and part fairytale, Corteo is a “festive paradise imagined by a clown” – basically, this show is all about FUN! Corteo premiered in 2005 in Montreal.Source: Cirque du Soleil
The Beatles Love (since 2006)
This is the Cirque’s fifth permanent show in Las Vegas, in homage to legendary rock band The Beatles’ unforgettable catalogue and inspiring message of love. (Pictured: ‘Here Comes the Sun’)Source: Matt Beard
KOOZA (since 2007)
This new touring show is described as a return to the Cirque’s roots, using a combination of acrobatics and clownery.Source: OSA Images
OVO (since 2009)
OVO was launched in celebration of Cirque’s 25th anniversary. Featuring a huge (22 feet by 28 feet) inflatable egg on stage, the show is inspired by insect life and nature.Source: Cirque du Soleil
TOTEM (since 2010)
A natural evolution from the eggs, plants and insects of OVO… TOTEM concentrates on the evolution of humans! It is also the Cirque's first show designed to be adaptable to different performance spaces, including the Big Top and arenas.Source: OSA Images
Amaluna (since 2012)
Launched in Montreal in accordance with the tradition, Amaluna focuses on femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance.Source: Cirque du Soleil
Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities (since 2014)
This show invites the audience into the world of an inventor (some might say mad scientist) who transforms perceptions and plays with perspective to blur the line between reality and illusion.Source: © Martin Girard shootstudio.ca
JOYÀ (since 2014)
Joyà’s inspiration is simple: it follows the life of the Monarch butterfly, in an epic migratory journey to achieve life and renewal.Source: Cirque du Soleil
Toruk – The First Flight (since 2015)
This show was inspired by James Cameron’s fantastical and highly successful film ‘Avatar’.Source: Errisson Lawrence © 2015 Cirque du Soleil
Luzia (since 2016)
“A walking dream of Mexico” – Luzia was launched in Montreal and then toured under the Big Top.Source: Matt Beard
VOLTA (since 2017)
Inspired by action “street” sports, VOLTA was launched in Montreal in 2017.Source: Patrice Lamoureux
Crystal (since 2017)
This show focuses on crystals – more specifically, ice! Skaters and acrobats make beautiful use of this unusual – for the circus – surface!Source: Cirque du Soleil
BAZZAR (since 2018)
Inspired by the traditional Indian sport of Mallakhamb, BAZZAR features aerial yoga, dancing and LOTS of colour!Source: Marie-Andree Lemire