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The opening
Cirque du Soleil is founded in Quebec, Canada by Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix who gathered a small group of artist to take them to the streets known by the public as "Les Échassiers de Baie-Saint-Paul" -
The first show
The first show, "La Magie Continue," opens in a big top tent in Quebec. -
Going international
Cirque du Soleil performs outside of Canada for the first time, with a tour of the United States were they caused a really good impression in L.A. with a very detailed scenography with physical as well as imaginative engagement with the audience -
"Nouvelle Expérience"
The show "Nouvelle Expérience" debuts, featuring a more modern and contemporary style than previous shows. -
Le cirque Reinventé
"Le Cirque Réinventé" becomes the first Cirque du Soleil show to perform in Europe, starting in London. -
Saltimbanco
"Saltimbanco" is a technique were the acrobats climb and jump from high sticks, debuts, featuring a more theatrical and acrobatic style, and becomes a long-running success for the company. -
Mystère
Cirque du Soleil premieres its first permanent show, "Mystère," at the Treasure Island hotel in Las Vegas. -
"O"
The show "O" opens at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas, featuring a water-based stage and aquatic acrobatics. -
"Love"
Cirque du Soleil collaborates with the Beatles' company Apple Corps Ltd. to create the show "Love" in Las Vegas, featuring re-imagined Beatles music. -
"Corteo"
"Corteo" debuts, featuring a clown character as the central figure of the show. -
"Delirium"
Cirque du Soleil launches its first touring arena show, "Delirium," featuring music and visual effects with no central storyline. -
"Viva Elivis"
"Viva Elvis" opens in Las Vegas, featuring a tribute to the music and life of Elvis Presley. -
"Zarkana"
"Zarkana" debuts at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, featuring a darker and more mystical theme than previous shows. -
New investors
Cirque du Soleil is acquired by a group of investors led by the private equity firm TPG Capital. -
Bankruptcy
Cirque du Soleil files for bankruptcy due to financial 2019: difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Out of Bankruptcy
Cirque du Soleil is acquired by a consortium of investors and emerges from bankruptcy. -
Drawn to Life
Cirque du Soleil announces a new show, "Drawn to Life," in collaboration with Disney, set to debut in Orlando, Florida.