Thursday, March 21, 2024
Cirque Hawai’i: The Press Release
www.cirquefascination.com: In an unprecedented fusion of culture and performance, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil”) has proudly announced a groundbreaking new resident production that marks a historical milestone for live entertainment in Hawai‘i. For the first time ever, the internationally acclaimed ensemble will bring an awe-inspiring show to the shores of Waik?k? on a permanent basis, delivering an unparalleled experience at the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel debuting in late 2024. This landmark show will introduce Cirque du Soleil’s mesmerizing artistry to Hawai‘i through the guidance and vision of a distinguished group of Native Hawaiian creatives.
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I was intrigued by this article because I thought that the tours of Cirque were finally going to Hawai’i to set up for a couple of weeks as they do in most major cities around the world. I was surprised that they will be creating a permanent residence for Cirque in Hawai’i on the shores of Waik’k. I’m so excited about this because it means that Cirque is continuing to grow and understands the value of representing the native cultures that they perform in. When I got to visit a rehearsal when they were in Pittsburgh I was in awe of the amount of languages each person spoke and how they were still able to communicate effectively and create a Cirque show on ice. I can only imagine what creative dialogue and journey this permanent Cirque show will have in Hawai’i. If I ever get the chance to go to Hawai’i or work for Cirque, I would love to see this show, because I’m sure it will be one of their best.
THIS IS SO AWESOME! When Cirque was in Pittsburgh we had a talk back with the Stage Managers and one of the artistic directors and they were talking about not only the opportunities with the touring groups but the residential groups in Las Vegas. I think cirque opening another permanent residence in Hawai’i is such an amazing experience for everyone. I am so excited to see this company and group grow because the work that they do is something that I am interested in and really excited to see what this means for more opportunities for everyone in the industry. When we were having the talk back one of the Assistant Stage Managers had worked in Las Vegas right after she graduated and was talking about intern opportunities so I wonder what opportunities will open up with this new permanent residency. This is also exciting because more people will be able to experience the wonders that cirque has to offer.
Yes yes yes yes! I could not be more happy about this. don't get me wrong I am not going to be in Hawaii, but God do I wish I was. I am so in love with Cirque du Soleil genuinely. I would love to work for them and I think they are an incredible company, who makes Incredible art. the fact that they're going to Hawaii and talking to native Hawaiians and making awesome art there is so cool. I really hope that they continue building this project in the show, and it runs for many years. I got the tour of the Cirque du Soleil that was in Pittsburgh, Crystal, with Miso Wei, and it was a really cool opportunity. I hope to be able to tour some place like that again, and really see what it's like. The school gives me many cool opportunities and that tour was one of them. I really hope that someday I can get connected to cirque in some way, and work for them. Until then I will admire their shows with awe in my eyes.
Yes this is so cool! I have been to hawaii a few times and there is a running joke in my family that I should open a theater company there so that my family can all move to Hawaii and I will have a place to work. This joke came up so often that I actually did some research to see if there are any major theaters because I started to think about how touring shows might not go to the islands due to transportation issues. Before I read this article I thought that it maybe was a tour type of thing and I was curious about how that was going to work but it was even more exciting to learn that it is a permanent thing. The team behind it looks amazing and I think this is such an exciting opportunity to expand Cirque to a new location. I hope this succeeds and I cannot wait to see what they do.
I’m not sure how I feel about this. Tourism in Hawaii is generally bittersweet for the islands. On the one hand it does bring income and boost the economy but on the other hand it also harms the ecosystem and the island natives. Then again, I do not think this cirque show in Hawaii will necessarily greatly boost tourism in any significant way, however I still don’t love it. It is good that they’re consulting hawaiians and at least attempting to make an authentic story about hawaii. Though I don’t know how that will work out and if they’ll truly listen to the hawaiians when making this show. Despite all of this my little theater brain is always very excited about a new cirque show. I’m sure it’ll be gorgeous and wonderful and a really impressive piece of art. I love cirque and I find they always put on beautiful impressive shows, regardless of whatever premise they have.
This is so incredible to see. I feel as though large commercial things mixed with culture can sometimes go very wrong but this seems to be done well and thought has been put into ensuring that this steers far away from appropriation. I think that a company with as much money as Cirque du Soleil has the potential to positively impact the local economy as well as bring a much bigger awareness to indigenous culture. I am particularly excited to read about Aaron J. Sal, Manaola Yap, and Kumu Hula Hiwa Vaughan. They all seem to be groundbreaking in their field and all have experience bringing their culture to commercially popular spaces authentically which I think will be crucial in the success of this project. I also think this addition of this very high-tech theatrical performance will bring good work opportunities to a very scarce area when it comes to commercial performances.
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