New Cirque du Soleil 'Drawn to Life' show in development to replace La Nouba

[TrainsOfDisney]

Out of context, as per usual.

I was there for business and not worried about my health. I'm still not. As for CDS, like I said, they'll be fine.

I really don't care if you believe me or not

See!!! Now we’re getting back to normal!

What’s your favorite Cirque show?

 

[halltd]

NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!

Exclusive: Cirque du Soleil explores options including bankruptcy - sources

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is exploring debt restructuring options that include a potential bankruptcy filing, after it was forced to cancel shows because of the coronavirus outbreak, people familiar with the matter said.

www.reuters.com

 

[the.dreamfinder]

NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!

Exclusive: Cirque du Soleil explores options including bankruptcy - sources

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is exploring debt restructuring options that include a potential bankruptcy filing, after it was forced to cancel shows because of the coronavirus outbreak, people familiar with the matter said.

www.reuters.com

Shouldn’t have bought all those companies.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

 

[Benjamin_Nicholas]

Clearing $900 million in debt would be a smart way to a fresh start.

CDS has had this issue of debt since Guy sold it out. It was going to bite them in the sooner or later.

I'd rather rip the band-aid off now than wait and keep artists and creatives in limbo.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Tokyo Disney Resort’s former Cirque show, Zed, will be streamed on Cirque Connect this Friday.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Oh that’s awesome! I’ll be watching!

 

[Benjamin_Nicholas]

ZED was lovely. They had a nice budget for it.

If the company makes it through this, they need to reaquaint with their classic directors like Franco Dragone.

The best productions came from the past, not over the last decade.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

Has anyone seen the new Alegria? Is it as good as the original?

 

[halltd]

Has anyone seen the new Alegria? Is it as good as the original?

It is absolutely amazing. Cirque puts out specials on YouTube every Friday now. Alegria (well portions of it) was on last week's episode.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

It is absolutely amazing. Cirque puts out specials on YouTube every Friday now. Alegria (well portions of it) was on last week's episode.

They also have a making of doc.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Cirque, likely to declare bankruptcy, could be up for grabs. Could Disney buy them?

Will Cirque du Soleil Rise Again? (Published 2020)

The coronavirus has pulverized the famed circus, forcing it to shut down dozens of shows and grounding its small army of circus artists.

www.nytimes.com

 

[seascape]

Buying Bluesman Group was s mistake.

 

[WEDway Inc & Company LLC]

Weren’t there plans for a Cirque du Soleil hotel at Epic Universe?

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Buying Bluesman Group was s mistake.

A leveraged buyout was a mistake.

 

[Benjamin_Nicholas]

Buying Bluesman Group was s mistake.

BMG had little-to-nothing to do with this current situation. They were just a tens of millions buyout... Peanuts in comparison to the bigger debt picture. Cirque was nearly $600 million in the hole already at that point (2017).

The latest show to close in Vegas, RUN, was a more costly flop than the price tag on the company buying BMG.

Bankruptcy is imminent, but they if they want to survive, they will need to restructure into something smaller. Cut the fat, the number of open shows and the overall scope of spectacle. And that makes me incredibly sad, as it will directly affect a lot of performers and creatives I know and love.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

BMG had little-to-nothing to do with this current situation. They were just a tens of millions buyout... Peanuts in comparison to the bigger debt picture. Cirque was nearly $600 million in the hole already at that point (2017).

The latest show to close in Vegas, RUN, was a more costly flop than the price tag on the company buying BMG.

Bankruptcy is imminent, but they if they want to survive, they will need to restructure into something smaller. Cut the fat, the number of open shows and the overall scope of spectacle. And that makes me incredibly sad, as it will directly affect a lot of performers and creatives I know and love.

Any thoughts on Cirque being a acquisition target by Quebecor?

 

[Benjamin_Nicholas]

Any thoughts on Cirque being a acquisition target by Quebecor?

It's a lovely thought, as they have the capital to clean things up, but from my vantage point, I don't see it happening.

In a perfect world, I'd love to see Guy resume duties, but even he knows that it would drain him dry. He's having a tough enough time keeping his new creative venture, PY1, open and profitable.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Cirque du Soleil thrown a $200M lifeline by Quebec

Canada’s Investissement Quebec company has issued Cirque du Soleil a loan of up to $200 million and offered to buy the company outright.

www.reviewjournal.com

Lifeline loan by Quebec government which has first right to buy if Cirque sells. This will at least quell corporate raider fears.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Cirque du Soleil thrown a $200M lifeline by Quebec

Canada’s Investissement Quebec company has issued Cirque du Soleil a loan of up to $200 million and offered to buy the company outright.

www.reviewjournal.com

Lifeline loan by Quebec government which has first right to buy if Cirque sells. This will at least quell corporate raider fears.

Or at least control who eventually buys Cirque since it won’t be a fire sale.