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August 21, 2017 By Jana 1 Comment

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Portland with KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities

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Cirque du Soleil Returns to Portland with KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Portland with KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities

KURIOS will premiere under the iconic blue-and-yellow Big Top August 24, 2017. Written and directed by Michel Laprise, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities is a tale in which time comes to a complete stop, transporting the audience inside a fantasy world where everything is possible. In this realm set in the latter half of the nineteenth century, reality is quite relative indeed as our perception of it is utterly transformed.

Visit cirquedusoleil.com/kurios or call 1-877-9CIRQUE to purchase tickets, starting at $39. Access to the best seats can be obtained by signing up at cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueclub for a complimentary membership to the Cirque Club. Members receive advance access to the best seats under the Big Top, deals and discounts for tickets, promotions with our partners, and a chance to experience never before seen exclusive Cirque du Soleil content.

KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities Cirque du Soleil

KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities had its world premiere in Montréal April 2014 and since its debut, the critics have been raving across North America: “It is not to be missed on any account,” said Chris Jones in The Chicago Tribune. “KURIOS is the most enthralling, consistently over-the-top magical show Cirque du Soleil has sent our way in a long time,” raved Robert Hurwitt in The San Francisco Chronicle. “KURIOS is the most joyous piece of theater I’ve seen in years and it will lift your spirits to the stars,” said Richard Ouzounian in The Toronto Star.  And Misha Berson in The Seattle Times raved, “KURIOS thrills in a splendidly captivating new show.” The Los Angeles Times made it a Critic’s Choice.

KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities Cirque du Soleil

In an alternate yet familiar past, in a place where wonders abound for those who trust their imagination, a Seeker discovers that in order to glimpse the marvels that lie just below the surface, we must first learn to close our eyes.

In his larger-than-life curio cabinet, the Seeker is convinced that there exists a hidden world – a place where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams await. A collection of otherworldly characters suddenly steps into his makeshift mechanical world. When the outlandish, benevolent characters turn his world upside down with a touch of poetry and humor, his curios jump to life one by one before his very eyes.

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KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities Cirque du Soleil

Michel Laprise, Director, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities

Michel Laprise worked in theatre for nine years as an actor, director, and artistic director before joining Cirque du Soleil in 2000. At Cirque du Soleil, Michel spent five years as a talent scout before taking on, in 2006, the role of Special Events Designer. In that capacity, he directed the act with Quebec diva Diane Dufresne during the Opening Ceremonies of the Montreal 2006 Outgames; the large-scale performance event created for the launch of the Fiat Bravo in Italy (2007); the Cirque du Soleil performance event celebrating Quebec City’s 400th anniversary (2008); the launch of Microsoft’s Kinect console at the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo, broadcast on MTV; the opening show at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Russia in 2009; and the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 FIBA International Basketball Federation World Championships in Istanbul. In 2012, Michel collaborated with pop star Madonna, providing artistic direction for her performance at the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show; he later went on to direct her MDNA tour. In 2013, he directed the musical Robin des Bois – Ne renoncez jamais which toured in Europe. Michel co-wrote and directed the VR movie “Kurios : Inside the Box,” which won three prizes, one of them being the Emmy Daytime award in the Outstanding Interactive Media category. Michel is currently working on two Cirque du Soleil upcoming shows.

The creative team of KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities consists of 17 creators under the artistic guidance of Guy Laliberté (Guide) and Jean-François Bouchard (Creative Guide).

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  1. Kamela Kern says

    August 22, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    I can’t wait to see this show! It looks amazing, but I’m skeptical about how it will stand up to last year’s show.

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