ECHO, Cirque du Soleil’s 20th original Big Top production, which premiered to much acclaim earlier this year, is coming to Toronto, ON. ECHO, presented by Sun Life, is a story of connection, intention, and the symbiotic unions between humans and the animal kingdom. Packed with vibrant characters, inspiring music, astounding lights and projections, and never-before-seen acrobatic feats, ECHO invites audiences on a journey through a universe of colour, wonder, and infinite possibilities.
Cirque du Soleil performer turned choreographer and creator, Mukhtar Omar Sharif Mukhtar, is the Author-Director of ECHO. The visionary show brings a bold new modernistic aesthetic that is centered around a formidable CUBE that stands two storeys high and uses the most-ever projections in a Cirque du Soleil show to create a transportive environment and transformative experience.
Fueled by the power of change, the hope of the youth, and the value of empathy, ECHO follows an inquisitive young woman named FUTURE as she wanders into a fantasy world that explores our sacred bond with animals and nature. When FUTURE and her best friend the DOG encounter a mysterious CUBE, they quickly learn how their actions have the power to shape this world, and if we come together, we can rebuild our planet to create the world we all want to live in. For more information, visit https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/echo.
Ticket Information
Pre-sale tickets for ECHO are now available online to Club Cirque members. Club Cirque membership is free to join, and benefits include access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To register, go to www.clubcirque.com. Tickets for the general public go on sale starting Monday, September 25, 2023 at https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/echo.
ECHO will make its Toronto premiere from May 8 to July 21, 2024, under the iconic Big Top at its returning location at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd. W. in the neighbourhood of Mimico. Toronto will be only the fourth city to experience ECHO since its global premiere in Montreal in April 2023. ECHO is the 20th Big Top creation from Cirque du Soleil and its 51st overall, with a cast of 52 artists representing 19 different nationalities.
ECHO Firsts:
ECHO is Cirque du Soleil’s first new original Big Top creation since 2018’s Bazzar.
ECHO is the first ever Cirque du Soleil show to feature 6 live vocalists, with most of the musicians also singing throughout the show.
ECHO uses an impressive 10 video projectors to cover the CUBE, the stage, and the artists, which marks the most ever for a Cirque du Soleil Big Top show.
Immersive Cirque du Soleil Tycoon Experience is Now Officially Available on Roblox
In partnership with the leading metaverse game developer, Gamefam, families around the globe can now experience Cirque du Soleil’s newest contemporary circus show, ECHO, and raise the Big Top from the comfort of their homes. Users on Roblox can build and manage their own Big Top show by unlocking crucial show elements, including artists, acrobatic performances, training studios, costume and makeup workshops, all while interacting with other users and their friends. Those who engage in the experience will also have the opportunity to dress up their avatar in true Cirque du Soleil fashion, try out interactive challenges to test their skills, and design their stage, which can then be performed later for other community members on the platform.
OFFICIAL PARTNER
ECHO is presented by Sun Life, principal partner of the Canadian tour. Cirque du Soleil also wishes to thank its official partners Air Canada and Mastercard.
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. In addition to producing world-renowned circus arts shows, the Company brings its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms, such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to positively impact people, communities and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art. Since its creation in 1984, more than 378 million people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs more than 4000 employees, including 1200 artists from 80 different nationalities. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, visit www.cirquedusoleilentertainmentgroup.com.
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