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Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour. The world premiere of Immortal was in Montreal, the location of Cirque headquarters, on Oct. 2, 2011.

Cirque du Soleil's big shows exert big influence on the Strip

Dec 3, 2011 (2 a.m.)

By John Katsilometes

Nourished by millions of visitors annually to the Strip, the giving tree that is Cirque has given and given. The seeds were planted by Steve Wynn in the Mirage parking lot in November 1993 with the tent show “Nouvelle Experience.”

Cirque fans afforded unusual access

December 3, 2011

By Mark Adams

Cirque du Soleil fans who covet behind-the-scenes glimpses of their favorite shows can do that during Cirque Week, running now through Dec. 10.
‘Immortal’ tour takes Cirque brand to wider audience

December 3, 2011

By Delen Goldberg

At a cost of about $55 million, “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” is neither Cirque du Soleil’s most expensive nor most elaborate production. But it’s introducing the circus troupe’s unique craft to new audiences worldwide and expanding how the French-Canadian company does business.
King of Pop memorabilia on display at Mandalay Bay

December 3, 2011

By Mark Adams

A Michael Jackson memorabilia exhibit opens today at Mandalay Bay in conjunction with Cirque du Soleil’s extended tour stop of “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour.”
Cirque Week offers fans behind-the-scenes access for 10 days

December 1, 2011

By Robin Leach

Cirque du Soleil fans have an added bonus in store when “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” premieres Saturday. Not just the ...
Creation director: ‘Immortal’ is unlike any other Cirque du Soleil show

November 30, 2011

By Robin Leach

It was a 20-month journey from the first day of planning “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” spectacular to curtain up on its world ...
Michael Jackson’s brothers weigh in on Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Immortal’

November 28, 2011

By Robin Leach

Thousands of fans cheered from the first moment one of the “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” cast members shot up to the top of an ...
MGM Resorts tells Cirque to shutter ‘Viva Elvis’ at Aria

November 23, 2011

By John Katsilometes,
Robin Leach

MGM Resorts has asked Cirque du Soleil to replace its show “Viva Elvis” at the Aria by the end of 2012, citing poor ticket sales. The move is the first time that the Canadian company, which has come to dominate the big-production showrooms on the Strip, has been asked to shut a show since arriving here in 1993 with its first permanent show, “Mystere” at Treasure Island.
Celebrity preview: Janet Jackson, Sting, Snoop, Morrissey and Mario Batali

November 23, 2011

By Robin Leach

As we wish all of our readers a very Happy Thanksgiving and many turkey treats, we’re just a week away from the monthlong run of Cirque du Soleil ...