Press Release
Take your seats - Cirque du Soleil extends the upcoming Montreal engagement of its spectacular production KOOZA
Over 50,000 tickets sold
Take your seats - Cirque du Soleil extends the upcoming Montreal engagement of its spectacular production KOOZA
Now presented from May 12 to August 14, 2022
Exclusive on-sale for Club Cirque members
from March 3rd - 6, 2022
General on sale starting on March 7, 2022
MONTREAL, March 3rd, 2022 – With more than 50,000 tickets sold and, due to an enthusiastic demand, Cirque du Soleil is happy to announce the extension of its spectacular production KOOZA, presented by Sun Life Global Investments, until August 14, 2022. KOOZA delivers a signature Cirque du Soleil experience in its most exciting form with high-flying acrobatics, whimsical characters, lavish costuming, colorful sets, hilarious clowning and a powerful live score. Acclaimed the world over since its opening in 2007, KOOZA has mesmerized close to 8M spectators with over 4K performances in 65 cities across 22 countries around the world.
From May 12 to August 14, 2022, guests are thus invited under the Big Top located in the Old Port of Montreal to experience a thrilling emotional ride with its nail-biting, mind-boggling acrobatics. Tickets for KOOZA are available exclusively to Cirque club members between March 3rd and March 6, 2022. To get your free Club Cirque member subscription, go to https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/club-cirque. Tickets for the general public will be available as of March 7, 2022 online at cirquedusoleil.com/kooza.
“To see the long-awaited return of a Big Top show in Montreal receive such overwhelming enthusiasm and excitement is something we've all been waiting for. We're honored to be able to finally perform here, at home, and continue delivering the world-class theatrical experience for which we're known, said Stéphane Lefebvre, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. It's always a special moment for us to present a show at home and to meet our fans and welcome new spectators. After two years of pause, this grand return will certainly be very emotional for the entire Cirque family.”
#TakeYourSeats
Cirque du Soleil also celebrates its triumphant return on stage in Canada, where everything started 38 years ago, as KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities today becomes the first Big top to be raised on Canadian soil since the relaunch of our shows. With more than 112,000 tickets sold in Canada and, due to an enthusiastic demand, Cirque du Soleil is also pleased to announce date extensions for its two other shows touring in the country - Alegria in Vancouver (March 25 to June 5, 2022) and KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities in Toronto (April 14 to July 17, 2022). Cirque fans from near and far are invited to spark their imagination and ignite their emotions under the Big Top, as Cirque du Soleil is officially back on stage in Canada.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/.
Additional announcements are expected, as the company is preparing for the venue of an arena show that will visit 4 Canadian provinces, and another Canadian Big Top market is to be announced in April.
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
Cirque du Soleil wishes to thank Sun Life Global Investments, presenting partner of KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil, and Mastercard and Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, its official partners.
ABOUT KOOZA
KOOZA pays tribute to traditional circus in all its splendor with acrobatic prowess and bold slapstick comedy. Filled with chills, thrills, laughter and wonder, KOOZA unfolds a non-stop, adrenaline-packed series of edge-of-your-seat surprises. Under the watch of a mysterious trickster with electrifying powers, KOOZA follows the Innocent who is magically transported to an exotic yet zany kingdom. Reuniting the world’s most daring circus disciplines in a colorful blend of absurdity and escapism, KOOZA sets itself as the ultimate Cirque du Soleil razzle-dazzle spectacular. For more information, visit cirquedusoleil.com/kooza.
ABOUT CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Originally composed of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque du Soleil completely reinvented circus arts and went on to become a world leader in live entertainment. Established in Montreal, the Canadian organization has brought wonder and delight to more than 200 million spectators in more than 450 cities in over 60 countries on six continents. Cirque du Soleil is owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. For more information, visit cirquedusoleil.com
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MEDIA CONTACT
Martine Laforce|Roy & Turner communications|mlaforce@roy-turner.com|514-577-6945
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