According to a Sept. 9 news release, Cirque du Soleil’s 25th Big Top show will bring bold new visuals and a unique aesthetic with vibrant characters, inspiring music, lights and projections.The backstory
Initiated by a troupe of roughly 20 performers founded by Gilles Ste-Croix on the streets of a village in Canada, Cirque du Soleil expanded outside of the small town in 1984 to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the discovery of Canada by Jacque Cartier.
Since taking its first tour to the U.S. in 1987, Cirque du Soleil has become one of the biggest live entertainment companies in the world with about 1,000 performers, Albert said.
The name Cirque du Soleil was derived from the French term meaning “circus of the sun.”What to expect
Taking place from Feb. 6-March 9, this season attendees can expect 53 performers at its big top tent with a capacity of 2,500 people, Albert said.
The show "Echo" launched in 2023 in Montreal and consists of a contemporary and modern performance with acrobatics.
“The story follows a little girl named Future as our characters discover that their choices have the potential to influence the world as they progress through the stages of evolution,” Albert said.What else?
Albert said the show will include 150 travelers including performers and staff as well as 150 local employees the circus plans to hire to help with customer service positions.
The show will be about two hours with performers from 22 different nations, Albert said. In preparation, performers undergo a six-month full-time training process as well as training throughout the season.
- Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Gate 3, Houston
- www.cirquedusoleil.com/echo