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.”

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  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.

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  ‘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.

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  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.”