Cirque du Soleil - Corteo Tickets

About Cirque du Soleil - Corteo

Cirque du Soleil - Corteo started wowing audiences in 2005. As one of Cirque du Soleil's fantastic touring shows, it is a must-see for fans of other Cirque productions and it is an excellent introduction to those unfamiliar with Cirque du Soleil. The show includes many beautiful sequences, including high-flying acts completed without trapezes. Corteo is sure to wow you with its mix of classic clowning with Cirque du Soleil flair.

Corteo means "cortege" or "procession" in Italian, and the show is based around a clown imagining his own funeral and the joyful parade that will take place. He imagines being watched over by angels as amazing acrobatic acts are performed around him. Don't miss your chance to see Cirque's Corteo on stage. Get your Cirque du Soleil - Corteo tickets today.

About Cirque du Soleil

Guy Laliberte, founder of Cirque du Soleil, was born in Quebec City, Canada, in 1959. He became interested in the performing arts in high school and eventually joined up with a group of 20 stilt-walking street performers called "Fete Foraine de Baie-Saint-Paul." In 1983, the government of Quebec gave Laliberte a $1.5 million grant to produce a show for Quebec's 450th anniversary celebration, which he called "Le Grand Tour du Cirque du Soleil." Laliberte's vision for Cirque du Soleil (French for "Circus of the Sun") was a production that would combine the circus arts and street entertainment with dramatic lighting, original music, and extravagant costumes to achieve a high arts experience.

The first Cirque du Soleil production was a success and earned Laliberte contracts for another year of performances. Despite some early financial difficulties, the success of early shows La Magie Continue (1986), Le Cirque Reinvente (1987), and Nouvelle Experience (1990) managed to keep Cirque afloat. Next came Fascination in 1992, which was a collage of the most popular acts from the previous Cirque du Soleil shows.

Also in 1992, Cirque du Soleil's longest-running show, Saltimbanco, began. Saltimbanco (derived from the Italian for "to jump on a bench") was the first Cirque show to focus on a narrow theme, namely that of "cosmopolitan urbanism." There have been a string of touring Cirque du Soleil productions through the years. Alegria appeared in 1995 and was about the abuse of power and struggle for freedom. In 1996 came Quidam, which was a manifestation of a daydream. Dralion began touring in 1999 and was Asian-themed. Based on the myth of Icarus, Varekai was created in 2002. In 2005, a performance inspired by the painting "The Grand Parade: Portrait of the Artist as a Clown" appeared, called Corteo. The Middle Eastern-inspired Kooza hit the road in 2007.

Cirque du Soleil also offers up a number of resident shows. The first was called Mystere, which began in 1993 at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and was an exploration of the beginning of life in the universe. O (a phonetic spelling of the French word for "water") opened its doors at the Bellagio in Las Vegas in 1998 and was the first show of its kind to be performed in water. La Nouba was created for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, in 1998 and was based on the concept of a fairy tale. In 2003, Zumanity, the first Cirque du Soleil show intended for mature audiences, began at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Ka arrived at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 2004 and depicted the story of imperial twins. Then came a show called The Beatles: Love in 2006 at The Mirage in Las Vegas, which is based on the music of The Beatles.

Cirque du Soleil has been honored with numerous awards since its inception, including multiple Emmy Awards, Drama Desk Awards, and other prestigious international medals and awards. Over its fifteen years of existence, Cirque du Soleil has visited over 200 cities around the globe. It is estimated that over 80 million people have seen a Cirque du Soleil performance since 1984, and they keep coming back for more! Find cheap tickets for Cirque du Soleil today!

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Cirque du Soleil - Corteo: What Critics Say

"For a display of human physicality that defies the laws of physics, this show is a gift from the gods." - Steven Leigh Morris, LA Weekly
"Cirque sets for the permanently installed show are built on an order of magnitude and technical sophistication that easily transcends the flashiest Broadway musicals." - John Rockwell, The New York Times
"The magical world of Cirque du Soleil is always stunning. Its gravity-defying acts, amazing costumes, and imaginative stories can turn a tent full of skeptical grown-ups into wide-eyed kids." - Lee Williams, Houston Press
"A dazzling experience…The show itself is an interesting amalgamation of the circus and theater. I recommend any circus and theater fan to go out and see this show." - Alexander Walker, Los Angeles Times

Cirque du Soleil - Corteo: What Fans Say

"I saw Corteo in Portland, Oregon, on my birthday. It was the most fantastic birthday I have ever had. My entire family fell in love with Cirque that day. It was so lovely and enchanting!" -- Kristine at CirqueduSoleil.com

"When it was over, I sat back, clapping loudly, in awe of the feats I had just seen on the stage. All I can say is that I am unable to hula one hoop on the ground, let alone seven (or more?) in the air on a tight rope. But I bought one on the way out so I could start practicing." - Maria Knapp at About.com

"What a fabulous show. I bought tickets for our whole company to go. 75 of us! It was a great night." - Eric E. at Yelp.com

"On a practical and yet philosophical note, it is so important to support theater and human circus shows like this one. There is life beyond cable and video games and even the internet (gasp) and there are some things that can touch us and remind us what an incredible thing it is to be human and to be alive. For me, Cirque du Soleil is one of them." - Jennifer F. from Yelp.com