Earlier this week, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel announced that a new show, exclusive to Hawaii, will be coming to Honolulu late next year.
The multi-year resident show promises to fuse “the world-renowned acrobatics and innovation that Cirque du Soleil is known for with the natural beauty and unique culture of the islands,” according to a news release.
The show will be performed at the hotel’s showroom venue. The space was previously used for the Magic of Polynesia Show (described as, “a spectacular evening of traditional food, side-splitting comedy, cool magic, & inspiring dance.” Because they wanted to offer something for everyone?). Before that, the space hosted The Don Ho Show (“Tiny Bubbles!”) The 20,000-square-foot theater will be renovated to provide seating for 800 patrons.
“This collaboration with Cirque was years in the making and perfectly aligns with Outrigger’s brand elevation strategy, which includes a promise to provide authentic live music and signature experiences in renowned beach locations,” President and CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group Jeff Wagoner said in a statement.
“We are thrilled to partner with a company as prominent as Outrigger to bring a brand new world-class immersive experience to life in Honolulu,” said Eric Grilly, Cirque du Soleil president of resident and affiliate shows. “We look forward to having a new home in Hawai’i and drawing on the rich culture of the islands as inspiration for the show.”
Cirque du Soleil is a Canadian circus company founded in 1984 by street performers. It includes no animals in any of its shows, instead focusing on acrobatic, character-driven stories. Cirque du Soleil has permanent shows in Walt Disney World, China and Mexico, and multiple permanent shows in Las Vegas. A series of touring shows are also performed in cities all over the world.
So that the show at the Waikiki Beachcomber will be able to incorporate Hawaii elements, Aaron J. Salā, a Native Hawaiian cultural adviser, will serve as the show’s creative cultural producer, and he will employ Hawaiian artists, musicians and dancers.
“In addition to bringing new vibrancy to Waikiki, this project will produce significant economic impact through job creations in redeveloping the theater space and ongoing show operations,” said Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi. “I’m honored and excited to welcome Cirque du Soleil as the newest Honolulu resident.”
Feature Image: Outrigger Hospitality Group
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