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The Beatles Musical Legacy and Experience to be celebrated in show that will open in Las Vegas in 2006. Cirque du Soleil, Apple Corps Ltd. and The Mirage announce a partnership in which they will celebrate the musical legacy and extraordinary experience of The Beatles in an unprecedented live theatre production opening in 2006. This joint artistic venture marks the first time that The Beatles' company, Apple Corps, has agreed to a major theatrical partnership.
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The production will be Cirque du Soleil's fifth resident show in Las Vegas and will be presented at The Mirage, the resort that changed the face of Las Vegas when it opened in 1989. The show replaces entertainment icons Siegfried & Roy.
The project was born out of a personal friendship and professional admiration between the late George Harrison and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Lalibert. 'This show is about living The Beatles experience,' said Guy Lalibert. 'We want to bring the magic of Cirque du Soleil together with the spirit and passion behind the most beloved rock band of all time to create a single, simple statement of delight.'
It is the first major theatrical partnership for The Beatles, whose musical archive has been carefully guarded for decades, said Neil Aspinall, managing director of the band's Apple Corps label.
The remaining members of the group, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, will help shape the production but will not appear in it. Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison, respective widows of late members John Lennon and George Harrison, also will collaborate.
The deal for the joint venture was reached this week between Cirque du Soleil, Apple and The Mirage, said Bill McBeath, the hotel-casino's president and chief operating officer. The yet untitled show is expected to cost more than $100 million and should be ready in about 20 months, he said.
Aspinall said The Beatles had been approached with many theatrical proposals, but none offered the creativity and innovation for which Cirque du Soleil is regarded.
Cirque Du Soleil Beatles TicketsCirque du Soleil -- French for circus of the sun -- is known for its acrobatic performances that blend athleticism with music and artistry. More than 7 million people saw its shows around the world last year.
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Another draw was The Mirage's commitment to building a new theater. McBeath said the facility, under construction since August, will hold about 2,000 people and offer 360-degree seating.
Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte didn't reveal much about the 90-minute Beatles show, other than to say it would contain the Canadian company's famous acrobatics and be a celebration of Beatles music.
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Cirque du Soleil -- French for circus of the sun -- is known for its acrobatic performances that blend athleticism with music and artistry. More than 7 million people saw its shows around the world last year.
Other locations, like London, New York and Tokyo, also were considered, but none could match the massive influx of tourists in Las Vegas, which is expected to top 37 million visitors this year, Aspinall said. A Las Vegas marriage with Cirque du Soleil was 'too good of an opportunity to pass up,' he said.
Caesars Palace built Celine Dion a $95 million theater for her 'A New Day' show, which Concerts West produced for $30 million. 'The Phantom of the Opera,' one of the most successful shows in the history of Broadway, is coming to the Venetian hotel-casino in 2006; and the Tony Award-winning musical 'Avenue Q' will open in September 2005 at the Wynn Las Vegas resort.
Cirque du Soleil recently announced a new $165 million show at the MGM Grand called 'KA.'
