Much of the shows budget of at least 165 million. Thank you for all the beautiful emotions you brought to this world I have no doubt that you will continue to bring that unique touch wherever you are now. Verified contact information for Guy Laliberte - Co-Founder, Cirque du Soleil, Inc. The Cirque du Soleil show called Kà opened in 2005 at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, as the most expensive theatrical production in history. The entertainment industry has lost a great creator, but your children and loved ones have lost a great man and I wish to offer them my deepest sympathies. It is also where Cirque du Soleil originated back in the early 1980s and the location of the first show using the name Cirque du Soleil during La Fete Foraine.

Lalibert, who has a bubbly kid-like demeanor, reminisced excitedly about his 11-day space mission, and the thrill of watching the planet spin under him with 16. Your departure is a reminder that the real value of life lies in what really matters: family, friends and health. The fire-eating accordion-player who founded Cirque Du Soleil, Guy Lalibert, also became one of the first space-tourists to fly in a Russian Soyuz to the International Space Station. Guy Laliberté at the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. To have inspired you and to have been inspired by you. His dedication paid off Laliberté sold a 90 stake in Cirque du Soleil for 1.5 billion in 2015. We Reinvent the Circus stunned Los Angeles Festival fans and media alike with its unique approach to the circus. Storytelling is highlighted with comedic characters. This aquatic adventure features a 1.5 million gallon tank that ensures synchronized swimmers, divers, and acrobats showcase their amazing talents in a show you will never forget. I feel privileged to have been able to develop this creative complicity and friendship with you over the years. Cirque du Soleil made waves in the international scene for the first time in 1987 upon their first tour of the US. 'O' by Cirque du Soleil is the center spectacular water show at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. 'O' is one of them and I believe I can say, in all humility, that this show will undoubtedly remain in the annals of entertainment as a technical and artistic masterpiece.Ĭreation is a phenomenon that comes from the heart, a language that you, the great romantic and committed artist that you were, knew well.

From the first day we met at Cirque du Soleil in 1985, through our many creative encounters, we have dreamed together and had the chance and pleasure to realize some of our wildest dreams. My dear friend Franco, I am deeply saddened to hear of your departure.

Founder of cirque de soleol