Up ‘n Adam: Cirque du Soleil OVO

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Adam Wurtzel got a behind the scenes look at Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO.” “Up ‘n Adam” met the show’s publicist who explained the premise of this love story involving insects, plus, she took Adam backstage where he got to explore the …

Cirque Du Soleil’s OVO coming to Bojangles Coliseum

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cirque Du Soleil’s OVO comes to Bojangles coliseum September 29th through August 31st, and Rising’s Chris Gilmore chatted with the show’s publicist, Janie Mallet ahead of it’s arrival in the Queen City.  Describing the show as a marriage …

Cirque du Soleil’s newest big top performance ‘Echo’ set to open in Calgary

From Montreal to Letná: Cirque du Soleil Brings KURIOS to Prague

For the first time in the Czech Republic, Prague will host KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities, a production by Cirque du Soleil that has captivated audiences across the world. The show opens September 3, 2025, and will run until October 12 under a massive big …

Tickets to Cirque du Soleil ‘Auana now available for shows through end of 2026

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Cirque du Soleil announced on Wednesday that tickets for the Hawaii-based production ‘Auana are now on sale for shows scheduled through end of 2026. ‘Auana, is the first-ever resident Cirque du Soleil show in Hawaii and winner of …

Calgary musician returns to hometown for Cirque du Soleil's ECHO

“At first, it was difficult, because you are basically just remembering a series of syllables,” says Munson, in an interview with Postmedia. “But, over time, we sing these songs so many times that we get used to it.”

Cirque du Soleil brings “OVO” to life

Opening with flashing lights and a rapturous bang, the onset of Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO” sets the stage for what’s to come. Just like past Cirque shows, performers fly, swing and jump — but this time, they’re clad in elaborate insect costumes. The …

Michigan men’s gymnastics and Cirque du Soleil, oh my! How the two intertwine

Over the past two decades, the Michigan men’s gymnastics program has cultivated some of the nation’s top athletes while also redefining what it means to compete at an elite level.  At the center of this evolution is Yuan Xiao, who has served as the …

Craig Bellamy’s 600-game party goes up in flames as Roosters torch Storm

Friday was supposed to be a celebration of one of rugby league’s greatest coaches. But following the Roosters’ 40-10 defeat of the Storm, Craig Bellamy was not amused. After watching the worst half in Melbourne’s history, during which his team completed …

Today in Charlotte (August 29)

Good morning, QCity. Here’s a rundown of what to know today in Charlotte. From daily headlines to things to do. Weather: Sunny, with a high near 85.  Get our mid-day newsletter sent to your inbox! Today’s Reads As Charlotte draws closer to local elections …