Alegría – In A New Light
A REIMAGINED CLASSIC
Brought to the stage in 1994 by the creative team behind the early successes of Cirque du Soleil, Alegría – a Spanish word for joy, exhilaration, and jubilation – became one of the most beloved Cirque du Soleil shows; a fan favorite that has greatly contributed to establishing the company’s signature style of performance. On tour around the world through the end of 2013, Alegría mesmerized over 14 million spectators in 255 cities across 40 countries.
To mark the show’s 25th anniversary in 2019, Cirque du Soleil premiered Alegría – In A New Light, a complete reimagination of its 1994 acclaimed production creativity designed to inspire today’s audiences. Through new stage direction, musical arrangements, acrobatics, choreographies, costumes, makeup, and sets, Alegría – In A New Light reinvents the original classic while capturing the emotions, the Grammy-nominated melodies, and the essence at the core of its success. Brought to life by an international cast of 54 acrobats, clowns, musicians, and singers, Alegría - In A New Light is a contemporary revival that encapsulates all the excitement, magic and joy that have made the world fall in love with Cirque du Soleil.
ABOUT THE SHOW
An acrobatic ode to the indomitable power of hope, Alegría immerses the audience into a baroque visual universe where unforgettable melodies, thrilling acts, surreal characters, vibrant sets, and playful humor intertwine.
At the heart of a once-glorious kingdom that has lost its king, Alegría witnesses the power struggle at play between the old order and the youth in strive for hope and renewal. As the court jester clumsily tries to take the throne, a growing desire for change emerges from the street to defy the status-quo and bring joy to the world.