Press Release

Cirque du Soleil OVO Debuts at the Microsoft Theater with a Star-Studded Green Carpet Premiere

Los Angeles, CA, Thursday, March 17, 2022

Cirque du Soleil made an outstanding return to Los Angeles last night at the Microsoft Theater with its high-energy, jaw-dropping spectacular production, OVO – a dynamic, immersive ecosystem inhabited by an acrobatic colony of insects! OVO runs from March 16th, 2022 through May 1st, 2022.

Many celebrities and A-list talent attended, including, Tinashe, Laganja Estranja, Jesse Carmichael, Tommy Davidson, Ava Michelle, Angela Lewis, Larsa Pippen, and Rumer Willis, who witnessed a non-stop flurry of color, energy, and movement where insects worked, crawled, flung, played, and looked for love. Several celebrities, including Tamar Taylor and Cree Summer, arrived dressed in full jungle-themed costumes for the OVO launch. 

To get a first-hand look at celebrities’ jungle-inspired attire and the enticing green carpet ambiance, click here.

Some of today's top social media influencers were able to create interactive and entertaining content thanks to OVO's exceptional showmanship and exceptional acrobatics, including David Dobrik, Natalie Mariduena, Spencer Wuah, Emma Norton, Sam Dameshek, and Ava Michelle among others.

“It’s with great pleasure that we begin our tradition of bringing Cirque du Soleil to the heart of Downtown L.A. with OVO,” said Mike Newquist, President – Touring Shows Division at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. “Being able to perform on Microsoft Theater’s iconic stage is an honor, and we look forward to offering something new and original to our Los Angeles fans for the next five years.”

Comprised of 100 people coming from over 25 countries, the cast and crew of OVO has been working tirelessly to bring to life this impressive show that combines live music, immersive video projections and acrobatics that defy gravity and redefine the limits of the human body. Since its opening in Montreal, Canada, in 2009, OVO has tickled the imagination of more than 7 million people across 160 cities in 26 different countries.

You can purchase tickets and learn more about OVO at cirquedusoleil.com/ovo.

For free and easy subscription to the Club Cirque, visit cirqueclub.com. Follow #OVOCirque and #cirquedusoleil on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

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About Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil has redefined how the world views the circus; from small town talent to a household name. Based in Montreal (Qc), the Canadian organization went on to become a global leader in live entertainment with the creation of world-class immersive and iconic experiences, across 6 continents. Cirque du Soleil connects with audiences by being genuine, human and inclusive. Privileged to work with artists from 90 countries to bring their creativity to life on stages around the world, the company aims to make a positive impact on people, communities and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art. Over the years, more than 215 million people have been inspired, in over 70 different countries. For more information, visit cirquedusoleil.com.

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Downloadable Press Kit, Photos, Trailer & B-Roll:
https://media.cirquedusoleil.com/portals/5yn53g8l/OVOPRMaterial