Welcome to the kingdom of Alegría
A REIMAGINED CLASSIC
One of the most beloved Cirque du Soleil shows, Alegría became a true classic that forged the company's signature style by captivating over 14 million spectators in 255 cities worldwide from 1994 to 2013.
By redefining the original stage direction, refreshing the acrobatic content, and embracing a contemporary aesthetic, Alegría – In A New Light presents a striking new creation — a modern revival that celebrates the very essence of Alegría : its unforgettable melodies, timeless themes, and immersive baroque universe.
AN ACROBATIC ODE TO THE FORCE OF HOPE
At the heart of a once-glorious kingdom that has lost its king, Alegría explores the power struggle at play between the old order and the youth striving for renewal
As the royal 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 this world in decay.
The Key Characters
Mr. Fleur
In absence of a king, the court jester, Mr. Fleur, pictures himself as the legitimate heir to the throne and clumsily tries to impose his authority on the kingdom.
The Aristocrats
Strange heirs to power, the Aristocrats seek to retain their privileges and maintain the status quo at all costs by siding with Mr. Fleur.
The Bronx
The Bronx spring forth from the street. Young and fiery, they try vigorously to defy the established order to trigger changes in the kingdom.
The Angels
Beings from the afterlife, the Angels are the guardians of the kingdom and its inhabitants.
The Acts
In this neverbefore-seen discipline, the Aristocrats try to impress Mr. Fleur by balancing and bouncing on poles normally used for pole vaulting, enabling flyers to execute a stunning aerial ballet above the porters’ heads.
First appearance of the Bronx characters, the Cyr Wheel act represents the first manifestation that change is brewing at the heart of the kingdom. Exhibiting both strength and acrobatic poetry, a Bronx uses his own impetus to make a large, majestic hoop roll and spin across the stage.
Arriving like a gust of fresh air, two Angels perched on side-by-side swinging trapezes execute intricate spins and breathtaking leaps in perfect sync.
Breaking the throne, the Bronx defy the established order. As the drums start beating, a daredevil Bronx brings to life a thrilling, traditional Samoan dance. He doesn’t simply juggle with fire knives; he IS fire.
A sublime couple soars through the after-storm as the kingdom awakens forever transformed. Paragons of change, a Bronx and an Angel unite in an embrace high above the stage, at times holding on solely to each other.
Using all her limbs, indeed her entire body, a Bronx dazzles mixing feats of contortion with her ability to spin and twirl a multitude of hoops.
A group of Bronx takes the kingdom by storm, creating a breaking point. They demonstrate their prowess as they soar into the air, bouncing off two crisscrossing trampoline tracks embedded into the stage.
In an evocation of the fragile balance between darkness and light, the Nymphs show complete mastery of the hand-to-hand discipline by displaying exceptional strength and control.
The Angels and the Bronx celebrate the start of a new era in the kingdom. Set 10 meters above the stage, trapezes become the aerial playground of daring flyers who perform incredible leaps to reach for the arms of mighty catchers suspended by their knees.
Grace, strength and flexibility are astonished as an Angel fluidly balances on a series of strategically placed canes. With an acrobatic technique rooted in the Mongolian art form of contortion, she skillfully bends her body into intricate shapes while maintaining a delicate equilibrium.
Your Performers
The Music of Alegría
The original, haunting score of Alegría crystalized the musical language associated with Cirque du Soleil by enhancing the show’s emotional impact with catchy songs blending an array of genres and inspirations from around the world. Moving between jazz, pop, tango, and klezmer, the music of Alegría evoked the sounds of traveling minstrels through powerful songs sung in English, French, Italian, Spanish and in the Cirque du Soleil imaginary language. Nominated at the Grammy Awards in 1995, the album remains to this day the most streamed and purchased soundtrack ever produced by Cirque du Soleil.
Alegría – In A New Light revisits the original score through new and modern arrangements mixing electronic and rock sounds with acoustic and orchestral elements. The music reflects the show’s storytelling by featuring poetic undertones for performances linked to the Angels, and underground sounds for appearances of the Bronx.