New Production Press Release - Luxor & Cirque du Soleil

Just received this yesterday. Anybody have a press pass? - this sounds like an exciting announcement! I wonder who the "featured artist" is ? Stay tuned to this blog!

Media Alert - Photo Opportunity





CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AND LUXOR ANNOUNCE NEW PRODUCTION





WHAT: Cirque du Soleil and Luxor executives announce details of a new production set to open at Luxor Resort and Casino in 2008.





WHEN: Thursday, March 22, 2007



1.30pm-1.50pm

Media check in at the Luxor Theater lobby.

Light afternoon snacks will be served.



WHO: 2.00pm Announcement

Felix Rappaport, President and COO of Luxor

Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil

Gilles Ste-Croix, Senior Vice President, Creative Content at Cirque du Soleil



*****************PHOTO OPPORTUNITY*****************

FEATURED ARTIST OF NEW PRODUCTION TO MAKE A SPECIAL PRESENTATION



3.00pm

Interviews available by appointment.





WHERE: Luxor Theater

Luxor, Las Vegas



Sound feeds will be made available.



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MEDIA CONTACTS:



Cirque du Soleil Luxor

Jessica Berlin, Asst PR Manager Erin Randell, PR Manager

jessica.berlin@cirquedusoleil.com erandell@mgmmirage.com

Ph : 702 352 0246 Ph: 702 891 7515



Jessica Berlin
Assistant PR Manager - Resident Shows
Cirque du Soleil
Phone: (702) 352-0246
Fax: (702) 995-0295

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Angelic Speculation?

The Scoop from Robin Leach from Vegas Pop -- There's a Criss Angel-Cirque du Soleil Vegas Deal Expected This Week! This will hopefully be the announcement.

Hot Vegas Gosip: Luxor's New Name and New Criss Angel Cirque Show? again, from Robin Leach.

According to latest issue of The Vegas Eye, they broke this story back in late July:

"While Luxor and Cirque du Soleil executives have are hosting a press conference on Thursday to announce the details surrounding Cris Angel’s upcoming Cirque production, remember who broke the news with a global exclusive way back on July 25th of last year (Eye Archives – 07/25/06)!"

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Related: From Vegas Pop: 4,000 Shows For Cirque du Soleil's "O"

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Vegas Pop Reports:
IT'S OFFICIAL!! - CHRIS ANGEL TO STAR IN CIRQUE DU SOLEIL SHOW AT LUXOR