Paramour cancels 4 performances

This is actually quite typical of Cirque shows. They do continue tweaking them over the first year.

I agree. Cirque actually redoes each of their shows (even the ones that have been running for YEARS) every few years.



When we talk about Paramour, we sometimes forget that it is not a typical Broadway musical. Rather its is a Cirque show in a Broadway theater and will probably behave as such.

10086sunset said: "Does Cirque need to run a show called Toruk in Brooklyn in September?

I don't understand why they would cut into Paramour.

In addition to Toruk, Crique's new arena show based on the movie Avatar, is indeed coming to The Barclay's Center for a very short run soon. On top of that, their new big top touring show, Kurios, is playing an eight week engagement on Randall's Island starting the middle of September.

And, these are all shows done by Cirque. So, what exactly would they be "cutting into?"

Well, Vegas currently has how many Cirque shows running? I don't think that's at all on their agenda. And, as a fan, I want to see all 3. So, I don't think it's cutting into anything. There's a market for it all. The problem with Paramour is that it's being advertised as if it's a straight-up book musical, and it's not. It's a Cirque show. Their logo on the marquee is even quite small. But I'm really excited to see Toruk too.

Also, Vegas is different. These shows are sit down shows. For people who go a lot they know that, most likely, if they didn't see a certain Cirque show it will still be there when they return. I wanted to see "O" but ended up seeing "KA" back in 2008 because there was some corporate night going on at "O". As much as I wanted to see it, I was fine with that because I knew "O" wasn't going anywhere anytime soon and I planned to return to Vegas. I, however, will not follow a show around the country to see it. Having worked for one of their shows, DRALION, I have met hardcore fans that have followed shows. Most people don't do this and you don't have the option of returning to NY, and knowing a Cirque show will still be there. And living here, I would go for the show I know will only be here for a few weeks. And if I had a trip planned to NYC while a Cirque tent show was in town that might not be coming to a town near me, I would see it over Paramour.

Even at the height of the recession, when I went to Vegas, these shows stayed open. I don't think they have to worry because they are one of the main attractions in Vegas.

Back on topic, I am really interested in finding out what will change in Paramour. I am wondering if they are changing out acrobatic acts. I do know that a lot of their touring performers can only be in the states for a short amount of time and they have to switch them out. They also have a few back up acts in case of injuries or people just not able to go on. Only speculation but I doubt they are doing anything with the book or score but possibly having to incorporate a new acrobatic act into the show. I would imagine that would warrant cancelling shows for technical reasons.

Just my rambling thoughts!

Updated On: 8/12/16 at 11:20 AM

Well, I was partially right.