![]() To give you a sense of the sheer size and awesome scale of a Cirque du Soleil performance, here are some fun facts we now know about the show!ĭrawn to Life is the 50 th production created by Cirque du Soleil. The story is driven by ten unique acrobatic performances alongside animation from beloved Disney films as well as new animation created specifically for the production by Animation Director Eric Goldberg. The show was developed along with Michael Jung, Executive Theatrical Development, Walt Disney Imagineering. the show is a live acrobatic journey that tells the story of Julie, a determined girl who discovers an unexpected gift left by her Disney animator father – an unfinished animation.Īs Julie delves into the inner world of animation she finds herself on a quest filled with childhood Disney Memories. ![]() The lengthy standing ovation was such a moving moment!įor those unfamiliar, Drawn to Life was written and directed by Michel Laprise with Fabrice Beck as Director of Creation. We are so pleased that the show got a standing ovation last night! The premiere was a full house of enthusiastic fans who really showed their appreciation for the show. You can check out some highlights from the grand opening in the clip below: And let’s not forget the original score which was inspired by classic Disney music. However, the true star of the evening was the show itself with innovative design, acrobatic performances, dazzling choreography and some of the best costumes you’ve ever seen. We hope it will mean as much to our fans as it has to us – it’s not just our show now, it’s theirs too.” “This collaboration has been unlike anything we’ve done before. “This show has been in the works for years and to finally share it with the world is a dream come true,” said Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. “Combining the rich legacy of Disney Animation with the incredible artistry of Cirque du Soleil, Drawn to Life is pure magic.”ĭaniel Lamarre, president and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group was also on hand to celebrate this momentous occasion and to welcome the audience to this spectacular new show! “Seeing a Cirque du Soleil show at Disney Springs has long been a cherished experience for our guests,” said Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort. He was joined by Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort. ![]() ![]() John Stamos, two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer took to the stage to kick things off. However, all of that is in the past and an enthusiastic crowd gathered at Disney Springs last night! The production has been in development for years and was delayed due to the pandemic. Gravity-defying acrobats are in constant motion with the turning wheels-at times airborne-with astonishing balance and agility.Yesterday was the day that Cirque du Soleil fans have been waiting for- the premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s latest show now in the Big Top at Disney Springs – Drawn to Life. The windmill of the film is represented in a spectacular, churning, fast-moving double wheel structure. In a display of tenacity, perseverance and rise-and-fall motion, owls dreamed up by Julie’s imagination weather a storm using teamwork and courage to carry them through the powerful wind and rain that threaten their windmill home. “The Old Mill” double wheel act is inspired by Walt Disney’s groundbreaking 1937 animated short of the same name, which is seen in projections throughout.Five playful unicyclists representing the Blue Fairy of the classic Disney Animation film “ Pinocchio” appear to effortlessly float across the stage, performing synchronized stunts and individual tricks with pinpoint precision. Julie’s whimsical mood fixates on a mischievous marionette from a time-honored Italian fairytale. In the “Garden of Lines” unicycle act, Julie is swept into a wonderland of familiar shadows, shapes and outlines in an homage to cherished tales that inspire an animator.In addition, the show features all-new animation created by Disney artists led by Animation Director Eric Goldberg, best known for characters such as the Genie in the Disney Animation classic “Aladdin.” Developed in partnership with Michael Jung, Executive Theatrical Development, Walt Disney Imagineering along with Walt Disney Animation Studios, the story is driven by 10 unique acrobatic acts alongside animation from beloved Disney films.
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