Cirque du Soleil: ‘Auana Debuts in December
The Hawai‘i-inspired Cirque du Soleil production will meld hula and acrobatics.
Photo: Credit Erik Kabik
Fun fact: It was while taking in a beautiful Hawaiian sunset that Canadian businessman Guy Laliberté dreamt up the name Cirque du Soleil for his troupe of traveling acrobats. So it’s fitting that the theatrical production has a homecoming of sorts with its first Hawai‘i residency starting this December at the Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel.
The show, ‘Auana, explores Hawaiian mo‘olelo and historic events, marrying its signature elements of dance, comedy and thrilling acrobatics with hula, choreographed by kumu hula Hiwa Vaughan. Manaola Yap is designing the Hawai‘i-inspired costumes, and the show’s vibrant backdrops will celebrate the natural beauty of the Islands.
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