Name of new Disney World Cirque du Soleil show announced
The name of the new Cirque du Soleil show opening in 2020 at Disney Springs in Disney World is being called ” Drawn to Life.”
The show is a collaboration between Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
“For Cirque du Soleil, this is a beautiful way of celebrating Disney’s legacy in the art of animation. This new and exciting production is most certainly the best way to highlight the privileged relationship we have with our colleagues at Walt Disney World and our joint commitment to continually bring audiences new experiences that surpass their expectations,” Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group President and CEO Daniel Lamarre said in a news release.
The new show, written and directed by Michel Laprise and Fabrice Becker, opens for previews March 20, 2020, and officially premiere April 17, 2020.
The show is a result of years of research and collaboration that included extensive visits to Disney theme parks, Walt Disney Archives, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, The Walt Disney Family Museum, as well as hands-on work between Disney animators and Cirque du Soleil.
‘’What fascinates us is that moment when life appears in drawings. Just like in an acrobat’s body, the visceral physicality of animation. The way they perform, the way they create the illusion of life,’’ Laprise said.
The show “blends all the heart, humor and joy of Disney storytelling with new acrobatic performances and effects never before seen in a Cirque du Soleil production.” Josh, D’Amaro, president of the Walt Disney World Resort, said.
This new show follows the story of Julie, a determined girl who discovers an unexpected gift left by her late father, an unfinished animation piece. Guided by a surprising pencil, she embarks on a quest sprinkled with her Disney childhood memories. Through this journey, she learns to imagine new possibilities and animate the story of her future.
