Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo" tour, stopping at the Bridgeport Webster Bank Arena July 18-22, features 51 acrobats, musicians, singers and actors from 18 different countries.
Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo" tour, stopping at the Bridgeport Webster Bank Arena July 18-22, features 51 acrobats, musicians, singers and actors from 18 different countries.
Photo: Lucas Saporiti / Contributed Photo
Suspended in the air, an aviator plays the roll bola at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Suspended in the air, an aviator plays the roll bola at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
Four contortion artists hold their poses at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Four contortion artists hold their poses at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
Antanina Satsura, who plays Mini Lili in KURIOS, is one of the 10 smallest people in the world with a height of 3.2 feet.
Antanina Satsura, who plays Mini Lili in KURIOS, is one of the 10 smallest people in the world with a height of 3.2 feet.
A man swings a light bulb on his head by removing part of his costume during Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, Thursday, January 29, 2015. seattlepi.com) Less
A man swings a light bulb on his head while removing part of his costume during Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29 … more
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
An acrobat hangs gracefully from her bike as she hangs in the air at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
An acrobat hangs gracefully from her bike as she hangs in the air at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
A trapeze duet will appear in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
A trapeze duet will appear in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Acrobats cross the stage of Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", in Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Acrobats cross the stage of Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", in Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
Acts of humor and nonsense are also part of Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", in Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Acts of humor and nonsense are also part of Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", in Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
Suspended in the air, an aviator plays the roll bola at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Suspended in the air, an aviator plays the roll bola at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
A juggling man hangs on top of the tent at Cirque du Soleil's new exhibition, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", in Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
A juggling man hangs on top of the tent at Cirque du Soleil's new exhibition, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", in Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
An artist will contort his body in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
An artist will contort his body in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
A trapeze duet will appear in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
A trapeze duet will appear in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
A yo-yo master performs at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
A yo-yo master performs at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
An acrobat prepares to fly in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
An acrobat prepares to fly in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
A yo-yos master appears in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
A yo-yos master appears in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
The Cirque du Soleil show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", was presented at Marymoor Park in Redmond on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
A man juggling several objects in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
A man juggling several objects in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
A character staged a spectator during his performance in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
A character staged a spectator during his performance in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
Acrobats take to the air in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", in Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Acrobats take to the air in Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", in Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
An acrobatic duo is preparing to fly through the air at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
An acrobatic duo is preparing to fly through the air at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities", at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Photo: ANNA ERICKSON, SEATTLEPI.COM
A character interacts with photographer Darrell Scattergood at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
A character interacts with photographer Darrell Scattergood at Cirque du Soleil's new show, "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" at Marymoor Park, Redmond, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo" tour, stopping at the Bridgeport Webster Bank Arena July 18-22, features 51 acrobats, musicians, singers and actors from 18 different countries.
Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo" tour, stopping at the Bridgeport Webster Bank Arena July 18-22, features 51 acrobats, musicians, singers and actors from 18 different countries.
Photo: Lucas Saporiti / Photo added
Audience of Cirque du Soleil watered with oil, show canceled
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) – A Cirque du Soleil performance in Washington State ended abruptly when a pipe on a hydraulic system burst and sprinkled the audience with what the theater company said was about 'vegetable oil.
The equipment failure occurred Friday night during a performance in Redmond, a suburb of Seattle. Nobody was hurt.
The King County Sheriff's Office officials are telling the Seattle Times that a malfunction of the equipment has occurred and that there is nothing suspicious.
Jonathan Fay, a member of the public, says that the liquid was pulled from the stage and spread over several rows. People on stage started to slide.
Cirque du Soleil states in a statement that members of the public will be reimbursed.
A Cirque du Soleil artist died in March during a Florida performance when his hand slipped two rings and fell to 6 feet (20 feet).