Wednesday 1 October 2014

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL´S THE BEATLES LOVE TO TEAM WITH LAS VEGAS PHIL AT LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL FESTIVAL, 10/26




Life is Beautiful festival-goers seeking a never-before-
seen production will experience a special collaboration
between the internationally acclaimed show,The Beatles
LOVE by Cirque du Soleil at The Mirage,and 
members of Southern Nevada's premier professional 
symphony, The Las Vegas Philharmonic. 
On the closing afternoon of the festival's three-day 
celebration of music, food,art and learning,the two 
organizations will come together in a one-of-a-kind 
showcase of artistic creativity and expression.
"Unexpected stage presentations like these are what 
sets Life is Beautiful apart from all other festivals 
around the country,"states founder Rehan Choudhry.
"We're always looking for exceptional ways to 
highlight the incredible artists who reside in our own 
backyard,while offering our patrons a highly 
distinctive and purposeful entertainment experience."
Members of The Las Vegas Philharmonic will perform a 40-minute tribute to The Beatles, playing original
scores adapted specifically for Life is Beautiful under the guidance of The Beatles LOVE Music Director
Giles Martin. The set will include a captivating performance from LOVE featuring more than 50 dancers 
and aerialists from its resident production at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
"Combining live music from The Las Vegas Philharmonic and celebrating the legacy of The Beatles
all in a high-energy setting and different performance space at the Festival creates a unique performance 
opportunity for us,"said LOVE Head Coach Dan Niehaus. "We have customized our choreography 
and scenic elements specifically for an outdoor venue to recreate favorite moments from our show."
"This collaboration and partnership represents an artistic vision and a unique and wonderful opportunity 
to work with incredible artists in the community. We have come to a point of intersection, the sweet spot
that will tell the story, as the three organizations combine talents, dreams,and vision",says Jeri Crawford
President and CEO of the Las Vegas Philharmonic.
The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil will perform with members of The Las Vegas Philharmonic at Life
is Beautiful on Sunday, Oct. 26.

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