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Denver, CO February 13, 2007 – Denver is set to be dazzled as Cirque du Soleil presents the new live touring production Corteo, proudly presented by iShares. Opening on Friday, June 22, 2007, Corteo will perform for a limited engagement under its trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at the Pepsi Center Grounds.

Tickets for the general public will go on sale February 18 at 9:00am and will be available online at cirquedusoleil.com or through Admission Network at 1 800 678-5440.

Corteo, which means "cortege" in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. The cast of Corteo brings together more than 55 artists from 15 different countries.

The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the portion of humanity that is within each of us. The music, by turns lyrical and playful, carries Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.

Corteo explores the circus arts in a way that is brand new to Cirque du Soleil. Once again, the very limits of acrobatics are challenged as Daniele Finzi Pasca lends his unique touch to Cirque du Soleil spectacular performances. Corteo redefines the springboard, the Korean frame and the tightwire, and presents acts that are as original as they are innovative. The desire to surprise and move the audience is a big part of the inspiration behind Corteo.

The members of the creative team are: Guy Laliberté, Guide; Daniele Finzi Pasca, Creator and Director; Line Tremblay, Director of Creation; Jean Rabasse, Set Designer and Decorator; Dominique Lemieux, Costume Designer; Philippe Leduc, Composer and Musical Director; Maria Bonzanigo, Composer and Musical Director; Martin Labrecque, Lighting Designer; Jonathan Deans, Sound Designer; Hugo Gargiulo (Teatro Sunil), Acting Designer; Antonio Vergamini (Teatro Sunil), Acting Designer; Dolores Heredia (Teatro Sunil), Dramaturgical Analyst; Danny Zen, Acrobatic Rigging Designer; Nathalie Gagné, Make-up Designer.

Since its debut in April 2005 in Montreal, Corteo has visited 13 cities throughout Canada and the United States. Before arriving in Denver, Corteo will play limited engagements in Dallas (opening February 9), Houston (opening March 22) and Columbus (opening May 11).

Cirque du Soleil gratefully acknowledges iShares, Presenting Sponsor of the 2007 US Tour as well as CGI and CELEBRITY CRUISES as the Official Sponsors.