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Cirque du Soleil Files for Bankruptcy!

Oh no!  This is so sad!  These performers are so niche, what else can they do if they aren’t able to perform?   Here are the details:

12 February 2020, Bavaria, Munich: Artists with unicycles and bowls perform at the preview of Cirque du Soleil’s “Totem” show. Until 22.3.2020, the Canadian Circus will give a guest performance on the Theresienwiese. Photo: Ursula Düren/dpa (Photo by Ursula Düren/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Oh no!  This is so sad!  These performers are so niche, what else can they do if they aren't able to perform?

  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cirque du Soleil filed bankruptcy today (Monday.)
  • In March, the circus company was forced to shut down productions all over the world, leaving 3,500 workers with no job.
  • A group of existing investors will take over the company for $300 million as well as financially support the laid-off workers.
  • Do you think Cirque du Soleil will bounce back and be successful once again?
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