Cirque du Soleil participated in Flavor Flav’s “SHE Weekend,” co-hosted with MGM Resorts International. The event honored women athletes who have competed at the highest levels, according to event organizers.
Cirque du Soleil reported that the weekend featured an “Athlete Welcome Celebration” at Park MGM. During this event, artists from “Mad Apple” led Flavor Flav and over 80 athletes through the resort’s lobby in a Las Vegas-style processional.
Organizers stated that participants included members of the U.S. women’s hockey team, bobsled and skeleton athletes. In addition, other female sports professionals also attended.
Cirque du Soleil also noted that athletes from the U.S. Women’s Figure Skating team, including Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Madison Chock, attended “KÀ” at MGM Grand. These athletes met cast members backstage before the show.
Cirque du Soleil stated it supported the weekend as part of its ongoing effort to highlight elite athletic performance, noting that its resident production “O” features female elite athletes.
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