La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil Adds New Act

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La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil Adds ‘Happy Hour’ to the Party
World-Renowned Juggler Joins the 90-Minute Show at Downtown Disney

Walt Disney World Resort Press Release
January 29, 2010

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil announced today that an incredible new act featuring world-renowned juggler Anthony Gatto will be added permanently to the 90-minute spectacle at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort beginning Feb. 5, 2010.

Anthony Gatto comes to La Nouba from the tour of KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil and holds 11 world records in juggling. In the nine-minute act, Gatto juggles balls, hoops and clubs in unprecedented numbers at amazing speed with seemingly impossible accuracy.

Gatto joins the ranks of professional athletes, dancers, vocalists, musicians and comedic performers in the cast of 67 artists in the incredibly creative and dynamic gem La Nouba.

“Anthony is a true showman and we are pleased to have him join the dedicated and talented cast of La Nouba. The juggling act is fast-paced and will add to the energy on stage,” said Neil Boyd, company manager. “This act is an amazing new addition for our fans that come to see the show year after year.”

Time magazine calls Gatto, “simply the best juggler ever.”

The new act is entitled “cinq-a-sept” which means “five-to-seven,” generally known as “happy hour.” This fits well with the meaning of La Nouba - “to party” or “live it up.”

This new act replaces the chair balancing act in the show.

[RAIDER]

Thanks for the info
I think i might give it a try when i visit this year

[divinedi]

He was on Ellen Degeneres this past week, he's very good. I am looking forward to seeing him as well, the next time we make it to the show!

[EeyoresBestFriend]

How Cool!

Thanks for the info! We were there in December and caught the Cirque then and are going again in May ~ it'll be nice to know there is a new surprise for us too.