The Montreal-based company said that more than 4,000 people would lose their jobs, but were ready to rehire people when productions resume.
Cirque du Soleil announced it will lay off nearly all of its employees, following the closure of all 44 of its shows worldwide due to the coronavirus.
The group also had ongoing shows in countries including Israel, France, Australia, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and Italy, whose governments have implemented either tough restrictions or complete lockdowns. Chief executive officer Daniel said in a statement,"It is the most difficult day in Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group history.
Two days later it announced the closure of all its shows in Las Vegas. Then on Tuesday, it said that previews of"Drawn to Life" in Orlando, Florida would also not go ahead.
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