The Quebec-based artistic entertainment company, Cirque du Soleil has announced it will not be performing in North Carolina. The company has canceled their scheduled performances of OVO in Greensboro (April 20-24) and their scheduled performances in Charlotte (July 6-10) and their scheduled performances of TORUK – Avatar in Raleigh (June 22-26).
In a statement the company said, “Cirque du Soleil believes in equality for all. It is a principle that guides us with both our employees and our customers. We behave as change agents to reach our ultimate goal of making a better world with our actions and our productions.
“We sincerely hope that the customers that have purchased tickets for our performances in North Carolina will understand our motivation and we look forward to performing in North Carolina when this issue is addressed.”
Online and phone ticket purchases will be automatically reimbursed and in-person purchases must return to point of purchase for refunds. Customer service can be reached at 1-877-924-7783.
