From preferred seats to backstage access,
cardholders can now enjoy
Priceless Experiences with
Cirque du Soleil
TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2018 /CNW/ - Mastercard today announced
a multi-year deal with Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
to be the official partner of Cirque du Soleil Touring Shows
in Canada. Beginning this month,
Mastercard will make a suite of offers and benefits available to
cardholders, allowing them to experience the magic of Cirque du
Soleil like never before.
"Mastercard is continually innovating to bring people closer to
their passions in new and exciting ways through our Priceless
platform," said Shawna Miller, vice
president of Marketing and Communications for Mastercard in
Canada. "Our partnership with
Cirque du Soleil gives cardholders unparalleled access to
creativity, unique entertainment experiences, and the inspiration
to Start Something Priceless."
Under the partnership, Mastercard cardholders will have access
to Priceless experiences with Cirque du Soleil in
Canada including shadowing a
Cirque performer backstage, sharing dinner with the crew, and
attending Cirque Camp to learn performance and artistic skills.
Cardholders will also have access to preferred seating at all shows
in Canada, as well as discounts on
Canadian touring shows and Las
Vegas resident shows.
"Mastercard is known for creating Priceless experiences for its
cardholders, and as a world leader in live entertainment, Cirque
du Soleil brings wonder and delight to audiences around the
world every day," Richard Davies,
Vice President, Corporate Alliances at Cirque du
Soleil. "Our partnership is a natural fit and we're
excited to be working with Mastercard to create experiences that
entertain, inspire and connect people in meaningful ways."
Benefits available to cardholders under the partnership
include:
- Exclusive Priceless Experiences:
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- Walk in Cirque Shoes: shadow a performer backstage, share
dinner with the crew and enjoy a live show from preferred
Mastercard seats
- Cirque Camp: learn Cirque performance and artistic skills,
experience a guided tour, and receive a parting gif
- 15% off at Canadian touring shows
- 20% off at Las Vegas resident
shows
- Access to presale windows
- Access to premiere night tickets
- Access to Mastercard VIP Experience
- Mastercard Preferred Seating at shows across Canada
Only cardholders can access Priceless Cities® experiences in
Toronto, Montreal and 42 other Priceless Cities around
the globe. To register for the latest news on Priceless Cities and
experiences, visit www.priceless.com.
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About Cirque du
Soleil Entertainment Group
Originally composed of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque
du Soleil Entertainment Group completely reinvented circus
arts and went on to become a world leader in live entertainment.
Established in Montreal, the
Canadian organization has brought wonder and delight to over 190
million spectators with productions presented in close to 450
cities in 60 countries. Cirque du
Soleil Entertainment Group currently has over 4,000
employees, including 1,400 artists, from nearly 50 countries.
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group creates content
for a broad range of audacious projects. On top of producing
world-renowned shows, the organization has extended its creative
approach to a large variety of entertainment forms such as
multimedia productions, immersive experiences, theme parks and
special events. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque
du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to make a positive
impact on people, communities and the planet with its most
important tools: creativity and art. For more information
about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please
go to cdsentertainmentgroup.com.
SOURCE Mastercard