{"id":160763,"date":"2026-02-12T01:01:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/160763\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T01:01:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:01:08","slug":"cirque-du-soleils-echo-coming-to-grand-prairie-in-april-dallas-innovates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/160763\/","title":{"rendered":"Cirque du Soleil&#8217;s ECHO Coming to\u00a0Grand Prairie in\u00a0April \u00bb Dallas Innovates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                            <img width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CirqueDuSoleil_Echo_JFSAVARIAxConference26-970.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"featured-caption\">A scene from Cirque du Soleil&#8217;s ECHO. [Photo: Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Savaria]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cirque du Soleil is returning to North Texas in April with its latest touring show, ECHO\u2014a story of \u201cconnection, intention, and the symbiotic unions between humans and the animal kingdom.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The show\u2014which centers on the fantasy world of a mysterious \u201ccube\u201d\u2014 will be presented April 9 to May 9 under the big top at Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway in Grand Prairie.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-284634\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CirqueDuSoleil_Echo_Cartographer_001_JFSAVARIAxECHO-970.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-284634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A scene from Cirque du Soleil\u2019s ECHO. [Photo: Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Savaria]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Producers say the show is \u201cfueled by the power of change, the hope of the youth, and the value of empathy.\u201d It follows an inquisitive young woman named FUTURE as she wanders into a fantasy world that explores our sacred bond with animals and nature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">When FUTURE and her best friend the DOG encounter a mysterious cube, \u201cthey quickly learn how their actions have the power to shape this world, and if we come together, we can create the world we all want to live in,\u201d Cirque du Soleil added.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-284635\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CirqueDuSoleil_Echo_JFSAVARIAxEchoFinaleMTL-970.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"646\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-284635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A scene from Cirque du Soleil\u2019s ECHO. [Photo: Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Savaria]<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Never-before-seen acrobatic feats\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">ECHO clocks in as Cirque du Soleil\u2019s 20th big top show. It promises to bring \u201cbold new visuals and a unique aesthetic\u201d to North Texas, with a soundtrack that captures the essence of the show\u2019s emotional depth while elevating its \u201cstunning acrobatics and storytelling\u201d with live vocals and intricate harmonies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Packed with \u201cvibrant characters, inspiring music, astounding lights and projections,\u201d and never-before-seen acrobatic feats, ECHO aims to take audiences on a journey through a universe of wonder and infinite possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>You can see a video of the show in action and find ticket info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cirquedusoleil.com\/echo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">by going here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More looks at ECHO<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-284638\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CirqueDuSoleil_Echo_Double_Trouble_004_JFSAVARIAxECHO-970.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"579\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-284638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A scene from Cirque du Soleil\u2019s ECHO. [Photo: Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Savaria]<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-284636\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CirqueDuSoleil_Echo_JFSAVARIAxConference13-970.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"693\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-284636\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A scene from Cirque du Soleil\u2019s ECHO. [Photo: Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Savaria]<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-284637\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CirqueDuSoleil_Echo_Vertical_Ballet_002_JFSAVARIAxECHO-970.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"607\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-284637\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A scene from Cirque du Soleil\u2019s ECHO. [Photo: Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Savaria]<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tR E A D\u00a0\u00a0 N E X T\t<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/shef-food-wine-returns-to-grand-prairie-in-october-with-flavor-star-power-and-purpose\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shef-FW_TiffanyDerry_TomFoley2_credit-AlyssaVincent.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The second annual culinary festival, curated by Tiffany Derry and Tom Foley of purpose-driven T2D Concepts, brings together nationally known chefs and mission-driven programming for a three-day celebration of food and drink.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/grand-prairie-gets-a-bit-grander-900-acres-of-goodland-development-annexed-into-city\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Goodland_videostill10-970.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dallas-based developer Provident said the annexation paves the way for full Grand Prairie city services to be extended to the newly incorporated portion of Goodland, a 5,000-acre master-planned community featuring regional parks, hike\/bike trails, and a wide range of other amenities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A scene from Cirque du Soleil&#8217;s ECHO. 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