CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ECHO January 30 through March 22, 2026 Marymoor Park Redmond, WA
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ECHO
Cirque Du Soleil
Marymoor Park
Redmond, WA
Review: Thursday 2/6/26 7:30 pm Performance - Premiere Night!
The premiere night of Cirque Du Soleil’s Echo was finally upon us Thursday evening. With great anticipation, the early arrivals at Marymoor Park were treated to a welcoming pre show that only heightened the anticipation.
With performers walking amongst the patrons, performers on the red carpet for photo ops, complimentary food and beverages, as more and more patrons arrived, the louder everything became outside of the big tent.
I haven’t been to a Cirque Du Soleil performance in literally decades. So, last night was almost like seeing them for the first time all over again.
From the official Cirque Du Soleil site:
ABOUT THE SHOW
Cirque du Soleil brings modern and surprising twists under the Big Top with ECHO, a story of connection, intention, and the bond between humans and the animal kingdom. When FUTURE (the protagonist) and her best friend EWAI stumble upon an enigmatic CUBE, they set in motion a journey of life, discovery, hope, and empathy, quickly learning how their actions have the power to shape this world.
Packed with vibrant characters, inspiring music, contemporary abstract costumes, astounding lighting and projections, and never-before-seen acrobatics, ECHO brings audiences on a journey through a universe of color, wonder, and infinite possibilities.
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The show was divided into two acts with an intermission. To get the audience warmed up, the two entertainers known as Double Trouble got the attention of everyone inside the big tent. With laughter and audience participation, the focus eventually went to the stage to start the show.
If you’ve seen a Cirque Du Soleil show, you already know the overall aesthetic of what you’re going to get. Each show has a different theme but they all touch on relatable subjects. The artists are going to be wide ranging in their skill sets (it is a circus after all) with training in specific activities during the show.
For Cirque Du Soleil Echo the staging was minimal in comparison to other shows but I felt it really worked well. It was a combination of trick of the eye, images being shown upon the moving block wall, and other aspects that continued the storyline that I won’t spoil here.
In terms of the sequences by the artists - wow!
Every performance pulled the audience in with amazement. All of them had us in the palm of their collective hands and we loved it. I like many after the show were talking about things like, “how did they do that” and “that was my favorite part of the show”. The audience was buzzing after the performance and rightfully so.
In between each act on stage, Double Trouble, or something similar in scope, would come out to balance the show and keep the pacing achievable. You can’t have crazy acrobatics after crazy acrobatics without ruining the pacing of the show. Just like a concert, there's an ebb and flow to the proceedings with an eventual finale.
If I had to pick one word for the performance it would be entertaining. Everything about the show was entertaining to me. Yes, there were two parts that were not as crisp as the others but that’s a super minor quibble in an otherwise stellar performance.
I must add that the audience Thursday night made a difference. They were ready to be entertained (and in many ways seeking an escape from the reality we are all living in right now). They cheered, they laughed, there was just a positive vibe inside the big tent. For two plus hours, we were all one enjoying the beauty and magic of Cirque Du Soleil Echo.
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Miscellaneous tips:
If you’re tall (I am not), and you want to be more comfortable at the show, look for seats in the first row of the second (upper) section. You will have the concourse in front of you to stretch out during most of the show (pay attention though as the artists do come through the concourse throughout the show). It's easy to spot this on the seating chart when you’re buying tickets.
If you need ADA accessibility to get to your seats once you’re inside the general area of the tent, you have to go to the far end of the tent. There were signs but they were hard to see with the crowds. There is a ramp outside that will get you inside the main part of the tent and then another ramp to get you to the concourse where the seats are. Otherwise, every door entrance will be a set of stairs going up and a set of stairs going down once you’re inside the tent itself.
The restroom station is outside the main tent (you’ll see it upon entering the grounds past the box office and security area). At intermission the lines were understandably long. If you’re ADA, ask a worker as they will let you into the area where there are a few ADA specific restrooms to use. This is the only restroom area that I know of for patrons so be aware it can take a bit longer for those with mobility issues to get there during intermission.
Parking inside Marymoor Park is $25 (card or cash). We arrived around 6:30pm (doors were at 6pm) and there was already a steady stream of cars heading into the park from the main entrance. Everything was well defined with workers pointing the way as well before and after the performance.
There are food, beverages, and merchandise stands once you scan your ticket into the general portion of the big tent. There are other beverage stations such as the beer garden outside on the grounds as well.
The performance time of the show was just under two hours with an additional 25 minute intermission so plan on 2 and a half hours for the entire experience.
They currently have ticket deals listed on the official site so be sure to check those out to save money. There are also special VIP and VIP/Backstage packages available as well. You can check out all of this information: HERE!
My plus one and I had a fabulous time and I encourage everyone to check out a performance before the tent packs up and moves on to the next lucky city.
Highly recommended!
“Cirque Du Soleil ECHO” runs through March 22nd. Purchase tickets: HERE! (opens in a new window)
Best,
Mark Sugiyama
Eclectic Arts Media
Connect with Eclectic Arts Media: Social Media and Email Links
Cirque Du Soleil
Marymoor Park
Redmond, WA
Review: Thursday 2/6/26 7:30 pm Performance - Premiere Night!
(Photos : Jean-François Savaria. Costumes : Nicolas Vaudelet. Cirque du Soleil 2023)
The premiere night of Cirque Du Soleil’s Echo was finally upon us Thursday evening. With great anticipation, the early arrivals at Marymoor Park were treated to a welcoming pre show that only heightened the anticipation.
With performers walking amongst the patrons, performers on the red carpet for photo ops, complimentary food and beverages, as more and more patrons arrived, the louder everything became outside of the big tent.
I haven’t been to a Cirque Du Soleil performance in literally decades. So, last night was almost like seeing them for the first time all over again.
From the official Cirque Du Soleil site:
ABOUT THE SHOW
Cirque du Soleil brings modern and surprising twists under the Big Top with ECHO, a story of connection, intention, and the bond between humans and the animal kingdom. When FUTURE (the protagonist) and her best friend EWAI stumble upon an enigmatic CUBE, they set in motion a journey of life, discovery, hope, and empathy, quickly learning how their actions have the power to shape this world.
Packed with vibrant characters, inspiring music, contemporary abstract costumes, astounding lighting and projections, and never-before-seen acrobatics, ECHO brings audiences on a journey through a universe of color, wonder, and infinite possibilities.
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(Photos : Jean-François Savaria. Costumes : Nicolas Vaudelet. Cirque du Soleil 2023)
The show was divided into two acts with an intermission. To get the audience warmed up, the two entertainers known as Double Trouble got the attention of everyone inside the big tent. With laughter and audience participation, the focus eventually went to the stage to start the show.
If you’ve seen a Cirque Du Soleil show, you already know the overall aesthetic of what you’re going to get. Each show has a different theme but they all touch on relatable subjects. The artists are going to be wide ranging in their skill sets (it is a circus after all) with training in specific activities during the show.
For Cirque Du Soleil Echo the staging was minimal in comparison to other shows but I felt it really worked well. It was a combination of trick of the eye, images being shown upon the moving block wall, and other aspects that continued the storyline that I won’t spoil here.
In terms of the sequences by the artists - wow!
Every performance pulled the audience in with amazement. All of them had us in the palm of their collective hands and we loved it. I like many after the show were talking about things like, “how did they do that” and “that was my favorite part of the show”. The audience was buzzing after the performance and rightfully so.
In between each act on stage, Double Trouble, or something similar in scope, would come out to balance the show and keep the pacing achievable. You can’t have crazy acrobatics after crazy acrobatics without ruining the pacing of the show. Just like a concert, there's an ebb and flow to the proceedings with an eventual finale.
If I had to pick one word for the performance it would be entertaining. Everything about the show was entertaining to me. Yes, there were two parts that were not as crisp as the others but that’s a super minor quibble in an otherwise stellar performance.
I must add that the audience Thursday night made a difference. They were ready to be entertained (and in many ways seeking an escape from the reality we are all living in right now). They cheered, they laughed, there was just a positive vibe inside the big tent. For two plus hours, we were all one enjoying the beauty and magic of Cirque Du Soleil Echo.
.jpg)
(Photos : Jean-François Savaria. Costumes : Nicolas Vaudelet. Cirque du Soleil 2023)
Miscellaneous tips:
If you’re tall (I am not), and you want to be more comfortable at the show, look for seats in the first row of the second (upper) section. You will have the concourse in front of you to stretch out during most of the show (pay attention though as the artists do come through the concourse throughout the show). It's easy to spot this on the seating chart when you’re buying tickets.
If you need ADA accessibility to get to your seats once you’re inside the general area of the tent, you have to go to the far end of the tent. There were signs but they were hard to see with the crowds. There is a ramp outside that will get you inside the main part of the tent and then another ramp to get you to the concourse where the seats are. Otherwise, every door entrance will be a set of stairs going up and a set of stairs going down once you’re inside the tent itself.
The restroom station is outside the main tent (you’ll see it upon entering the grounds past the box office and security area). At intermission the lines were understandably long. If you’re ADA, ask a worker as they will let you into the area where there are a few ADA specific restrooms to use. This is the only restroom area that I know of for patrons so be aware it can take a bit longer for those with mobility issues to get there during intermission.
Parking inside Marymoor Park is $25 (card or cash). We arrived around 6:30pm (doors were at 6pm) and there was already a steady stream of cars heading into the park from the main entrance. Everything was well defined with workers pointing the way as well before and after the performance.
There are food, beverages, and merchandise stands once you scan your ticket into the general portion of the big tent. There are other beverage stations such as the beer garden outside on the grounds as well.
The performance time of the show was just under two hours with an additional 25 minute intermission so plan on 2 and a half hours for the entire experience.
They currently have ticket deals listed on the official site so be sure to check those out to save money. There are also special VIP and VIP/Backstage packages available as well. You can check out all of this information: HERE!
(Photos : Jean-François Savaria. Costumes : Nicolas Vaudelet. Cirque du Soleil 2023)
My plus one and I had a fabulous time and I encourage everyone to check out a performance before the tent packs up and moves on to the next lucky city.
Highly recommended!
“Cirque Du Soleil ECHO” runs through March 22nd. Purchase tickets: HERE! (opens in a new window)
Best,
Mark Sugiyama
Eclectic Arts Media
Connect with Eclectic Arts Media: Social Media and Email Links
(Photos : Jean-François Savaria. Costumes : Nicolas Vaudelet. Cirque du Soleil 2023)
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