The 2015 Pan AM Games in Toronto were the perfect stage to host Cirque du Soleil's first Opening Ceremony, In front of a sold-out live audience of 45,000, with hundreds of millions of households watching the broadcast across the world, 45 DEGREES presented an exclusive Cirque du Soleil show that brought the games spirit to reality and paid tribute to the 41 nations and their athletes. The spectacle was an idealistic story inspired by the setbacks and victories encountered on the way to our dream, and a celebration of the men and women who together continue to build this beautiful country and this colourful city.
Fast Facts about the Opening Ceremony:
· November 2013 — Start date for creation process.
· 2 hours, 30 minutes — Ceremony running time.
· 10/71 — Age of youngest/oldest performers.
· 22 — Rehearsal weeks.
· 25 — Nationalities represented among the performers.
· 47 — Makeup artists.
· 125 — Minutes of original music composed.
· 530 — Costume items created.
· 600 — Protocol and support volunteers.
· 625 — Performers (569 from the Greater Toronto Area).
· 1,000 — Rehearsal hours.
