On March 14, performers, costume designers and staff took TCB behind-the-scenes at the Greensboro Coliseum to show all of the magic that goes into a Cirque Du Soleil show. The tour, CORTEO, premiered at the Coliseum on March 14 and ran through Sunday.

Photos by Maaroupi Sani.

Juggler Svetlana Tsarkova practices at Greensboro Coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Cirque du Soleil rehearsal and behind the scenes preparation at Greensboro’s coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Cirque du Soleil technicians secure cords before rehearsal at Greensboro’s coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Cirque du Soleil rehearsal and behind the scenes preparation at Greensboro’s coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Cirque du Soleil rehearsal and behind the scenes preparation at Greensboro’s coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Wardrobe Camila Babka makes some decorations during Cirque du Soleil rehearsal at Greensboro’s coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Cirque du Soleil rehearsal and behind the scenes preparation at Greensboro’s coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Juggler Svetlana Tsarkova practices at Greensboro Coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Juggler Svetlana Tsarkova practices at Greensboro Coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Cirque du Soleil rehearsal and behind the scenes preparation at Greensboro’s coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Wardrobe Camila Babka makes some decorations during Cirque du Soleil rehearsal at Greensboro’s coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Cirque du Soleil rehearsal and behind the scenes preparations at Greensboro’s coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Wardrobe technician, Hector Hernandez shines the shoes at Cirque du Soleil rehearsal at Greensboro’s coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Shining the Shoes during Cirque du Soleil rehearsal at Greensboro’s coliseum on March 14, 2024.
Wardrobe technician, Hector Hernandez shines the shoes at Cirque du Soleil rehearsal at Greensboro’s coliseum on March 14, 2024.

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