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Each Cirque du Soleil production is a synthesis of circus styles from around the world, with its own central theme and storyline. Shows employ continuous live music, with performers rather than stagehands changing the props.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/theater/cirque.htm|title=How Cirque du Soleil Works|last=Nixon|first=Elizabeth|date=2004-03-31|website=HowStuffWorks|language=en|access-date=2019-12-16|archive-date=17 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217002102/https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/theater/cirque.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
The duration of each touring show is typically between 2 and 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission. (except ''Paramour'', which was 2 hours 15 minutes with one intermission<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment-and-culture/2019/5/22/18635968/cirque-du-soleil-volta-review-chicago-breathtaking-thrills-a-minute-heartwarming-life-journey|title=Cirque du Soleil's 'Volta' a breathtaking, thrills-a-minute, heartwarming tale|last=Sullivan|first=Catey|date=2019-05-22|website=Chicago Sun-Times|language=en|access-date=2019-12-16|archive-date=17 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217002046/https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment-and-culture/2019/5/22/18635968/cirque-du-soleil-volta-review-chicago-breathtaking-thrills-a-minute-heartwarming-life-journey|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/theater/la-et-cm-cirque-du-soleil-amaluna-review-20190426-story.html|title=Review: Cirque du Soleil's 'Amaluna' puts women at the center of a super-theatrical show|last=Miller|first=Daryl H.|date=2019-04-27|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-16|archive-date=17 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217002044/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/theater/la-et-cm-cirque-du-soleil-amaluna-review-20190426-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Permanent shows are usually between 70 and 90 minutes in length without an intermission.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.treasureisland.com/shows/2/mystere-by-cirque-du-soleil|title=Mystère by Cirque du Soleil|website=Treasure Island|access-date=2019-12-16|archive-date=17 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217002105/https://www.treasureisland.com/shows/2/mystere-by-cirque-du-soleil|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/arts/cirque-du-soleil-adds-mexican-jewel-to-its-crown|title=Cirque du Soleil adds Mexican jewel to its crown|last=Donnelly|first=Pat|date=2014-11-21|website=Montreal Gazette|language=en|access-date=2019-12-16|archive-date=17 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217002048/https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/arts/cirque-du-soleil-adds-mexican-jewel-to-its-crown|url-status=live}}</ref> Typically touring shows as well as resident shows perform a standard 10 shows a week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/04/cirque-du-soleil-offers-a-new-twist-for-job-seekers.html|title=Cirque du Soleil offers a new twist for job seekers|last=Rogers|first=Kate|date=2016-11-04|website=CNBC|language=en|access-date=2019-12-16|archive-date=17 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217002048/https://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/04/cirque-du-soleil-offers-a-new-twist-for-job-seekers.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Touring shows usually have one "dark day" (with no performances) while resident shows have two.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/archives/entry/showtime-for-cirque-du-soleil|title=Showtime for Cirque du Soleil|website=CBC Archives|access-date=2019-12-16|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929032550/https://www.cbc.ca/archives/entry/showtime-for-cirque-du-soleil|url-status=live}}</ref>
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