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Franco Dragone (12 December 1952 – 30 September 2022) was an Italian-born Belgian theatre director. He was the founder and artistic director of Dragone, a creative company specializing in the creation of large-scale theatre shows. He was also known for his work with Cirque du Soleil and Celine Dion.
Oct 1, 2022 · Franco Dragone, the founder and artistic director of Dragone, died of a heart attack in Cairo on September 30, 2022. He was a visionary creator of live entertainment shows that mixed human performance, dance, technology and music.
DRAGONE is a cultural creation company founded in the year 2000 by pioneering theatre director Franco Dragone. We create, produce, and operate live shows and experiences around the world. Dragone is constantly exploring the meeting of genres and expanding the horizons of what is possible.
Oct 5, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Franco Dragone, the creator of Cirque du Soleil's most iconic shows and the founder of Dragone Entertainment Group. Discover how he revolutionized the world of performing arts with his imagination, creativity, and love for detail.
Sep 30, 2022 · Franco Dragone, who created the first Cirque du Soleil shows to play the Strip and designed Celine Dion’s residency, has died. He was 69.
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Dec 22, 2023 · The Italian-born Belgian impresario passed away in Cairo at 69. He was known for his ground-breaking shows such as Cirque du Soleil and The House of Dancing Water in Macao.
Oct 3, 2022 · The team behind stage show La Perle have paid tribute to the spectacle's creator Franco Dragone, who died last week aged 69. The Italian-born theatre director, who made his name by creating some of Cirque du Soleil’s most successful shows, is reported to have died in Cairo of a heart attack.
