Cirque official on closing of ‘The Beatles Love’ after 18 years in Las Vegas: ‘It wasn’t our decision’

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 9:32 PM
Photo:  Cirque du Soleil (courtesy)
  • John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal

The Hard Rock Las Vegas will rock without the Beatles. “The Beatles Love” by Cirque du Soleil is closing at The Mirage/Hard Rock Las Vegas on July 7. Producers announced the decision Tuesday morning.

Thus ends the only live production anywhere in the world licensed by Apple Corp, the Beatles’ parent company.

Cirque du Soleil CEO Stéphane Lefebvre said Mirage/Hard Rock Las Vegas officials pulled the plug on the show.

“This wasn’t our decision,” Lefebvre said in a virtual interview Tuesday afternoon, after being asked why the show is closing. “As you you know, Hard Rock needs to take control of the entire venue and do some major renovations.”