This story was written by David Templeton for the July-August 2024 issue of Strings magazine and is read by editor Megan Westberg.

As a performer who often shares the statement, “We are magical creatures,” the notion of a Cirque du Soleil show built around her brand of inspirational pop grandeur—perhaps with actual magical creatures in it—seems like a bit of a no-brainer.

“Right?” she says. “It has to happen.”

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