Cirque du Soleil cancels multiple shows in **rth Carolina because of anti-LGBT bill
 

Cirque du Soleil cancels multiple shows in **rth Carolina because of anti-LGBT bill
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Yet a**ther high profile act is cutting ties with **rth Carolina.*

This time, it's theatrical company Cirque du Soleil, which an**unced on Friday that it would cancel multiple upcoming performances in the state because of recently passed anti-LGBT legislation.

The roster of cancelled shows includes those scheduled for April 20-24 in Greensboro, June 22-26 in Raleigh and July 6-10 in Charlotte.

"Cirque du Soleil strongly believes in diversity and equality for every individual and is opposed to discrimination in any form," the company's statement reads. "The new HB2 legislation passed in **rth Carolina is an important regression to ensuring human rights for all." Read more...


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