NeNe Leakes Joins Cirque du Soleil

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From a TV circus to a real one.

Zumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil at New York-New York Hotel & Casino is being joined by television personality NeNe Leakes for an exclusive 10-show engagement in celebration of the show's 10th anniversary year June 27 - July 1. Leakes' guest appearance as the "Mistress of Sensuality" marks the first time Cirque du Soleil will integrate a celebrity into one of its shows in the company's 30- year history.

Tickets and VIP meet-and-greet experiences are available at the Zumanity ticket office or by calling 866-606-7111.
"I am so excited to be starring in Zumanity" says Leakes.

"The show is absolutely fabulous and the cast members are so talented! I can't wait to be in the sexiest show on The Strip and perform on a Cirque du Soleil stage!"

No stranger to drama, Leakes recently joined the cast of the Emmy nominated "Dancing with the Stars," has been a starring cast member of Bravo TV's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" since 2008 and spin-off series "I Dream of NeNe" in 2013, which set the stage for her breakout roles on FOX's "Glee" and NBC's "The New Normal." Zumanity will mark Leakes' live theatrical debut.

"Zumanityhas been a favorite of celebrity guests for 10 years," said Jerry Nadal, Senior Vice President of Cirque du Soleil Resident Shows.

"Being able to take a fan like NeNe and make her a part of our show is an exciting creative opportunity for all of us."