The roar from the crowd was thunderous as Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA premiered at Santa Monica Pier Thursday night. The audience was filled with families, celebrities and die-hard Cirque fans who were all eager to welcome the beloved company back to this iconic venue where founder, Guy Laliberté, pooled all his resources in the late 80’s to launch Cirque du Soleil in the United States. It was an explosive success and a very special time that Angelenos hold in their hearts and minds. This is the first time Cirque’s Big Top has been set up at the pier since 2014, and to say we are excited is an understatement.