FRANKLIN, Tenn. (March 23, 2010) - Infiniti announced today that it has partnered with the world-renowned Montreal-based entertainment group, Cirque du Soleil®, to become an Official Sponsor and exclusive Automotive Partner.

"Our new sponsorship with Cirque du Soleil will show that Infiniti is much more than exciting machines that move you from one place to another.  Infiniti has an emotional, inspirational appeal, offering a very personal style of modern luxury and respectful treatment for the world’s most discerning luxury customers," said Toru Saito, corporate vice president, Global Infiniti Business Unit. 

Building on previous Infiniti / Cirque du Soleil sponsorships in Canada, Russia, Korea and the Middle East, the new global partnership supports 180 Big Top and Arena touring show markets in the U.S., Canada, Western Europe and Russia - as well as three theatrical shows in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles.

The first partnered shows begin in April in Portland (Oregon), New York and Montreal.