When you consider that Cirque du Soleil was founded
by two past street performers, it only makes perfect sense.
Part mimes, part gymnasts, part magicians and 100% entertainers,
the Cirque du Soleil performers, and the spectacles that
they put on around the world, are visually stunning.
Go to see a Cirque du Soleil show and it is something
that you will not soon forget, if ever. Cirque du
Soleil, meaning “Circus of the Sun” in French,
was hatched from the minds of Montreal, Quebec performers,
Guy Laliberté and Daniel Gauthier, and since its
conception in the 1980's, it has seen growing success,
either visiting or setting up shop in some of the biggest
cities and vacation destinations around the world.
As Las Vegas is often hailed as, “The Entertainment
Capital of the World”, it only seems fitting that
Cirque du Soleil would have a presence in Sin City.
Well, there are currently five different Cirque du Soleil
Las Vegas shows that you can catch on a Las Vegas vacation,
and in the near future, the one and only Elvis will serve
as the inspiration for a new show at the new MGM City
Center on the Las Vegas
Strip.
The Cirque du Soleil shows are among the best rated Vegas
shows, and they are presented in some of the most exclusive
Las Vegas Casinos. If it’s “classic
Cirque du Soleil” you’re after, then “Mystére”
at Treasure Island is
one of the first shows you should consider. Mystére
was the first installment of Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas
shows, debuting in 1993. In this show, its all about
the soaring acrobatics and the dazzling imaginative effects
that Cirque du Soleil is known for. The basic idea
of the show is that life is inherently mysterious, and
characters include a misguided clown and a list of weird
and curious creatures. Over 70 performers make up
the cast for Mystére, and it has received the honor
of “Best Production Show in Las Vegas” eight
times. Often considered as one of the pioneering
influences in the development of Las Vegas entertainment
as we know it now, Mystére will impress guests
of all ages.
Another of the Cirque du Soleil shows to be awarded the
title of “Best Production Show in Las Vegas”,
is “O”, which has garnered the distinction
two years in a row. “O”, is performed
at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino,
and it’s unique employment of water makes it like
no other show you’ll find anywhere else. A
tribute to the theater and theatrical magic, “O”
honors the beauty of the theater, be it a simple street
performance, or an extravagant opera. Performing
both in and out of the water is a cast of 81 performers,
including swimmers, divers and acrobats. The fire
act and Mongolian contortionists should be enough to peak
your interest. If you want Cirque
du Soleil tickets for these two popular shows, they
can be ordered online and reservations can be made up
to four months in advance.
While Mystére, “O” and most of the
Cirque du Soleil shows are intended for all ages, there
is one that is reserved exclusively for adults.
That show is “Zumanity”,
which plays at the New
York, New York Casino. Love, perhaps moreover
sensuality, is the main idea around this show, which is
ideal for lovers, or anyone who reveres the power of love
in general. A certain bit of naughtiness permeates
throughout Zumanity, which features 50 of the flirtiest
performers you’ll find in town. As much of
a burlesque show
as it is a cabaret number, the erotic movements and acrobatics
of Zumanity will surely have you hot under the collar
and willing to shuck a few of your inhibitions soon after.
If nothing else, the show is guaranteed to be a most memorable
one. If Zumanity is a bit too sexy for your taste,
or if you are with the kids, then you may prefer to see
the two remaining Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas shows, “KÁ”,
and “The Beatles - Love”. You can catch
KÁ at the MGM Grand, and
The Beatles - Love
plays at the Mirage. KÁ
is ideal for all ages, and may be the perfect fit for
younger audience members. It tells the story of
twins who were separated, but share a like destiny.
The idea for the story has its roots in an Egyptian belief
which deems that every human being has a “ka”,
or a duplicate spirit that accompanies him or her through
life.
In KÁ, fire and other special effects will impress
the eyes, and the signature Cirque du Soleil acrobatics
are enhanced with martial arts and puppetry. The
Beatles - Love Cirque du Soleil show may be most ideal
for Beatles fans, but it won’t leave anyone out.
After all, whether you are a big fan, or a small one,
the Beatles music is familiar and classic. You can
learn more about The Beatles - Love show in the attached
article.
At the Luxor you'll be amazed by the illusions at the
Criss Angel Believe show. This is no ordinary magic show.
Criss atempts some of the most intense and daring magic
tricks known to man. Setting to hit the stage with jaw
dropping illusions, you'll have to see it to believe it.
Be sure you book your Criss
Angel tickets in advance as these seats will go quickly.
As mentioned before, in the near future, one more show
will join the list of Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas shows
and it will be inspired by the music and career of Elvis
Presley. The Elvis show will play at the new MGM
City Center Hotel Casino when it opens in 2009.
It should mirror the Beatles show in many regards and
what is Las Vegas without Elvis’s memory lurking
about? You can showtimes and Cirque du Soleil tickets
online, and you can make reservations for when you’re
in town up to four months in advance. The Cirque
du Soleil tickets for the Las Vegas shows range in price
from $60-$150 for adults, and there are discounted Cirque
du Soleil tickets for children for KÁ. There
are ways to find discount Las Vegas show tickets, generally
as part of a Las Vegas vacation package. You can
also buy Cirque du Soleil tickets at the respective casino
box office for your show of choice, but if you wait until
you get there, the show might already be sold out.
Regardless of how you get your tickets
for a Cirque du Soleil show, you’ll be glad you
did.
