Cirque du Soleils , New Touring Prodcution , KOOZA — Page 2

I have to say Corteo may be my favorite cirque that I've seen. Maybe just because I'm obsessed with the chandelier act. I also loved La Nouba and Quidam as well, but I saw that one ages ago so I don't remember it that well. (I was also pretty young when I saw it but remember being totally amazed, awed, and a bit frightened, haha)

Wintuk was ok, but because of the theater they weren't able to do any areal acts- the theater has too low of a ceiling. Also, it is a little "dumbed down" or so to speak to appeal to kids (some cirque shows can be kind of scary...) but I think it was pretty cute/charming, just not the cirque I'm used too.

and cirque dreams (didn't realize that wasn't cirque du soliel... that explains a lot, haha) had some really fabulous and impressive acts but the song interludes made me twitch... and not in a good way... those were pretty awful and irritating.

p.s. I consider myself a big cirque aficionado... I do some circus/areal performing myself and am a little obsessed haha

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The music for Dralion is quite good, I'm sorry I didn't mention that in my original run-down.

The original female singer, Agnes Sohier, is still with the production and a vocal force. This show also features a male countertenor and a beautiful score.

And he sang the hell outta Stella Errans!!

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I bought the Allegria movie with Frank Langella. Wasn't crazy about it.

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Joe5, thanks for the info. MisterMatt I loved VAREKAI the acts and the costumes/staging were excellent. I'll see DRALION when it hits Melbourne early next year, I've seen the DVD of it and it doesn't seem as fast and vibrant as VAREKAI was, I guess I'll have to wait and see.

I saw LOVE about a month after it had opened. I enjoyed it but it was very dance heavy and light on acrobatics. Definitely had a lot less acrobatics than what you might be expecting a Cirque show to have. Also, I wouldn't describe Zumanity to have a darker tone. It is best described as an adult cabaret. Great acts but there's an MC and between act banter with the audience. Great singers when I saw the show, I did get to see Joey Arias in the role.

As for intimacy of Saltimanco, I sat in the 4th row on the side of the stage and it still felt swallowed up by the venue. There's definitely a very different feel in the tent as opposed to the arena.

The man/woman duet towards the end was also beautiful

That act is called the Aerial Staps. The song is also a beautiful duet: "Prendersi per mano."

I agree that Saltimbanco can seem less intimate, but I feel like the vibrancy and color of the show really does immerse you..

...and created the everchanging yet eversucking "Le Reve" for the Wynn Hotel & Casino.

I disagree completely with the "eversucking" comment. As much as I love Cirque du Soleil, Le Reve is one of the best shows of this type I've ever seen. By comparison, we were disappointed with O simply because we saw Le Reve the night before. We're planning on seeing it again, as a matter of fact. Absolutely stunning.

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