Artist: Cirque
Du Soleil “O” at Bellagio
Genera: Las Vegas
Background: Inspired by the concept of infinity
and the elegance of its pure form, "O", phonetically
speaking, is the French word for water (spelled "eau").
Written and directed by Franco Dragone, who has created 10
of Cirque du Soleil's previous productions, "O"
has brought a new level of performance art to the Las Vegas
Strip.
"O" is a homage to the theatre, the place where
we try to entertain all of humanity," says Dragone. "For
it is in the theatre where humanity tries to understand itself."
Without a doubt, the most amazing show in town! The stage
is the surface of a 1.5 million gallon tank of water, which
adds a whole new dimension to theater productions. Actors
rise mysteriously from below the surface, or dive out of sight,
never to be seen again. There are trapeze acts high above
the water, synchronized swimming, fire-eaters, live music
and elaborate stage effects all seamlessly blended to create
a dream-like journey through the imagination.
Take 81 acrobats, contortionists, dancers and divers, put
in some singers and musicians, then just add water. Now you
have the basic ingredients of 'O' -- Cirque du Soleil's $120
million production that has been drawing 99-percent-capacity
crowds and was voted Best Show on the Strip. 'O' (a pun on
"eau," the French word for water) is a sensual,
childlike, amusing and mesmerizing work of living art framed
by high-tech lighting and staging effects. Gymnasts perform
a parallel bar routine as they continually immerse themselves
in water, while Russian acrobats take turns diving into the
water, sailing and twisting through the air. The clowns (whether
trying to shield themselves from a pre-show rainstorm or keep
their house above water) fuse humor and humanity into the
show.
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