Circus

Think circus, or Cirque Du Soleil in particular. You see beautiful performers, lighting, and costumes. You see human beings bent into interesting shapes and uber-human positions. You see grace, beauty, strength, and flexibility. What do these performers do to stay in shape? How do they perform like this week after week (10 shows a week) without overuse and repetitive strain injuries? They do Pilates! According to an Edmontun Sun interview with circus performer Aloysia Gavre who did... Read Full Story

Las Vegas, Nevada - The highly anticipated Chriss Angel live show with Cirque du Soleil, due to open some time this fall at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas has announced that the $100-million show will be delayed – not for the first time – due to “technical difficulties,” causing onlookers to wonder if Cirque du Soleil, a proven money-maker with five ongoing productions in Vegas, made a wise decision to partner with the man some are calling “the new Houdini.” Read about it HERE Read Full Story

We all know Vegas is such an adult Disneyworld....so if you want some entertainment, here is a listing of some of the more popular shows you and your girls can check out. Make sure you call to see if you can get a group rate - most have one for parties of 15 or more. 'O' Cirque du Soleil at The Bellagio: Cirque du Soleil® weaves an aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance in the timeless production, “O™.” The international cast of world-class acrobats, synchronized... Read Full Story

I have been thinking about heading to Las Vegas again so…….. I thought it would be a good idea to see another show, I headed to youtube to get some ideas and I came across this video. MYSTERE ?Cirque du Soleil I forgot how much I loved this show and I haven't seen it for a few years now. I guess I better see if I can get tickets. Related EntriesThe many faces of Cirque Du Soleil My Top 5 Las Vegas Shows Wake up! Quit acting like a damn sheep! The 10 biggest changes in Las Vegas 75... Read Full Story

I saw the latest incarnation of Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco last week. Saltimbanco is the oldest major touring show of Cirque du Soleil, having run from 1992 to 2006. Saltimbanco’s last performance in its original form (under the Grand Chapiteau, or Big Top) was in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  An adaptation of Saltimbanco started touring North America again on July 31, 2007. Unlike the original show, this version is staged in arenas and is stopping in some smaller locations for shorter times... Read Full Story

Criss Angel is a mind freek! The best illusionist ever. He is a modern day Houdini. Because these two magicians understood what the audience wanted and knew how to create that special mesmerizing atmosphere for unforgettable performances. Criss interacts with his audience and has been know to revel little secrets to his audience. Shows with him are hauntingly delightful. This is Criss walking on water. In the actual show you can see skeptical people swimming around and under him. He even lets... Read Full Story

So Cirque Du Soleil comes through Boston every year or two with their traveling show. I've seen my fair share of shows over the past several years: Quidam (my favorite), Dralion, Corteo ... now they're going to be coming to Boston in September with their new show Kooza. Just in the past few weeks, I've seen some posters around the city advertising student discount tickets for the show for $31. The tickets are normally $55, but with your student discount you can get them for $31. Not too... Read Full Story