Reviews of the Love Show by Cirque Du Soleil
Why Cirque du Soleil's Dearest in Las Vegas remains one of the best phase shows on the planet
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Larry Heath - August 9, 2017
On June 1st, one of the most influential and historic albums of all time – The Beatles' Sgt. Peppers Alone Heart Club Band – celebrated its 50th Birthday in the USA. As a self-confessed Beatles obsessive, I took to the skies and headed to the permanent Cirque du Soleil production in Las Vegas, Love , which is set up in a world of Beatles music. Information technology was my 3rd fourth dimension seeing the show since it debuted more a decade ago, though my first since the evidence enjoyed an major update in July 2016, to coincide with its ten year ceremony.
Since it debuted, Love has become a show loved by Beatles obsessives and the united nations-educated Beatles curious alike, due to the spectacular mix and excellent visuals, aslope the breathtaking acts of human strength and precision that the Cirque make is known for. Even with Paul and Ringo still touring, it's the closest you'll get to seeing the Fab 4 live, with the show made to feel every bit much every bit a concert every bit information technology is a acrobatic spectacle.
The 2016 update of the show fabricated quite a few pregnant changes to the production. Firstly, and perhaps about chiefly, at that place'southward the updated soundtrack. George Martin'south son Giles Martin has remastered the mix, taking out "I Am The Walrus" and adding in "Twist and Shout". The mix has never sounded better in the theatre, besides, thanks to a refitted speaker system, that extends into your very seats. To say it sounds crisp and pristine doesn't give information technology plenty credit – this is something you take to experience for yourself.
Many of the show's nigh memorable numbers remain virtually untouched, "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "Inside You Without You" for starters. The former sees Lucy literally flying through a heaven of diamonds which descend above yous (I go goosebumps writing most this!), and the latter seeing children wing above the clouds in a bed, equally a massive sheet covers the audition.
Elsewhere, new project technologies have been added to "modernise" the show, which remains in a unique "In The Round" format. This is every bit immersive a Cirque show every bit you'll ever meet. And when you witness the product behind it, you'll understand why it's not a show capable of touring. The updates are mainly seen through new screens, videos and projections which the performers interact with. In "Lady Madonna", where the performers turn lights into "paint", we see augmented projections being used to their full potential. Even so this isn't every bit striking every bit information technology is when transparent screens descend and bring to life Harrison'south hand drawn characters, as in "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". Other additions, like mobile video screens, have also been added to bring extra immersion to proceedings.
The Beatles themselves appear more than often, too. You'll meet Ringo'due south face during "Octopus's Garden", Lennon during "All You Need Is Love", footage of McCartney during "Yesterday" and more silhouettes and videos elsewhere.
The only downside of this existence that the spectacle of the applied science itself means the impact of the performers is slightly reduced. And after all, at the end of the day, you are here to see them in action. Nonetheless, they embark on some pretty astonishing feats of man precision and talent as the Beatles soundtrack plays – as they fly above the audience on ropes and fabrics, on rollerskates and on flight beds. They dance with extreme flexibility and skill, and seduce one and other, every bit they embark on revolutions and free love, travel through Octopus'southward Gardens and come across Solitary Heart Guild bands. There's plenty of new choreography to be seen in the updated production, also, especially in "Hither Comes the Sun." Information technology'due south fair to say they explore a lot of material in just xc minutes. xc minutes which go past mode too fast.
Considering "I Am The Walrus" is my favourite Beatles song, I was sad to meet it move out of the ready, merely beyond personal bias it's hard to error this spectacular evidence. Though information technology'southward not the near monumental Cirque show in Vegas, you're not here for that – you're hither to witness some of the best songs of all fourth dimension, interpreted from a product level past the world'south greatest Circus, in collaboration with The Beatles themselves. And the fact that there are some awe-inspiring moments along the way is a welcomed bonus. All of this combines to make Love one of the best shows you'll ever see, anywhere in the world – and I'thousand including the real Paul McCartney in that comparison. Love is worth the trip to Las Vegas alone; believe me when I say I'll be going back for a 4th time.
The Beatles Love by Cirque du Soleil usually enjoys 10 performances a week at the Love Theatre in the Las Vegas hotel The Delusion. For tickets and more details, caput HERE. And as of July 1st, guests are at present invited to have a behind-the-scenes look at the show in the free "Magical Technical Bout".
This complimentary open house showcases the production'south land-of-the-art engineering science, one-of-a-kind ready pieces and more. Equally part of the presentation, attendees will enjoy a demonstration of the show's powerhouse opening number "Get Back" – removing artists from the equation to highlight the production's immense capabilities.
The Magical Technical Bout is held inside the Honey Theatre at The Mirage Hotel & Casino every Sabbatum from 1 p.thou. to 1:30 p.yard. Guests volition receive an exclusive ticket offer, which may be redeemed at the box function. All ages are welcome.
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