"O"
pays tribute to the magic of the theatre - from the
simplest street performance to the most lavish of operas
- where anything is possible and where the drama of
life plays itself out before our very eyes.
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Cirque du Soleil has created an entirely original form
of live entertainment "O" pays tribute to
the magic of the theater - from the simplest street
performance to the most lavish of operas - where anything
is possible and where the drama of life plays itself
out before our very eyes. Cirque du Soleil's first venture
into aquatic theater has been seen by more than 2 million
spectators and has earned the acclaim of journalists
from around the world. The Chicago Tribune says, "…as
spectacular and inventive a live show as you're likely
to find anywhere in the world right now…"
while Las Vegas Review-Journal recently honored "O"
as the best production show for the second year in a
row. With an international cast of 81 artists, performing
in, on and above a 1.5 million gallon pool of water,
"O" by Cirque du Soleil tells the tale of
theater through the ages and frees us to embark on a
90-minute voyage where dreams are not only encouraged,
they come true.
Beyond circus, beyond theater, Cirque du Soleil has
created an entirely original form of live entertainment.
"O" pays tribute to the magic of the theater
at the Bellagio Las Vegas. Cirque du Soleil's first
venture into aquatic theater has been seen by more than
2 million spectators and has earned the acclaim of journalists
from around the world. The Chicago Tribune says, "as
spectacular and inventive a live show as you're likely
to find anywhere in the world right now" while
Las Vegas Review-Journal recently honored "O"
as the best production show for the second year in a
row. With an international cast of 81 artists, performing
in, on and above a 1.5 million gallon pool of water,
"O" by Cirque du Soleil tells the tale of
theater through the ages and frees us to embark on a
90-minute voyage where dreams are not only encouraged,
they come true.
An array of awe-inspiring images celebrates the vitality
of the human spirit. Among these images are the visually
stunning duo trapeze, world-class divers and daring
displays of highly specialized aerial acrobatics. The
innovative "Barge" number, performed by eight
women from the Ukraine and Russia, intrigues with a
unique interpretation of traditional circus art and
dramatic choreography. A spectacular visual treat, the
fire sequence provides contrast to the ever-present
element of water. The journey continues to the chaotic
cadre number and through the poetic prowess of contortion.
"O" features a team of synchronized swimmers,
who, under the direction of Canadian gold-medalist Sylvie
Fréchette, bring an entirely original approach
to the sport and to the theatre. The entire performance
is narrated by the international melodies of a 10-piece
orchestra.
The show reunites many of Cirque du Soleil's acclaimed
creators from previous productions, including Franco
Dragone, director of creation Gilles Ste-Croix, set
designer Michel Crête, costume designer Dominique
Lemieux, composer Benoit Jutras, choreographer Debra
Brown, lighting designer Luc Lafortune, and sound designers
Jonathan Deans and François Bergeron.
