On April 13th, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada, I received the opportunity to attend a performance by a world famous company. This company currently has five separate shows performing at five of the most luxurious casinos in Las Vegas, doing two performances a day. “Ka”, “O”, “Mystere”, “Zumanity”, and the Beatles “Love” are unbelievable presentations of the beauty of the human body, music, and interpretive dance by Cirque du Soleil (Serk doo So-LAY).
“Love” is a phenomenal Cirque du Soleil exhibition of grace and fluidity. Set to various Beatles songs (original tracks only), “Love” is a flurry of activity. Featuring “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”, “While my Guitar Gently Weeps”, and “Yesterday”, dancers show their skill in more and more astonishing ways. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, think again, because Cirque du Soleil is about to bring out something so fantastical, you won’t believe your eyes.
Ethereal fairies descend from the heavens, octopi leap from the depths, Eleanor Rigby makes multiple appearances, and ever more colorful dancers emerge from the curtains. Blackbirds swoop overhead, hippies bounce away from policemen, and mourning lovers twist and tumble in ways you’ve never seen before. Nothing will prepare you for the spectacle that is Cirque du Soleil.
A true tribute to the Beatles and the phenomenon known as Beatlemania, Cirque du Soleil brings to the stage a performance that will blow your mind. The psychedelic colors and the classic rock with a twist highlight the dancing styles, which include (to name only a few) break dancing, stomping, and ballet, will take your breath away.
All in all, the Beatle’s “Love” performed by Cirque du Soleil is a performance no one should miss, Beatles fan or no. Afterwards, you’ll have to reassure yourself you haven’t been dreaming. Welcome to Cirque du Soleil.
