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Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Beatles music + Cirque du Soleil = The Beatles Love
This is in a circular stage so there are really no bad seats, but if you are willing to pay a bit more, seats in the lower level close to the main stage will give you the best view of most of the actions. If you can, get an aisle seat to get some up-close-and-personal views of some bonus actions and of course, be right next to some of the absolutely gorgeous and lovely performers.
The presentation is excellent and the storyline somewhat loosely corresponds to some major World events that took place in the Beatles era. The show really doesn't highlight the Beatles legacy, but rather, how the World changed during their legacy.
The mood and pace swing often throughout the show - from upbeat and acrobatic to soft, mellow and romantic. From bright and cheerful to dark and sorrowful.
There are some truly beautiful scenes expressed not just in absolute beauty, but also combined with sheer strength and athleticism. (For example, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, among many other interludes).
There are also scenes that are fast-paced and acrobatic, but in a creative and refreshing way. (For example, Revolution).
However, to be fair, this show really lacks the jaw-dropping, thrilling and gravity-defying high-flying actions that are typical of a top tier Vegas show - Cirque-branded or not.
Nevertheless, this show is so much fun to watch and is so emotional, memorable and entertaining that, even though it doesn't have many bodies diving and flying in the air sans wire, and it doesn't make me bite my fingernails and pray for the performers' safety, I still have to give it 5 stars.
And the best part is that you really don't need to be a Beatles fan to love the show. But if you are, then you'll definitely fall in love with the show. You'll fall completely in love. Madly in love. Hopelessly in love.
Endlessly in love.
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