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| - I like to think that the folks who have seen Le Reve fall under two camps: those who loved the show and those who were left wondering what the heck was going on. Needless to say, I fall in the latter category. Before further elaborating on the things that I disliked about the show, I first want to note that the performers were spectacular as usual. They never fail to amaze me with their physical prowess and breathtaking stunts. Additionally, the theater was truly impressive with 360 degree coliseum seats around a fluid stage and amidst a beautiful deep purple and green background.
Now on to the so-so/borderline bad. The flow and cohesion of the acts seemed clunky and disconnected. On one scene, you have fish people followed by tango dancers; it's as if the show is trying to figure out its own footing and this is the stumbling phase. Also, good luck trying to figure out the specific story line. In one act, the female protagonist is being courted by a goat (devil?) and then in another she is swept away by some dude in a leather jacket. Towards the end of the show, I just relegated myself to the fact that it's a story about dreams, which can be good ones or nightmares. I also wasn't too crazy about the cheesy love songs (with lyrics). I feel that shows with the same caliber as that of Cirque du Soleil (other readers have messaged me emphasizing that this one is NOT part of the Cirque du Soleil famil, but rather is an independent production by the Wynn - so I want to make sure to point that out) do not need songs with words to evoke what's going on in the stage - this should be palpable enough through the choreography and movement of the performers. Although in fairness, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the singers and music were performing live throughout the show.
For the amount of money that I paid (and this show tends to be much more expensive compared to the Cirque shows in Las Vegas), I did not feel that this one truly delivered.
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