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| - Thoroughly enjoyed this show. Even pre-show there was entertainment - the lobby had amazing musicians playing on the balconies (in full costume and with super long strings that I thought were just decoration. Hard to describe, so if you see the show, hang out in the lobby to hear and enjoy that delightful touch of whimsy.) The ushers were friggin HILARIOUS. They were were heckling in the funniest way, cracking impertinent jokes about folks who broke the rules of "no photography in the house."
The actual show was full of amazing acrobatic feats. One right after another. Daring, imaginative, dangerous. Yes, the whole time I was still thinking of the performer who perished. And the ending left a little to be desired, I believe it was changed to be safer for the performers in light of the tragedy. (May she rest in peace.)
Still, I highly recommend seeing this thrilling show. Sure, the storyline was a little light (it's simple to follow the siblings in their adventures while separated) and the ending didn't seem to give me the closure I was looking for, but then again, it isn't really a play - it's a visual performance of grandeur and danger. I enjoyed it immensely and may come again in a couple years to see how it has evolved.
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