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1) Don't go in expecting a story or a plot to follow. Just prepare to be amazed and in awe. If you want a storyline - go see KA.
2) See it twice. Once in the back or up high. Once up close front and center. The first time we went, we sat in the very top near the back. Some things were difficult to see, there were components I wanted to know more about. There were pieces of scenes that I missed out on. But overall, an incredible experience. It was a perfect spot for a general birds eye view and to be able to take in everything that was going on at one time. The second time, we were in the 8th row center. A completely different experience. Now I could see all the little things I wasn't able to see the first time. The performers far upstage and just off the wings. The facial expressions of the acrobats and the cast in the water. The minute details of what was going on in the water and all around the stage. It was difficult to get the "whole picture" from where we were the second time... but having my first experience, it was so incredible to be able to piece it all together.
3) If you are an engineer - mechanical, electrical, etc... or just totally like to geek out on how things work - this is the Cirque show for you. I LOVE this show for this reason. I am fascinated by performance and how it all works together. This show overwhelms me with human body mechanics and the ability to perform the stunts and skills that they do... the set and the movement of the set pieces and performers ON the set adds a whole new layer of awe. Even if you can't follow along with what is happening - sit back and appreciate what is taking place in front of you. The level of coordination, planning, building, practicing, training, preparing, etc... all of that comes together two times a night, five nights a week. That blows my mind. And I can't help but wonder - what's the preventative maintenance schedule on those set pieces and the moving stage?
4) Appreciate the music. It is live. Take note of the orchestra that is up and off to the left and right of the stage. I have the soundtrack. I listen to it weekly. And to hear it live makes it so much more rich and fulfilling.
'O' is my favorite Cirque show. It is my husband's second favorite. I believe that 'O' and 'Ka' are the two best shows on the Strip. At least go once. And sit in the center. You will not be disappointed. Why is it consistently so expensive and why are there never any discounts? Because they sell out at the higher prices. That should say something about what you are about to witness when you enter the theatre.
Get there at least 15 minutes before show time to enjoy the "pre-show"... you won't want to miss it.
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