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| - This was the first actual Cirque du Soleil show that I have attended in person. I have seen several of the shows on DVD like La Nouba, Verekai, Solstrom and Journey of Man. That said, Beatles Love had several elements of the other shows but in very mild forms. This show was more about fancy choreography and the music rather than inspiring feats of human agility.
The stage is in the center of the theater and has several moving platforms which create several unique scenes. There is a massive aerial operation but again, nothing spectacular, mainly just performers being dragged up and down hanging with little physical rope work.
Obviously with the show being built around existing music, there is nothing to complain soundtrack wise. Just wish there were more awe-inspiring feats. It was mostly just eye-candy and ear-candy. The music was loud, crisp and felt like I was at a concert.
As for our seats, we were a few rows from the rear but any closer and you be straining your neck to look up, left, right, behind you, under you and you'd miss half the show.
As for entertainment value, it was pretty good. Anything that keeps me away from the tables for 90 minutes is great for my wallet. The show had it's moments which kept my attention.
Having seen this show, I do want to see "O", or "Mystere" or "KA" or the Chris Angel show. I'd rather be blown away with eye-popping stunts than loud music. Oh, and I'm not a huge Beatles fan but I still enjoyed the show.
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