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| - Overall, I would recommend this show to visitors and friends. It's fun, and more interactive than some of the other CIrque shows, and I sang most of the time.
What I liked: The whole experience is very Beatles. As you're walking in, the usher are dressed like 60s mod versions of Tower of London Beefeaters. It's hard to get a bad seat in the theater, and actually, I was told the better seats are higher up because you have a wider view of all the action. When you're sitting closer to the stage, you end up looking up and around a lot as you're trying to see everything. The costumes were beautiful, and or course, I love the Beatles, so I found myself singing a lot.
What I didn't like:For me, the show started off on a high note, with Britain in its post-WWII days and how the four lads from Liverpool rose to fame. As the show went on, it was a little harder to follow the story (as is typical of most Cirque du Soleil shows.) The other thing that really bothered me is that at one point, the dancers started yelling in that made-up Cirque de Soleil tribal language. What the heck does that have to do with the Beatles?! It was just so out of place for this particular show. I also wish they had picked some more upbeat songs. There were some low/depressing moments in the show.
How it compares to other Cirque shows: I actually liked the Beatles Love show better than "O" and "KA" but it's not my favorite. That title would have to go to Zumanity. While it's for a completely different audience, I didn't see any low points or annoying tribal yelling in that show. Zumanity is totally worth your money.
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