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| - For our 350th review it is only fitting to write one on the Cirque du Soleil Show "O" at the Bellagio.
The "O" is simply "eau" in French meaning water :)
While I have seen a lot of Cirque shows and this was my second time seeing "O", this was Dave's FIRST EVER Cirque Du Soleil Experience! This was also a first viewing for his parents for "O".
In Vegas "Ka" and "O" are my two favourite shows. What I love about "O" is how unique it is and how artfully the show is choreographed with the use of water, music, story and amazing acrobatics.
The opening of the show always reminds me of something I would catch in a Tim Burton Movie.. the beheaded corpse hanging from the ceiling, the somewhat creepy deathly music and tones. That said the show like most Cirque shows has beautiful colorful costumes and an element of comedy. The two clowns that appear throughout the show are "corny" funny. I find the stage very distinctive in its ability to transform into a stage for them to walk on, swim in, dive into and sail on -the depth of water is amazing.
If you like acrobatics, water, music then "O" is a great show for you to go see. We had front row seats so we did get splashed a bit but that was all part of the experience.
Editors Note (Dave): This was simply one of the best show experiences I've had in my life. We were lucky enough to be in the front row but we were off to the side a bit. The front edge of the stage is curved so when the curtain was down, we missed moments of the show while it was going on on the other side of the stage.
Watching the swimmers come out of the water slowly without even a sign of bubbles was a bit on the surreal side. Their carefully decorated costumes and face painting definitely gave much to look at even at close detail when they were running in front of us just a couple feet away at times!
The whole show was pretty amazing, however, there was so much going on, I wish I had read the program we bought ($15, and worth it) to get a little bit more of the story since when I'm in such an amazement I tend to zone out focusing on something specific. It will be moments later when I'll realize something else is happening on the other side of the stage that deserves my attention. There was even a time where I was staring at something happening in the air and the person performing in the water right in front of us splashed us. I guess they felt they deserved my attention more?!?
I would definitely go again. I hope I do, at least.
TIPS:
1. Buy tickets ahead of time or online
2. If you want front row seats get them in the middle section
3. Go to the 7pm showing instead of the 10pm if you are not a night owl!
4. The first few rows are definitely "wet" seats, so don't go in something that can't get chlorinated water on it, but don't freak out, its not a Sea World show.
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