Le Rêve was the third show in as many nights so it was at a disadvantage going in. However, it proved to be absolutely magical and absolutely won me over with the sheer artistry and exuberance of the performers.
First off, the theater - this alone is close to being worth the price of admission. Never before have I seen such a masterpiece of design and aesthetic elegance. It is a HUGE theater but feels more intimate than anything I've ever been to before. Every seat in the house is a great seat (though some have champagne served LOL)
The show itself is absolute wizardry... beautiful, skilled performers living out the expression of a "dream." There is no official plot or storyline that I am aware of - the beauty of the show is that you are free to interpret it as you see it, and appreciate the perfection of the execution as you go along.
Talking about perfection, one thing that made this stand out a little from the Cirque shows I watched the previous night was the fact that it lacked just a bit in technical mastery... while this may be seen as a knock, I saw it as a delightful manifestation of the really "human" experience and it actually endeared me more to the show.
Performers, sets, stage, music, choreography, wild acrobatics, scintillating synchronized swimming... you name it, it's there.
~ 5 stars - I cannot recommend this enough - you owe it to yourself to watch Le Rêve if you get a chance. You will not regret it. This, I promise.
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