Travel Planning: Catching a Cirque Show in Vegas

Cirque du Soleil tours the globe wowing audiences with their athleticism and pageantry. Visitors to Las Vegas will find five different Cirque shows waiting them. Deciding not if, but which Cirque show to attend will be the most difficult decision for travelers to Las Vegas.

Cirque du Soleil is the French Canadian modern circus troupe founded in 1984. Cirque incorporates circus styles from throughout the world with fantastical costumes and powerful performers. Although most Cirque shows are touring shows, Las Vegas features the world’s only permanent shows. The shows with summaries are profiled below. For more information on Cirque du Soleil, visit their website at http://www.cirquedusoliel.com

All-Ages
Mystere is the only all ages Cirque du Soliel performance in Las Vegas. Most other shows prohibit children under 5 from attending. Mystere showcases exotic costumes and acrobatics. The show has received the “Best Production Show” award by the Las Vegas Review-Journal eight times. Mystere performances take place at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. Discounted tickets are available for children under 12 and members of the military. http://www.treasureisland.com/pages/ent_mystere.asp

Air
KA features a moving stage that tilts, rises and falls and that lifts performers and allows them to create dynamic flying stunts. The story of KA revolves around twins, a boy and girl, who are separated and make a perilous journey to find each other again. The gravity-defying stage makes for incredible action. KA is held at the MGM Grand and tickets start at $69. Children under 5 not allowed. http://www.mgmgrand.com/ka

Water
O, playing at the Bellagio Hotel and Casio, is inspired by the concepts of infinity and water. This unique performance features acrobats and synchronized swimmers. The performance utilizes folklore and world rituals from locales such as Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Australia to thrill and surprise audiences. Children must be more than 5 years old to attend. Ticket prices start at $99. For more information visit the Bellagio website. http://www.bellagio.com/o-cirque-du-soleil/o-cirque-du-soleil.aspx

Love
The Mirage hosts the latest Cirque du Soliel show to hit the Las Vegas strip—Love.
The Love show pays homage to the music of the Beatles. Sixty performers create the acrobatic and artistic scenes inspired by the poetry of Beatles music and lyrics. Ticket prices start at $93.50 and children under 5 are not permitted. For more information and to reserve tickets visit the Mirage website:
http://www.mirage.com/entertainment/entertainment_cirque_du_soleil.aspx

Sex
Zumanity is a departure from traditional Cirque due Soliel shows. This cabaret-style show “leaves inhibitions at the door,” and features nudity. The adult concept show plays on the idea of a human zoo. Zumanity is not for everyone and not for anyone under age 18. For the open minded Zumanity performances may be seen at the New York, New York Hotel and Casino. For more information visit the Zumanity website at http://www.zumanity.com

Use the travel planning resources available at these websites to learn more about the Cirque show rates, seating, show times and any blackout dates. Take advantage of the drama and incredible Cirque du Soliel performances available during your next trip to Las Vegas.