For a number of years now I had heard about Cirque du Soleil. And every time another person told me about their experience with this unique and bold performance art, my curiosity soared to new heights. Typically when this happens with a book, movie, or play, I tend to be let down by the actual experience because of course I have built up the actual product to epic proportions in my mind.
Not so in this case! While in Las Vegas recently, I was finally able to experience first hand the Mystre production of Cirque du Soleil, and was totally blown away by the brilliant creativity and execution of this fabulous show.
The most fabulous show on earth- I’ve read this description of the circus so many times in reference to the magical aura of this entertainment venue, but as a product of the culture of post WW II technology with its entertainment saturation I’ve never felt the awe described in literature that say someone growing up in the Great Depression might have felt peeking through the canvas of a tent that housed a fat lady or tattooed man.
I was aware during the performance that I had not experienced this type of childlike awe in quite some time....