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Cirque du Soleil "O" : 5 of 5
4.24.2004 5:52 PM \| Link	After seeing Alegria here in Austin, I knew that I should see any Cirque du Soleil show when I have the chance, so I made sure my parents and I saw this show in Las Vegas (I also heard wonderful reviews from my pals Matt & Kumiko!). The centerpiece of the show is a huge circular pool, with acrobatics taking place above and in the water. What fascinated me the most was the pool is filled with moveable, perforated platforms that can raise and lower very quickly, so the "ocean" can almost instantly become a dry stage! There's a loose plot to the show, where a guy from the audience is whisked into the world of "O", and appears throughout the various acts trying to fit in, but mostly attempting to give a red scarf to a beautiful performer (who descends from the ceiling as the opening act). There's so much to describe that I can't possibly mention it all - there is water ballet, tumblers on swings jumping high into the air and diving into the pool, fantastic music and lighting effects, and some hilarious clowns floating around on the roof of their flooded house. From the moment the giant red curtain billows into the air like a living creature, you know this is going to be an incredible show!


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