Having seen all of the Cirque shows in Vegas except Zumanity, we chose to see Le Reve after our waiter talked it up as we ate our dinner...we bought tickets right then and there for the 9:30 show that same night and splurged on the VIP package that included champagne and strawberries. The theater is round and the center "stage" is literally a huge round pool with stages that rise up and down in the pool- allowing for both an aquatic and "real" stage performances. During the show, you will see a fair amount of dancing and a lot of diving and synchronized swimming. Acrobatics are performed from large cables attached to the ceiling that move the performers around the stage and both up and down over the pool. It is quite a visual experience with so much activity occuring. The "VIP" seats are the last row in the theater so you don't miss a thing- though I think pretty much any seat would be fine. Would I pay the $200 again to sit there? Definitely not. Cirque shows have a strong story line and play more to your emotion, while Le Reve is loosely based on a woman's dream about losing her lover and gaining him in the end. While the performers show amazing skill and athletic ability, having so many of them performing at one time (up to 30!) diminishes the talent you see before you. It's all a bit visually overwhelming and you crave more of a story element to pull you through to the next scene. Also, the Cirque shows highlight unique talents of select few performers using unusual and interesting props in each of their scenes. Hardly any of that with Le Reve (only 2 occassions I can think of). Think performance of the "masses".
Here's how I'd rank the shows I've seen....(All Cirque shows except Le Reve)
1. "O"
2. "LOVE"
3. "Ka"
4. "Mystere"
5. "La Reve"
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