Deemed a “Flower in the Desert,” Cirque Du Soleil’s Mystère is a Timeless Treat for All Ages
Experience awe-inspiring acrobatics, elaborate sets and dreamlike imagery in this colossal classic – Cirque’s first non-traveling, permanent production in Las Vegas
Full disclosure: I’m a longtime fan of Cirque Du Soleil – the shows in residency in Sin City at various resort properties along the Las Vegas Strip and the ones that travel around the globe. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of attending several of the different “themed” extravaganzas – all of which originated with a small troupe of circus performers from Quebec that have evolved into a worldwide phenomenon of unbelievably beautiful and impossibly challenging acrobatic feats and trademark artistry.
While each show features its own distinct storyline, powerfully emotive music and ever-changing theatrical landscapes, a timeless classic I’ve loved “introducing” to friends and family over the years is at 30+ years, the troupe’s longest-running production and one of the most sought-after tickets on the strip: Cirque Du Soleil’s Mystère at TI (Treasure Island).
Like all Cirque shows, Mystère is a full sensory, balletic, visually stunning experience. You literally will not believe your eyes as the fantastical set and scene transforms against a backdrop of booming taiko drums, an intricate lighting display and a cast of colorful characters – seemingly superhuman in their respective skills and powerful athleticism. At the heart are a series of mesmerizing acts – Chinese poles, hand-to-hand balancing, trampoline, trapeze, bungee (think majestic birds in flight that dive in unison creating fancifully organized chaos) and more.
In short, when in Vegas, Mystère should top your list as a must-see show – timeless entertainment for all ages where artistry, imagination and technology beautifully intersect.
