Waaaah! Amaluna. Ama-was-really bored! Ama want my $126 back too! What a letdown. I've seen four Cirque du Soleil shows and this one doesn't even seem to be good enough to put the Cirque du Soleil name on it. The show isn't cohesive at all. It's just one act after another, all talented, and they all do something interesting and impressive for about a minute or two, and then spend the next ten or fifteen minutes doing it again, and again, and again. Enough already. The music was upbeat and I think it gave the allusion that the show was better than it really was. Oh man, this was bad. I was so glad when the show was finally over. You know it's bad when a show features someone balancing bones for fifteen minutes. I wish I was kidding about that. I was thinking of being generous and giving it three stars but I don't what Cirque du Soleil throwing these sub-par shows at us and knowing we'll still go because of their name. Another thing is they were way too lax with people taking photos during the show They were even using flash! Not good! Not safe either. It's not cheap to see this show, but the Cirque de Soleil shows are usually worth it. Not this one. One good thing about the San Pedro venue where I saw it is that free street parking can easily be found just a five-minute walk away...which is great because I couldn't wait to get the heck out of there. read more

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This show was full of so many talented people. I loved seeing all the different acts and listening to the rocking band. The reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because of our seats. We were not in the very center, but we weren't in nose bleed seats either. From our seats we could not see the very front part of the stage. It was obstructed by one of the tent poles. It would have been nice if the web site had mentioned this before purchasing our tickets. read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

If I'm going to be brutally honest, this show was just mediocre. Compared to the other past traveling shows put on by Cirque du Soleil, this one really didn't have any WOW factors. The only act that had me at the edge of my seat was the stick balancing act. That was the one saving grace about this show. The music was also pretty rad with the bass guitar and electric. Other than that, the visuals were fantastic but as far as being a circus act show, it let me down. read more

Amaluna is a decent, entertaining show. However, after seeing 7 other Cirque show, I would have to say that it is not my favorite nor is it a must see production. It is the most artsy Cirque show I have seen. However, the acrobatic feats kind of missed the wow factor for me (as compared to other shows), the music was a little creepy, the clowns were good but not as good as before. I took a bunch of friends and they enjoyed it. I am still happy I went, still a great show but this show definitely missed the "wow" factor for me. I usually go several times when Cirque is in town. I have tickets to go again but I actually don't want to. First time that's ever happened. =) read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Before the show! - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

Beautiful Interpretation of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" SITREP I had so much fun at Amaluna! My sweet dear friend Shana said, "We need to go to this!" And I'm so glad that I didn't listen to the naysayers - some of them my friends who've even posted "naysaying reviews" on this very site. In the end, what I watched, heard and felt, was a very beautiful story of lives wrecked, but love found in an exotic paradise of wonders & whimsy. THE SETUP The first Cirque de Soleil show I ever saw was the touring show of "Vareka", and I happened to catch it in the CalExpo parking lot with a similar tent "Big Top" set-up in Sacramento. This current incarnation of "Amaluna" is part of the touring show that started in San Francisco in late 2013 and has now migrated to San Jose at the Taylor Street Bridge. AMALUNA CREATION The Amaluna show premiered in Montréal, Canada, on April 19, 2012, and is created & directed by Diane Paulus, one of the few Americans to rise high in the ranks of the Cirque de Soleil production realm. Diane became Artistic Director of Theater & Opera of the American Repertory Theater (ART) at Harvard University in 2009, but she is probably best know recently for her nomination for the Best Director Tony Award for her revival of the musical "Hair". Diane and her hubby Randy Weiner co-founded a small theater troupe in New York City called "Project 400 Theatre Group". Here they created avant-garde musical productions which merged classic theater and modern music, and their FIRST production was a rock version of Shakespeare's, "The Tempest". The scouts of Cirque de Soleil looking for good source material from contemporary theater stumbled upon this gem and - flash forward some years - had her make an entire themed Cirque de Soleil event also loosely based upon this Shakespearean classic! THE STORY Thus the story takes place on an island governed by moon goddesses ("Ama" = Mothers; "Luna" = Moon). During a storm, there is a shipwreck and several men are washed up to this beautiful Island Paradise. One of the divinity's daughter falls in love with one of the young men, and the trials that their love must endure make for the interesting chapters of contest that this production is all about. FUN FACTS * I loved how the central part of the stage platform was like a giant daisy wheel (lazy Susan) that allowed it to revolve like a suspended carousel. It is 25-feet diameter and weighs 6,000 pounds. * Other than the carousel, the set design has very few moving parts allowing for focus to be on the performers. * There are 174 branches in 534 sections (90 in the canopy and 84 upstage) making a total of 1.1 mile of branches. * The upper tent-top grid - that suspended all of the aerial artists and from whence wonders of light and shimmering beauty were dropped upon the staged - weighs 8,600 pounds and includes three acrobatic winches, each able to lift loads up to 400 pounds at 10 feet per second. And in fact, I WAS amazed at how fast those 3 beautiful Moon goddesses shot up so fast to the center of upward top! (There was also a cynical part of me that kept imagining, "Christ. What if that beast of a mechanism accidentally gets "unbolted" and crashes down to center stage?!? But luckily THAT never happened) * The center acrobatic winch in the middle of the carousel can lift up to 1,000 pounds at 10 feet per second, and this certainly was tested when the Queen Lunar goddess invited the vocalist-cellist to sit amidst with her in her"Sliver of Moon" and play for the Island denizons. * And how about that giant Fishbowl? The bowl part alone is 5 feet 5 inches tall, 7 feet 3 inches in diameter, and weighs 5,500 pounds when filled with water. But that was a beautiful scene when the moon daughter and the shipwrecked sailor acrobatically seduce each other atop, aside and INSIDE the fishbowl. Loved it. LE COMEDY I almost feel guilty calling these talented individuals "clowns", but the talented duet - one a denizon female of the Island, the other the shipwrecked captain - find their OWN passion amidst very humorous scenarios that act as timed pieces to allow the aerial and acrobatic performers to rest up, grab a water, change costume, and than "have at it" again on the stage. THE LOWDOWN I really don't want to give too many specific details away about the performances since you really need to come see them for yourself. But AMALUNA is a beautiful, majestic, and exquisitely exotic themed event that will dazzle you with it's beauty and love of aerial performances, exciting dances & lively music! read more

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Am I too late? Playing catch up to writing all my reviews which I started a draft on... As you know, Cirque De Soleil is the famous name which comes to mind when seeing a entertainment show. Previously, I had seen one show by Cirque De Soleil in Vegas that was amazing. Amaluna was no exception. This show was beautifully made with a talented team and beautiful choreography. All the shows have a contemporary feel to them. The performers do some pretty amazing things such as hand-balancing, going thru hoops in the air, different gymnastic moves etc. Amaluna had a cast of 70 percent women which made it unique in that perspective. My favorite act was the one they performed in a big waterbowl. It was magical to watch. Even though I'm very late in writing for this show which toured in Miami beginning of this year. I still wanted to write this review because Amaluna is still currently showing in other countries. They have show dates until 2016. They are currently performing this show in Madrid, then Belgium and finally Paris. Lastly, if you have never watched any Cirque De Soleil show in your life, please do so, you won't regret it.~ read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

Some time ago, in The Naive, in the throes of some extraordinarily happy Halloween surrounded by smiles and interested creative humans I wondered briefly what it might be like if every day was Halloween. If every day we could go about our business turned out like Clifford or a recreational drug or a something interesting and thoughtful would we not be happier and take ourselves less seriously and by virtue of this would the world not almost automatically become a better place. In my musing I took this to a conclusion by thinking about the United Nations and people in costume at their places in the General Assembly and then I envisioned a country that came as a Stormtrooper smashing its neighbor dressed as a sunflower and I realized, no, this wouldn't change anything at all. It would just make a more creative opportunity for us to behave miserably. But every once in a while I forget what seems to be an existential law, every now and again I happen into a space filled with smiles and freedom and things that make a person forget themselves and just open their mouths and make a quiet sound. Cirque du Soleil is one of these places for me and yesterday afternoon Kurios was no exception. It only opened Friday but all was already flawless. I daresay this show rivaled some that I remember as being particularly breathtaking. You can't be perfect all the time; sometimes (for me) the story is slow or difficult to follow or the acts themselves didn't quite trip a trigger even though the performers were magnificent and put their hearts into their work and you appreciated it but still something was missing. I'd say that last night nothing was missing at all. Last night fired on all cylinders. The contraptions, the set, the performers, their craft, the music the scene combined to make me happy and wondering (yet again) why it can't always be like this. I know why. And one of my antidotes to the why are experiences such as the Cirque. Here's the Useful part: 1. I find that the Sunday matinee is the easiest to navigate, for as parking options abound and you don't have to even think about laying out 25 more clams for the paid lot. 2. If you're a baller and think you want front row you'll pay for it both in your pocket and your neck. Five rows back is better, for as you aren't below the lip of the stage and won't have to get an adjustment the next day from the craning upwards. 3. Have a before party and arrive neither hungry nor thirsty. Trust. They're here for the next many weeks. Do go if you can. Enjoy your brief liberation, give thanks that you're able to partake in such things, make a mental note that maybe you should think about what you can do for the world to make the smiles a little more enduring. Maybe it's time to dust off that Clifford costume ... read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Take me. - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

Amaluna is the latest Cirque du Soleil show to hit Atlanta. Its run began October 3, 2014 and will end November 30, 2014. It all takes place underneath the Grand Chapiteau in Atlantic Station. When you see the giant blue and gold big top erected at the northern end of the Downtown Connector (75/85), you know the circus is back in town. 2014 marks Cirque du Soleil's 30th anniversary. To date, I've attended four Cirque shows in Atlanta, all in Atlantic Station: Kooza (Winter 2009, I'm still waiting for another Wheel of Death act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytb-HG7nsX8), Ovo (Fall 2010), Totem (Fall 2012), and Amaluna (Fall 2014). I missed Corteo in Winter 2006-07. I can't definitively say one production is better than another because they are all wonderful masterpieces. Each is great and memorable in its own right, containing a nice mixture of various performances. In general, Cirque du Soleil is a mesmerizing spectacle, a captivating combination of live music, art, dance, and amazing acrobatic ability. Regular ticket prices to Amaluna range from about $40 to $160 per adult depending on seating area and day of the week. Weekends are more expensive of course. Parking in the Atlantic Station garage is a flat rate of $10. If you tell the parking attendant you're going to Cirque, you won't have to pay the regular Atlantic Station parking garage hourly rate. Inside the Atlantic Station parking garage, the closest (though not necessarily best) place to park for Cirque is in the E (purple) section on level P2 (lowest level). The closest stairwell to Cirque is stairwell #4. Take the stairs to level P2 and walk north, outside of the garage, to get to the box office and Grand Chapiteau. Stairwell #4 is located next to Lush Nail Bar, near Yogli Mogli, and across the street from Ron Eyester's soon-to-be-opened Diner. Search for discounts and deals online. For example, Goldstar is offering discounted group tickets: http://www.goldstar.com/events/atlanta-ga/cirque-du-soleil-amaluna. I purchased our tickets through a college alumni group web site and the total per person price worked out to be $33.16. I was very happy with our seats which were located to the right of the circular stage. As has been the case at every Cirque show in Atlantic Station so far, there's really not a bad seat in the house. The venue feels relatively intimate, like a small NCAA Division I college basketball arena. Once you have tickets to Amaluna, you can use them to get discounts at most Atlantic Station stores and restaurants, making it convenient to grab dinner or drinks before or after the show. Every Cirque performance tells a story. The shows are very artistic and are designed for a worldwide audience. The stories themselves can be rather vague and sometimes ambiguous, filled with symbolism, leaving some elements up to viewer interpretation. There's drama, intrigue, moments of suspense, love/romance, and light-hearted, comedic moments too. In my experience, no Cirque show is complete without some of the actors interacting with and playing jokes on some folks in the audience, oftentimes playfully spilling popcorn on them. The segments used to interject humor typically have actors babbling in an indecipherable/made-up language. Ultimately, Amaluna is a love story between a man and a woman who face a few challenges along the way. Compared to other Cirque shows I've been to, the set design is rather minimalistic, putting more emphasis on the performers. Amaluna is a play on the words for mother and moon. A majority of the cast is female. A half-crescent moon, dangling from the above, is used in several scenes. Most notably, a female cellist gets in there and plays the cello while floating above the action (and crowd) below. (Wow.) One element introduced in Amaluna that I've never seen used prominently at a Cirque show before is water. My favorite segment, as I'm sure it was for a lot of guys, was the waterbowl balancing act. It was mind-blowing how far the actress could bend her body. At one point, as she stood on the edge of the bowl while holding herself up with her hands, she bent her legs behind and over her head and then slid, feet-first, gracefully into the pool of water. The show lasted about 2.5 hours including roughly a 20-30-minute intermission. There were about 12 acts in all. They consisted of a colorful "Magic Pageant" filled with cheerful song and dance, a skillfully timed, sychronized, and precise group meteor juggling act, two high-flying, high-velocity aerial strap performances, an energetic uneven bars (gymnastics) segment, a jaw-dropping group teeterboard (seesaw) act, a breathtaking balancing act consisting of 13 palm leaf ribs, a 30-foot-tall (maybe more), Spider-Man-like pole exhibition, and impressive hula hoop and juggling presentations. Needless to say, if you've never been to a Cirque du Soleil performance before, you should go. It's totally worth it and makes for a fun night out. read more

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For years, I've heard the hype about Cirque Du Soleil..... All I knew was stories of a show that was performed nightly in Las Vegas... And "It's Not a Circus" seems to be one of the lines that everyone pointed out but it sure didn't seem to be a strong attraction for me to go out of my way for.... Sounds like a performance made up of the performers from America's Got Talent. Then years passed and the name was still strong and recognizable but if it's in Las Vegas then I'm not interested (considering I think Las Vegas is over-rated but that's a whole another story). Then a little more time passed and I hear Cirque Du Soleil has another nightly show in Orlando but still, that's far from South Florida and I'm no fan of the Tourist side of Orlando proper... But then, Cirque Du Soleil's traveling show sets up shop in South Florida to do a performance in Miami Gardens called Amaluna... and that's like in my backyard so I go... And I loved it First off... It's NOT A CIRCUS; at least not in the traditional sense. I expected an indoor performance, like the buildings they do the shows in Las Vegas and Orlando... but when I arrived at the Miami Dolphin Stadium I saw what looked like an upscale, blue and yellow Circus tent(s) and when I entered the tent I was blown away... this was way more impressive than the tents we saw as kids going to the PT Barnum or Cole Brother Circuses (simple put they utilized the space purposefully and on-point). Snack stands and memorabilia counters were plenty and lines were short and the ones that did get a bit long moved along quick. Although I will interject that the costs were high (for everything). Inside the main show area, it was pretty cool... The decor and props were ornate, modern, colorful with hints of industrial... When the show began the music kicked in and it's like performance after performance by individual people or groups but no intermissions or stage set up between majority of them... just an ongoing, upbeat performance. Nothing blew me away as AMAZING but as a whole it was AMAZING... One performer that I managed to keep a vivid memory of: This one girl was standing straight up, very proper and very stiff and she simple extended one of her legs outward at a 90° angle... and I thought it's cute but any "BEGINNER GYMNAST" can do that... Then she extended her leg further moving upward until it was straight up and her body remained standing straight up (her leg was now at 180°)... and I thought that's impressive but any "PRIMA BALLERINA" could do that (impressive but not knock my socks off impressive)... But then her leg bent a bit and it looked like her foot was rubbing the back of her head... and now I was finally like "OH MY GOD"... I didn't know to be freaked out or turned on... Probably A little of both read more

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I just saw Amaluna this past weekend and pay no attention to the naysayers. I've been to three different shows now, including the last one which had the horses (Cavalia). This show was impeccably done from the costumes, the lighting, set design and most of all the performers. I overheard people complaining during the intermission saying things like, "This show isn't as good as some of the others, or I keep waiting for them to top the show every year because this one is boring." Ahem. I'd be willing to bet my whole entire life savings that these audience members who were too busy critiquing the show have never once even attempted to balance themselves on one hand upside down, much less execute an entire routine doing the intricate acrobatics that are involved. It's hearing things like this that make me a little angry because I can't even imagine how many hours that it takes to put together an entire show like this. Not to mention the time that it takes to practice. Now, onto the good stuff. I took my niece with me as this was my gift to her for her 9th birthday. Without giving too much away, there were moments of the show that simply took my breath away. My niece loved it as well and she was fully engaged the entire time. My only complaint was that we had a huge pole that was blocking our view to the stage. I paid for the most expensive seating and the pole messed it up a bit. I was having to crane my neck around to see the center stage. read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Date with my niece! - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

It's always nice to experience something new. Ovo was my first Cirque du Soleil show and I'm glad that I had the opportunity to see it. The entrance to Ovo is located right across from the San Jose Police Department. As you approach the tent, make sure to have your ticket handy because they'll need to scan it. Once you enter the tent, there is food and merchandise available for purchase. They have some very beautiful and expensive masks. I sat in row H (seat #4) in the 206 area . To my surprise, it was a pretty good spot considering no one was in front of me and the performers were in front of me pretty often. If you want to save some money, I would consider sitting in this area. If I had to choose two parts to watch from the Ovo performance, I would pick the Asian women with the kiwis and the grasshoppers climbing on the rock wall + jumping on the trampolines. It's amazing how talented these performers are. I really enjoyed the live music and the singer has such a beautiful voice. FYI, Cirque du Soleil provides normal toilet services including running water! There's a place to wash your hands with soap and you can dry your hands off with a paper towel from the automatic dispenser. I was so happy because they didn't have porta potties...those freak me out hah. Anyhow, this show was spectacular and I loved every minute of it. read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

Another awesome experience! Pre show the Tapis Rouge did not disappoint as usual. Still lots of food and flowing drinks. The bubbly that night was very good. The staff remains amazing. The Tapis Rouge still continues to give your money's worth. One delectable food after the other circulates and makes sure that you're well fed, imbibed and happy. I do prefer the intimate venue of a tent. I've seen other shows in a non tent venue but it lacks that carnival feel that I love. A classier carnival:) TOTEM. What an amazing experience. CDS managed to constantly surprise it's audience. We were! Funny, useful and cool! A great FUC if I may say! Why useful? It does provide me a look at different talents and I try to follow them on their shows. Example the lovers in yellow astride the trapeze. They were my favorite of the night! My one uh oh! of the night was the directions( or the lack of it) as to where to park our car. With the VIP tix comes VIP parking. But the lack of directions was the lone frustration that night. The show was worth it! read more

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I LOVE Cirque shows so I was looking forward to this one. I went with a big group as we did group tickets/VIP which is a great way to go. With the VIP tickets you have your own entrance/tent to hang out in. The VIP tent had its own port-a-potties, free wine/champagne/beer and light bites. Loved the complimentary photos we got too. (limit to 1 per person!) We sat in the second row and but I think it may have been better a little further. The venue in the tent is pretty intimate already so I felt overstimulated at some points because there was so much going on. The love story was entertaining but I did wonder how much older the guy was then to the main lead girl. She looked 12! Most of the acts amazed me per usual. Some way more impressive then others. My favorite is always the Chinese acrobats. The things they can do! I think for Cirque to keep getting people back is just having different and creative acts. They can't always have someone trapezing or being bendy. I enjoyed it. i would check it out. Fun fact- go female empowerment! The show was more than 70% female cast members. read more

Over the top under the Big Top! Cirque Du Soleil's Amaluna is a sensation, a spectacle, an exhibition of excellence. I knew that Cirque has been exciting audiences for years, but this was my first experience, or rather immersion, into the thrilling world for which this touring troupe is well known. Amaluna is breathtaking! The high-flying acrobatics under the big blue and yellow tent reach to the sky and into the audience, providing thrills which made me smile from big ear to big ear and made me re-experience the sheer joy of childhood. There are astounding routines which demonstrate the performers' strength and flexibility, while highlighting the gracefulness of the human body. And oh those bodies! They're sexy and toned and....sooooo bend-y! My mouth was agape the entire time as I witnessed the unbelievable contortions of the lead female's series of impressive movements during her highlight act. Equally as impressive is the synchronized and energetic routine of the male performers, which not only showcase their gymnastic abilities, but their twenty-six-pack abs. Yes, it is all hot, hot, hot, and you'll be grateful the tent is air-conditioned. In addition to these feats there is wonderful choreography and dancing, colorful and elaborate costumes, a skillful juggling act, a demonstration of intense and hushed concentration, all bound by a fairytale story. What further distinguishes Amaluna is the electrifying live hard rock music, which is unexpected, carries the mood and intensity of the performances even further, and is a stimulating juxtaposition to a traditional love story. Wow! __________________________________________ Catch it if you can - in Denver from July 18th through August 25th read more

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I'm a big Cirque du Soleil fan, but Amaluna was a bit of a disappointment. If you have never seen a Cirque show, you would probably love Amaluna. Because I've seen last year's Totem in San Francisco and a number of shows in Vegas, I can say that Amaluna fell short. The music was good, but it didn't seem free-flowing. The acrobatics were great as usual but the show overall, did not have the grandiose feel like the others; a lot of the special effects were scaled down. We had great seats, but just about anywhere you sit has a pretty good view. read more

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My first CDS show ever, but surely not the last! I watched Ovo Valentine's day and goodness, it is something EVERYONE should experience. First off, if you are being accompanied by a loved one and want to add a special touch for Valentine's this was the perfect opportunity. Alex K. and I got Adult Tapis Rouge tickets which were priced at $250 each, before you slam your wallet closed- the tickets allow access to a special tent where you are showered in hor d'oeuvres, mimosas, champagne, wine and even Stella Artois ( one of CDS' sponsors). Hell they even take your photos free and throw in a program with stickers priced at $13 if you weren't Tapis Rouge VIP. Not only was the food amazingly put together, but it's presentation was neat organized and moved around the tent well due to the great waiters. You also get private restrooms right outside the main tent and coat check service- hallelujah! Did I mention you get a nifty lanyard that just screams, spoil me I'm VIP? The show itself is amazing, the acts were beautifully coordinated and the performers all have sheer talent. From breathtaking dances, humorous sketches and suspenseful arial acts- you definitely get your moneys worth. The show is about 4 hours long, but there is a 30 minute intermission. I was sitting in the premium seats which I believe were much better than price level 1 seats because when the netting for high wire or trapeze acts came down you'd have a cramp in your neck from looking up the whole time. From my seat you had the full view of everything and even got to experience the main characters coming the aisles and coming into contact with you. Again if you have Tapis Rouge tickets you can head back to the tent and eat more sweets, load up your box with candies at the candy bar, sip on more bubbly and pick up your photos. Event parking is $10, so come 30 minutes early and just park down the block. Come on walking doesn't hurt maybe a little if you wear heels like I did, but not to worry after sipping mimosas you won't mind at all. read more

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Generally speaking Cirque Du Soleil has been a hit outside of Zarkana. Every show I have been to there have always been moments of wonder -- that is seeing things I could have never dreamed of and did not think possible. Probably the two most memorable moments from Amaluna were seeing this guy 'pole dance' -- no, not what would first come to your mind when I write that but if you see the show you will understand what I mean. Secondly, seeing Miyoko Shida do the coconut palm balancing act live. I randomly picked up her talent via YouTube a couple of years ago and never though I would be witnessing her perform live at Cirque Du Soleil -- that was a tremendous surprise. If you can afford the Rogue tickets. Get them. It makes for a wonderful relaxing experience around the show and the food (no, it is not a sit down meal) is really outstanding. You totally lose track of the fact that you are in a parking lot at Citi Field. If you can further afford the backstage access that was an amazing journey. Both before and after the show I was surprised at the amount of time we had to peek behind the curtain and talk with two of the talent that helped make the show come together. read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

Amaluna was my first Cirque Du Soleil experience and it will definitely not be my last. Every year when Cirque Du Soleil is in town; it's always located at Atlantic Station. This is probably due to many reasons. A few guess would be plentiful parking available, eateries and shops, and just the location being ITP, which is perfect. It's definitely a breathtaking view as you see the Grand Chapiteau commuting off 85 Northbound and Southbound. The show was AMAZING. Great live music. Powerful artist. Energized acrobats and gymnasts. Endless stunts and entertainment/comedy. It was a wonderful evening! Highly recommend as they are in town for several more days. PARKING - Thanks to fellow Yelper Daniel B. for such a great tip! Ask the attendant as you enter to pay a flat rate of $10 because you're attending the show. You'll pay then and there and will receive a tix to exit later on. read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Amalunaaaaaaa - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

Just saw this in West Sacramento Saturday night Jan 25, 2020. The show was packed with many others who way Over Paid for this experience. The venu is set up HORRIBLY. The seats can not even fit an child widthwise. It was an exercise in seating torture!!! It mad an economy airline seat feel spacious. HONESTLY the most miserable 2 hours of cramped-ness I have ever had to endure!!! Save your money, even VIP wasn't any better. The performers were good, but the uncomfortable seats make this show a big NO! read more

I love cirque shows but this one was the only one I've ever seen that felt like a waste of money. It was just soooo boring. I was expecting to see some spectacular acts here but all I got was regret. Now I understand why they included popcorn and a drink with the show. I'm sure people were so underwhelmed. The costumes are great as usual and the performers I'm sure are capable of more but whoever put the production together really needs to get the boot . Cirque... you pulled a fast one on my hard earned money. Shame ... + a star because the bathroom situation was the best I've seen and everyone is so polite read more

A good show but certainly not the best. I have to admit that part of my disappointment was that the ushers kept letting people in WAY after the show started and they were just standing in front of our seats and then they were arguing about how some people were in their seats. I'm sorry but if you can't get your arse to the show on time and it's 15 to 20 minutes after the show has started, you better sit your butt down in any seats you can find because other people actually got there on time and didn't pay to watch your fat backside/the back of your head. Ugh! Aside from that, the show was pretty good. The second half of the show was much better probably because there weren't people coming in late. I actually worked for Cirque at the Luzia show and when people were late, they were s*it out of luck. They had to watch the show from outside so I have no idea what happened between that show and Ama Luna but it sure didn't seem to be run nearly as well. Some of the acts/stunts were edge of your seat, nail biting incredible stuff. Though it was a female driven cast, the best act for me was the the first act of the second half when the guys were jumping on a seesaw doing all sorts of stunts midair. It was breathtaking to say the least. The music was quite good though I'm partial to the music from Luzia. I loved the clowns in this show! Anyway, overall it was better than average but not the best partly because of bad management of late arriving guests. If they had managed that better, it might have gotten 5 stars but it was hard to see the first 30 minutes of the show since people were still walking around which should have never been allowed. My other criticism of the management was that they told people no flash photography several times and still people took flash photos during the show. Honestly, why weren't these people thrown out?!? read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Picture in front of the Grand Chapiteau :) - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

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Absolutely spectacular! I have seen almost every touring show that's come to San Jose as well as the ones you can only catch in Las Vegas. I'm a huge, huge fan! THE PRODUCTION: ----------------------- Cirque du Soleil is a master of combining incredible talent, mind-blowing tricks, stunning visuals, great choreography, quirky humor, Being a professional performer and choreographer myself, I'm usually very critical (unintentionally) during any type of show. But during Cirque shows I am entranced and completely engaged the entire time. Most recently I saw the breathtaking **Amaluna**. The performers are exceptional and are highly skilled, both technically and in the way they convey emotion. One of my favorite parts involved a seesaw and a glass bowl -- I don't want to spoil it for you so I won't say anything more than that the tricks were crazy! The all-female live band was incredible. They played the entire show as a solid rock band, and I loved the director's choice to incorporate them into different parts of the show. They played and sang in various parts of the stage, sometimes interacting with the other performers. BEHIND THE SCENES: --------------------------- Thanks to Yelp, the ticket was complimentary and included an awesome backstage tour! Being a stage performer myself, I was super excited to see how their elaborate and well-executed show worked behind the scenes. Our lovely guide Rowenna gave us the grand tour and answered our many questions. Did you know that Cirque du Soleil... 1) is COMPLETELY a touring group? Yes, they actually have to move all the set pieces, stage apparatus, and even the audience seats! 2) has set up a large room that serves as a gym, changing room, costume repair, hair and makeup stations, and even the green room? I was astounded by how efficiently they utilized the space. 3) has an intensive and ongoing audition process to find the most talented and unique performers? There are people constantly on YouTube searching for amazing and impressive feats. 4) owns and travels with their own set of industrial laundry machines and dryers? 5) has a very minimalistic set for Amaluna? Everything is relatively light and easy to break down, other than the huge glass bowl of water, which can weigh up to 3 TONS when filled with water for the act. Rowenna warned us that it would become less and less glamorous as we moved further away from the stage. We glimpsed a view of the audience from the back of the stage, then forayed into the underbelly of the stage, which is where many of the performers have to crawl or even roll under in order to appear in their assigned positions during the performance. We saw the heating device that keeps the water warm during the glass bowl scene, the uneven bars used in an impressive gymnastic act, and various props and costume pieces set by performers. We even witnessed the laundry room with all machines at full blast. For me, the most exciting part of the tour was getting to observe the large room that served many functions: the performers' gym, changing room, hair and makeup stations, costume repair, and green room! We got to learn a LOT about how costumes are made, how the actors' makeup is designed (often they have to put it on themselves step by step which can take up to 90 minutes!), behind the scenes work, and so much more. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance and the wonderful backstage tour. Thank you to Cirque Du Soleil for having us and to Yelp & Abby for inviting me to such a wonderful event! DATE TIP: Amaluna will make for a really great date night. Impressive feats of strength and flexibility along with rockin' music? Oh yeah. read more

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Both my gal and I have seen many Cirque Du Soleil shows over the years and I can undeniably say that I am a big fan. So when we had the chance to attend the premier night event and afterparty of course we jumped at the opportunity as we had not seen Amaluna before. We knew we were in for a special evening for as soon as we stepped inside the big top tent were were greeted by servers in costume handing us glasses of champagne. Yes, please! Sure, I'll have three or four of those. There was a terrific mix of people in attendence to see the show and everyone mingled among the exhibits, performers, and interactive showcases for the hour before showtime. There was a feeling of excitement in the air, and as we were led into the main seating area surrounding the stage everyone was taken in by the colors and sounds our senses were treated to. We were now in the world of Amaluna - a mysterious island where beauty and courage await! A brief synopsis of the show - :: Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter's coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honours femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance which marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation to the next. In the wake of a storm caused by Prospera, a group of young men lands on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera's daughter and a brave young suitor. But theirs is a love that will be put to the test. The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony. :: Almost every Cirque show we have seen brings us into a fantasy world of shapes, colors, and sounds. The storylines are sewn together to include incredible feats of strength, balance, agility, dance, acrobatics, comedy, and overall incredible talent gleaned from all corners of the world. I must say that the music in a Cirque show is the driving force pulsating like a heartbeat as if it's a character itself. Living and breathing as the soul that guides it. The music is ethereal with amazing singers and musicians. Every show I have seen the music has moved me. So much so that we have a bunch of CD's from past shows. A refreshing twist is that this show's music was performed entirely by a female band, and the songs had a decidedly rock edge to them. As I'm a rock guy I really loved the vibe of the music at this show. Again, amazing talent as these gals could really shred and the women who sang just nailed it with soaring vocals. Yes, we purchased this soundtrack too. As with many Cirque shows the storyline is interwoven with discovery of love, inner awareness of self being, the world and environment around us, and a deeper understanding of the Earth and it's elements. The show itself contains a flair for the dramatic, along with imaginitive artistry, totally amazing athleticism, and sprinkled in with a touch of comedy interspersed throughout to help liven the mood. Highlights of Amaluna were the characters, and as in past shows, offer many different colorful personalities, costumes, and makeup. They personify many different specialties to watch and listen to. Groups launching themselves soaring on a teeterboard, flying around the tent on aeriel straps, bouncing around even bars and poles, performing feats of strength and precision, among others. As always, the choreography and dancing were on-point and beautifully executed. The clowning offers some good laughs. This is a must see show for adults and children alike. Inside the main tent there is a souvenir area with some pretty nice items to purchase, along with snack and refreshment stands. The smell of popcorn invades the air and is an appropriate munchie to have in your lap during the show. The half hour intermission offers just enough time to make a purchase, stretch your legs, and also use the well taken care of bathrooms that are on the grounds. The organizers of Cirque miss no beats here. The evening's performance was nothing short of amazing and we left totally entertained with smiles on our faces, not to mention a few choice souvenirs. I would suggest getting tickets to this show soon as it's only playing for a limited engagement until May 18. If in the NYC area it's easy to get to by subway - the #7 train to Citi Field/Willets Point. You'll see the big blue and yellow tent in the parking lot. It's suitable for all ages with different price points determined by seating sections. Be prepared for a magical experience! read more

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It's magical. It's beautiful. It's all you expected it to be. I admit, I never been to Cirque du Soleil before. But I grew up watching Russian circus, and I see same roots - but on completely different performance level. There are classic circus elements, gymnastics, acrobatics, lightheaded interludes (Jeeves and Deeda, hilarious!); there are elements of Broadway shows; opera and rock mixed in, and the story that weaving it all together. The mysterious island of Amaluna and it's inhabitants, love story and the trials is represented in set, in music, and in costume designs - is absolutely spectacular. Rock band, Valkyries, Amazons, Queen Prospera, Cali - my favorite moments and costumes, but all of it was amazing. 1000 arms dance was powerful, and music beats kept me tapping my foot whole time. Amaluna was my first show - and it always will be most memorable as all firsts, but I am raising champagne glass at the premiere night to seeing many more. It is an experience like no others! read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

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Amaluna marks another fantastic Cirque experience Focusing on feats of coordination & balancing & girl power, we see a story of a girl who is coming of age on an island of Amazonian-like women who absolutely rule Acts that range from a contortionist in a huge vat of water to girls who are juggling while being twirled & doing flips on their male partners, to the aerial twirling circle & drape-thingys, to gymnastic bars & seesaws, to the guys climbing a huge pole - we were completely awed by the artists' physical prowess & abilities to balance & climb & swing all over the stage And the girl who was balancing the sticks as she built this ginormous whale-skeleton-like thing was incredible! Only thing that was not incredible was the clown bit.......I think there may have been more than 1 parent who was required to explain where babies came from after this show. Seeing a "birth" of the pirate babies was a bit shocking for a family show & there was no innuendo or hidden joke there - legs were up & babies were popping out! So parents be forewarned!! I also found the music to stray from the traditional ethereal Cirque music & this was more poppy.....the girl on guitar w/ the electric purple jacket totally reminded me of Prince. I really liked it but just to point out that it didn't hold the mysterious Enya / Delerium that I come to expect This was the Mr's very first Cirque & we left there all kinds of impressed. For me, this wasn't my most favorite but it definitely ranks right up there! read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

All men should wear thongs, especially if they have big, hard, long tails. The Lizard-Man performing at Amaluna's Cirque performance started off the night stealing popcorn from the crowd and dumping it on the heads of other guests. It was hilarious. Made even funnier by his thong and tail costume. Our $100 (each) seats were about 4 rows behind the ones for $160, and I thought ours were better. The seating was one of the best things about the night: there was not a bad seat in the house, and the center stage rotated so that you often could see a performer from more than one angle, even if they were holding a position perfectly still. The very beginning (first 30 minutes) there were some amazing performances using one body to toss another (somersault) using just hands and feet, the kind of thing that's great at Cirque. After that the best part of the show was the music. The all-female band was powerful. The musicians were wild to watch and the singer's strong voice was actually quite moving. It was pretty incredible, all night long. Then there were scenes of clowns just mumbling and attempting humor. These filler scenes were very dissatisfying. While they applied to the story-line, it's unfair to add that much talk-time in to the "performance". A hula-hoop chick came out and impressed me with her multi-hooping skills, but without trying to be a hoop snob, I've seen better hoopers at Burning Man, and theirs are on fire. Fuego, b*itches! So then there's a girl in a white bikini in a pool. I think all the girls should've been wearing bikinis. Perhaps if they were all scantily clad I would have been slightly more interested in their dancing. It was a lot of just dancing all night. If youre going to dance, take it off ladies! (and men too!!) The pool thing was shallow so it was neat that she could stand and the edge and dive in right up against the glass. I couldn't do it, but I have seen Le Rêve in Vegas (similar to Cirque) and they were diving from the ceiling into shallow pools, so nothing about this girl had me going. Except the wet white bikini. Then there's a huge intermission where you can buy over-priced food. I snuck in a giant bag of amazing popcorn I made at home. I wasn't going to pay $8! And it gave me a reason to use a big purse I'd never used. I brought my refillable water bottle and there was a free water station (cold and hot) which was awesome. Bathrooms outside were portable but clean and had a nice handwashing station. But the intermission was waaaaay too long. We had time to photobomb at LEAST five couples. So then the "show" continues. In my head after every scene I'm hoping I can clap; that we've reached the finale. A teeter totter that bounced men high enough to do aerial somersaults came out. But I've been on the teeter totter of death (also at Burning Man). Again, not impressed. The 15 minute, silent balancing act that followed was also very, very slow. Several loud sighs were let out around us. I wanted to "accidentally" drop my metal water thing. Casey asked if he could screen "BOO" and get us kicked out. Gymnastic bars with no real acrobatic or team flips followed. It was stuff I did on the playground in junior high. Well, not going back and forth between bars, but I actually saw Casey land a flip off a similar bar at playground not long ago. He should do this show - he'd at least add some personality. My thonged lizard-man came out again at the end, this time without his tail. Full, unobstructed thong shot. He did some juggling and then it was pretty much over. He had to thrust around a bit while he juggled. Thrust, thrust, yum. Quite a bit more entertaining than the current, controversial Joe Boxer commercial. A few weeks ago I yelled at my husband for never planning dates. So he planned this. So $200 for tickets and $25 for parking and $5 for Bridge, this is what I got. I will now resume date-planning for us and he's off the hook. I believe our next Cirque date will be saved for a Vegas trip. read more

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I am a SUPER Uber Cirque Du Soleil Fan (This will be my 12 show) Seeing all the shows (From NY, To Vegas, to Outside other countries). This has been a pretty good performance. Thanks to Yelp for allowing me to have the chance to experience it during the PREMIERE! Complimentary Popcorn, Drinks (water, soda, champagne *** Show Starting at 8 PM Intermission at 9:10 until 9:45 PM Show ending around 10:30 PM After Performance Party until 1 AM. Complimentary Finger Food plus drinks available until 1 AM*** ---------------------------------- Now The show ----------------------------------------- 1st part of the show I was NOT that amused by the acrobats (things you may have seen it in other Cirque Du Soleil shows OR Thru Gymnastics. 2nd part of the show it AMAZED ME!. Things that you have NEVER seen or Imagine. (SPECIALLY THE CONTORTIONIST) And about the story AMALUNA: is a fusion of the words ama, which refers to "mother" in many languages, and luna, which means "moon," a symbol of femininity that evokes both the mother-daughter relationship and the idea of goddess and protector of the planet. Amaluna is also the name of the mysterious island where the story unfolds. Music is more Rock style in this show, You will see most of the performers are Female Musicians, Acrbobats. Wherever you seat, you will be able to have a great view. Since the Stage Rotates around right in the middle. *** = ONLY Premiere Night available (You have to pay your drinks and popcorns during regular admissions). read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

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I have really bad ADD so being crammed into a seat for two hours without moving is not really my favorite way to have fun. Cirque Du Soleil's Amaluna was the best natural Adderall I have ever had because for the first time ever I did not feel like I was being suffocated in my chair. My eyes were on the stage the entire time. There were so many things to look at and see. My husband and I felt like kids seeing a new world for the first time. We held our breath, we laughed, we gasped, we clutched the edge of our seats. The things these performers do with their bodies are absolutely astonishing. I definitely have a new appreciation for the human body after this. If you can remember my disastrous aerial silks class (see my Spark Yoga review), I could only imagine how much dedication these performers put in their art. I was astonished to hear that the show fits 2,500 people in their tent. When walking in you feel like you are in a fairly intimate show due to the large rotating stage and cast of actors. There is really no bad seat in the house. Writing this review is getting me all excited about the show again. Prepare to be amazed!! This show is worth every single penny. read more

3.5 stars. Liked it, but didn't love it. The first half was somewhat boring. Really? A flying yo-yo? *yawns* The kiwi girls screwed up on some of the synchronized moves. The trapeze boys fell off twice. The second half saved the show. It was much better with the tight rope artist. That was amazing. I also liked the grasshoppers, jumping on and off the trampolines. The cheesy love story between the *Precious* Lady Bug and that Blue Man Bug was slightly overdone. Could have done without. Overall, entertaining. Thankfully, we paid half-off the regularly priced tickets. So worth it in that regard. RECOMMEND, but not highly. read more

The staff handled the long lines very quickly to expedite the crowd into the tent. Once inside, you quickly forget that this is only a temporary operation. They have merchandise setup so you can purchase souvenirs and program books with details on Amaluna. There are nice flat panel TVs and music to prepare you for a spectacular show and snack bars who will sell you popcorn and water for $11. Once inside the arena, there are ushers who will guide you to your seat like a concert or any sporting event. You instantly marvel at the elaborate set and realize that just about every seat is a good one. There is absolutely no picture taking inside the show area at all including any selfies. The ushers watch you like a hawk and since the show area is dark, your phone screen lights up like a movie theatre so it's easy for them to find you. If you find any pics uploaded on Yelp, you know they did it illegally. Haha! The costumes were elaborate like you would expect from any Cirque show, but I found the show to be very blah. There was the typical juggling with balls and hula hoops, the teeter totter vaults, the rope twirls, etc. Can I do any of these tricks? Of course not, but I'm not putting on a show and charging people over $100 either. I'm comparing Cirque to a traditional circus. The act that I loved was the balancing act with all the sticks. This incredibly flexible and steady performer balanced a stick that resembled a branch on another stick and then balanced those on another and so on until the thing looked like a giant mobile. There was a good 15 sticks or so on this massive cantilever she held and then balanced it on a single pole. Wow! The one BBW in yellow that came out to talk to the audience could have been eliminated. Her high pitched shrieking voice was hurtful to my cochlea and her material was not funny at all. After this one act, the lights came on and I honestly thought it was over since like 60% of the audience got up. There was lots of confusion, but luckily some people asked the usher and he told us it was intermission. Don't come expecting this show to be on par with a Vegas Cirque show. It's a traveling show so you won't get the high tech sets with the trap doors. The props are rolled in as the show progresses and there are no curtains to drop. If I paid the $100-$400 per ticket, I would have left very disappointed. If your tickets weren't complimentary like mine (thanks to Yelp), then I suggest you pay for the cheap seats because your view isn't much better than someone who could have saved the money to buy an iPad. And that is your tip of the day :) read more

Not sure who this applies to if anyone, but if you've ever dreamt of running away and being in a circus, this is the "cirque" you wanna run off to. My first Cirque show was way back in 2002 and since then, I have made it a point to attend every show front and center either in my hometown of Miami, neighboring cities like Orlando's La Nouba or even multiple shows out of state in Vegas, NYC, Chicago and Boston. All shows have been phenomenal with a few exceptions here and there and all shows deliver five star performances with a few favorites/least favorites in the mix. Amaluna with its 70% female cast and an ALL female rock band is no different. It has a storyline, as all other cirque shows that can sometimes be hard to follow but overall you can catch the gist of it. Costumes, makeup, props- are all amazing. Cali was one of my favorite characters and the main character in which the story centers itself on is a crazy flexible contortionist. My least favorite part of the show were the intermission clowns that tied the audience over while they set up for the forthcoming acts...they weren't as funny to me and the audience interaction was less than what I usually remember from previous cirque shows. My one gripe is I wish the VIP included a little interaction with the cast after the show like it is for Blue Man Group where they come out and take pics- that would be pretty awesome although pretty awesome as well would've been attending the Yelp Elite experience that I missed because of a work function that was mandatory....errrrrrghhhhhh! Overall though it's an awesome show. Hard to pick which one is my fave out of the many since they all have so many interesting elements to them and are so different but definitely a nice outing that will leave you wishing you were triple jointed and in the show. read more

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I went to the 4:30 show today 1st row and was speechless... Wow!!! I have been to see "O", Mystere, Wintuk and now Amaluna and although all were very good and completely different, this was my favorite. It was like being at a concert. The band was awesome and the performers were amazing! I don't think there would have been a bad seat in the house. With the exception of the seats being small and uncomfortable, I have nothing bad to say about it. Cirque Du Soleil definitely outdid themselves with this show. I can only hope that future shows and performances from them will live up to this one. Mystere is now my 2nd favorite Cirque show. If you have a chance to go to a show... This is the one to see... I still can't get over the band, it reminds me of Dream Theater and the stunning performers, again speechless! read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

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So I just saw this Cirque Du Soleil yesterday and this is my SIXTEENTH DIFFERENT cirque show!! As an elite Yelper... I'm a bit shamed that I did not check into here yesterday but instead checked into just AT&T park. LOL. Anyways, as far as the show is concerned. I thought it was a very well done show and some of the acts are quite impressive. Its not one of my favorites, but it is a good show. Just a rant: To people that seem to give the Cirque Du Soleil shows a bad review and say how the acts are not impressive or that what they do isn't challenging enough... I suggest they go watch something like Ringling Brothers where the acts are very kiddie and then come back and say that Cirque Du Soleil acts are not impressive... just my two cents because I'm sure that probably 99% of the people complaining about how the acts are unimpressive can't even come close to doing those things... Anyways, Amaluna is a girl power cirque show and more "rock" sounding than the other cirque shows I have seen. Most of the performers are female and music is played by an all female band. This is a first for any cirque show. Some acts stood out in my mind. The girl balancing the bones... crazy!! I have no idea how she managed to have that much control and balance things bigger then herself!! I also really liked the lizard guy juggling. His juggling was very sharp, quick, and he had a lot of shows-manship! Great performer! I must admit, there's something a bit hot about a guy performing with so much confidence! Another act I really liked were the little Asian girls twirling the lights on strings. It looked so pretty when the lights dimmed down and it was impressive to see them jump and so somersaults while twirling the lights. What's nice about the traveling shows is that the space is pretty small compared to a permanent venue like the shows in Vegas. There is not really a bad seat, unless you sit where a post may block your view. Personally, I like seats closer to the front, center and somewhere between 1/3 and 2/3 back. I feel that you will be close enough to see details, but is back far enough that you don't have to strain your neck to see acts up high. What I did not like about this show was the pirate... the humor was not good as other cirque comedy acts. I think it would had been better if it was just the female comedic character. The one act that I wasn't too wowed about were the girls on the monkey bars. I usually don't see this in the cirque shows... and I think they should keep it that way. Those girls did appear very confident and strong though! Overall, a good show with some impressive acts. See it and you won't get disappointed!! It's not the best cirque show out there, but it is a good one. If you want to save money... let me tell you a secret. Parking here is $25. IF you park on the street, the meters only go till 6pm!! It is literally a 5 minute walk!! The meters are 25 cents per hour! That is the cheapest I have ever seen! Usually it's 25 cents per 15 minutes, or more. I was quite shocked to discover this as this IS San Francisco and parking here normally costs an arm and a leg!! I paid my 75 cents as my show was at 430pm and it just stopped the clock when the time added to 6pm!! I was soooo happy to pay 75 cents instead of $25 for parking!! I used the extra money and got me a program, CD, and reusable bag. They sell it as a package deal for $25! I'm looking forward to seeing my next Cirque Du Soleil show!! read more

I have always wanted to run away with the circus. Sadly, I don't have the skills these people do to be in the circus, maybe the freak show, but not the circus. I got me and the BF some tix to see Amaluna for Xmas (they are pretty $$ so the holidays were my excuse for the splurge). This was my third time seeing Cirque Du Soleil, and the BF's fourth, there's just something about the circus that brings a huge smile to my face, its like being ten years old again. I loved the show, minus one part. I loved that they had fancy plastic cups for drinking your wine - I have never seen plastic wine glasses before and I gotta say it was a nice touch. We scarfed down popcorn too, cuz you can't be under the circus tents and not indulge, and since there was no cotton candy, popcorn sealed the deal. They have lots of merch at the show and honestly I find most of it overpriced, although I do like to look through their programs, and I would have considered picking one up, but the pages weren't glossy they were matte, and to me that makes a big diff. So I don't really want to talk too much about the show, because I think you should just get off your ass and see it, but I will say that if you know me at all, you will be able to pinpoint the exact moment when I squirmed in my seat and had to look away. If you can't afford tix to the circus, check out the 3D movie at Silvercity by Peter Jackson called "Worlds Away" which features clips from a bunch of their acts from across the world. Or if you are super ass broke you can always try and find a copy of "Corteo" on DVD (we have a copy at home), which is the first Cirque shows I ever saw. read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Step right up and be the first person to see Amaluna! - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

I loved "Love" in Las Vegas. I liked "Amaluna" in San Jose quite a bit too, though in fairness Love was more grandiose. If you've never seen a Cirque show, do it. Now. It's literally the most entertaining thing that you can drop $50 - $300 on. And the Chinese acrobat guys... gorgeous... If you're reading this... "call me!" ;-) read more

Like practically everyone, I've heard about Cirque Du Soleil over the years, but have never seen one of their varying shows either in Vegas or elsewhere. That changed last night with an evening performance of this tour group's most recent stop in DC's National Harbor. My expectations when walking into the humongous tent were mediocre, at best, not knowing what we were about to witness. Well, that completely changed rather quickly. Wow! Talk about a visual and audible extravaganza of acrobatics, costumes, drama, comedy, music and entertainment. Words really can't express the visual delight and surprising disbelief we had through both halves of the entire show. I don't know if all CDS acts are like this, but it was a thoroughly entertaining evening of amazing and talented performers. You just have to see it to understand what I mean. Go and enjoy! read more

Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - Performing Arts Near Me - Vienna, RM

VIP Rouge experience is worth it! An hour before the show starts they bring you into a lounge area where we get complimentary photos, wine, beer, champagne, and heavy appetizers such as seared ahi tuna, shrimp with mango salsa, French fries, pulled pork over a creamed corn pastry, slow roasted rib eye, grilled cheese with a espresso cup of tomato soup and bite sized chicken and waffle with garlic mashed potato! My goodness, this is restaurant quality amazingness! This is fricken awesome! read more

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Cirqu du Soleil....where do I begin? I feel like you have broken my heart. I was in LOVE with you....and you cheated on me with mediocracy. Every other time has been so good...and you just disappointed me.....you left me thinking "This is it?!?" I am a HUGE HUGE Cirque fan and I cannot begin to express my disappointment in this show. I felt that the talent just wasn't as strong as previous shows. The finale was a single juggler? REALLY? A single juggler? The gymnastics parallel bar routine was disappointing....just choreographed. I expected them to leap to each other bars.... The contoursonist wasn't okay. I feel like I have seen better in other Cirque shows. The clowns were not funny and their act was too long. It was almost a little offensive with the entire birthing scene. The aerialists didn't do much that was exciting. The lady balancing sticks was neat to watch and that was probably the best act in my opinion. I quote my five year old daughter from the show with the hula hooper.... "My Mom can do that!" Apparently...she was just as impressed with the hula hooper as I was.... Hope the next show gets better....you will get another chance because you have been so awesome in the past....but Cirque please don't make me break up with you...please get some better acts. read more

Awesome rock music + phantom ... love story + breathtaking choreography = Amaluna. Every Cirque Du Soleil show combines comical, artistic, theatrical, musical elements into one spectacular show of acrobatics. I've been to five so far, and each has had its own merit. Amaluna's strength is undoubtedly in its artistic choreographic and musical prowess. CDS has composed some great original music but never did I came out feeling like I just walked out of an extraordinary rock concert (perhaps better than a real one). This is definitely Amaluna's shiniest point, throughout the show, numerous focus that are given to the band and vocals highlights this point. The band did an amazing job to move the atmosphere in the big top. Bravo. CDS is usually set in a fantastical setting, with a general theme story weakly linking the acrobatic acts. Amaluna did quite the opposite, the story line dominated the show and each acrobatic act was an natural extension to telling another act in the story. It was almost like watching a musical. Last but not least, each acrobatic act is choreographed to be a Beautiful dance (yes, capital B). How do you choreograph pole climbing to be a dramatic dance full of emotion? Leave it to Ama to do it perfectly. I came away awestruck by the artistic feat accomplished by Amaluna. One may argue that the acrobatic acts are not as exciting as their other shows (the group acts in this one are truly spectacular!!), but I think it just shines on a different part of the sky. Parking is $15 for event at the Marine Industrial Park garage. Or if you are lucky, there are many metered spots along the waterfront. read more

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What an absolutely incredible experience! My amazing boyfriend knew this was going to be my first Cirque show so he went all out and surprised me by getting us the VIP experience. This included a private lounge area for us to go to before the show and during intermission with unlimited hors d'oeuvre, soda, wine and beer. We also received a complimentary photo taken when we arrived and 2 souvenir photo books of the show. There was also a private restroom area, private entrance to the main tent and VIP parking area so we could avoid the crowd. If you are attending a weekend show, I highly suggest giving yourself an extra 20 minutes for traffic. The lounge opened at 7pm with show starting at 8pm. Upon arrival, we had our picture taken and handed champagne. I knew we were in for a treat. The lounge itself is a smaller tent directly connected to the main tent. It was intimate but not crowded. There was a meat carving station serving beef brisket sandwiches with the best chimichurri sauce I've had in a while. There were several staff members passing around other small bites. Everything was delicious. My personal favorite was the tomato soup with toast. So good. They also had a great selection of beers and wine to choose from. Needless to say by the time the show started, we were completely stuffed. Another thing I loved was that we were given popcorn to walk into the show with. We were also allowed to bring in our beverages. And the lounge was also available to us during the 30 minute intermission. I recall them having a crepes station but I was too full to take part. The show itself was amazing. During almost every act, we couldn't help talking about how we couldn't believe it was physically humanely possible. The set was gorgeous and costumes were awesome. Music was super relaxing and flowed really well. I was absolutely hooked the entire time. Now I'm not quite sure how it happened, but we ended up being corralled into a group that got to go backstage for a behind the scenes tour. We also got to meet some of the artists. By the end of it all, my boyfriend and I both agreed it was an absolutely priceless experience. It's definitely going to be hard to go back to just attending a regular show after this. If you have someone special you want to splurge on, I would highly recommend the VIP experience tickets. They were so, so worth it. read more

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