Thank you so much, Cirque Du Soleil's LUZIA and Kimi, for allowing me and my wonderful friend attend this show! I didn't read anything about LUZIA, but the show actually exceeded my expectations! This intimate performance transported us to a surreal and an imaginary Mexico, inspired by the country's rich culture. We really enjoyed the acrobats, the amazing contortionist artist, the hoop diving, the hand-balancing act, the Russian swings, the speed juggling, the impressive footwork with the football, and the dancing with the hoops (which I loved!). I absolutely enjoyed their soundtrack, so definitely getting their album! Our seats were the best, as we had a wonderful view of the overall stage. You don't get let in until half an hour before the start of the show, but there are concessions, bars, gift shops, and a small gallery to check out while you wait. What a great way to spend a Thursday evening - thank you so much! +amazing performances! +wonderful soundtrack! read more

This was probably close to my 10th Cirque Du Soleil show but first since the pandemic. For those who still care, masks were almost non-existant but there were a few in the crowd and employees. As another reviewer said, it's fairly easy to park at the mall and walk. If you park at Tyson's Corner Center (Tyson's 1, not the closer Tyson's 2/Galleria) IMO it is not obvious how to cross the street from the mall, so it took a bit of exploring. Another reviewers hint to look for the metro and use the bridge was solid (paired with logical keep to sidewalks). So first the "bad": * I think this was the first Cirque show I've seen where I saw mistakes. Ironically, given another reviewer praise, it was with the ring events. * I also think this was the first Cirque show I've been to where there were noticable 'cleanup' crew on stage that were not "in character" part of the show (besides between acts). * Finally, there was a lot going on at times with this show. My SO said that is not atypical but acknowledged sometimes it seemed like there were 2 acts going on at once (in addition to the always small things to look at). To their credit this does give some rewatch value for whoever can afford that. * Occasionally spotlights were in my eyes. This might have been seating but I suspect all but the middle or maybe far corners would have been affected at some point. More informational than bad, besides those spotlights, because the stage rotates I didn't really feel like the more expensive seats were worth it. I think being in the nosebleed seats likely would have been fine as long as you don't care about close up costume detail or maybe some crowd interaction. Maybe not the far right and left. I will add the online ticket/seat picking map makes the place look a lot bigger than it is. Aside from all that, the performances were solid and the music was stellar. SO said it was nice things were bilingual (spanish english) vs the "normal" French. Maybe it has been because it's been a number of years, but things to me felt fresh and new. Before the pandemic SO and I were mulling how Cirque shows were feeling a bit stale. If you disagree with me and don't find this fresh, my advice is take some time off and come back, maybe that's what it was. Maybe it was our seats but of all the Cirque I've been to, it felt like the actors on stage were smiling and nodding specifically at me vs in general. I also really appreciated the "freeze" scenes because I know that takes a ton of strength and almost every single performer was doing it. As far as the water add, I disagree with another reviewer. IMO anything you can do without water, is more difficult with water and was well executed and fun to watch. The masks and puppetry (in addition to normal costumes) was all good. One "comedy" in between acts did involve having a large ball tossed around the audience which I felt was an accident waiting to happen. Luckily it never came our way. I also cannot say I remember noticing so many repeat performers before. It wasn't stale but I do wonder if they shrunk their crew. Last notable thing for me was there were a lot of people taking video or flash camera and security was on them pretty fast which I appreciated. The light is very distracting in an otherwise pretty dark performance area, probably also for performers safety. As for the timing of the show, the doors opened 30m before showtime. This was not stated on the tickets like the general area or concessions were. There was one "25 minute" intermission. We did not leave our seating area during that time. Unlike other reviews said, there were no metal detectors nor were our bags searched. We could have brought in outside food if we wanted. I am not sure if that was because the show was ending soon and they were over it. Your milage may vary. Bathrooms (pre-show) were the typical tight flushable portopotties...think airplane bathroom. My door was kind of questionable and I thought I might get locked in but I didn't :P My toilet also did not flush maybe it was in disorder. I thought I heard through a wall "is there no soap?" but I tried not to listen too hard :P Water was 6.50 but came in a metal (probably reusable) container. There was free water (and small plastic cups) which I had not seen before. In case it matters it was a Thursday show. read more

Over the years my family and I have seen many of the Cirque Du Soleil shows. This was the worst. Perhaps training of new potentials but definitely far below all other shows. We almost did not believe it was created and performed by the same organization. The costumes, set, redundancy, water for no reason in parts of the show, and very little of the amazing choreography, performances and talent that is typical in most shows. The contortionist is always phenomenal but most else was forgettable. read more

What an AMAZING show! LUZIA was incredibly good and did such a fantastic job. I was shooked and could not believe that a normal person could do such thing. Unbelievable! LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil deserves 5 sparkling . I will assure you will love it if you are into performance art. FYI *Do NOT bring snack from home. They will take it away from you as you enter. *Parking is $25 a spot *Food and Snacks are expensive. EAT before leaving the house. Lol I hope you'll enjoy the show as much as I did! read more

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It's probably been at least a full decade since I caught my only Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas. It was good and all, no complaints, but I had a chance to see Luzia at Tysons Corner and it was phenomenal. It completely blew the other show I saw out of the water - pun intended. We had what I believe to have been the best seats in the house - Section 101 Row D and were able to experience every beautiful song, vibrant scenery set on the stage (they had rows of live flowers at one point, candles, intricate cutout displays, and water!! lots and lots of gorgeous water), and watch the amazingly talented, flexible, STRONG and buff AF cast and crew tumble, leap, run, and fly through the air right in front of me. It was as if they were there performing just for me. With all of that said though, the tent is small enough where I don't think there is a bad seat in the house. It also helps that the stage rotates giving everyone a chance to get the best view. My only half complaint is the parking situation. Half complaint because I didn't actually pay $30 to park at the designated spots to this event. That is insanity. They say towing is enforced, so I guess I can't guarantee that they are lying about this especially at the Tysons Galleria parking lot. But I parked at Tysons Corner Center at parking garage D right next to Lord & Taylor and the Silver Line Metro and it was perfect. We went right up to the walkway and crossed a very busy Chain Bridge Rd. that way and walked right on down onto the lot right next to the Cirque du Soleil tent. An easy 7 minute walk for FREE. Overall a fabulous event that I highly recommend. The perfect hump day date night to break up a long work week. read more

Cirque always puts on an amazing show that defies physics and biology. This show transports you literally to another world. Brings imagination and athleticism together as you watch the spectacle of life and art. Food is always expensive a 2 pretzel, popcorn,and soda combo was 24 dollars. (Eat before) Bathrooms are luxury toilet trailers. (Bio break before if you can) Truly like nothing else. The acrobats and stage and music are always worth it and always have me feeling like a kid again!!! I have a true respect and admiration and girl crush on all these talented performers!!!!! Parking: Parked over at Tyson's and used the metro walkway to get over to Cirque! (Park in the garage that connects to barrel and bushel, earls, and Eddie V's! read more

THE BIG TOP WILL NEVER BE THE SAME! This was my first time attending the spectacle that is Cirque du Soleil and I was satisfied in every way imaginable. Get ready to be transported to a land that seems to be fleeting from reality as we know it. The contortionist and acrobats had me on the edge of my seat with bated breath for the next stunt they were going to do. I'm not usually the artsy farts type but this show appealed to multiple interests. All theatrics and live music culminated in an experience that can be described as second to none. You can miss it either if you drive over to the Tyson's corner area there is just something about large white tents that stand out from the rest of the industrial scenery. For the parking situation I would recommend parking at the mall garage and walking across the street because at $25 for parking I think I can do a 10 minute walk. Lastly this was my first time seeing water and lots of it being incorporated into a live show. I can say it truly is the building block of life. If you can I recommend going you won't be disappointed. Thanks so much to the Yelp community for making this night a possibility! read more

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Had a great time! A couple of helpful points: 1. PARKING - They say on their website that parking is $25/30, but there is plenty of parking at the mall (just above their structure) for free! Save the money and walk a couple of minutes if you can. 2. ENTRY - Bag check and will call took less than a minute. We went on a weekday, and it didn't seem like you needed to get here too early. 3. SEATING - Most seats have a great view of the stage, as it is under a round circus tent. We did not sit right at the center, but we did not feel disadvantaged as the stage rotates! 4. DRINKS/CONCESSIONS: They sell all sorts of alcohol, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, and other snacks. You could bring popcorn inside, but I'm not sure if you could bring alcohol. The drinks were rather pricey, so I avoided... but that's what you expect when your'e a captive audience ;-) If you're looking to drink, maybe show up early and do a happy hour nearby. ENJOY! read more

The only way to attend Cirque du Soleil is in VIP style, splurge and get those tickets, you won't regret it. When you arrive VIP you get special parking, then get to walk into an awesome enclosed area where they present you with a glass of champagne upon arrival. Once inside this amply decorated and festive enclosure, you are greeted with a variety of appetizers being walked around for your tummy's pleasure. :) Then once you've drained your glass of champagne, you can indulge in wine, beer, or more champagne at the bar where you don't have to take out a credit card to make that happen. It's all inclusive and absolutely the best decision you can make. When it's 5 minutes from curtain call, you can grab another drink in a plastic cup and a bag of perfectly popped popcorn and head to your perfectly positioned seats. The show itself is engaging and colorful, you will sit there in utter amazement with your jaw on the floor as they perform death defying feats and coordinated performances that must have taken months and months to perfect. The costumes are beautifully designed and the music performed is wonderfully intoxicating. In between acts they have a short intermission that if you are VIP, you get to head back to your gated off area for more drinks and an array of curated desserts that leave you smiling from ear to ear. My favorite was the individually sized tree leches and then the raspberry sorbet (which I mixed with some of my champagne for an even better treat). The entire show I felt like royalty, never rushed, and even more surprised that we had access to our own bathrooms that the general public could not access. I can't wait to attend another Cirque du Soleil to see what unique performances and story they come up with next! read more

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After leaving Tyson Corner I heard the circus was in town. After reading about the reviews of others, I wanted to see what the hubbub was about. I could feel the excitement as I crossed the street with a group of people going to see the show. Some people were dressed up and many were not. As I entered the circus area I saw security guards near the entrance asking people to remove all metal items from their purse and pockets. Since I had my keys with me I was the first through the line. The guard did a quick sweep and let me through. Looking back I saw a few people buying tickets but most people had done that in advance. I saw people in the VIP area and wondered how much that cost. I saw people buying videos of Circus de Soleil before they even saw the live show. Walking to the entrance of the big tent I talked to the guards check for tickets. One of them looked like he lifted weights for a while. Nevertheless he was pretty cool when I talk to him. Inside the tent I saw all kinds of merchandise at $35 dallors and below. If the prices were higher than 35 I did not see it. The shirts I saw were 35, but there were only two I liked. One of them being the Luchador t-shirt and the other being the birds sweater. Some of the staff members did not seem to be happy. Not as sure why, the pay is not low. I was offered a job spot with them before they changed their minds several months back. Walking up the stairs to the main attraction I was stuck behind an elderly woman having trouble going up the long stairs...no it wasn't long; however, to anyone having trouble going up those stairs, it would seem long to them. Finally I saw where all the magic would be happening. Probably with in the next 15 minutes or so. The two female staff members at the top of the stairs were friendly as can be. They asked for tickets and escorted you to your seat. Since I was taking pictures I let the next couple go a head of me. I could have walked down to the great circle in the center of the ring, but decided not to push my luck. I hadn't bought a ticket for the show, and I need to go home and see my wife. From what I saw, everything leading up to the main event was very entertaining. I talked to Veronica on my way out and she was very cool. She sold videos and other small merchandise outside of the tent. I even meet two of the circus performers before the show started. Should I have tickets to the show, I am sure it will be worth it. Maybe even try an $8 dallor hotdogs by Nathan's Hotdogs will be worth it...maybe read more

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This was my first time going to a Cirque du Soleil show and I had high expectations going in because of feedback from multiple friends. I think the show was good, but considering Cirque du Soleil's reputation, it fell short. I suspected this when they called to change the date of the show and there were many empty seats when I got there. LUZIA got its inspiration from the Riviera Maya part of Mexico. Having been to Riviera Maya and seeing the natural and cultural richness of the area, I believe Cirque du Soleil could've done way more with this theme. There were nice visuals, but the show felt a little boring at times. I think this show wasn't worth the price, but I am definitely open to go to another Cirque du Soleil show and experience one of their other spectacles, based on friends feedback. On a more positive note, all the staff were extremely nice! read more

Luzia By Cirque Du Soleil - Performing Arts Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

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First pay $25.00 to park at the mall..... Um no. Without fear of getting towed you can park in the Macys garage and walk over. The swing acrobats caused me anxiety they were so good. Their version of the clown was phenomenal- very talented man and engaging with the crowd. The contortionist was injured and didn't perform but all of the other acts held their own. My main complaint is that there are 3 seating sections and it's not a big tent so the majority of the seats are great EXCEPT one section the main performers seem to neglect. Typical over priced items like every show - think movie theatre prices. They do sell cocktails and beer that you can have with you during the show. Stop wasting time watching YouTube videos they just don't do it justice. Plan on typical Tyson's traffic! Now I want to see the Michael Jackson one in Vegas. read more

This is my favorite Cirque du Soleil show and highly recommend seeing! I've been to 4 shows, I went to the Kurios show here in Tysons a couple of years ago and wasn't a big fan of it. I'm really glad I went this time around and enjoyed the Luzia Mexico themed show. I was impressed by the performers particularly the contortionists and the production of the show. The cool designs and formations from the waterfalls were really interesting (the videos on Yelp doesn't give much justice), I've never seen that before. There's also a pool in the center of the stage as part of some of the acts. I enjoyed all of the acts and watched in awe as people somersaulted through rings on a treadmill, twisted themselves into a pretzel, land with such precision, and have the ability to balance while being completely drenched. As the tent is quite small, you'll be able to get a good view anywhere from where you sit. In fact, I paid for premium seats to sit in the front row a couple of years ago and sat in the back for this show and actually preferred that. The seating is quite cozy as I was rubbing elbows with my neighbors. We actually moved after the intermission and enjoyed the extra space, where I could comfortably enjoy my soft pretzel and wine. I recommend the white over the red. The restrooms are porta potties. The lines are long during intermission (20 min or so), but go by fast. The show is 2 hours with intermission. The $25 - $30 parking charge is outrageous and I recommend parking at Tyson's I and walking over or taking the metro, the tent is right next to the station. Overall, my fiancee and I enjoyed the show, $200 well spent. We even considered watching it again! read more

I can't say enough about how much I loved last night at Cirque de Soleil. I think this may have been the best Wednesday night I've ever had. We drove over to Tysons on a rainy night, looking for the circus. When I saw the big white tents I was immediately excited. We saw event parking for $30 a spot and just went ahead and parked in the mall and walked over (lots did). As we got closer to the tents I felt less and less like I was in Tyson's, a suburban mall, and more and more like I was in a fair ground. Bright pictures of bird men in suits surrounded us as we picked up our tickets. The line moved quickly, and we walked into a room filled with colorful lights, tropical drinks, and popcorn. We found our seats easily, with the help of very polite staff, and I'm convinced these were the best seats in the entire building. 101 H, our home for the night was right up front and center stage. Music came from all around, beautiful music. I felt instantly relaxed. I am a big smiler and the only time I stopped smiling all night was to laugh. My favorite parts: Absolutely loved the bird dancers. They were amazing. They were so skilled, I'm sure they could have been Olympians. I was constantly amazed by how well styled everything was. Even odd thing like costumes with roaches seemed beautiful. I can't explain it, it just was. Next the hula hoop girls (no- not girls hula hooping these were girls balancing and dancing on hula hoops) came out and danced in the water. Mind. Blown. Also, I really could not take my eyes off the contortionist. I don't know how he did it. It's like he had no bones at all. It's at this point that I'm realizing there wasn't one part that I didn't consider a "favorite" and I don't want to spoil everything for you so I'll just leave you here. Go see it. read more

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Fabulous show! This is my second time seeing cirque de soleil and my first time in the big top tent. Luzia is Ciruqe due Soliel's longest running show for a reason! You can park over at Tyson's II and cross the street to a fenced in fairground housing everything from bars, concession stands, memorabilia tents, and ports johns. You cannot bring outside food or drink so leave in your car. There isn't a bad seat in the house. (So much better in my opinion than the seating at the George Mason University show last year.) The stage rotates and the performers make sure to engage all 270 degrees of the crowd. There is a 20 minute intermission about halfway through because your eyes will not want to leave the stage even if nature wants you to do otherwise. The temperature was moderate inside the tent. This is my first show seeing the utilization of water during the performances and I'm blown away by the talent. The contortionist has been labeled the most flexible man in the world. read more

Luzia By Cirque Du Soleil - Performing Arts Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

I think all Cirque du Soleil shows are pretty cool by design! This one in particular had very bright and exotic costumes and stage props. The show was featuring Mexican culture but I noticed the lack of diversity. Very few black/brown performers which highlights the colorism that goes into picking artists/performers for big shows like this. That's just one thing I noticed and am super aware of. Overall it was entertaining! read more

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Wow. I had never been to a Cirque du Soleil performance before and this was incredible. Wonderful spectacle and a great show. There is food and drinks (including alcohol) available, though popcorn is a bit expensive at $12 and not terribly fresh. The show itself is something to behold. I can't believe I've missed out on this for so long. I do wish a show with Mexico as the central theme featured more performers of color. The musicians appeared to be Latin which was great. read more

Luzia was an amazing piece of art! Upon entering the tent area, everything was super well decorated to reflected the Mexican theme. The venue isn't very big so there's not a bad seat in the tent and the stage rotates. The show started promptly on time at 8pm and took through a trip in Mexico. The performances were outstanding! I can't believe all the tricks they were able to do. I loved the act with the acrobatic woman with two men at the beginning, the muscle man at the beach, Tarzan type man in the pool, and the swinging acrobats at the end. Each performer was super talented and deserves a standing ovation. The set was also very thought out and nicely done. Each scene was immaculate and really made you feel like you were there whether it was in the rain forest or the beach. I also loved the use of water in the show. Several times a waterfall was used and they used a pool at one point as well. I would highly recommend this show for all ages. This is my second Cirque Du Soleil show and it was my favorite one! read more

The show is breathtaking! It was my first time watching Cirque Du Soleil! And I enjoyed it every single second! The scenario is a beautiful México influence set up so well done! I really love it! The artist were jus amazing, all of them! Congratulations! read more

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You can't go wrong with Cirque du Soleil. We went for an anniversary in Vegas a couple years back and this time for Bon's birthday. It's a smaller venue, but THAT'S LUCKY. The seats are ALL awesome. Good souvenir options, a lounge upgrade, and a good time by all. Luzia- A Waking Dream of Mexico was everything you expect from Cirque plus music that was even better than before. Especially the part played for the juggler. We bought the Program, CD, and DVD. The staff there are all helpful and kind, from concessions to souvenirs. What's great time. read more

Luzia By Cirque Du Soleil - Performing Arts Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

LUZIA was beautiful. A spectacular performance and as always, the vibrancy was at level 100. The Tyson's corner show is especially easy to navigate because there's plenty of parking and the police shut the street down for pedestrian traffic. It's near plenty of restaurants for dinner beforehand as well. Back to the show... when I say stunning, I mean stunning. And the cast of LUZIA, you can tell, there's huge camaraderie and fun on the stage. The music is performed live and the vocalist was tremendous... I feel like I'm running out of adjectives to describe the experience. All in all, if you can, go see it. It's well worth the ticket and the two hours. read more

having never seen cirque i was excited that they were in town. some of the tricks were clever, some were awesome and some clearly were not practiced well by the acrobats. what really killed me about this was i got two free yelp elite tickets which was i unable to snag because i had to work that night. i really wish yelp elite would let us know further in advance if we ended scoring tickets so i could plan better. but anywho i was a sucker and paid for the tickets. they also chose to put this in tysons galleria and then charge another 25 bucks for parking. craziness...i refuse to pay for parking, thats just ridiculous especially at this mall when parking is usually free. i originally parking neiman marcus which had tow signs. so at intermission i moved my car to macy's. at the show's end , i realized plenty of folks did the same and even parked at neimans the entire time. i think that whole aspect of the event needs to not be there. there were ALOT of empty seats. which says a lot. i think the price of the show is way too high but i was entertaining a guest so this seemed like a good night out. i dont regret going but i dont think i would do it again, and its mainly because the show was not really great in terms of the tricks. the artistry was amazing and beautiful . im glad they do not have animals in the show but at the same time some of the performances seemed like 'fluff' or downright boring. anyways, ill end this rant. go if u must, but dont pay for parking to these price nazis read more

Cirque Du Soleil is a circus experience unlike any other. I have seen so many of their shows including: Amaluna, Kurios, Toruk, Totem, and Michael Jackson One. Luzia lives up to the Cirque Du Soleil brand. It has all of the characteristics of a classic show with a few new elements and colors. I love seeing Cirque Du Soleil under the Big Top, because it creates such an intimate environment. The acrobats, aerialists, and other performers are so close, it makes me feel as though I am somehow a part of the show. The stunts, the attention to detail, the colors, the set, is all so stunning. Cirque Du Soleil cannot really be explained. It must be experienced. Tyson's Corner location is great, because it is close to restaurants for pre-show dining. I do not plan to join the circus, however, I will return whenever Cirque Du Soleil returns. read more

Luzia was absolutely amazing. I wasn't expecting much because I'm not typically a huge fan of performance art but the show really blew me away. The music, sound design, and lighting design in particular were really well done. I won't go into more detail because I don't want to spoil anything but I encourage you to see it. read more

We arrived 30 minutes early and there was parking across the street in the mall which cost us $25 a very good deal for event parking. We entered the 10th which is probably a hundred and fifty feet in diameter so there are no bad seats while we were up close you really can see the stage from everywhere. As a disclosure we got our tickets for free and we were sitting in row F seat 8 and section 101. These are very good seats we are one two three four about 7 rows from the front. I'm going to follow this review up after the show. read more

Luzia By Cirque Du Soleil - Performing Arts Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

If you enjoy acrobatics, theatrics, and music, you're probably going to enjoy LUZIA. This was an excellent experience. The show is set up under a tent, which is fun, but climate control wasn't a problem - it felt as comfortable as being in an arena. The layout of the seats and stage was also nice, though I suggest sitting a few rows back, because if you're too close to the stage, you miss some of the action. The seats felt a little small and that was uncomfortable as it was like sharing a seat with a neighbor. Minimal legroom also made it slightly less comfortable, but when the people who had he seats next to us didn't show up, we were able to spread out, and it made the show much more enjoyable without a stranger's elbows digging into my side. Do get there at least 30 minutes before the show starts to go through security and to find your seats. Once the show begins, you have to wait for a break to be seated, and it's a bit disruptive. Plus, you'll have missed some of the action! Just remember you can't bring in food or beverages, but you can buy them, including nearly full sized meals and adult beverages, at the venue. It's pricey, but that's to be expected. Overall, this is a fun experience if you get the chance to see it. From a creative perspective, I think the show was lacking a little bit of a storyline compared to other Cirque du Soleil shows, but I still really enjoyed it, and the whole team seemed to be enjoying themselves, which made me enjoy it more, too. There's plenty for kids, but also lots for adults to enjoy. I'd absolutely see this again. read more

Great show!!! Crazy acrobatics. Use the valet parking at Founding Farmers and save yourself a lot of $$$. Only $3.00!!. They are there till 11:00pm, or you can pay $25.00 to use the same garage. read more

One of the best Cirque shows I've ever seen! And I've been to almost 20. Do yourself a favor and go see this show. It is absolutely amazing and stunning. I only wish it were longer. Find free parking before paying. The venue was fantastic! But then again I always prefer the big top. read more

Absolutely visually stunning and phenomenal actors! My very first Cirque du Soleil and this has a special place in my heart. I'd been dying to go, and my boyfriend greatly surprised me with a long, blind folded car ride there. I nearly cried after I took my blindfold off seeing the white tall tents for the first time while before I could admire from afar. Parking is insanely expensive, how you may ask, a whopping $25 followed by a 5 minute walk to the entrance booths of Luzia. Location is situated right next to Founding Farmers in Tysons so you really can't miss it. We got our tickets online so all we had to do was claim it at the ticketing booth and we were offered to upgrade at a small cost but we saw no value in that, so we opted out. Upon entering the circus, you go through a security team then you can purchase circus themed food such as popcorn, hotdogs, nachos and all other shindigs can you can possibly imagine with astronomically high prices. We really wanted to get some souvenirs, but they were way to overpriced so we just held on to our tickets and snapped a few free photos for keepsakes. Now onto the main show: I felt that regardless of where you sit really, you get a nice view of the stage but lucky for me, my boyfriend got close to middle seats so we were able to see the performances without distortions from any poles or glaring lights. Each performance was fantastic especially the opening scenes where you are introduced to the colors of Mexico! It was visually stunning - very beautiful piece of art while you see the opening scene with a woman on a treadmill like trail with monarch butterfly-like wings soaring through the sky. It was breathtaking! I was also amazed at the waterfall because of how it created images and those little details really sealed the cake for me. I don't think there was ever a dull moment and when you think the scene is calming down, BAM something crazy happens such as a water fall, or new performers come out and set a new mood. Everything about Luzia was well thought out and very well-choregraphed. One of our favorite performers was the clown, who is also the main character and meets friends along the way in his Mexican expedition. He did a fantastic job at entertaining the crowd without saying a word and only using non-verbal cues or his whistle. He drums up the audience and really makes it a much more interactive performance more than anything else. You'll notice that not all performances will be 100% crisp - clean - performed perfectly but each performer bounces back so quickly from it without ease. Towards the end, I got sad because It was too good that I didn't want it to end. It's like having a wild dream and you get woken up by your dumb alarm clock, yeah that's exactly what happened. I didn't want to get out of my seat, I nearly waited until my entire section left and we kept waving goodbye at the actors. It was just stunning and If I could, I really would watch It again before they leave the DC Metro area. I'm such a fan of the circus now and I think for as long as I can, I will watch Cirque du Soleil every single year! read more

What an phenomenal show! LUZIA was incredibly good and did such a fantastic job! Every stunt had me surprised- I forgot what we humans are capable of doing! I look forward to seeing future shows! read more

My first (and last?) Cirque du Soleil show. I've long been wanting to see a Cirque show, and finally had the opportunity to do so this past weekend. I went to the 8PM show on the 19th, and paid a premium for center stage seats -- I really wanted my first Cirque experience to be a good one! Quick side note: Parking was expensive and frustrating, but I don't personally hold Cirque accountable for this. My review is strictly focused on the show itself. After discussing my experience with a few veteran Cirque viewers, I either paid for an 'off-night' or one without their star performers. The first tumbling act was pretty run-of-the-mill. Performers were jumping through hoops, with an increasing level of difficulty as the hoops were stacked vertically higher. I cant remember how many total tumbling/jumping passes were performed, but I did count 4 times that the hoops were not properly passed through, hence knocking the hoop structure down. Again, on 4 separate occasions. I guess in my naive mind, Cirque performers are 'perfect', and don't fumble on tricks like a hoop jump. Circling back to my earlier statement, was this an off-night? 2nd string performers? By the time the hoops fell apart for the 4th time, the audience had an audible groan. For the price of two tickets, I too was a member of the groaning viewers. Later, the juggler started off strong, but by the end, was unable to complete his performance without dropping the metal-looking bowling pins. Again... shouldn't these type of things be non-issues for Cirque? However, I'll try to end on a high note. Absent of these pretty obvious mess-ups, the rest of the show was enjoyable and entertaining. Personally, I'm on the fence to pay that much money again if this is the quality of a traveling Cirque performance. If you decide to go, I hope you get a better experience! read more

I really enjoyed the show. It was fantastic. Bring your whole family, you won't regret.

Amazing, amazing, amazing. I took my mom as an early Mother's Day gift. Words can't explain the experience. Must go to live the Luzia!

We saw Kurios last time and we find that all their shows are magical. Luzia was equally good only this time the parking and VIP experience were perfectly managed. Hassle free entry and exit and good quality food and drinks. This time CDS got it right and the very expensive VIP experience was worth it. read more