When Bellagio opened in 1998, it was a stunning showcase that brought visitors from all over the globe to admire everything from the Fountains of Bellagio to actual Picasso works. But no one was prepared for the show that launched there the same year, Cirque du Soleil’s water-based production, “O”. No one who has seen this show has been quite the same since.
It starts with a magnificent theater, rigged so that the various performers in the show can appear in front of, above, to the side of, and behind you. It’s not a stretch to say it’s impossible to see everything “O” has to offer in one sitting. The stage itself is technological marvel, transforming from a lake to dry land at the blink of an eye, and Cirque has populated it with all manner of interesting, visually striking characters, including a man constantly on fire, contortionists, high-divers, acrobats and even clowns.
Then there’s the live musical score, which is likely to haunt you in the best way possible. It’s both magnificent and intimate, scary and sweet. When you put all these elements together, it really can’t miss. And “O” never misses. Not once.
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