Under Cirque du Soleil's signature tent is where the magic happens and tonight was no exception. This time, Cirque du Soleil did not bring their iconic yellow and blue tent and despite the new tent, the show still remained one that captured the hearts of audiences of all ages. The show's title "Luzia" is a word created from two words, "luz" Spanish for light and "lluvia" which means rain. It's no surprise that the "Circus of the Sun" (direct translation of Cirque du Soleil) brings imagery of both light and rain in nearly aspect of this show. It should also come as no surprise that the cutting-edge Cirque is making new words as they are constantly breaking new ground.
Cirque du Soleil's Luzia brings a new level of complexity with it. Each act provides more intense risks that performers take. The added element of water, creates a stunning image and for those sitting in the front row, prepare yourself for the possibility of feeling a splash of water, if not more than that as was the case for one albeit unsuspecting audience member who was sitting in a front row aisle seat when one soaking wet trapeze artist sauntered closer than expected!
Based on the major theme of a "Mexican dream", Luzia brings audiences on a surreal experience through a dream-like state. It is in this dream that the audience experiences performances on giant treadmills, through hoops, and up high on the trapeze. Luzia leads audiences on a journey through terrain as diverse as the performers in the show. The show takes place in many marvels of the world including the ocean, desert, jungle, and an under the sea kingdom. Within each new terrain are new larger-than-life characters bringing with them breathtaking costumes and performances.The show continues to wow and amaze from start to finish. See Luzia for yourself under the tent at Suffolk Downs from July 27 to August 12, 2018.
Full details and show schedule can be found: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/luzia
