RtS: Cirque du Soleil - Delirium

Stan4dSteph · 02-23-2006, 09:53 AM

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Cirque du Soleil - Delirium
Pepsi Arena

Albany, NY
Feb 4, 2006
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/showstickets/delirium/Default.htm

The Lowdown
Went solo to Cirque du Soleil's latest extravaganza - Delirium

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The Scene
The latest show from Cirque du Soleil is a departure from their usual shows. For one thing, the shows are being performed in arenas around the country, instead of the familiar yellow-and-blue Grand Chapiteau. This allows for a larger-scale performance, and the introduction of multimedia elements.

The stage is a rectangular shape in the middle of the floor flanked by two large screens on either side. In addition to the stationary screens, moveable scrims are utilized throughout the performance to integrate projected images with the movement on stage. I was seated close to the floor near the mixing station, so I got a good view, but midway up the lower tier might have been better to fully take in the images on the screens and the performances on stage.

The music for the show is from previous Cirque shows, that has been remixed with lyrics added. Some songs worked better than others, but I enjoyed the fresh look at some old favorites, especially the finale number, "Alegria" and those performed by the Senegalese Diouf Brothers.

Delirium is a departure in another way for Cirque in that the focus is more on the music and dance elements, rather than acrobatics and other traditional circus arts. That's not to say that these elements are absent from Delirium, but that they take a backseat to the music and dance. There are some really great moments in the show where live performance, music and projected images all combine for a massive spectacle of movement and sound. Awesome stuff.

Fans of modern dance will really enjoy this show, as will rabid Cirque fans (like myself). Those expecting to see nonstop high-wire acts and death-defying feats may leave disappointed.

Whatever your opinion though, Delirium is a show as only Cirque du Soleil can do. See it if it comes to your town.

02-23-2006, 09:53 AM	#1
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	RtS: Cirque du Soleil - Delirium Rank the Swank - Theater and Movies Overall Swank Rank Cirque du Soleil - Delirium Pepsi Arena Albany, NY Feb 4, 2006 http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/showstickets/delirium/Default.htm The Lowdown Went solo to Cirque du Soleil's latest extravaganza - Delirium __________________________________________________ The Scene The latest show from Cirque du Soleil is a departure from their usual shows. For one thing, the shows are being performed in arenas around the country, instead of the familiar yellow-and-blue Grand Chapiteau. This allows for a larger-scale performance, and the introduction of multimedia elements. The stage is a rectangular shape in the middle of the floor flanked by two large screens on either side. In addition to the stationary screens, moveable scrims are utilized throughout the performance to integrate projected images with the movement on stage. I was seated close to the floor near the mixing station, so I got a good view, but midway up the lower tier might have been better to fully take in the images on the screens and the performances on stage. The music for the show is from previous Cirque shows, that has been remixed with lyrics added. Some songs worked better than others, but I enjoyed the fresh look at some old favorites, especially the finale number, "Alegria" and those performed by the Senegalese Diouf Brothers. Delirium is a departure in another way for Cirque in that the focus is more on the music and dance elements, rather than acrobatics and other traditional circus arts. That's not to say that these elements are absent from Delirium, but that they take a backseat to the music and dance. There are some really great moments in the show where live performance, music and projected images all combine for a massive spectacle of movement and sound. Awesome stuff. Fans of modern dance will really enjoy this show, as will rabid Cirque fans (like myself). Those expecting to see nonstop high-wire acts and death-defying feats may leave disappointed. Whatever your opinion though, Delirium is a show as only Cirque du Soleil can do. See it if it comes to your town.
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