LOVE is a Cirque du Soleil show housed at The Mirage Hotel & Casino, and July 2009 marks its third anniversary. This was my second time seeing the show, and I loved it just as much as I did the first time!
You don't have to be a huge fan of The Beatles to enjoy this show; conversely, you don't have to be a fan of Cirque du Soleil to enjoy it, either. People of all ages and walks of life enjoy this show, and it never fails to deliver a feeling of awe and wonder for those who are fans of one, the other, or both.
The show is approximately 1 1/2 hours long, and it encompasses songs from the entire Beatles catalog. I'll try to describe the show, but it's darn-near impossible to do. If you've seen a Cirque show before, you may know what to expect: aerial acrobatics of all types, scenery that doubles as costumes and props for the performers, and a stage that constantly metamorphosizes with every change of song or mood. It's truly sensory overload, but in a wonderful way. From the lives of four young boys in Liverpool during WWII, to the symbolic loss of John Lennon's mother, to the songs that made The Beatles world-famous, the entire musical career of the band is laid out on the stage and in the air above the audiences' heads, and it is jaw-dropping.
Not every number one song is used, and there are some songs that are a bit obscure for a casual fan, but the sensory delight of each performance makes up for any lack of immediate recognition a moot point. Some of my favorite parts of the show include "I am the Walrus", "Lucy in the Sky (With Diamonds)", and "Octopuses Garden". Again, you have to see it to understand it, but it's worth every penny.
I purchased my ticket online using a discount code through the Ticketmaster website for 40% off. I had previously seen the show from a 5th row floor seat, and I was curious to see it from higher up and compare the view from the two seats. Plus, I felt like I was looking up constantly from my floor seat last year, so I wanted to be able to look OUT or DOWN, instead. I scored seat 8 in the front row of Section 305, eye-level with some of the aerial acts that would be taking place during the show. Total cost for my ticket was $55, and it was still a great deal.
The theater seating is arranged all around the stage area, and there's truly not a bad seat in the house. After seeing the show from both a lower level and an upper level seat, I have to say that I prefer a lower level seat for the audience involvement in the show. Either way, it's a great show.
The online ticket purchasing process required me to go to the LOVE Theater Box Office at least one hour prior to showtime to get my physical ticket, and I'm glad I decided to go the day before the show to pick it up. Not only was there no line at 3:30 p.m. Saturday for my 9:30 Sunday show, but I was able to take a look around at The Beatles shop without being trampled by people exiting the theater after the 7:00 p.m. show. When I got to The Mirage for my Sunday night show, it was around 8:15 p.m. and there was a HUGE line to get tickets for the 9:30 show! I can't even imagine being in that line. So plan ahead and be sure to get your "physical" tickets early.
Seating for the 9:30 p.m. show begins about 15 minutes after the theater is emptied from the 7:00 p.m. show. Be aware that if you arrive late for any performance you may have to wait before you are allowed to enter the theater. No photos are allowed.
Shows are twice nightly, Thursday through Monday (dark Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Call toll-free 1-800-963-9634, or book online: http://www.mgm-mirage.com/showtickets.aspx.
On a scale of 1 to 10, this show is a definite 10. Go see the show at least once, and enjoy every wonderful minute of it.
You don't have to be a huge fan of The Beatles to enjoy this show; conversely, you don't have to be a fan of Cirque du Soleil to enjoy it, either. People of all ages and walks of life enjoy this show, and it never fails to deliver a feeling of awe and wonder for those who are fans of one, the other, or both.
The show is approximately 1 1/2 hours long, and it encompasses songs from the entire Beatles catalog. I'll try to describe the show, but it's darn-near impossible to do. If you've seen a Cirque show before, you may know what to expect: aerial acrobatics of all types, scenery that doubles as costumes and props for the performers, and a stage that constantly metamorphosizes with every change of song or mood. It's truly sensory overload, but in a wonderful way. From the lives of four young boys in Liverpool during WWII, to the symbolic loss of John Lennon's mother, to the songs that made The Beatles world-famous, the entire musical career of the band is laid out on the stage and in the air above the audiences' heads, and it is jaw-dropping.
Not every number one song is used, and there are some songs that are a bit obscure for a casual fan, but the sensory delight of each performance makes up for any lack of immediate recognition a moot point. Some of my favorite parts of the show include "I am the Walrus", "Lucy in the Sky (With Diamonds)", and "Octopuses Garden". Again, you have to see it to understand it, but it's worth every penny.
I purchased my ticket online using a discount code through the Ticketmaster website for 40% off. I had previously seen the show from a 5th row floor seat, and I was curious to see it from higher up and compare the view from the two seats. Plus, I felt like I was looking up constantly from my floor seat last year, so I wanted to be able to look OUT or DOWN, instead. I scored seat 8 in the front row of Section 305, eye-level with some of the aerial acts that would be taking place during the show. Total cost for my ticket was $55, and it was still a great deal.
The theater seating is arranged all around the stage area, and there's truly not a bad seat in the house. After seeing the show from both a lower level and an upper level seat, I have to say that I prefer a lower level seat for the audience involvement in the show. Either way, it's a great show.
The online ticket purchasing process required me to go to the LOVE Theater Box Office at least one hour prior to showtime to get my physical ticket, and I'm glad I decided to go the day before the show to pick it up. Not only was there no line at 3:30 p.m. Saturday for my 9:30 Sunday show, but I was able to take a look around at The Beatles shop without being trampled by people exiting the theater after the 7:00 p.m. show. When I got to The Mirage for my Sunday night show, it was around 8:15 p.m. and there was a HUGE line to get tickets for the 9:30 show! I can't even imagine being in that line. So plan ahead and be sure to get your "physical" tickets early.
Seating for the 9:30 p.m. show begins about 15 minutes after the theater is emptied from the 7:00 p.m. show. Be aware that if you arrive late for any performance you may have to wait before you are allowed to enter the theater. No photos are allowed.
Shows are twice nightly, Thursday through Monday (dark Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Call toll-free 1-800-963-9634, or book online: http://www.mgm-mirage.com/showtickets.aspx.
On a scale of 1 to 10, this show is a definite 10. Go see the show at least once, and enjoy every wonderful minute of it.
Edited on 6/16/10: I have now seen the show 3 times - once from each of the 3 levels. While seating at the top level (300 sections) is fine, I think I prefer the lower 200 seats or the upper 100 seats to get a great mix of eye-level performance and not be distracted by the acrobats coming either A) down from the ceiling, or B) up from the floors...but even that is a bit fascinating.
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