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Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil Behind the Scenes

February 5, 2015 By Liz 163 Comments

I’m finally getting the chance to tell you about my Cirque du Soleil behind the scenes tour of Zarkana, the resident show of the ARIA Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The show itself was magnificent, and to be able to find out what goes on behind the scenes was such a treat.

Most Cirque du Soleil artists are multi-generational circus performers who’ve gone to school for it, and many are Russian. As they age out of acrobatic work, they can transition into other roles, like clowns. Also, because each act is so specialized, there are back-up acts in case someone is out for the night.

When we went into the theater, they were in rehearsals using recorded music. For actual performances, the music is always performed live.

Zarkana costume - Jovian

You don’t realize the massive scale of the set and what it means to make sure the live action, stage effects, lighting and projections are seamless for the audience until you see it from a different angle.

The Zarkana stage consists of a sliding platform that retracts to allow for rapid set and equipment changes, and the lighting is designed to make these transitions practically unnoticeable.

backstage Cirque du soleil zarkana

As an act is performing, the following one is running through their act behind the scenes. There’s a huge area where that takes place. Who knew?

Also backstage, they display the international flags representing each of the countries of their performers, and this is done for every Cirque du Soleil show, not just Zarkana.

international flags of cirque du soleil performers - Zarkana

We were able to take a look at the wardrobe and costume department, and boy, do they have a big job. All costumes are precisely fit to each performer’s body and wigs are fit to their head.

But, each performer is responsible for doing their own makeup. Can you imagine?

cirque du soleil performers backstage photos Zarkana

cirque du soleil behind the scenes costume room

All costumes are cleaned daily, so the bubbles on these costumes have to be removed and replaced with every cleaning. Good thing they use velcro!

Zarkana costumes - Cirque du Soleil behind the scenes

Even shoes are touched up every single day.

Cirque du Soleil Zarkana costume department shoes

There are two Zarkana shows a day, five days a week, so I’m sure these ladies are kept very, very busy.

Cirque du Soleil Zarkana costume department

wardrobe department - Zarkana Las Vegas

Zarkana costumes - Cirque du Soleil

It was so interesting to hear what goes into Zarkana behind the scenes. They sure have it down to a science, and it shows through in every performance. No wonder Cirque du Soleil shows are so beloved.

Have you been to see Zarkana yet? Any other Cirque du Soleil shows?

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas, Zarkana

Zarkana by Cirque du Soileil | ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas

November 17, 2014 By Liz 198 Comments

One of the highlights of my recent #HowWeVegas trip was seeing Zarkana, the Cirque du Soleil show residing within the ARIA Casino & Resort. It was an experience I’ll never forget!

Zarkana Las Vegas 1

Zarkana is a spirited voyage through an abandoned theater where an extraordinary circus comes back to life. Populated by a motley collection of off-the-wall characters and incomparable acrobats, Zarkana is a visual vortex set in a twisted acrobatic fantasy universe where, little by little, chaos and craziness give way to a true celebration.

Sounds crazy, huh? Well, if you’ve ever been to a Cirque du Soleil show, crazy isn’t far off the mark. It’s a fantastical world of your most bizarre imagination paired with a visually dazzling performance of modern acrobatics. Truly stunning.

I’ll let the photos do most of the talking.

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Zarkana Las Vegas Hand_Balancing_040_Matt Beard

Zarkana Ladder Duo

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This amazing artist poured sand from her fingers and turned it into temporary artistic masterpieces, only to sweep them away to be turned into something completely new. It was unbelievable.

Zarkana sand painting Las Vegas show

Zarkana Banquine

The twisted acrobatics keep you perched on the edge of your seat, believe me!

Zarkana Las Vegas Wheel_of_Death

This performer sailed into the audience at one point. So cool.

Zarkana Las Vegas 3

Zarkana is the perfect introduction to the world of Cirque du Soleil, and performs Friday through Tuesday at 7:00 and 9:30 pm. It’s a magical feast for the senses! Click here for ticket information.

I also had a behind the scenes look at the show, so stay tuned for that post.

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – WORLDS AWAY Review + Giveaway

March 19, 2013 By Liz 174 Comments

The opening scene of CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – WORLDS AWAY was not what I expected at all (even though I’ve seen Cirque du Soleil shows in person).

I was jotting down notes on my Surface as I was watching, and I wrote: “Weirdest freaking thing ever but so CIRQUE DU SOLEIL.”

Cirque du Soleil Worlds Away

If you’re already a Cirque fan, you will love this movie because it’s every bit as bizarre, crazy and fascinating as a live show. It’s one of those things you can’t look away from.

Cirque du Soleil Worlds Away photo 1

The movie has a mystical magical feel as it showcases some of the most creative acrobatic and stunt work you’ve likely ever seen, and it includes performances from the shows Ka, O, The Beatles Love and more.

Cirque du Soleil Worlds Away photo 2

The colors, the shapes, and the music are all so fluid and move together harmoniously to create a visual feast for the senses.

Cirque du Soleil Worlds Away photo 4

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL WORLDS AWAY is like the weirdest dream you could ever possibly have, but you don’t want to wake up. I loved it!

In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I bought tickets that very day to see QUIDAM in April. (There is a 20% discount code included in the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack so how could I resist?)

Buy It: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – WORLDS AWAY is available now!

 

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Filed Under: Entertainment, Reviews Tagged With: Blu-ray, Cirque du Soleil, DVD, movie reviews, movies, Worlds Away

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