Cirque du Soleil's "O" Las Vegas

Features:

In "O" Cirque du Soleil does what it does best - it keeps us entertained and amazed with artsy-fartsy theatrics and shocking acrobatics all supported by awesome live music. This show specifically features water; its title evokes the French word for water "eau," and the stage is a giant pool! In true Cirque fashion, Cirque du Soleil's "O" does not have a plot so sit back and watch the characters explore the aquatic wonderland without trying to hard to understand what is going on.

What To Know:

Not only is "O" Cirque du Soleil one of the absolute most popular shows in Las Vegas, but it's also set at the Bellagio, one of the most popular hotels in Las Vegas - for the rich and famous, of course. We can't get enough of the high-class atmosphere that pervades this place - bring on the artsy entertainment and the expensive surroundings!

• The Photos: What better way to remember a great night out than a photo op? But this is Cirque du Soleil's "O" Las Vegas so put away that point-and-click digital camera and set yourself up with the professional photographers in front of the show. It costs a pretty penny but the plush picture frame the Bellagio throws in makes it a steal, if spending money without a care is your kind of thing.
• Behind the Scenes Magic: Starting in 2010 Cirque du Soleil's "O" Las Vegas started offering spiffy behind the scenes tours. For an extra fee, of course. After seeing the magic of the show, take a daytime tour to learn how all of the underwater lighting works, see the training rooms and even go up a catwalk to the sound and lighting booths! Just don't try to dive into the pool on your tour, security really doesn't like it. Trust us.
• The Bellagio: It seems fairly simple, right? The Cirque show that revolves around water should be at the hotel famous for its giant water fountain. But other than that connection, the thing that ties "O" Cirque du Soleil most strongly to the Bellagio is the upscale vibe we get from both. The show is high art, the theater resembles a historical opera house, and trust us - you are going to pay big bucks if you eat at any of the fine dining options at the Bellagio.

Inside Knowledge:

For most Cirque du Soleil shows front row seats are some of the worst and sitting up high is your best bet. For Cirque du Soleil's "O" Las Vegas, the shape of the theater changes this a little bit. While it's still best not to sit right in the front - the first couple of rows are actually called "splash zones" - sitting in the far back will block some of the show. And above all it's most important to try and sit in the middle seats instead of the side seats if you want the best possible view.

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