Cirque du Soleil – Amaluna

I’ve been to Amaluna and Kurios, both are AMAZING shows! However, Amaluna took my breath away, literally! Beautiful love story with astonishing characters, excellent setting with perfect lighting, and incredibly talented performers in perfectly fit costumes will make the experience worthwhile. I had goosebumps all over just listening to the music. Can’t wait to see Amaluna again
Je t’aime, Amaluna!

For years, I’ve heard the hype about Cirque Du Soleil…
All I knew was stories of a show that was performed nightly in Las Vegas… And «It’s Not a Circus» seems to be one of the lines that everyone pointed out but it sure didn’t seem to be a strong attraction for me to go out of my way for… Sounds like a performance made up of the performers from America’s Got Talent.
Then years passed and the name was still strong and recognizable but if it’s in Las Vegas then I’m not interested (considering I think Las Vegas is over-​rated but that’s a whole another story). Then a little more time passed and I hear Cirque Du Soleil has another nightly show in Orlando but still, that’s far from South Florida and I’m no fan of the Tourist side of Orlando proper…
But then, Cirque Du Soleil’s traveling show sets up shop in South Florida to do a performance in Miami Gardens called Amaluna… and that’s like in my backyard so I go… And I loved it
First off… It’s NOT A CIRCUS; at least not in the traditional sense.
I expected an indoor performance, like the buildings they do the shows in Las Vegas and Orlando… but when I arrived at the Miami Dolphin Stadium I saw what looked like an upscale, blue and yellow Circus tent (s) and when I entered the tent I was blown away… this was way more impressive than the tents we saw as kids going to the PT Barnum or Cole Brother Circuses (simple put they utilized the space purposefully and on-​point).
Snack stands and memorabilia counters were plenty and lines were short and the ones that did get a bit long moved along quick. Although I will interject that the costs were high (for everything).
Inside the main show area, it was pretty cool… The décor and props were ornate, modern, colorful with hints of industrial…
When the show began the music kicked in and it’s like performance after performance by individual people or groups but no intermissions or stage set up between majority of them… just an ongoing, upbeat performance.
Nothing blew me away as AMAZING but as a whole it was AMAZING…
One performer that I managed to keep a vivid memory of:
This one girl was standing straight up, very proper and very stiff and she simple extended one of her legs outward at a 90° angle… and I thought it’s cute but any «BEGINNER GYMNAST» can do that… Then she extended her leg further moving upward until it was straight up and her body remained standing straight up (her leg was now at 180°)… and I thought that’s impressive but any «PRIMA BALLERINA» could do that (impressive but not knock my socks off impressive)… But then her leg bent a bit and it looked like her foot was rubbing the back of her head… and now I was finally like «OH MY GOD»…
I didn’t know to be freaked out or turned on… Probably A little of both

This was my first Cirque du Soleil show and it was so AMAZING!
When I first heard it was going to be in a tent, I was skeptical. After walking into the theater where the show was going to be held, I was still skeptical. I was expecting a huge arena type setting, but the stage size and audience size was much smaller.
However, I was surprised by just how impressive that tent really is as the show went on.
Don’t spend extra on a closer ticket. The tent is tiny enough that you will see everything you need to see even if you are sitting in the back row like we did.
The show had every element — juggling, contortion, acrobatics, gymnastic, singing, comedy, everything you would imagine when you think Cirque du Soleil. It kept us on the edge of our seats and we were thoroughly entertained. Definitely worth it if you are willing to spend the money for tickets!

Gran espectáculo y grandes artistas! Merece la pena desde luego. Todo en sí es espectacular, desde la gran carpa y la gran cantidad de gente trabajando perfectamente coordinada para que todo esté perfecto hasta los artistas desde luego, que parecen de goma. La música es en directo, también geniales.
Dura dos horas en total, de las cuales media es de descanso, pero se pasa el tiempo volando y te quedas con ganas de más.

Am I too late? Playing catch up to writing all my reviews which I started a draft on…
As you know, Cirque De Soleil is the famous name which comes to mind when seeing a entertainment show. Previously, I had seen one show by Cirque De Soleil in Vegas that was amazing.
Amaluna was no exception. This show was beautifully made with a talented team and beautiful choreography. All the shows have a contemporary feel to them. The performers do some pretty amazing things such as hand-​balancing, going thru hoops in the air, different gymnastic moves etc. Amaluna had a cast of 70 percent women which made it unique in that perspective. My favorite act was the one they performed in a big waterbowl. It was magical to watch.
Even though I’m very late in writing for this show which toured in Miami beginning of this year. I still wanted to write this review because Amaluna is still currently showing in other countries. They have show dates until 2016. They are currently performing this show in Madrid, then Belgium and finally Paris. Lastly, if you have never watched any Cirque De Soleil show in your life, please do so, you won’t regret it.~

Me encantó Amaluna!, sin mas. Salí con una maravillosa sensación. Un espectáculo genial, basado en el circo, con carpa y todo, (pues el recinto es una verdadera carpa circense!), y con personajes del circo también, muy bien caracterizados, con espectaculares trajes y maquillajes (…trapecistas, malavaristas, payasos, etc) …pero todo contando una historia, y enlazando las escenas con increibles trucos de los artistas. Una gran puesta en escena coronada con úna banda sonora tocada por músicos en directo… FLIPANTE

Cirque du Soleil shows are worth every penny. For not being in Vegas in a dedicated theater, this tent is as good as it can get. Don’t underestimate the tent though. The technology behind it is impressive. Rotating platforms, professional lighting, aerial suspension, and more.
The performers are all amazing and have perfectly sculpted bodies. Want to see a girl that can turn into a human pretzel? Or a master juggler? Or someone who can put a monkey to shame when it comes to aerial acrobatics? Get ready to see some supernatural stuff. Go online and buy your tickets now. This show won’t last forever.
Don’t waste your money on any of the VIP tickets. Not worth the price difference. Seats in the tent are not much different by section.

I can’t wait to see Cirque in Las Vegas with Criss Angel. That show has to be Legendary.
This is my 4^th Cirque show and I love it every time. Get tickets

Let me start off by telling you, that this is probably my fourth, big tent, cirque du soleil show I see and seriously, you don’t have to buy the expensive seats to enjoy this. Wherever you sit, you will have a great view of the stage, so save your money if you can.
The show itself was amazing, and again, a flawless display of talent and breathtaking moments that will not be forgotten. The story line was amazing and all the people that participated did an excellent job.
If you haven’t seen one of these shows, you really are missing out.

After other great Cirque du Soleil shows I felt this show fell short of five stars.
Parking at Sunlife stadium can be a pain, especially the 25 $ cash you have to shell over for parking, starts the vibe off not too strong if you were never forewarned
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I have seen many Cirque shows and remember seeing my first at 5 years old in a town north of Montréal, where the Cirque is originally from. I can say the French clowns with bad humor is a staple of their shows, I dislike clowns.
Read Jacqueline K’s review it’s pretty accurate.
The Band was great and women rockers. The storyline is weird as most shows and hard to follow, but who needs a storyline when you have entertaining acts.
My husband and I liked the beginning and end with the silk fabric blowing on the fans. Felt like American Beauty with the plastic bag but better and Truly Beautiful.
We also liked the little Asian girls who spun a ring on a rope. They performed with male performers lying on the floor, and threw the girls around in the air (did a flip) and caught with their feet, just amazing. Yes one girl messed up, but she kept on going seamlessly with an audience applause when she completed the trick.
I also liked the contortionist in the glass of water element.
The shirtless guys in Jeans who did acrobats on a see-​saw, great act.
Keep it up Cirque du Soleil, I can’t wait to see another show of yours in Vegas.

I felt like I was in Las vegas at «O», because after the show, I looked at my wallet, and thought «O no, there is no more money left». $ 25 for parking, $ 30 for 3 beers, $ 19 for a double-​shot of whiskey, $ 12 for popcorn and a bottle of water, and that was all before the intermission.
I dont understand why they have these concepts and story lines, it seems far-​fetched and hard to follow at times. Sometimes, I just want to see acrobatics, jugglers, and freaks on a leash (or with tails in this case). The lizard man I felt was one of the best characters, and even in the «pre» show was funny. He stole someones popcorn and was playing with the audience, while all the late-​birds scramble to get into their seats. After the intermission, he did a juggling act which was one of the better acts for me.
Overall, it was a great show, and I do recommend you see it. Also, I do understand why it costs a lot, even for the concessions. I guess this is part of the «willing suspension of disbelief». Solid 4 stars, because the show was awesome, location was awesome, drinks/​snacks awesome, and winning tickets from Unilocal, totally awesome!

Not sure who this applies to if anyone, but if you’ve ever dreamt of running away and being in a circus, this is the «cirque» you wanna run off to. My first Cirque show was way back in 2002 and since then, I have made it a point to attend every show front and center either in my hometown of Miami, neighboring cities like Orlando’s La Nouba or even multiple shows out of state in Vegas, NYC, Chicago and Boston. All shows have been phenomenal with a few exceptions here and there and all shows deliver five star performances with a few favorites/​least favorites in the mix.
Amaluna with its 70% female cast and an ALL female rock band is no different. It has a storyline, as all other cirque shows that can sometimes be hard to follow but overall you can catch the gist of it. Costumes, makeup, props– are all amazing. Cali was one of my favorite characters and the main character in which the story centers itself on is a crazy flexible contortionist. My least favorite part of the show were the intermission clowns that tied the audience over while they set up for the forthcoming acts… they weren’t as funny to me and the audience interaction was less than what I usually remember from previous cirque shows. My one gripe is I wish the VIP included a little interaction with the cast after the show like it is for Blue Man Group where they come out and take pics– that would be pretty awesome although pretty awesome as well would’ve been attending the Unilocal Elite experience that I missed because of a work function that was mandatory… errrrrrghhhhhh!
Overall though it’s an awesome show. Hard to pick which one is my fave out of the many since they all have so many interesting elements to them and are so different but definitely a nice outing that will leave you wishing you were triple jointed and in the show.

An incredible show. One of the top 3 cirque shows I’ve seen (out of O, Mystere, MJ, Zarkana). A great idea for a romantic date because of the plot about falling in love. If you’re visiting Atlanta this is the show to see because of its limited release.
This is your classic Cirque show: feats of mesmerizing athletic ability interwoven with lush artistic dance and some comic relief to keep the mood light. There are dozen or so acts during this 2 hour performance each one is entertaining and most will have your jaw drop. (And no animals are used unlike Ringling which use bullhooks to torture and train their elephants to force them to perform.)
The venue is perfect. It doesn’t look like when you’re buying tickets but almost every seat is a great seat. This is because (1) during several acts, the stage is turning so every side gets to see a different angel and (2) even the seats in the last row really are not that far back. So don’t hesitate buying tickets if only the last row is available. You won’t need binoculars to see.
I love the music in this show. Half was your typical cirque music the other half was rock! The two women played electric guitar (?) and they totally rocked our socks off.
So I know I said it was a great date idea but yes, this is also a good one to take the kids. My sister took her 5 yr old and she is still talking about the show a month later. She was enthralled during the entire show. The performers look very very young so I think this cast will particularly appeal to children. I think kids also like it because of the small venue that even the little ones can see everything that’s going on really well so they don’t get bored.
For the experienced Cirque-​goer, this show does not have the death-​defying acts like O. It is more like Mystere and Zarkana which consists of more feats of agility and strength.

Some time ago, in The Naïve, in the throes of some extraordinarily happy Halloween surrounded by smiles and interested creative humans I wondered briefly what it might be like if every day was Halloween. If every day we could go about our business turned out like Clifford or a recreational drug or a something interesting and thoughtful would we not be happier and take ourselves less seriously and by virtue of this would the world not almost automatically become a better place. In my musing I took this to a conclusion by thinking about the United Nations and people in costume at their places in the General Assembly and then I envisioned a country that came as a Stormtrooper smashing its neighbor dressed as a sunflower and I realized, no, this wouldn’t change anything at all. It would just make a more creative opportunity for us to behave miserably.
But every once in a while I forget what seems to be an existential law, every now and again I happen into a space filled with smiles and freedom and things that make a person forget themselves and just open their mouths and make a quiet sound.
Cirque du Soleil is one of these places for me and yesterday afternoon Kurios was no exception.
It only opened Friday but all was already flawless. I daresay this show rivaled some that I remember as being particularly breathtaking. You can’t be perfect all the time; sometimes (for me) the story is slow or difficult to follow or the acts themselves didn’t quite trip a trigger even though the performers were magnificent and put their hearts into their work and you appreciated it but still something was missing.
I’d say that last night nothing was missing at all. Last night fired on all cylinders. The contraptions, the set, the performers, their craft, the music the scene combined to make me happy and wondering (yet again) why it can’t always be like this.
I know why. And one of my antidotes to the why are experiences such as the Cirque.
Here’s the Useful part:
1. I find that the Sunday matinée is the easiest to navigate, for as parking options abound and you don’t have to even think about laying out 25 more clams for the paid lot.
2. If you’re a baller and think you want front row you’ll pay for it both in your pocket and your neck. Five rows back is better, for as you aren’t below the lip of the stage and won’t have to get an adjustment the next day from the craning upwards.
3. Have a before party and arrive neither hungry nor thirsty. Trust.
They’re here for the next many weeks. Do go if you can. Enjoy your brief liberation, give thanks that you’re able to partake in such things, make a mental note that maybe you should think about what you can do for the world to make the smiles a little more enduring. Maybe it’s time to dust off that Clifford costume …

This show was AMAZING! It was the second Cirque show I’ve been to, and it far exceeded my past experience.
Live band, lots of drama, wonderful acrobatics, and they did a great job engaging the audience before the show. I absolutely loved it.
One comment: Amaluna is a love story and there was definitely some innuendo. I think it would be fine for kids, but it definitely has some erotic/​adult undertones.

Amaluna is the latest Cirque du Soleil show to hit Atlanta. Its run began October 3, 2014 and will end November 30, 2014. It all takes place underneath the Grand Chapiteau in Atlantic Station. When you see the giant blue and gold big top erected at the northern end of the Downtown Connector (⁷⁵⁄₈₅), you know the circus is back in town. 2014 marks Cirque du Soleil’s 30^th anniversary.
To date, I’ve attended four Cirque shows in Atlanta, all in Atlantic Station: Kooza (Winter 2009, I’m still waiting for another Wheel of Death act:
), Ovo (Fall 2010), Totem (Fall 2012), and Amaluna (Fall 2014). I missed Corteo in Winter 2006-​07. I can’t definitively say one production is better than another because they are all wonderful masterpieces. Each is great and memorable in its own right, containing a nice mixture of various performances. In general, Cirque du Soleil is a mesmerizing spectacle, a captivating combination of live music, art, dance, and amazing acrobatic ability.
Regular ticket prices to Amaluna range from about $ 40 to $ 160 per adult depending on seating area and day of the week. Weekends are more expensive of course. Parking in the Atlantic Station garage is a flat rate of $ 10. If you tell the parking attendant you’re going to Cirque, you won’t have to pay the regular Atlantic Station parking garage hourly rate.
Inside the Atlantic Station parking garage, the closest (though not necessarily best) place to park for Cirque is in the E (purple) section on level P2 (lowest level). The closest stairwell to Cirque is stairwell #4. Take the stairs to level P2 and walk north, outside of the garage, to get to the box office and Grand Chapiteau. Stairwell #4 is located next to Lush Nail Bar, near Yogli Mogli, and across the street from Ron Eyester’s soon-​to-​be-​opened Diner.
Search for discounts and deals online. For example, Goldstar is offering discounted group tickets:
. I purchased our tickets through a college alumni group web site and the total per person price worked out to be $ 33.16. I was very happy with our seats which were located to the right of the circular stage. As has been the case at every Cirque show in Atlantic Station so far, there’s really not a bad seat in the house. The venue feels relatively intimate, like a small NCAA Division I college basketball arena.
Once you have tickets to Amaluna, you can use them to get discounts at most Atlantic Station stores and restaurants, making it convenient to grab dinner or drinks before or after the show.
Every Cirque performance tells a story. The shows are very artistic and are designed for a worldwide audience. The stories themselves can be rather vague and sometimes ambiguous, filled with symbolism, leaving some elements up to viewer interpretation. There’s drama, intrigue, moments of suspense, love/​romance, and light-​hearted, comedic moments too. In my experience, no Cirque show is complete without some of the actors interacting with and playing jokes on some folks in the audience, oftentimes playfully spilling popcorn on them. The segments used to interject humor typically have actors babbling in an indecipherable/​made-​up language.
Ultimately, Amaluna is a love story between a man and a woman who face a few challenges along the way. Compared to other Cirque shows I’ve been to, the set design is rather minimalistic, putting more emphasis on the performers. Amaluna is a play on the words for mother and moon. A majority of the cast is female. A half-​crescent moon, dangling from the above, is used in several scenes. Most notably, a female cellist gets in there and plays the cello while floating above the action (and crowd) below. (Wow.)
One element introduced in Amaluna that I’ve never seen used prominently at a Cirque show before is water. My favorite segment, as I’m sure it was for a lot of guys, was the waterbowl balancing act. It was mind-​blowing how far the actress could bend her body. At one point, as she stood on the edge of the bowl while holding herself up with her hands, she bent her legs behind and over her head and then slid, feet-​first, gracefully into the pool of water.
The show lasted about 2.5 hours including roughly a 20−30-minute intermission. There were about 12 acts in all. They consisted of a colorful «Magic Pageant» filled with cheerful song and dance, a skillfully timed, sychronized, and precise group meteor juggling act, two high-​flying, high-​velocity aerial strap performances, an energetic uneven bars (gymnastics) segment, a jaw-​dropping group teeterboard (seesaw) act, a breathtaking balancing act consisting of 13 palm leaf ribs, a 30-​foot-​tall (maybe more), Spider-​Man-​like pole exhibition, and impressive hula hoop and juggling presentations.
Needless to say, if you’ve never been to a Cirque du Soleil performance before, you should go. It’s totally worth it and makes for a fun night out.

I was lucky enough to get to get into the early dress rehearsal showing of Cirque’s new touring show, Amaluna right before it debuted to the public opening night the next day with my Unilocal group! The tour will be set up in Atlanta’s Atlantic Station through the end of November, and it’s definitely worth checking out.
This years show has a 70% female artist base, which is first, but this fact also reflects some of the theme. The theme plays feminism — starting with the mother daughter relationship, the daughters coming of age and eventually romance with man. The band this year is actually 100% female, woah.
I’ve been fortunate enough to see most of the Cirque shows that have come through Atlanta. With Amaluna you’ll see some new, and some classic acrobatics that you might have come to expect. I don’t want to use the word «old» because nothing at Cirque ever gets old. I could watch the same act 100 times! I don’t want to give anything away about the various acts, but one will certainly keep you on the edge of your seat. Additionally, they are touring with a huge 6.000 lbs. bowl of water for the stage that takes 4 hours to fill for each show.
Some other fun facts Cirque taught me about this show:
All of the artists do their own makeup (can take 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on how much of the body needs makeup)
The touring show has artists from 16 different countries (all flags are represented on top of the big tent when you walk in)
There are over 300 complete costumes, and over 1,000 costume components in the wardrobe. Each one used is washed daily.
Our Unilocal Crew
As I mentioned before, if you’ve seen a lot of these shows, of course you might see a little new and a little old. However, in my head there is no such thing as a Cirque du Soleil performance worth missing, so go check it out!

I went into the show with pretty low expectations due to the other reviews and the fact I recently saw «O» in Vegas and feared I would be disappointed. I was pleasantly surprised.
It was warm outside on this Sunday afternoon and warm in the concession area. The temperature at our seats was very comfortable. The seats are small and I mean SUPER small. I am small and was in between two smaller than average people and we were still almost touching. I looked around and most people were touching. Glad I got lucky there.
We sat in the front row (a first for me) and I was worried looking up would take away from the show. At times my view was partially blocked but never for long. Seeing the costumes and makeup up close was very impressive.
The story line the announcer gave and her «lover» did not fit together at all. I also didn’t really see the story line fitting the show. That doesn’t particularly bother me since I’m there to see the amazing talent not a story. There were a lot of really impressive acts and plenty that were just alright. I still really enjoyed myself. It’s great to be able to see a show like this at home.

VIP Rouge experience is worth it!
An hour before the show starts they bring you into a lounge area where we get complimentary photos, wine, beer, champagne, and heavy appetizers such as seared ahi tuna, shrimp with mango salsa, French fries, pulled pork over a creamed corn pastry, slow roasted rib eye, grilled cheese with a espresso cup of tomato soup and bite sized chicken and waffle with garlic mashed potato! My goodness, this is restaurant quality amazingness! This is fricken awesome!

This was a great show! I had not been to Cirque du Soleil in years so it was like going for the first time.
The show really did display true athleticism. My friend and I were on the edge of our seats at times as we watched the cast maneuver across and above the stage.
In my opinion, the show was a love story that had magic and mystery. The cast sang, played instruments and were just amazing with each of their talents.
The seating was pretty comfortable to me. I can’t sit for too long because of knee issues and I did just fine; tons of leg room between the rows. Plus they have a brief intermission so you can get up & walk around, etc.
The location was good at the National Harbor. I definitely recommend parking in the garage versus the outside lot. You will save $ 6 if you park in the garage. :)
I would definitely recommend eating beforehand. While they do offer food and drinks; it was only popcorn, hotdogs, nachos, wine & regular drinks.
I’ll go back and see other shows in the future.

I had a great time at the show. I was very impressed with the acrobatics and the love story. It was so colorful with a few hysterical characters. It was a decent show, but definitely not my favorite of the two I’ve seen.
My thought flows well with Victoria’s thought on this show — the storyline was hard to follow. I also saw Totum, and liked that show better than Amaluna. In Totum — there were more acrobats and more a story flow. Even though I got the basic concept of the show, it still had a certain complexity that would be difficult for anyone to fully comprehend story wise.
Overall great experience. I love Cirque du Soleil, and I look forward to next year’s show.

Like practically everyone, I’ve heard about Cirque Du Soleil over the years, but have never seen one of their varying shows either in Vegas or elsewhere. That changed last night with an evening performance of this tour group’s most recent stop in DC’s National Harbor.
My expectations when walking into the humongous tent were mediocre, at best, not knowing what we were about to witness. Well, that completely changed rather quickly. Wow! Talk about a visual and audible extravaganza of acrobatics, costumes, drama, comedy, music and entertainment.
Words really can’t express the visual delight and surprising disbelief we had through both halves of the entire show. I don’t know if all CDS acts are like this, but it was a thoroughly entertaining evening of amazing and talented performers.
You just have to see it to understand what I mean. Go and enjoy!