LOVE

Almost every night in the Mirage hotel in Las Vegas, hundreds of people go to see the Cirque du Soleil show LOVE. About the journey of the popular rock group the Beatles, LOVE uses acrobatics, music, and vibrant color to evoke a sense of the 60’s and show stories through the Beatle’s songs.

Before going into the theatre, one can immediately get a sense of the show, even if they have no clue who the Beatles are. The walkway into lobby is made of board tile LED lights which change colors in a wave-like effect. The rest of the lobby is all white and very modern with clean lines and simple architecture. Because the majority of the lobby is very simple, it allows the eye to concentrate on the floor feature, which is essentially the focal point. The floor even extents to a half wall where there is a silhouette of the four Beatles jumping in the air. The floor leads the eye down the path of colors all the way up the wall to showcase the picture of the Beatles. This light feature perfectly defines the essence of the LOVE show with its’ bright colors and rock n’ roll vibe.

The actual show of LOVE is almost indescribable. The overall design for the show could be easily stated as organized chaos. Flamboyant and intricate costumes combined with an incredibly colorful set design are almost overwhelming. Along with music that fills your heart with happiness and astounding acrobatics, watching the show feels almost like one is on a mindboggling drug trip. Every sense must be utilized while watching LOVE because there is so much color, sound, and action to take in. One might even get lost in the show and feel as if he or she is in another world. Because the design elements are so overpowering and bold, LOVE becomes more of an experience and a journey than just a story.