A Look At Cirque du Soleil’s OVO-Now Playing In Santa Monica
Cirque du Soleil’s OVO is playing through March 25th at the Santa Monica Pier. I got a chance to check out the show the night before it opened-and I think it might just be my favorite Cirque show yet!
(Click on the video below for a sneak peek-and to find out what Adam Shankman and Neil Patrick Harris love most about Cirque!)
Cirque du Soleil describes OVO, which means “egg” in Portuguese, as a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement.
When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual.
The cast of OVO is comprised of 55 performing artists from 14 countries specializing in many acrobatic acts. One highlight of OVO is the stunning flying trapeze act, in which six flyers soar 40 feet in the air, making this the biggest act of its kind to ever be presented under a big top by Cirque du Soleil. It combines many circus disciplines, including banquine, Russian swing and swinging chair. The finale features 20 artists running, jumping and leaping up a 24-foot vertical wall.
For show times and ticket information for OVO, visit http://cirquedusoleil.com/ovo
