After having missed Cirque Berzerk's previous show in LA when they were at the Los Angeles State Historic Park, hearing the great feedback from several friends when they attended, and reading the rave reviews it got on Goldstar that time, I vowed that I would definitely check it out next time it was in town! However, I was gravely disappointed and based on the reviews I've read so far, it seems that the magic that Cirque Berzerk once had is no longer there! From start to finish the production was lacking big time and it seemed to drag on at various points in the show. The plot was poor and it's all bad news from start to finish! Wow, where to start??? 1) Expensive Parking- the show takes place at Club Nokia at LA Live which means you're gonna have to pay for parking (that's a given). But $25 bucks!!! REALLY!?!?! The venue doesn't validate parking and neither did the food establishment we had dinner at which is located in the LA Live Complex... go figure! 2) Waiting in line was no fun. They claimed they would let people into the venue half an hour before the start of the show; that didn't happen. And, as I should have expected, the show started about 15 minutes late too. 3) Drinks inside the venue are ridiculously expensive! $11 for what seemed to be an 8 ounce Rum and Coke (mostly ice, of course). 4) The venue allows late arrival, which means that every single person that walks in late is gonna be trying to find their seat and obstruct your view while they do it. And believe me, they did! 5) Was hoping things would get better after the intermission, but it just never happened. Seriously debated whether or not we should have stayed til the end of the show. Cirque Berzerk was more like Cirque Bizarre!!! Overall, this was a major disappointment. Nothing I haven't seen before. Seriously, save your money and go to a Cirque du Soleil show instead! read more

2011 Elite Status ACCOMPLISHED!! Thanks to Yelp and my LA East Boss, Katie B. for the tickets. This would be my 1st OFFICIAL Yelp Event EVER!!!!. I asked a close friend of mine to join me and she gladly accepted. Time to bring a little horror with class to Club Nokia!! I read online how this show/circus is much different from Barnum and Bailey's to Cirque du Soleil with a dark twist. I am not sure where to start, but i won't reveal too much. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. The stage is pretty much setup like it was a roadside circus. I won't go into detail about the storyline, but makes you wonder what if life wasn't so bound by rules and order. There is an intermission in the show and the audience has the opportunity to grab a drink or go down to the floor level and see the fun activities Cirque Berzerk has to offer. My friend and I had to do the Photo Booth. I am not sure if I am going to post the photo...lol. You get to select your costume and take your photo. All I can say is I think I was a pimp Elvis and my friend was in a Masquerade mask with a dynamite. :) For the second half, we stayed downstairs and the view from the ground level was very different. I would say the first half was better than second half. I think because there was more of a story in the beginning and towards the end it was routine acts. Throughout each scene, I always wondered what my hidden talents are. We all have special talents and i am sure you would be able to find which character you are. Overall, the show is what I expected. Literally, my dreams have been revealed and performances which I so admire. The one character I can probably relate to is the Clown with good intentions doing wrong things. .lol. That's ME!!! Oh well, time to sign some contracts with my Blood....I mean, my PEN. The Yelp Universe. Where are you traveling today? read more

I was already excited about this show because I LOVE anything dark in storyline...Yap, I'm one of those people that can't get enough of Nightmare before Christmas and have to see it anytime it's in a theatre lol. Anyway, thanks to Katie B and Yelp for the complimentary VIP tickets :) Saved me a couple hundred dollars! My date and i took our seats as some weird magician came to the stage. He was doing really horrible magic "of course it was part of the show" and thought he was doing something amazing. lol. I give him props because he was a great and strong actor who led me to believe that he was JUST an actor in the show...I had no idea what he had up his sleeve for later :) And thus is this show...they purposely start things off wonky, odd, run down, and cheap, and the build up leads to a ridiculously fun payoff :) I very much enjoyed every single scene and there wasn't one scene I would skip out on. The theme was very moody, the performs were all incredibly sexy...and it really felt like this small slightly evil circus in the middle of death. Scary, beautiful, uncomfortable, and dreamy...the perfect recipe for acrobatic goth magic. If you enjoy dark storylines, thrilling acrobatics, worrying through an entire show that somebody actually is going to die, and thanking God that it isn't you lol, then this show will get your blood flowing :) I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT :) I give Cirque Berzerk, a 5 out of 5 stars. read more

Thank you so much Katie B and Yelp for the VIP tickets! We were at Club Nokia last night and had a blast! We've been to several Cirque du Soleil shows before but Cirque Berzerk was much more thrilling and fun b/c it was so risky. When we got to L.A. Live, it was a little confusing to get to the VIP door but it usually is with VIP entrances everywhere so no complaint there. It was so nice to be able to chill in the VIP lounge with interesting designs and cocktails. The show was pretty amazing partly because of the dark plot and mostly because of the risks they all took in the show. I mean who does performances that dangerous with NO SAFETY HARNESS! Of course I don't want anyone to get hurt but every move they made, you held your breath thinking "OMG!" Why 4 stars? 1. Parking: I know that this goes with anything at L.A. Live but gush, $20 for parking? Fortunately, we found $10 parking close by so whew~. 2. No ushers: They really need to think about getting ushers and be more strict about people coming into the theatre LATE. It was annoying how so many people kept on blocking everyone's view but walking around searching for their seats for the first 10min of the show. 3. Second act: Compare to the 1st act, it was blah. The cocktails help making things fun so make sure to grab a new cocktail during intermission. * Location = Parking is not easy unless you are willing to pay $20. * Price = FREE tickets for us thanx to Yelp! but usually ~$20 - $130. * Service = It was great until the show started. Seriously, please do something about the people who comes in late. * Show = Very good. If you have the time, you should definitely try it. Again, THANK YOU Yelp and Katie B! read more

I want to run away and join the circus...literally! I want to wear a sparkly corset, dance and swing in the air hanging from various apparatuses! I attended the Yelp Elite performance of Cirque Berzerk last week, my bf secured the spot as the coveted elite member plus 1 guest. I had a good time, my bf not so much. As long as you don't go expecting cirque du solei, you will have a great time. The show as a whole is kinda cheesy and the story line a little cryptic, it is a circus of zombies or the un-dead or the dead or something like that and the clowns are downright raunchy!!! Leave the little ones at home folks. Once you actually get to each act, the talent is amazing! The aerialist, dancers and contortionists were awesome. All of the performers have quite impressive resumes. My three favorite performances were the trampoline, hand to hand (man & woman contortion, balancing act) and the silks (aerialist hanging from some silky ribbon type thing). The live band and singers added a nice unique touch to the show. So, as you can see I was thoroughly entertained. So..ladies if your sweetheart won't watch so you think you can dance, cheerleading competitions , American Idol or Dancing with the stars with you, with you don't bring him to the show. I had to endure jokes, complaints, and heard him chatting with another man about how they were both "dragged" to the show! My recommendation is to make it a girls night out, get there early, grab some libations in the bar and have a good time then hit up a late night happy hour at one of the LA Live eateries. read more

So I'm going to start by letting you know that I got these tickets for $35 each on Goldstar Events. Had I paid full price, I would have been upset. So here's the deal. The show is not TERRIBLE. There's some cool stuff like the trampoline act and the acrobats. However, as was mentioned by many other Yelpers, the management of the production was seriously lacking and it really messed with my experience. I have been to scores of productions and I have never in my life seen so many people be allowed to stand in the aisles during the show. I don't know if they didn't give ample warning that the show was going to start (flashing the lights) or what, but a full 35 minutes into the show (my husband was actually looking at his watch in disbelief) there was a line of people still getting into their seats, literally standing between us and the show. You could not see, I'm not kidding. Usually when the production starts, there is an usher who stops latecomers from sitting until a time where it won't interrupt the show. It was really upsetting that I missed so much of it because they didn't manage this. The theme of the show is unique- it's a macabre cabaret set in the after life. The show follows the "girl in red" who has just died through a strange, raunchy menagerie of acts. Its definitely an adult show. The girl in red reminded me a little too much of the main character in La Reve but other than that it all seemed pretty original. The music is good, the costumes are great, the dancing is good. But the stage management, like the theater management, was awful. There were stage hands coming in and moving props, right in the middle of an act. Imagine seeing six guys wearing tennis shoes and head sets walking onto the stage to move a prop right in the middle of the show! In other productions they wear costumes, they darken the stage- something to not disrupt the scene. It was kind of tacky. And then, in the last act with the flame throwers, there was a stage hand walking across the stage with a fire extinguisher! Seriously! It was weird that they didn't bother to outfit the stage hands but the bartenders at the concession stand were all in basic costume. The first act was pretty good and there was some fun interaction with the actors and the audience. One of the main acrobats (the Gigalo) came and sat next to a couple in the row in front of us and put his arm around the girl and was teasing them. It was really funny and cool to see so close to you. And after reading about the actors in the show, I knew the girl in red was a very accomplished dancer and artist so I couldn't wait to see her in action. But when act two came around and she finally got her shot in the spot light, I was disappointed! Her act was the finale of the show and she didn't do anything amazing whatsoever. It was just some basic trapeze stuff. There were other acts in the show that were way better. It was very anticlimactic. Entertaining? Yes. Worth full price? No. Sad to say because I know that a very talented group of people came together to make this production. But I think with some minor tweaking, they could improve it immensely. And I did hear great things about the show when it was in the LA Historic Park. read more

Loved the music, costumes, and theme..but the production fell a little short. They even dropped one of the trapezers during the beginning of the show! I hope she's okay. Club Nokia is also too small of a venue to hold the show.. Anyway, if you're expecting cirque du soleil, save your money and see a cirque du soleil show. This will be a disappointment. However, if you have an open mind, go check this out. The contortionists act was my favorite and so was the roaring 20s dance choreographies. read more

So my bf and i went in with low expectations because we know the size of the nokia stage. We were curious to see how the performers would be able to utilize the space to their advantage. 10 minutes into the performance we were hooked. The act is beyond creative, and the performers are amazing. The trampoline guys were hilarious and we couldn't get past how good that part was. The strength that these people show on stage is dumbfounding. We definitely have plans to return. Luckily it's at the nokia till the 30th. read more

Having never seen any Cirque du Soleil performance (I know, I'm deprived), I did not enter Bezerk with any preconceived notions or biases. Just a desire to be entertained. I'd give it a 4-4.5 stars overall. I know the engagement dates are over for this year, but here are a few heads up for people interested in future shows if it comes back. 1) Don't pay full price for tickets, you can find 10-20% discount codes via Google; 2) It's a small venue, so even the "nose-bleed" seats are close enough to the stage that the performers look life-size instead of pea-sized; 3) They have a CASH (only) bar with beer, booze, and wine, and the bartenders will pour them strong; 4) You can pay (I think) $6 to park at the site, or you can risk trying free parking around the packed street; 5) The event is held on a dirt field, some parts muddy, so ladies probably shouldn't wear high heels or nice shoes; and 6) To wash your hands after using the port-o-poties, there is a foot pump attached to the sinks. I add this even though it was entertaining when, while waiting in line, to watch people hitting the sinks, waiving their arms at the sinks, shaking it, etc. (hey, I was a bit tipsy) That being said, the show was VERY enjoyable/fun/entertaining overall, and worth it! The costumes were great, as was the outside "party tent" with carnival food, booze, shopping, and DJ spinning. I also really liked the fact that they had a live band which performed as the "background music" for each of the acts. Most of the acts were good, but the most impressive, were the two-guy swinging acrobats and the wall bounce. Even the acts which were not REALLY impressive were at least well thought out. Just a couple of constructive suggestions for next year's Bezerk crew, please work on the sound system, at times it was a little difficult to understand the Ring Master. Additionally, I realize the show was supposed to be about the lady in red's transition from life through death and becoming part of the group, but the story line was a little hard to follow. That could of course have to do with the difficulty of hearing the Ring Master at times. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking for something fun and unique. read more

Saw this show last night because a friend somehow managed to get half priced tickets. The show is nowhere near being worth the exorbitant ticket prices - not even at half price ($40!). The similarities to the always impressive Cirque Du Soleil shows stopped at the usage of the word "cirque" and the fact that it took place in a tent. A hodge podge of various "talent" thrown together under the guise of a vague storyline with horrible dance choreography - to the point where you would assume maybe one person knew what was going on and the rest were audience participants trying to follow along - but no, they were all in costume. And though it is supposed to be a "dark" themed show that some are insanely comparing to something Tim Burton would have done, the "vibe" was basically "Bar Sinister meets Burning Man." Gross. None of the whimsy, just the whole.."30+ year olds that still shop at Hot Topic and cant keep a day job" thing. There was one bit with a trampoline that was entertaining. Other than that, you can see equally impressive acrobatic talent for free any weekend on 3rd street in Santa Monica (though you may be encouraged to throw a dollar in a hat). Wandering around outside the tent at the bar was much more fun than the actual show and the band playing the bar tent (Vaud and the Villains) totally trumped the actual performance - and you can get into this part for free. Unless you are just ridiculously easily entertained by unspectacular acts such as juggling, handstands, and balancing brooms on your chin, I absolutely do not recommend this! read more

I read so many negative things about CB that I went with super low expectations. For all the bad reviews, the only thing that was truly horrendous about this event were the port-a-potties. UGH! I hope they splurge next time for the fancy ones. Besides that sad aspect (and my avoidance of liquids all night to prevent my having to use one of those dark, smelly torture chambers), this event was filled with talented performers and original, live music (which albeit was sometimes not my preference). For $40 a ticket (and 20% off that), we had a really fun, interesting night. If the show comes to town again, we'll definitely go, but next time, we'll bring our own food (no regulation about bringing food --- or alcohol --- on to the premises) to avoid having to buy $11 drinks and a mediocre dinner. read more

It's like watching a perverse, burlesque version of Tim Burton's movies. I like the weirdness. I was very impressed with the trampoline bit. Admittedly the finale wasn't as cool ...but I still enjoyed the show very much. Note to the wise - if you're not comfortable with risque and sexual innuendos in all its various forms ...then it's not for you. Oh. And the evil "clown", I thought he was awesome! Free is awesome too...so thank you Katie B. and Yelp for setting this up!! We got prime seats (up front and center!). =) read more

A pretty interesting treatment of the Cirque du soleil style. I agree with the other reviewers that it could have been more "dark" and "mysterious" however, as that is how it was billed. Yeah, the story line was kinda cheesy and the huckster/announcer dude was more annoying than scary. However, I loved the live band, who played all original music and MY GOD what voices on those women! The performers were amazing athletes with fun personalities. Very impressive work on the trampoline and with the sailor guy and girl. I liked the gogo dancer chicks too. Everyone looked like they were having a blast! It was also fun to get there early and enjoy some drinks and a live performance by Vaud & the Villains, who set the tone perfectly for the rest of the night. A couple of notes: Don't park in the $10 parking lot - park on the street by the neon sign that says "Concrete is Fluid" and walk down. And be aware you will be pissing in port a potties, and walking around a dirt field covered in hay, so you won't want to wear your Saturday night finery to this here shindig. read more

Thanks Yelp Elite for the comp VIP tix! This was my third Cirque Berzerk experience in as many years, so I can make some somewhat educated observations. First, I think the concept, execution and amazing talent of Cirque Berzerk is worthy of a standing ovation. The physical prowess of the artists is really mindblowing. And doing it dressed as the living dead. Far more awesome than the word awesome can accurately convey. The story seemed to change a little over the years. I'm sure the venue had something to do with that. It's nice to have some things a little different for those of us who are repeat offenders, um I mean attendees. Second, the venue. I really miss the big top tent. From the Cirque Berzerk signage with the flames outside in the courtyard, to the vendor area downstairs to the serious lack of snacks and very VERY expensive booze...the sideshow, punk rock/steampunk/burningman DIY vibe is very much lost in a venue like Nokia. I couldn't even get a photo of the flaming sign outside without a restaurant sign and a bunch of Kings fans getting in the way. The upside? The seats were more cozy. The show was just as amazing as the previous two times, but I felt some of the magic was lost in this venue. It still rates 4 stars for me though because the performers still rocked it. read more

Went last night for the press review and we had a blast! It's no jaw dropping world class cirque du soliel. It's more of a local, raw, fun night to kick up some dust, see some people risking their lives, and have a few drinks with your friends. If cirque du soleil is like having a martini in Beverly hills, cirque berzerk is like having a nice cold draft on game night at your local pub. Highlight acts of the show were the trampoline squad, the trapeze and the hanging silk ribbon lady. It was cool to be in a smaller tent where you can be so close to the stage for a relatively low price. I'd recommend going with friends and getting there a bit early to enjoy the live music by the bar. And on that note, I really liked how the bar functioned - it was fast, there was good music and it was a cool spot to hang and chat before the show and at intermission. I also really liked the separate entrance from the bar to the tent. It really helped speed things along so i didn't feel like i had to wait in line everywhere. All in all, it was great. Would have liked to see a bit more fire for the finale, but aside from that best time we've had in a while. read more

I went to the Saturday night performance (June 20) and it was spectacular! Dark, gritty, edgy, and a whole lot of fun!!! These guys are amazingly talented, and they've pulled together a truly engaging and unique experience. You can really tell how much the performers love what they're doing. If you've seen Cirque du Soleil and want something a with a bit more bite to it, this is the show for you! Also, be sure to arrive early or stick around later for the band that's playing in the tent next to the big top (right by the bar!). It's some of the hottest New Orleans style jazz...with a twist, of course! In fact, the band was so good, I almost wish intermission had been longer. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed myself! The performance was great, the atmosphere in the lounge they have created was fun and I stayed and danced. Excellent show! read more

The BF took me last Thursday with awesome seats (row DD - 4th row). It was a lot of fun and quite entertaining. I must admit some parts were cheesy, but for their budget and what they've done so far, I think it's a great show. The acts and props aren't as great as Cirque Du Soleil, but I guess you can't really put them in the same category. It's dark and sexy and wonderfully weird. If their acts change, I'd definitely would go back next year. FYI - There is lots of parking on the street if you don't mind walking. We were too lazy to walk so we opted for the $10 on-site parking. The traffic getting out was not bad at all, so we got out fairly quick. I love that they had more than just popcorn there (nachos, hot dogs, and roasted corn, OH MY!) read more

Ever see a HAT pulled out of a WHITE RABBIT? Its a bit disturbing, but hilariousss as well. The show had this and other awesome feats in their production. (Little persons, Sexy Guys/Gals, Dunces, Dismemberment, Necrophilia (eek), Fire!!!) I went to LA Live to see this show with tickets from Yelp! Free 99 is the best as the show is fun, but not the greatest. Come if you need something to do and want to catch a show in downtown after dinner. You can go to Ktown, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Thai Town, Little Ethiopia etc and still be nearby for the show... if Wolfgang Puck or Yardhouse isn't to your liking. Parking: Park in the EAST GARAGE on Olympic as it is closest to Club Nokia. $5-25 (we paid $10 for 2 1/2 hours) Drinks: Corona 11$, Water 8$ (Dasani) Service/Bartenders: Friendly, but very busy and dressed up to match the show... sort of. They are trying. Venue/Club Nokie Small, seating a bit cramped. Beautiful lighting and plentiful seating on the different levels. Reminded me of the House of Blues. Show: The shows first half was WOW (LOVE THE TRAMPOLINE GUYS & DUNCE), the 2nd was a bit boring. I wish the end had been more dramatic! It could have gone at least 5 more awesome and twisted endings... but it was just ho-hum. (Quite a few people left) My friend was very uncomfortable with the 2nd parts eroticism between... well, you'll see if you go. The guys were quite drool-worthy and the ladies were into the performance. I heard one very pretty girl in the audience saying they were a bit thick, but damn they have crazy upper body strength. The singers were AWESOME. Reminded me of the Fifth Element... :) read more

Thank you Yelp for inviting the Elite to see this show! It is not something I would have normally gone to see so I was excited for the opportunity. I didn't read any reviews and have never seen Cirque Du Soleil so I went without expectations. First, the acrobatics are delightful, especially the male pair. I also loved the contortionist and thought she was amazing. As a regular practitioner of yoga, I know how difficult it is to have that much control over your movements with no momentum, regardless of flexibility. She was graceful and elegant and I was on the edge of my seat watching her. The audience seem nonplussed, because she wasn't dangling in the air, but I was astonished. Overall, however, the show is a bit weak. The style strives to be Nightmare Before Christmas meets Moulin Rouge but doesn't achieve the appeal of either. Frankly, I feel like this ghoulish burlesque look has been done and overdone. The show clearly strives to be sexy but the choreography between acts is clumsy and hokey and the characters comical. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is sexier (and funnier!) It's difficult to tell what this show is supposed to be. The stage design is alright but nothing compared to a Baz Luhrmann production in which you are googly-eyed the entire time. I liked the acrobatics with the red sash but overall there isn't much color in the show. Even the people are painted white. I thought the music was dreadful and the absolute worst part. It's nearly all hard drums with a chorus of women wailing and changes very little throughout the show. At this venue the music was too loud and drowned out the audience reaction and applause, which I missed. I have to agree with janani s. on all points but especially that this looks like an incredible group of performers. I would have liked to see them in a show worthy of their talents. read more

Thanks Katie B. for the first free Yelp event! I love Yelp events! The show started off very slow. I started to have my doubts immediatly. But the show slowly started picking up. There were several unique acts that really WOWd me. But there were parts of the show that were slow, not super amazing or even interesting. It's hard because I have seen a few Cirque du Soleil shows in the past, so I can't help but compare. It's like a mini version of a big crique du soleil show. It definitely has a Tim Burton vibe to it too! I think if I paid for this show, I would have given it a 3. But because it was absolutely free and we got VIP tickets, I feel it deserves a 4. The show itself is not bad at all. You will be entertained and wow'd, but there are just some parts that were lackluster. One thing I was really impressed with was the fact that with such a small stage, they really maxed out the space and the set design was realy nice. Also, I am really happy to see curvacious, normal, healthy women doing amazing things with their bodies! It was quite refeshing to see that instead of the tiny anorexic looking folks. I brought my conservative mom and she enjoyed the show too! So I think it is good for all ages for the most part. read more

Maybe it's because I haven't been privy to all the super expensive Cirque du Soleil shows, but I felt this was a truly fun and sexy and exciting evening. Even though all the Yelpers there were "elites" (thank you Yelp!!!!) the show was more of a non-elitist event. The stunts were cool, bits and pieces were boring (dunce and little person routine), the trampoline guys were incredible. I would go see it again and bring a friend, for sure. read more

AWESOME!!! My now hubby, but then just friend & I saw them on the Playa 3 years ago - it was our first "date." And like us, Cirque Berzerk has only gotten better with age. The aerials were unbelievably cool and the trampoline act was just about the most amazing astounding kick-ass thing I've seen in a long long time. Go GO GO GOOOOOOOOOo to the circus! You won't be sorry. (Just don't bring the kiddies... seriously. It's not really a kids event). read more

Thanks to Yelp and Katie B., I was able to watch Cirque Berzerk in the second row, front and center, for FREE! This show is definitely not comparable to any Cirque du Soleil show, so don't even bother comparing. If you do, you'll just be disappointed and feel ripped off. Go in with an open mind and you'll be pretty surprised. The story plot was a bit predictable. The dialogue was cheesy. BUT the acrobatics were amazing. They did some great stunts, especially given the small size of the stage. It takes some talent to do such difficult stunts on such a small stage! Club Nokia is definitely not the best venue for such a show. There were some moments where I was afraid the performers would fall into the audience. The props and stage decor looked like they were bought from a junk yard/garage sale. The costumes were ok. In the back of the venue on the bottom floor, there are vendors selling masks, costumes, etc. There was even a photo booth...$5 per picture. Definitely a great yelp event! I later found out our seats cost around $80 each...which is quite pricey for such a show. I would not pay more than $40 for this show. Anything more, plus parking, would be expensive! Parking: Do NOT park in LA LIVE. You'll be paying $25-30 for parking! There are plenty of lots across the street. They vary in price depending on how far you want to walk. (Closer in distance, higher in price) read more

I loved the show! :) Completely not what I expected. I enjoy Cirque du Soleils, but this was completely different. It was a dark and eerie kind of circus performance. The music was also great. Loved it all. One star down for my obstructed view that made me miss 25% of the show...If the view is going to be that obstructed, might as well not sell the seat. read more

Some of the performances were terrible. Seriously, I felt anxious watching them shakily struggle through their acts. Others were okay. The plot was dull and the acts were like the ones you have seen like hoops, fire eating, swinging on ribbons, hoops, acrobatic on the ground, on stands. Except it's all been done better by the Chinese Acrobatics, the real Cirq, or my dentist/acrobatic friend, Sean. The only bright spot of the show was the 4 guys and their trampolines. (They would have gotten a 5 from me if they were the whole of the show but the rest of the show dominates the rating) The trampoline act was really well done, fun and probably the 'lightest' part of the show. The rest was dark, less than imaginative and creepy. The way they intended it to be. We had VIP tickets. I don't know why I didn't even think to consult my trusty fellow yelpers...my bad. The lady in the box office told us that the seats would not be obstructed. They were, if not by the "balcony" set of the stage, then by the ushers. I did, however, like how the top of Club Nokia was 'pitched' like it was inside of a travelling circus tent. You gotta like the lights. read more

First off, THANK YOU YELP for the free event for Elite members. You've clearly outdone yourselves. Now. i'm not quite sure I can add any more to what all the reviewers have already said about Cirque Berzerk. The story itself is weak and unconvincing. Some of the acts are basically fillers and can be boring, especially if you've seen plenty of the Cirque du Soleil performances before. Let's remind everyone that the production budget probably does not compare to that of Cirque du Soleil, but there surely can be some performances that can be placed in lieu of the dull ones. My favorites: the huge hoop performers were amazing, the trapeze guy was pretty cool and kept me on the edge of my seat, and the 4 double trampolene guys were very very very fun to watch. Prior to the start of the show, we were escorted to what felt like an exclusive area of Club Nokia, with nice lounge chairs enveloped in curtains and a full bar (except for mojitos). I don't even want to think of what people do behind closed curtains, but hopefully they clean the place up real nice. Oh and you can wait after the show for the performers to have drinks with you... way cool. read more

I saw them last year and this show is even better! Wow!. Dark - Sexy fun. I went with a bunch of friends and we had a blast!! We are all going again this weekend. Rock On Cirque Berzerk! If you're sick of Cirque du Soliel like me and want a something fresh and different check it out. Lower balcony seats are the best view! read more

This was amazing and dark and edgy! I got the fun chills of Halloween (my favorite holiday) in August watching very talented people perform. Couple of things to note: You do walk on a dirt field to get from your car to the tent. Someone else wrote that so I was prepared. But beware with heals. And my shoes are filthy now. The band was AMAZING! Yes, the one in the show itself was great, but I am talking about the 20 piece band that does a set at intermission and a set after the show. If you don't get tickets, pay the 10 for parking come at 10 and just drink, shop and watch the band. It will still be an amazing night. They played everything from Gospel, to Big Band. I may just go next week just to dance, with the performers no less! read more

This show was interesting to say the least. It is creepy, macabre, hilarious at times, beautiful, sensual, somber, and dark all mixed and intertwined. The costumes were amazingingly designed. The people were just as talented as watching Cirque du Soliel. My favorite had to be the group dance during the second half of the show. The dancers were syncopated and their technique was flawless. I really enjoyed the look of the main clown/narrator, but I don't think the voice went with the costume. I was expecting something a little more evil and creepy, but I think it just came off kind of cheesy. The music was unique and sometimes went very well with the action on stage, but the vocals really bothered me at times. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the show :) read more

Beautiful, but not everyone may love the look. But if your cool and give it a chance the dancing is like a poem. And visually you are entertained as this become one part circus one part artwork. I recommend this and will be going back next time they come around. read more

To round off a practically week-long celebration, a group of us went to see Cirque Bezerk this past Saturday for my boyfriend's birthday. We had gotten the cheapest seating tickets, and I was a little worried about the view we would get because of that, but my worries were for naught. We had a good view of everything, and it was a pretty good show. I do think that the front row people may have had a better viewing though, but I was still able to see everything and well, even without my glasses. The show is definitely risque and not family friendly. While entering the venue, a couple of girls behind us said that they had heard it was going to be like 'clown porn', and while I did not see anything really clown-like (my friend who has a phobia of clowns begged to differ, and was fairly upset with me for 'lying' to him about there not being any clowns), I did see a lot of groping and making out throughout the show. The story line is ok but my favorite parts of the show have got to be the trampoline act and some the trapeze stunts as well. All of my friends wanted to buy trampolines afterwards! Their act was amazing. They do touch on many things that may make most people squirm and uncomfortable, but I think that's what makes them unique and worth the watch, even if it's just once. read more

After reading great reviews I had high expectations, possible too high... First off, if you're going make sure you are right up front or plan on having limited viewing of the performance. The stage design is akward and not conducive for the viewers in the back row yet alone if you're standing up. The performance was solid, sexy, dark, and made me feel like I was watching a live Marilyn Manson video production. Drinks and bartenders eased my slight irration with limited viewing :-) read more

Thank you Yelp for this event from 1/13/11. We enjoyed ourselves, but not sure if I would have payed full price. I agree with a few of the other reviews posted discussing the okay-ishness of the show. You could tell this production could be so much better than it was. Something seemed lacking in a way. Not exactly sure what it was, but the acting parts felt a bit stiff and sort of forced. It didn't flow with the acrobatic acts. As others mentioned, the trampoline guys were great! I enjoyed the the curtain performance and the hand to hand contortionist couple. We really enjoyed the music being played before the show began and during intermission. The costuming was fun and unique and added that burlesque quality to it all. One question we had after the show was done was if the dancing and singing was supposed to be slightly off key at times or that the dancers weren't always supposed to be in line with each other. We thought maybe that's part of the schtick of the show or maybe not. read more

I had NO expectations coming into this show (@Club Nokia, Los Angeles, Jan 13th). All I knew was that there were going to be creepy clowns, so I might have nightmares that night. Well, that didn't happen. While there were a few highlights here and there, with the main draw being the 4-man trampoline act right before intermission (AMAZING and FUNNY!), it's pretty much the standard acrobatic acts that you'll normally see, mixed with an attempt at goth, sexuality, dance... but ultimately ended up being a bit boring. There, you had me go and say it. Boring. The dance numbers seemed long and dull. I will say the singers weren't too bad, though I can't say any particular number stood out. The sound system was a bit loud for my taste. Two guys kissing... I get it--shock value--but kinda saw that one coming. Maybe it's just me being spoiled from seeing Chinese acrobats do crazy flips, or watching a PBS showing of Cirque de Soleil carrying more grace and flow... I dunno. I expected more shock value in things other than makeup and flashing lights. The balcony seats were bad (we were in the 3rd row), as part of the stage was not visible, covered by the railing and audience member's giant heads. The people who got floor seats had the best view... unless they had large heads too, as they looked to be sitting on flat ground on semi-cheap looking chairs. The bar area was actually nice. Wasn't too loud. Dark but spacious; the furnishings were upscale and plush. A pleasant place to spend time with people you were with. I ended up parking underneath LA Live. Went to happy hour before the show. Ended up paying $20 WITH validation. 'nuff said. Even if I took out the location and rated the show itself (so just the first 2 paragraphs above), the rating would still stand as is. read more

As others have mentioned, I don't understand what the haters were watching. I'm going to chalk it up to the stereotypical "I hate everything"LA attitude when it comes to anything creative. That being said, I can see where some of the complaints are valid. The show starts off with an interesting dance number (and i do like this one) but the singing girl with meh dancers isn't my favorite. From there, I love it. The show is not Cirque du Soleil. It's grittier and it's billed as a professional and pre-professional circus. It won't be as slick because it isn't supposed to be. And I love that you can tell the performers are having a blast. People have mentioned the 'same old numbers'. There's nothing 'same old' about it. yeah ok, you've seen a tissu act before, you've seen the air acrobats, so they aren't new and startling. So look deeper. Look at the technique and style- these are beautiful performers doing things most of us will never be able to do. Our group brought in a picnic and ate outside by the beer garden and had a blast before the performance. It's worth paying for parking and bringing a picnic in and listening to Vaude and the Villians. What a great band! Especially after the show when you can dance with the performers as well. Go, decide for yourself. It's a great show with a good amount of camp (the story line is incidental guys, i mean really) and some fabulous performances. so much love for these guys. read more

Pretty decent show. If Cirque du Soleil and Tim Burton had a baby, this show would be it. It's a dark cabaret themed circus act. It's highly sexual so do not take kids. My girlfriend and I sat in the cheap seats ($25), and it wasn't too bad. A lot of stuff is staged away from the cheap seats, and occasionally our view was blocked by a pillar, we were able to see all the important acrobatics and stuff just fine. The acts are all mostly pretty good. Nothing ground breaking, but still impressive. There's a trampoline act that was the coolest thing I've seen in awhile. My big complaint is that it seemed anti-climactic. I thought the show peaked at the end of the first act, and the second act wasn't bigger or more impressive. Disappointing. Also, I could never understand what the actors were saying and the story is paper-thin, but who cares? You're there to see cool stuff. Overall, it's a good time. I recommend it. And you don't really need to shell out big money for the expensive seats. But cheap seats and you'll be okay. read more

This was really a fun show. I've never seen anything like it before. The singers are great, the acrobatics is so much fun and the set/costumes just add to the crazy experience. Club Nokia is a great place for a show so intimate with great sound! Every seat is great if you ask me and the little bar upstairs is so nice. The cast came out after the show and mingled with attendees. What a great night! read more

This was actually pretty awesome, It didn't exactly live up to my expectations but it was close. The story wasn't exactly complete, but from what I heard the show i watched was a shortened version of it, so maybe I'll see the complete show when they did it somewhere's else. The decorations were awesome, choreography was cool, even the entrance was cool. Pretty sweet performance to take a date to!!!! read more

I love Cirque Berzerk! I love the costumes and the characters. It's so dog gone sexy, even the skinny evil clown! I got the cheap seats that were 25 bucks, but luckily it wasn't a full house so they let us move up to the 80 dollars seats. I've seen a Cirque de Soleil show, and Cirque Berzerk isn't as big and dramatic, but it's still pretty good for a low budget circus. Don't bring the kids! In conclusion, I left the tent smiling. read more