First thing first, this is a review for their performance in Houston, TX. Just like any other Cirque Du Soleil performances that had come to grace Houston, Luzia takes place under the big tent set up at the Sam Houston Race Park. Parking will cost you $12 but coming in and out of the parking was a breeze. I came in pretty early (a little before 7 pm) and it took me less than two minutes to drive in, pay for parking, and park. There are parking attendees in the parking lot to direct you where to go so you don't have to drive around trying to find an open spot. In my case, since I came early enough, I got to park within a short walking distance to the tent and about 20 feet away from the exit. Walking up to the entrance, there was a short line since the gates hadn't been opened yet. During my wait in the line, there was a gatekeeper who kept reminding everybody to have their tickets ready to go so they could make sure that everybody could get in quickly once the gates were opened. Once the gates were opened, going in was quick. Yes, there was a security check but it was painless and efficient. Once inside, you have your typical Cirque Du Soleil shops, bars, and vendors. They had the typical CDS offerings: cotton candy, nachos, hot dog, canned coffees, beers, liquor, etc. Of course, they are also your typical CDS pricing: $7 hot dogs, $12 beers, $5 water, $10 nachos, etc. If you come here with a family, better be ready to drop some $$ for beverages and snacks. Even if it's just for a date, them alcoholic beverages prices will cost you. As for the performances, they are pretty much your typical CDS performances that will captivate your eyes, make you hold your breath, and gasp in awe as you watch in amazement the wonders of what a human body can do. You will witness show of strength, flexibility, accuracy, grace, accuracy, and some skills that you know take years and years of practice to perfect. Even the jester who entertains the audience in-between performances was very entertaining. The stage setting was unlike any other CDS that I'd seen in the past. I loved how the stage was visually stunning. The rainfalls along the center of the stage and the mini pond were definitely a welcome addition to the circular stage that rotates to ensure that every single audience gets a good look of all the performances happening on the stage. If you're a fan of Cirque Du Soleil, I'm sure you will be a fan of Luzia. I highly recommend that you take some time off your busy schedule and head out toward the Sam Houston Race Park and catch yourself some Luzia. You won't regret it. read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

Disclaimer: This is a late review...The show was last March! Imaginative and breathtaking, LUZIA-A waking dream of Mexico brings you through a spectacular performance filled with color, complexity and exquisite representation of Latino flavor that Cirque Du Soleil is famously known for. The show in itself is a shower or color in every act and the technology used is flawless. It's a show that will leave you on the edge of your seat and the ooohhs and aaahs are the usual squeals of delight. Imagine a rotating stage, showers and pools opening and closing, small silver robots watering the plants, a giant puppet horse and jaguar. People being literally thrown up in the air like a doll and men and twisting, climbing, flying, somersaulting, singing and dancing all of these while making a delightful story of a Mexican dream filled will color, cultural tradition and delight. All of this held on a big top in Downtown San Jose. Went out with friends to see the show for the first time. Even though there were crowds of people, it felt more festive than packed. We went to the port-a-potties before the show and we're glad that we did because there was a crazy line during the intermission. Food and drinks are sold and as expected they were a tad pricey. I got me a bag and a fridge magnet as reminiscent of the show. Bought it before the show started because I don't want to line up at the end of the show just to get my stuff. There were numerous stalls selling different items. There was even a wrestler's masks, trinkets and wearables sold alongside the show's actual merchandise. Tip: Bring a warm but light jacket...it can be stupidly cold outside but warm inside the tent when the show starts. The seating will be snug so better get cozy but not too cozy. Love it! ...hopefully next time, I will bring me familia! read more

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Cirque du Soleil has changed the way we think about the circus. Back when I was growing up, it was all about the Barnum & Bailey and Ringling Bros. It meant elephants, tigers, tightrope walkers, and clowns. Cirque de Soleil instead uses extremely creative costuming and humans to delight our senses in their quest to provide sensational entertainment. If you've ever been to Vegas and seen one of their productions, you know that their sets are extraordinary and rightfully so with the fees they charge. My expectations are much lower for traveling acts since everything is temporary. Luzia is here to change your mind. The set here has been intelligently setup such that every seat is a good one. Depending on the act, the stage may even rotate to give each audience member a great view unless you're sitting behind Marge Simpson or Don King. They do a great job of distracting the eye as the stage is transformed between every act. If Disney calls their Engineers Imagineers then these people should be called Transformateers. They are masters in their craft. Ironically my favorite part of the show didn't include costuming or performers at all. It was in how they were able to create images using opening and closing of valves as water fall from the ceiling. As an Engineer I know this is an incredible feat of not only precise valving but of great SW coding. That giant fish that looked like it was gobbling up the smaller fish was mouth dropping! Thanks to Yelp, we had the great opportunity to meet some of the stars of the show and see what happens behind-the-scenes. I got to see the awesome trojan horse and the cougar puppet and feel the juggling pin which was much lighter than I thought. The great performers are so amazingly dedicated to giving the audience a great show that being able to see the production backstage makes me appreciate the show even more. Luckily for us, SJ was only the 4th stop of the 10-year traveling act so you'll still get a chance to watch this technology and artistic marvel without having to deal with the stench and cruelty of circus animals. Catch Luzia in SJ before it heads to Seattle after March 19th. read more

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The performances were incredible involuntarily saying "Wow" over and over again through the evening. It's well thought out and I felt it does a amazing job of painting the beautiful and history and story of each act The acts are well thought out and the set design is phenomenal! They were all out of this world. I wish the show could of gone longer. I think they should of made it go a little longer the main negative about it i would say would be the price for food and drinks. I thought i was in with the prices for food. Make sure you come with a full stomach and not too hungry. The animals and insect costumes were so unique in itself, to The slow water scene, and even the contortionists towards the end that made everyone wonder "does he have a spine i was like this guy can do pretty much anything?!". And wait til you get to the soccer ball scene that guy is out of this world. i mean wow !! I wanted to check if the guy had glue on the edge of his shoe to hold it on while he was throwing himself around with some bboy moves! Off the edge of your seat, hoping it doesn't end. I would say this is a perfect show to talk out someone on a date too . If your looking for something fun to do on a city night. And the Juggler common man i mean how amazing was he .The guy killed and had great music to go with. I could of just spent the whole night watching these acts. This is definitly something i would recommend doing and going too. this is great for a date night. and some thing special to do . Make sure do dress up so you can fit with everybody else. I felt like i was in vegas. I would also have to say no matter where you seat you will be able to see the show perfect . I mean seating in the middle row is always nice. tickets are very pricey . but make sure you choose seats right in front way better view if you want to be able too see everything perfect. read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

Incredibly stunning show packed with amazing acts that make you go "waaaaaah". Beautiful costumes, per usual, paired with live music really completed the program. The stage spins so it's easy to view each act without having to crane your neck if you have seats towards the side. Show runs for a little over 2 hours. read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

What better way to showcase a country's culture than by song, dance, and art. Luzia was such a beautiful celebration of Mexican culture! **SPOILER ALERT** Luzia told an Alice in Wonderland story by which the clown goes "down the rabbit hole" and finds himself in a place unknown with magic and wonderful creatures. I liked that the clown was miming the whole time, because as a means of highlighting the Mexican culture, the only language used entirely during the show was Spanish. Without speaking, the clown did an excellent job of telling a story and acting out comedy. Bravo, clown! I loved everything about the Luzia set and stage. I caught myself looking at very small details, such as the butterflies fluttering or the sharks on the walls simulating the feeling of being under water. The moving conveyor belt was certainly something I've never seen before. It was cool how the stage rotated to provide you a 360 view of the performances. I've also never seen water introduced to a set before, and it added such a raw element of beauty to the performances. While the overall show was great, there were certainly some segments that I enjoyed more than the others. Unfortunately the bird acrobats at the beginning had a few fumbles, and that's totally OK. But perfection is what sets apart a Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas. Nonetheless, I found that all of the performers showed great athleticism and skill! Here are my top 3 acts of the night: I loved the performance with the three girls in the forest. There was a lot of action going on, but I admittedly was way more captivated by the girls with the spinning hoops than the aerial girl. The spinning hoops just looked like so much fun! Another top 3 performance for me was the man doing the aerial tricks with a single strap. This is one of the water performances that I found just utterly beautiful, and I was just in so much awe of his strength since he did most of the aerial work with one arm. He also did some convincing acting by his interactions with the lioness prop. Lastly, I loved the contortionist. I was probably catching flies with my mouth dropped open the entire time. He blew my mind. read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

Another great Cirque and better than Corteo IMHO. This one hand a lot of new acrobatic acts and some spins on some older ones. The speed juggler was fantastic and spun his juggling pins faster than I have seen anyone juggle. The music that accompanied the act was fantastic. All the music was excellent. The band was playing a tuba, trumpet, cavaquino/uke 4 string and a 12 string uke body style instrument I need to figure out, among other instruments like mariachi shakers. This Cirque incorporates a lot of water and a massive computer controlled waterfall that makes pictures with water as it falls. The guy that did his act in and out of the water on a set of ropes was fantastic. The contortionist was the most extreme I have seen ever. He was more flexible that any women I have seen doing contortion. Freakishly skinny with bones showing all over, this guy was like a stick of gum, bending any way you can imagine. If you love Cirque you won't be dissapointed by this one. The song of this review is Flores En El Desierto. See it and you'll understand why. 5 stars and a standing ovation read more

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Attended this show last week and was excited to attend as it is inspired by the Mexico's amazing culture and colors. Parking: I read the reviews about parking so I knew what my options were, $20 in a lot or street parking. We were lucky enough to find parking about a block and a half away. Not too bad and it was a nice night for a walk anyway. Show: The show was amazing! The acts and people are so talented and the decor of the show was beautiful. It was non-stop entertainment and they got the crowd involved too. Some of the acts made you hold your breath because of the risky stunts and others you just sat there with amazement on your face. I would definitely recommend this show for anyone and everyone. The show was a little over 2 hours with a 20 minute intermission. Venue: Never having been here before, I didn't know what to expect, but the venue was nice and clean. They had several bathroom stations with multiple stalls. They offered the usual overpriced show food (nachos, hot dogs, popcorn, etc.) so I definitely would have liked to see some other options as it was inspired by Mexico, some ethic food would have been nice. They had a few bar stations where they had beer, wine and vodka with a variety of mixers. I ordered a moscow mule, which was $15. I knew I would overpay, but $15 bucks! The bartender also acknowledged the drinks were overpriced, so although the drink was good, I did not order another. Seats: We sat in section 6, which was off to the side of the stage. We paid about $53 for our seats and I personally think anywhere here is a good seat. Some tickets were super expensive, so I am happy we went with the cheaper tickets, and still had a great view of the show. The stage also rotated, so that helped too. My overall experience was great and I look forward to seeing other shows here in the future. read more

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Luzia was the first Cirque Du Soleil show that I ever saw. The show was fantastic. The performers were excellent. The acrobats were amazing and the comic relief was hilarious. But the show is more than the performers, it was visually and aurally pleasing. The costumes were beautiful and stunningly colorful and the music added to the enjoyment. The acts loosely follow the storyline of a man who jumps out of a plane and lands in a strange land that becomes fantastical after winding a giant key in the ground. The first act starts with a woman dressed as a monarch butterfly with giant fabric wings running on a giant treadmill, followed by people in a giant metallic horse costume. With the music playing, the center stage rotating, the attack on the senses is overwhelming. Simply beautiful and captivating! My favorite act was the second one, where a woman in a pink leotard is thrown in the air by three men in white suits. She starts off in a very relaxed posed while she is thrown high in the air and performs various spins and flips. It was suspenseful and yet she makes it seem so effortless and elegant. I enjoyed all of the acts. Each one had a central focus with some things going on in the periphery. I found it difficult to determine what to focus on because there was just so much to look at. I was seated along the side, so I saw the next act preparing to get on stage, which I think took my focus away as well. As others have suggested, sitting as close to center is the best option, even with a stage that rotates. Not all of the acts use the rotating stage. Between the acts is the comic relief, which focuses on the man who we saw jump out of a plane at the beginning. He had me laughing many times. Overall, Luzia was a wonderful experience. I'd recommend it to anyone. read more

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Can't get any better than experiencing a Cirque du Soleil show in it's birthplace of Montreal! We just happened to be vacationing in this cool city the week that Luzia was still here during a limited run. I booked some last minute day of performance tickets on my phone and we were on our way just an hour before the start. We scored amazing seats. The show was fantastic, and as Cirque fans who have seen many shows we were delighted with this performance under the big top tent. So many times we were saying WOW or laughing out loud. As with so many of their shows it is filled with wonderment. Amazing stage images, set design, costumes, singers, music, acrobats, clowns, and athletic feats. Each show such as Luzia has a storyline that is partly mixed of fantasy, emotion, dreams, humor, humanity, struggle, redemption, and love. Some of it can also be like a long strange drug trip, LOL! The attached tents offered items to buy, snacks, food, popcorn, clothes and more. Easy access to many bathrooms set up. Booze available too such as champagne. Very well run and organized. Cirque did a great job as always. So worth seeing if you get the chance. read more

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Cirque du Soleil's Luzia show finally made its way to Atlanta. Usually located in the back area of Atlantic Station in the Grand Chapiteau, parking here can be hectic. You'll want to park around the purple section on P2. Bring your parking ticket with you so you can pay before heading out of the lot. Luzia is easily one of my favorites. My partner and I went during opening weekend and had an incredible time. I've seen a few shows in the past - Totem, Amaluna, and Kurious. Out of all the shows, this one incorporates the use of water. Favorite scenes are: the Cyr Wheel, Songs/Pole Dancing, Adagio, and Aerial Straps based on their website (https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/luzia). Any of the scenes incorporating the clown was hilarious - he did great! The performers, music, and scenes were beautiful. Cirque du Soleil showcased the culture of Mexico well! read more

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I can always count on Cirque Du Soleil to do many things in one show: -- Wow me with pageantry, wonderful music, and visual beauty -- Tell a story -- Make me laugh (The clowns are not your typical circus norm - there's always something twisted or bizarre that I enjoy) -- Show me something new and different -- Make me say "wow!", or "unbelievable!" about every 5 minutes Luzia, which is a story of a fantasy voyage to Mexico, delivered on all those counts, and I thoroughly enjoyed the show with my daughter and 2 dozen yelpers at a YEE event. Though the seats were fantastic, it looked to me like it would be really hard to find a bad seat here. The space was very well-designed and the stage was typically rotating so that everyone was getting a good angle at some point during each act. I won't list the details of every, single act. but all the performers were wonderfully skilled and amazingly strong, as usual. (Five words: I Want Their Core Workout!) Most were acrobats, but there was also an acrobatic "strongman", a juggler and an absolutely amazing contortionist. Combined with spectacular costumes and colorful sets, the effect was often breathtaking. As for the new stuff? [Geek Mode ON] The use of an on-stage waterfall curtain was the most amazing new development, at least for me. The CDS engineers created a high-tech circular stage, perforated with tiny holes, and with a giant catch-basin underneath. This water was pumped to an outside system that cleaned and warmed the water before pumping it upstairs again to a computer-controlled waterfall generator (not sure what else to call it). SPOILER ALERT: Control of individual streams in the waterfall curtain was so precise they could even generate intricate patterns in the falls. Somewhat mind-blowing to see for the first time. I also loved the use of animal puppets, including a horse and a jaguar. I'd seen similar human-controlled contraptions in the Lion King musical. but never at Cirque before. I loved the vibe they added to a circus that typically never employs beasts. This was the perfect way to fill that gap. The only downside for me was the rampant commercialism and markups typical for CDS shows: For instance: no beverages were allowed in, and no drinking fountains were provided, and so they sold small bottles of water for FIVE dollars each. (Geez. no need to rub our noses in it). But this was merely an annoyance, not a huge issue. All in all, this was an above-average Cirque Du Soleil show for me, and I was happy not to miss it before it leaves the area. The last showing in San Jose is March 19. read more

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DOV: 02/14/2017 We went to this place to celebrate our 4th Valentine's night together. And the primary reason which brought us to this circus was our recently discovered love for everything Mexican :) This was the first Cirque that we witnessed in their tents. The tents already amazed us while we were driving around the area to find public parking. Parking: We found a parking spot after 10 mins of hunting around and it was a reasonable 10 min walk from their tent. As soon as we entered, there were lots of people taking pictures with the tent/set-up and the truck that has Luzia cover picture on it. Tickets: We bought the cheapest tickets from their website and got 20% discount with a Costco gift card for Cirque Seating: Although with the cheapest tickets, the view from our seats (2nd from the topmost row on one end of the half circle) was excellent. Show: The show lasts for around 2 hr 10 min with a 30 min intermission. All the performers did an amazing, breath-taking job. I even skipped a heart beat while watching these performances. To name a few - the beginning of the show with the butterflies act, the water fall formations, the performers on the swing, the contortionist, the girls doing the acts with hula hoop, the juggler, the stage, the backdrop, the music everything was just so worth it. (I am sorry to have missed a lot of performers amazing performances - everyone deserves a standing ovation, you guys were just beyond amazing!) Food/Snacks: They have pop corn, chips and salsa, hot dogs, drinks available during the interval. Restrooms: The crew have made an arrangement for lots of rest-rooms in the huge tent itself, but the lines were huge. So make sure to address nature's call before you arrive to this place. There are some photo booths worth spending time on, rather than standing in these huge lines ;) Both of us loved it and highly recommend it to all our friends and family. An absolutely must watch! read more

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Luzia's colorful production draws from Mexican culture, sports, costume, & song. The story revolves around a man who falls from the sky & lands in Mexico; this character provides most of the comedic scenes typical to Cirque. His never-ending quest for water -- to drink it, to swim in it -- rouses both sympathy and laughs from the audience. The water motif takes center stage in the form of impressive waterfall patterns, rain, a simulated ocean, & pools that go from deep to shallow then deep again in the blink of an eye. Strongmen, jugglers, giant hoola hoops, trapeze artists, and stunts performed on conveyor belts dot the two-hour show, but the acts that stand out in my memory are the contortionist (bendable to the extreme), and the giant horse; its realistic movements a result of several amazing humans working in harmony to create smooth gallops & strides. 25-minute intermission. read more

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Review #229 - 2016 I was sitting at home with no intent of going anywhere since it's a Tuesday night, until my older brother texted me around 5'ish asking me if I wanted to go see a Cirque du Soleil show in San Francisco. I asked him when the show was and he said "tonight at 7:30." One can only imagine what traffic into SF is like at peak traffic time so I was hesitant about accepting the tickets from him, but I know how much my brother really loves me & it would make him happy to know that I enjoyed the show so I told him I would go. My son didn't want to go since it's a school night so I ended up taking my brother's son instead. We showed up at about 7:45, looked for parking (which cost us $25 for about 2.5 hours) and made our way through security. The show had already started, but they were still kind enough to seat us while the show was going on. Unfortunately, since it was so dark the person who guided us to our seats took us to the wrong seats. Thank goodness no one was sitting there. The first half of the show was just ok in my honest opinion. It was kind of slow and didn't have much interaction. We went out during break time and came back to search for our seats, which happened to be premium seats...had we known. The seats would've cost us about $175/each easily. We were so disappointed that we were seated at those crappy seats before. The second half of the show was very fun and entertaining. I really enjoyed it a lot! If I had to pay for the tickets myself, I probably would've been really disappointed about the seat mix up and the show not being as good in the beginning. But since these were a gift, I definitely appreciated them very much! read more

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This is so worth it. Such wow. Such...just, yes. Luzia kept my eyes widened and engaged the whole time, where they were watery from the constant staring in awe. There was a story line in Spanish, and I didn't understand a word of it, but there was a mime-like circus actor who spoke in "whistle" and chided on the audience. So, for the most part, it could be followed. It was like a psychedelic Alice in Wonderland. There were talented "bird" gymnasts, dancers who did their piece in giant hoolahoops, the contortionist (so painfully satisfying and odd to watch), "animals" such as a horse and a jaguar who paralleled Chinese lion dancers, and more gymnasts in different forms. The technology was amazing, and the water show was just as entertaining with all the shapes! Just wow. Amazed. Go see it. Now. read more

What a delight it was to have LUZIA come visit San Jose! This was my first Cirque show and I was beyond impressed. This was an awesome show for the whole family with laughter, audience participation, LOTS to see, and amazing performances. What a talented bunch! We took a Lyft over to the tent, since parking is quite pricey and it was just easier to Lyft it over than have to deal with parking and all of that stuff. Easy peasy drop off! As soon as we walked in, you are greeted by all of the trailers and the Cirque experience began! There is cotton candy, drinks, popcorn, and other items on sale inside, so be on the lookout for that! On your tickets, you will see which door to enter through, to get to your seat. I was so impressed with how easy everything was - from finding our seat, to knowing where to go, to locating the bathrooms, etc. It was a wonderful evening. The show itself was very entertaining with a variety of different acts, moments of me holding my breath in fear of being nervous for the performers, but it was all awesome. Very creative and the costumes were very elaborate and detailed. I loved every minute of it! read more

Another fab year for Cirque, Luzia did not disappoint! The costumes and choreography are outstanding - story line is around a guy ( clown ) who skydives into the land of Luzia, Mexico & meets all the aquatic & mystical wildlife that inhabit the land And as far as the amount of clown-time?? It's totally minimal which scores extra bonus points in my book - for those making comments about too much, you must be a newbie to Cirque Acrobatics included birds jumping through hoops; swimmers & lifeguards performing incredible balancing acts; peacocks performing super feats on the pole / trapeze; a snake performing all kinds of body contortions; swinging beams with flipping and diving and lots of hanging ropes with the associated twisting / balancing. These people are amazing! And did someone mention water?!?! Throughout the show, there was water falling on the artists in comical skits, acrobatic skits - eek, don't slip!, & the water even took center stage ( don't know HOW it fell in those patterns!! ) We were super-impressed & loved this year's show for the artistry & focus on physicality & feats of sheer strength read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Luzia - amazing year's show! - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

Mexican themed journey that is colorful and impresses you with an elaborate mobile stage. Cirque continues to come up with innovative sets when you think that they had thought of every set possible. The "Lucia" set combines the watery "O", with the spinning of table-top "Ka", with the moving trampoline runway of "Love" all in one set. What makes it impressive is that these other sets are in permanent shows in Vegas and Lucia is on a North American tour requiring take down and set up city to city. Lots of work there and danger in the set up... Condolences to the loss of life in the recent SF set up. Also love the Water show. As for the show, you have Hoop Diving, Pin Juggling, Contortionist (he will have you uneasily squirming in your seat), Ribbon Aerialist, Pole Dancers, Soccer Ball Jugglers, Clowns, Opera Singer (which no one understands in any of the Cirque shows), Giant Swing Aerialists, Human Hoopists (such a word?), etc... Favorites were the Contortionist and the Giant Swing. Intermission, Popcorn, Soda, Wine, Program, Magnet, etc.. And you have your Cirque fix for the year.... read more

I was blessed enough to receive tickets to the first showing before it opened to the public. Hands down. My favorite traveling Cirque show to visit SF. You think once you see them all, it's all the same right? I mean what new thing can they do in a traveling tent? Feast your eyes on Luzia! Set with a theme in Mexico, this Cirque brings tons of the same ol same ol, but also introduces new elements. Await til you get to the water fall scenes. It's drop amazing. You'll keep asking yourself "did I just see them create a butterfly in water?! Was that a giraffe? Oh my that's a hawk!" Yes. Yes. And yes. The animals and insect costumes were so unique in itself, to The slow mo water scene, and even the contortionists towards the end that made everyone wonder "does he have a spine?!". And wait til you get to the soccer ball scene. I wanted to check if the guy had glue on the edge of his shoe to hold it on while he was throwing himself around with some bboy moves! Off the edge of your seat, hoping it doesn't end. There's not a bad seat in the house. However def try to get in row C or behind. We got row A, which was in the 3rd row and we had a hard time getting to see the big picture at times. From contortionists, to ball jugglers (heehee) to jugglers, to acrobatics galore. This cirque definitely felt short.. first half only an hour and second half 50 minutes with a 25 min intermission. However it was full of laughter, multiple "wows!" And costume and masks full of artistry. Luzia! A trip through Mexico. Well done. Well done. read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Intermission lantern - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

Great show every time. Cirque du Soleil builds momentum and explodes into a story. Amazingly there is almost no talking at all in any of the acts, yet the show succeeds in telling a story. The acts then wind-down a bit, and the conclusion involves all the characters coming out to echo their character or story. Each act demonstrates human ability to be both incredibly creative and incredibly disciplined. Even the most talented demonstrate a high level of skill and aptitude for their talent/art. All of the performers are in great shape too. Tickets are not cheap. But the show is also an amazing experience. Even most music is live (and also amazing). I was really caught off guard at how funny this show in particular was. I laughed a lot. My girlfriend and I save up every year for this. One major bummer about the experience: patron's are not able to bring outside food or water in. And water costs $5 on the inside. Alcohol is somewhere around $12 or $13. And the "food" sold is effectively identical to a concession-stand inside an average movie theater (e.g. $9 popcorn and such). That aside, the show is worth every penny. read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

This was my first Cirque du Soleil show ever and it was incredible! After hearing so much about them, I finally had the opportunity to go, and they did not disappoint one bit at all. The show was an incredible ride from start to finish with not just an emphasis on acrobatics, but an entire story wrapped up beautifully using all sorts of elements. When we got here, there was a decent amount of parking still available, but it probably didn't last too long. It was $20, a bit steep, but it made sense. You may want to consider taking a Lyft from nearby if you can especially since the parking still requires you to walk a bit. Once inside, they had the concession stands. The whole thing felt really festive, even if the show hadn't started yet! There's a decent option of food available, including alcohol. Restrooms are a little further in, they had a ton so there wasn't much of wait, even during intermission. As for the show itself, it was amazing. Not just acrobatics, but also a story with stunning visuals and music. The entire show had so much detail it was beautiful to see all the bits and details that go into it. It's really fantastic entertainment. A lot of original performances to see here. It's great to see how some of the effects evolved over the performance, even some effects through multiple scenes. I don't want to spoil too much of the surprises, but you should definitely just check it out. To put things simply, take the chance and come see Luzia. All the hype is definitely worth it. It was such a memorable experience. When the show came to a close, I was actually really sad that it had ended so soon. *tear* read more

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This was my first Cirque du Soleil show and it definitely makes me want to see more! The show is located in Parking Lot A of AT&T park (past the bridge). It's a huge white circus tent so it's pretty hard to miss. There's 2 acts, both roughly 45minutes long with a 30 minute intermission. Overall, the show lasted just over 2 hours. There's also a concession stand with the usual popcorn, chips, drinks, etc. and if you don't want to get out of your seat, people come around with a selection of items during intermission. If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, DO NOT get the seats within the first 6ish rows. The stage itself is elevated which means you're going to spend a good 2 hours tilting your head back. The seats are elevated so you won't miss anything if you side a couple rows back. As for the show itself, the visual imagery is absolutely breathtaking. Compared to some other Cirque shows, it wasn't as focused on the acrobatics as much as it was about creating a vivid image. If you're more into the acrobatics, the second half of the show will probably appeal to you much more. There was also a lot of comedic relief in between each act which was one of my favorite parts. And of course the music was amazing! read more

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The show is Wow! The round revolving stage is seen well from anywhere but since occupancy was around 60-70% you could easily switch seats to get from behind a tent poll or a tall person seating in front of you. We were blown away. I took off a star because they made us spill our water at the entrance, on a really hot day so they could sell us a small water bottle for $5 inside. Shame on you cirque du soleil! read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Day-light robbery. They don't allow your own water in the compound, and this is what they charge on a warm day! - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

This was my third Cirque Du Soleil show, and it's probably my least favorite out of all three. It is a great show, but it didn't have the pizazz that the others had. I saw "O" in Vegas, which was insane, and I saw Kurios last year at the exact same location. The venue is easy to find and there's tons of places to eat around the area. If you choose to park in the parking lot it's $25. If you're coming from out of town I highly suggest you leave early, traffic can take a while. The traveling stages are generally all the same, they are circular and they do a great job so you have a great view on all sides, I don't believe that there is a bad seat in the house. Surprisingly there were quite a few water elements which was really cool considering it's a traveling show. The costumes and set were beautiful and really well thought out. There were really cool acts and I'm always amazed by the talent the performers have, but there isn't anything that really blew me away like the other shows had. I enjoyed myself and the music was great but it wasn't what I thought it would be. If this is your first show, it's a good one to start with because the other ones can only get better. read more

As I'm writing this review, I'm amazed at how many people from out of town came to watch the show and wrote a review about it! Coming here by ttc on a weekend that was busy in terms of construction, Cirque Du Soleil was not a difficult place to find as it was made of a huge white tent with the name Luzia decorated on many of the signs. Security check was super friendly and there were loads of people who stood outside to take pictures of their tent and sign. Inside the tent, there were loads of lines for food - popcorn ($8), cotton candy ($6), combo meals similar to those sold in cinemas. Furthermore, they had lovely Venetian masks for a few hundred dollars, beautiful large umbrellas, bags etc. The show opened up with two hummingbirds dressed in beautiful costumes, and had an authentic singer (I couldn't tell what language they were singing, but I'm going to presume it's Mexican given that this show is sponsored by Mexico). The costumes and acts that were performed were similar to the ones done at Buskerfests, but BIGGER and BETTER and MUCH HIGHER QUALITY. And the stage and comic relief was thought out really nicely. These athletes/performers are awesome at what they do. Definitely, a recommended thing to do. I think I'm going to see if I can check out their other shows from now on! read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

I wanted to post a review before the tour moves on to another location. This is a must see show while visiting our living in Toronto! It's highly entertaining and the acts are phenomenal! From the acrobatic acts, contortionists, the costumes and music, is fun for the whole family! The story is a little confusing, but overall is close to O in Vegas. I was visiting toronto and was trying to plan getting to the Port Lands with young kids in tow. It's a lot of walking if walking from your downtown hotel! There's parking for the show for $20. The lot is located a street across from the tents. There's an Asian supermarket, where I've read people park there for free if your willing to take a chance. I also noted there's parking along the gardiner expressway that's $10 - about a 5 minute walk. If you paid a lot for the tickets, you should just fork the money and park next to the tents. As for the seating. The best seating is obviously towards the middle section, but the front seats can pay for 1st class traveling to the orient if you buy for the family. There venue is small, so the back rows you can still see pretty well, as long as you are in the center. Another thing, don't buy tickets where the seats are next to an aisle, the support beems are there, you will get an obstructed view. Even though these is some sort of obstruction, the stage rotates so most of the action is viewable from the side seats. Many of the acts are above ground as well. Still, if you're going, try to buy center arena and avoid the aisles. If buying more than 2 tickets from cirque's website, buy from the group ticket link. It's cheaper than buying individually. Don't miss this show! read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

This Cirque Du Soleil show appears to be a traveling one since it's located in a gigantic tent near AT&T Park. It can get really cold, especially when it's raining out, so dress appropriately! I've been to a few Cirque shows and they are all impressive. This one is no exception. The sets are colorful, and the acrobatics don't cease to amaze me. I'm always impressed that these people train their entire lives to do amazing feats with their bodies. It's like, HOW IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE When I went to watch the show, there seemed to be a higher number of mistakes than usual (people knocking over rings, etc), but everyone's in good sport so it wasn't too big of a deal for the audience. Luzia does have some cool technical aspects like the painting pictures with falling water, but this show definitely relies on the acrobatics a lot. You get to see pole dancers, people on swings, trapeze artists, hula hoop acrobats, etc. They're all nicely done. They do have a lot of Spanish being sung and spoken here. I understood some of it, but I can see that if you don't understand Spanish, it might get a little annoying not understanding what's happening. There's also one intermission act where the guy is just blowing a whistle nonstop for like 15 minutes. It got kind of annoying. read more

PRO TIP: There are actually three or four little bathroom buildings but everyone gets caught in line for the first one thinking that's the only one. Keep walking just past the initial line, there are more. I am a big Cirque fan and have seen them both in Vegas (O and Zumanity) and on the road (Amaluna.. and at least one other ...though at the moment I can't recall which). It's always an fantastic show. Luzia was no less spectacular. I particularly loved how funny and upbeat the majority of the show was. Lovely story, really funny bits in the strongman lifeguard section and the guide/dreamer/clown audience participation portion... the water effects were beautiful, the contortionist was amazing and the all of the acrobats are just breathtaking. And of course it's all a feast for the eyes as well, lush and beautiful... There's nothing about it that I did not love. Our seats were perfect, close enough to see detail but far enough to take in the entirety of what was happening on the stage at any given moment. There's quite a lot of complexity in each scene. Overall there's not a bad seat in the house. I do still wish there was a bit more arm room.. the seats are small... but I'm sure it's difficult to make the most of limited space so, thankfully the 25 minute intermission gives you ample time to stretch. Parking is $20 in the lot and the staff for the show is generally pleasant and helpful. Food and drink is priced as one would expect. For example, it was about $27 for two glasses of wine. And the restrooms are actual toilets that flush and not smelly port-a-potties. (!!!) That alone is impressive. I would totally go back again before it leaves town. It's not to be missed. read more

I've been meaning to go to one of the Cirque shows every Christmas since I moved to the city and finally, I made it! I've been to a few in Vegas and absolutely loved this one. Being in a tent and the space constraints, I thought it would be nowhere nearly as cool as "O" or the "Beatles" show but it was just as good. I'd say closer to the "Beatles" since "O" is my absolute favorite... If you are thinking about going and still on the fence, buy your ticket now! I thought it was definitely well worth it - there is really no bad seat in the house. I was in the 2nd price point with tickets and felt 3rd wouldn't have been any worse really- it's in a tent after all. I'm so glad I finally went to one at AT&T. read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

The inspiration is a monarch butterfly migration from Canada (where cirque du soleil is from) to Mexico. This was probably my eighth (I lost count) cirque du soleil show and I have to say it's on my top 3! I've seen traveling ones like Quidam and Vegas ones such as O, Zumanity, and The Beatles LOVE. What I love about this show was probably my love for Mexico. Each show the performance is always amazing but what put this one on my top 3 was the visual effects, from the use of their costumes to the waterfall effects. The music was done beautifully having a traditional but modern feel to it and most being LIVE. The format of the show is classic Cirque du Soleil with a "clown" typically acting like the ringleader with a few other "clowns" taking you through the journey of the story. I took my 4 year old almost 5 (by a month) to this show and she was so amazed and engaged by all of it. This was her first circus of any kind and I'm glad it was a Luzia. She's Mexipino so it was nice that her first circus experience showcased half of her heritage. Seating, we sat in the middle of the half circle second to last row and from my view it was great. I don't think any seat under that tent would be bad because it is very intimate. Because it was the premier of Luzia in San Jose popcorn and drinks including alcohol were free that evening. Parking was a short walk in a parking lot down the street. If your thinking about going STOP and just do it. Tickets can be pricey but even the lower price point seats would be probably worth it! We got lucky a coworker of mine won the tickets and sold it to me for almost nothing. read more

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This show is such an incredible experience. Like their other shows it leaves you mesmerized with the quality of the performance, the performers and the place itself. It makes me very happy to see that they did a Mexico theme and brought many beautiful things about my home country. There was a lot of spanish speaking characters, as well as many or if I remember correctly all the songs were in spanish. I don´t want to say much about the show to not give spoilers but every performance was incredible done. The juggler IMO was the best or at least im always so drawn to people who can have such motor/eye coordination (considering im a professional clumsy to me its so amazing to see people can do such things). The parking was good, very quick to get in and out and the place itself wasnt overly crowded. Over priced food as always but it is to be expected in any show. Bring your own water and snacks if you don´t want to pay 7 dollars for a bottle of water. Also, the seats are super tight so don´t bring much with you. Other than the technical things the show is incredible and its worth paying for it. read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

Luzia is Cirque's newest show and it was incredible! I have seen every Cirque show in Vegas as well as multiple traveling shows and Luzia is one of the best I've ever seen. In the past few years, Cirque has sort of lost its way and its shows were getting sort of generic. That has all changed with Luzia. Luzia is new, edgy, and inventive. The minimal stage design with the turntable is perfect for the colorful show that performs on it. The music is fresh and exciting and perfectly fit the acts. Normally, I dislike the clown segments of Cirque shows, but the clown for this show was funny and he had the right amount of involvement in the show. Every single act was excellent. Many of the acts are things Cirque has not presented before or are things that have been refreshed. The Mexican theme and the use of water is truly unique for a traveling Cirque show. As for seating, I normally like to sit near the back of the theater and as centered as possible and this continues to be perfect for this show. For a show that is almost "in the round", it actually plays towards center quite a bit. So make sure you seat yourself in the center section. This show is just starting its run and is off to Toronto before going down to the states. It is in good shape and will tour for a very long time. read more

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The performers were outstanding! I'm giving this a 4 start rating for the following reasons: * The pretzel I purchased was cold, a bit stale, and was not fully cooked. * After the start of the show security continued allowing people to enter the show. This caused a disruption of the show for and the people around me as we stopped watching the show to allow the late comers to pass through to their seats. The audience was engaged in more than one act. The stage presence was unlike any other Cirque Du Soleil I have seen. The incorporation of light, water, song/instruments, costumes, and the moving stage was phenomenally unconventional. I was in awe a couple of times, such a great show! I would watch this show again, but wouldn't purchase any food here. Highly recommend others to check it out! read more

Always a fan of Cirque du Soleil shows & this was the best I've seen in one of their tents so far! The effects are moreso what I would expect in their Vegas venues but they managed to pull it off so kudos to them. But this was the first show I have seen where multiple performers "messed up" not bad but simply striving for the perfection that we are used to seeing from them. I think it was contagious but it was nice to see everyone support & encourage them before nailing their stunts on their 3rd tries! read more

I have seen many Cirque shows over the years and like all the others, the Luzia show was very entertaining. It has the usual cast of characters - singer, funny guy, athletic acts. The athletes are excellent and other than the first tumbling act, everything went flawlessly (as far as we could tell). The performers make it look easy. The addition of water has added another element to the show. I won't say more than that but it was definitely a nice feature. We also took the backstage tour after the show. This definitely added to our enjoyment of the evening. It's not a very lengthy tour but you get a different perspective of the show and the performers. We were able to meet 3 of the performers and have our photo taken with them. Tip: The first 3 rows around the stage are all on the same level so your visibility could be impacted a little more by people sitting in front of you. Those same few rows will also have sight lines that look up to the stage. You may find seats a little bit higher up give you a better view i.e. more level or above the stage. read more

Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA - Backstage tour - photo with performers - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

I have been a fan for many years and have seen them in Mexico city, Guadalajara, Las Vegas and San Francisco. They never dissapoint. Each show is unique and amazing. They are very organized from inside the big top to parking. The VIP Area you get earlier access, close parking (steps from the entrance) and appetizers, drinks (alcoholic beverages also) a magazine and special ticket holder. You also have your own bathrooms at the VIP only area. But wether you go VIP or regular the show you wont regret you saw the show. I highly recommend it for young and old alike. Luzia was amazing. read more

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So I really wanted to write a review for this show as soon as I saw it. The performances are strong and I found myself involuntarily saying "Wow" over and over again through the evening. It's well thought out and I felt it does a great job of painting the beautiful and history-filled nation of Mexico. The acts are well thought out and the set design is phenomenal! I will say that the only two issues I had were the acts didn't feel polished yet. Almost if it were ALMOST there but it needs to be smoothed on some edges for it to be perfect. In a way though it gave me an appreciation for how hard a lot of the acts are to perform. The other problem I had was the cactus with the massive boner. I wish I were making that up. The juggler was quality too. See this show, pay for the better seats, you won't be disappointed. read more

This show was stunning. It was my first Soleil experience and not one I will soon forget. It had a great balance of magical, funny, majestic, athletic, and just a touch of creepiness. From the moment you walk into the tent you are immersed in a different universe that is incredibly captivating and engaging. I don't want to say too much so as to ruin any surprises but I was generally left in awe from beginning to end and can't highly recommend this show enough. Technical stuff: parking was easy - there were close lots for $20 but I got lucky with street parking - definitely worth taking a spin if you have the time to save the money. The tent wasn't too big so even though my seat was pretty close I gotta say I don't think there would be a bad seat in the house. Show started right on time and getting out was quick and easy. I didn't eat any food there but it was standard movie theater kind of stuff with that insanely delicious popcorn smell permeating every inch of the pre-show tent. read more

Disclaimer: This was my first ever Cirque experience, so I have no idea how it compares to other shows, but, it made me want to see more, so I guess that's a win, eh? And, by the way, I had no idea there were so many different Cirque shows going on at the same time. My vague going into the tent was "I'm about to see some flexible people do some crazy $#(@. It far exceeded my expectations; I had no idea each show had such different themes. We first went courtesy of Vettix.org (thanks, Vettix!). I liked it so much, I went back with my daughters. The 4-year-old may have been a little young, she was getting restless (not as a testament to the show being dull by any means, she's just of that age where it's hard to sit for too long), but my 7-year old was the perfect age. My father was Mexican so I was entranced by this show in particular. It was beautifully done and in some parts I would cry thinking of my dad (since passed). Favorite features were the water curtain with imagery, the juggler, the strong-man and the see-saw acrobats. My daughter loved the clown. There isn't a "bad" part to the show, though. I enjoyed seeing it under the big top vs. a huge venue; felt more intimate and vintage. We bought "cheap" seats and they were still a fine view. The big-top downside is tix are a little more expensive, presumably to cover overhead of setting up the entire venue from scratch. The music was well done and I believe all live (although the second time we went the singer was not there, at least, not on stage, so presumably it was a recording of her voice), and the song "Cierra los ojos" was very pretty, along with "Asi es la vida." If you don't speak Spanish it may be a little confusing but all the miming typically conveys the general storyline. "Luzia" is a conjured word to combine "Lluvia" (rain) and "Luz" (light), which is a perfect name in my opinion. Would recommend if it's in or around your town! read more