I have seen some videos of Cirque performances, and I have a lot of the soundtracks (Quidam is my favorite, and some of the music from that is heartbreaking - especially if you can understand the Spanish). I have never been able to see the show live, though, despite living only a few hours north of Las Vegas - too prohibitive in cost. :( I hope some day I can see it. I'd also love to be the audience member the clown picks to interact with.

In 2002, when I last went to the Strip (*shudder. I hate that place - too loud and neon and skeezy, but I did like the shows) tickets were $80 for O. The cheapest tickets, rather. I would not be surprised if they've gone up since.

But what I really want to see now is Zumanity. It's rare to find a show that celebrates pansexuality, and I think this show would now be more to my taste than O.

Not that I'd say no to seeing ANY Cirque show, though! Corteo sounds magical and beautiful. :)

When I next go south for a Vegas con, I will have to be sure to save up enough to at least get a nosebleed seat. :( NOt that I complain though. I used to work in the theatre, and I know how expensive putting on any performance is.

Thanks for the link. Maybe we can drive down when they come to Miami.

Ooh, costumes. Knowing #2 daughter (and myself) I'd probably be sewing costumes after the show.

Chiffon and sequins, and bring more laces, will ya? In rainbow colors. :)

And we'll dive into the old trunk and pull out bolts of silk and velvet, to make pettycoats and princess gowns, and corsets and fairy dresses. *shiny*

Treasures galore. I'm green with envy, but your timing is perfect. I adore clockwork, and just recently clokwork_zero made me a steampunk pendant from old pocket watch parts.

Sounds intriguing. I look forward to reading it.

Of course there are pictures, but I don't know how to upload it on this reply post. It wouldn't copy/paste from my file.

I did post pictures when clockwork_zero finished them, so you can look at them on my blog. She made two, one for me and one for Ariana. (#2 daughter) And hers is fantasy steampunk. Never thought clockwork could pull that off but the lady is talented.

OMG, your bits are gorgeous. You could build a clockwork tower with all that. You're rich.


What are you using them for?

Synchronicity. I always tell people that there is a reason for everything. You bought them for the book/series. It's gonna sell. What a great idea.

And yeah, "It's All In The TIMING"

Have you started the book yet? (sorry about all the questions)

Oh, you're ticking like clockwork. Victorianesque steampunk. I'm curiouser and curiouser. But it's not such a long wait then.

I don't even have any of these *icon* icons. Must find some.

Just ogled the pics. I love, love, love the costumes. Your daughter is so lovely. And yours is just perfect. The leather and lace combination is awesome, and the goggles, the necklace, the armgloves, just gorgeous.

Do you own the costume?

The pictures are great, but maybe you'd want more of them.

Yeah, why can't they make footwear both good looking and comfortable. Most of my 77 pairs give me blisters.

*claps* Yay for cool shows! I'm so glad everyone had a great time. :)

Totally. :)

My husband and I went to Corteo when it was here in Portland earlier this year. 2nd row seats with the Tapis Rogue treatment. Magical, Heavenly, and Awe-Inducing are words that still come to mind months later.

The Tapis Rouge experience with Cirque du Soleil:

Well, first you fork over the extra $$ when you buy your ticket. Then you show up early to the show where, upon opening gates, you go to the 'special' tent marked Tapis Rouge while secretly thumbing your nose at anyone who didn't opt for this luxury. Once inside, you get a badge, a special Tapis Rouge program, and your choice of drinks (champagne, wine, martini, water, cocoa, tea, etc) - all free.

You peruse the merchandise available while snacking on numerous appetizers brought forth by friendly, smartly dressed servers. In the center of the room and at various stations throughout, are additional appetizer stations. Eat and drink to your heart's content. At the back of the room is a manned bar for those who don't like free liquor.

Tapis Rouge go-ers are called to the main tent approximately twenty minutes before the show begins. Naturally, everyone already seated wonders whats up with you and your special badge.

At intermission, you shuffle out of the main tent with everyone else but then duck back into the Tapis Rouge tent where chocolate fountains await. Bowls upon bowls of fruit and other dip-able confections beg to be emptied, and once again, servers carry trays of pudding and other dessert treats for those who want more. Once again, twenty minutes before the show finale, you are called to the main tent. Before you leave, you are handing a bag containing a special Cirque du Soleil soft-back book, information, music CD, and sometimes (not always), a small prop from the show.

Corteo was the second time attending Cirque du Soleil and the second time we paid for the Tapis Rouge treatment. Corteo's TR outdid our first TR experience but only just. If you can afford the extra cost and want to feel pampered and/or downright elitist, I highly recommend it at least once in a lifetime.

Dangit, it would have been fun to go together! You would LOVE.

That's a good idea. Or, when I win the lottery, I will commission a special performance in Chicago...

I'm going to see Kooza on Thursday, and I cannot wait! The website describes it as "the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world." It's like it was made for me. ^_^

Of course, I'm sure I'd love to see all the shows, if they weren't so darn expensive.

<3 the Cirque du Soleil. Trust.

Yes. I'm not quite dead yet. *g*

And hello to YOU. It has been far too long mah-dear.