Cirque du Soleil is one of the most innovative producers in the world. This company got its start in Quebec in the early 1980s. In the beginning, it was just a loose conglomeration of creative types. There were dancers, stilt-walkers, clowns and jugglers. They performed in a small resort town, charming tourists and locals alike. As time went by, Cirque developed more structure. By 1984, this company was touring Quebec with big-top shows. In 1987, they went farther afield to the US. Audiences in markets like Los Angeles were awed by their show,
We Reinvent the Circus
. This innovative show included narrative elements and upscale costumes. There were no animals, and it was just as enjoyable for adults as it was for children. All of these hallmarks have continued to be a part of Cirque du Soleil's later shows.
In
Amaluna
, Cirque du Soleil has harnessed the talents of a
Tony Award
winner to retell a Shakespearean tale. Diane Paulus has revised
and set it in a world controlled by women. In this show, Prospera is the ruler of a small island, where she has raised her daughter Miranda. Miranda has reached maturity, and her mother hosts a celebration. Later, Prospera cooks up a storm, and a ship full of men is wrecked on the island. Before long, one has fallen in love with her beautiful daughter. The young couple must prove their love to each other and overcome other obstacles before they can be together.
Amaluna
includes plenty of strong females, including the Peacock Goddess, Moon Goddess and Balance Goddess. The main conflict in
Amaluna
is between Cali, a lizard-man, and Romeo. Cali's love for Miranda makes him seek to keep her away from the object of her affections.
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Cirque du Soleil
Amaluna
was performed under the big top at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. The show was in the Dallas area from late January to early March of 2019.
Cirque du Soleil
Amaluna
includes great acrobatic feats and wonderful acting, too. One moving moment comes when Miranda plays in the water bowl. This is where she receives a blessing from the Moon Goddess and where she and Romeo have their first kiss. Artists also perform on the aerial straps and teeterboard. Other acrobatic acts in the show include parallel bars, unicycles and juggling. The dance number 1,000 Arms and Sticks is based on a traditional Indonesian ritual.
Amaluna
has a running time of two hours and 15 minutes. This show also includes a short intermission of about 25 minutes. As a live event, there can be some differences in the running time from show to show.
Yes. Cirque du Soleil
Amaluna
is a family-friendly show that's designed to entertain people of all ages. Due to the long running time and loud noises, this show may not be a great fit for babies and small children.
Amaluna
has a cast of 48 artists from countries all over the world. The performers include aerialists, contortionists, balancing artists and more. The cast of this show is 70% female, and the live band is 100% female.
In terms of storyline,
Amaluna
shares lots of commonalities with Shakespeare's
The Tempest
. The acrobatics and storytelling style of the show are most similar to other Cirque du Soleil shows like
and
Volta
.