![]() ![]() ![]() A pair of hunky beach dudes, a cheesy Italian sunbather, a bunch of monkeys and gorillas, some business men, some spacemen (?) and some salamanders (?) intermix with the First Nation's people in a show that is probably about the evolution of man (and includes a literal depiction on parade) and our connection to nature. Except in this show, there are more literal things than ever. The show, written and directed by esteemed director Robert Lapage (who also did Cirque's Ka in Vegas), takes its cues from humans and our connections to nature and the spirits, but like all Cirque shows, have this ethereal story where you're never sure what it's really about. The posters even shows a young First Nation's man in the midst of his rings dance, mimicking a large bird. Now, Cirque du Soleil is fast tracking its usual every-2 year schedule and presenting a brand new touring show a year after the excellent OVO (Review ****1/2) began life last summer as Cirque's latest traveling show (currently in New York City).Ĭirque's 2010 traveling entry is called TOTEM, with an obvious ode to the imagery of First Nation's Totem Poles and the animals and spirits that formed the iconic symbols that defined each First Nation's tribe. Banana Schpeel is attempting to restart itself with it's New York premiere (after a bumpy start in Chicago). Viva Elvis just opened as Cirque's 7th show in Las Vegas. 7th 2010, etc.īoy, Cirque du Soleil sure is pumping out the shows these days. Tour continues to Quebec City starting July 22nd 2010, Amsterdam starting Oct. Cirque Du Soleil's TOTEM - Le Grand Chapiteau - Quays of the Old Port of Montreal - Montreal, QC - ***1/2 (out of 5 stars) ![]()
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