Often described as the most spectacular even of the Cirque du Soleil shows, it’s certainly one of the most unusual, of any Cirque show or any other show in the world probably for that matter. Starting with the most striking element: a huge pool of water for the stage. Cirque’s “O” could very well stand for H20. The show takes place in the giant stage-sized pool, where a dazzling array of synchronized swimmers perform a water ballet unlike anything ever seen. And there’s plenty to see in “O,” even with all the water ballet going on, all the while, aerialists are twisting, spinning and flying through the air over the pool, often ending in a spectacular splash of a dive in the enormous pool. The pool is becomes a character itself in the production, inhabiting a number of moods, the huge pool is by turns calm, churning, bubbling, frothy, changing colors, and finally returning to calm. With Cirque du Soleil, they’re always willing to go to any lengths to engage the audience in the show even if it means performing underwater, (as if there’s ever much chance of getting bored at this circus. You may have trouble deciding where to look at any given time with all the action going on, but there’s never a dull moment. In the history of this exotic circus, Cirque du Soleil’s “O” already ranks as one of the company’s landmark shows. A smash hit almost from the start, a 22 million dollar theatre was built at the Bellagio precisely for this show. The long and prestigious history of the fabulously popular exotic circus company dates back to Montreal in 1984, from there the Cirque has gone become an audience favorite around the world and a blockbuster Broadway theatre scene. They are the original, and although there are many imitators, no one compares. The Cirque du Soleil company have yet to be surpassed for their dazzling range of daring deeds, and for sheer spectacle. But be warned the the Cirque du Soleil has been known to be highly addictive. Most people who see one of their shows, return again and again to see them all.Truly one of the strips new landmark theatrical productions.

The Cirque du Soleil’s “O” is only at the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas. A Special note for Cirque du Soleil audiences: For Cirque du Soleil’s “O,” as with all Cirque productions, the show features a short pre-show, beginning 15 minutes before the actual performance. It includes a variety of comic bits involving the audience. So you may want to come early.