by Anonymous on 4/12/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 3 out of 5
Some of the show was interesting but I feel asleep
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Cirque du Soleil: Corteo on Tour
Like the deceased clown whose festive fantasy funeral it portrays, Corteo has risen again to assume its joyful place in the Cirque du Soleil solar system.
One of some 20 active Cirque du Soleil shows, Corteo closed its "Grand Chapiteau" – or "big tent" – run in Quito, Ecuador, in December 2015 after more than 3,500 performances seen by more than 5 million people since its Montreal premiere a decade earlier. In 2018, Corteo reopened in New Orleans as an even bigger and better arena experience slated for a two-year tour.
If you love clowns, Corteo is the show for you. Taking its title from the Italian word for "cortège," or procession, Corteo offers a parade of brilliant entertainments in a carnivalesque atmosphere. It was inspired originally by "The Grand Parade: Portrait of the Artist as Clown," a 2004 exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada.
That exhibition's vast array of circus life, from 18th-century fairgrounds to Picasso's harlequins, was transformed into an in-the-round big-top experience by director Daniele Finzi Pasca. Pasca founded the Swiss clown troupe Teatro Sunil and directed several other Cirque du Soleil spectacles.
While all of the show's principal characters are clowns – including the Dead Clown, Clowness, Giant Clown, and Little Clown – the 62-member cast, from more than a dozen countries, also features aerialists, acrobats, musicians, jugglers, contortionists, hoopers, and gymnasts in addition to its many jubilant jesters.
Costume designer Dominique Lemieux was inspired by "raw and luxurious" European fabrics from the early 20th century and commedia dell'arte characters from the 16th to the 18th centuries. A labyrinth matching one on the floor of France's famed Chartres Cathedral graces the stage. And French painter Adolphe Willette's fantasy Parisian bohemian scene Parc Domine (1885) inspired the show's elaborate water-colored curtains. Those curtains hide "Patience," an imposing overhead structure holding up the rails traversed by four platform carts.
Its stunning mixture of acrobatics and character-driven acting has been Cirque du Soleil's calling card since 1984, when what is now the world's largest theatrical production was founded in Montreal by street performers Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix. With Corteo, Cirque du Soleil has outdone itself with an epic tribute to the circus world's comical essence: the clown.
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by Marichn on 4/11/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5Amazing the acrobats, love the music, the singer, the whistler is incredible. Music, choreography, colors, etc.
- by Anonymous on 4/11/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5
Had a very good time. The performers were incredible, there was always so much to see! Also the musicians were excellent.
- by Bjennifer on 4/11/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5
This show was AMAZING!! I’m sad that i waited so long to go to one.
Corteo was an exciting masterpiece of acrobatics!
by Whurlygrl on 4/11/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5Corteo was my first experience with any Cirque Du Soleil performance and I am excited to see others! It was a thrilling experience!
Cirque Du Soleil always delivers!
by 1000George on 4/11/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5Beautiful show as always. Cirque Du Soleil once again delivered on the promise of an unforgettable show. Great story telling with fantastic music and acrobatics. Highly recommended.
Corteo was memorable
by PrincessTree on 4/11/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5One of the best shows I have been to in a long time. It was fun and exciting full of acting, comedy, drama, & intense thrills. Would definitely go to see another show!
Great show
by Flower682 on 4/11/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 4 out of 5The show was great and amazing to watch. It was first time watching a performance like this. Biggest down fall was I had a railing in my way of viewing
Corteo was worth every penny!!!
by Mara01 on 4/11/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5We drove four hours round trip to get to the venue and Corteo did not dissapoint! Worth the time and money spent! The venue staff were very friendly and helpful.
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by postalmommy2 on 4/11/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5wonderful show very entertaining! My granddaughter and I enjoyed it very much.
Wonderful show
by Ahfhdheuevdb on 4/11/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5Of course Cirque always puts on a great show and the Metro Centre is a small enough venue that there are no bad seats.
- by Anonymous on 4/10/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5
Fantastic show! Mesmerizing performances kept us in awe throughout! Music and vocals were superb! Stage, costumes, and props all stunning! Our 9 year-old daughter couldn't take her eyes off the stage! Our tickets were extremely reasonable considering the quality of the show we thoroughly enjoyed. We've seen several Cirque shows on tour; Corteo is honestly my new favorite!
- by Anonymous on 4/10/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5
Fantastic show, completely different than expected.
Amazingly good
by GrannyHart on 4/10/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5First time for us at Cirque Cu Soleil. It was so entertaining. So glad we went.
- by Anonymous on 4/10/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5
This show is Amazing!!! Well worth the money and my daughter is almost 7 and she was mesmerized during the whole thing! I would travel to see them again without a doubt.
Corteo was incredibly done!!
by Crying on 4/10/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5Corteo was an incredible evening of entertainment. Each performance was crisp and moving. The music very enchanting enhancing each performance. Corteo's story line was moving and upbeat. Would highly recommend Corteo to anyone who would love to enjoy an evening out. Very Well Done!!
Amazing show!
by Jujubee2000 on 4/10/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 4 out of 5This show was just beautiful and poignant! I think we all want a Valentina in our lives now :) Go see this show!!!
Hauntingly beautiful
by Walton74 on 4/9/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5The music was so beautiful! Acrobatics and artistry was a welcome diversion
WOW
by DRBEAR on 4/9/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5Awesome show, great venue, great seats, great time.
Cirque was FANTASTIC
by KJN1990 on 4/9/18BMO Harris Bank Center - RockfordRating: 5 out of 5So much fun. Great seats. We could see absolutely everything!