by theaterbuff1 on 4/3/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5
Excellent and very entertaining highly recommend for a night out or family fun
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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.
Corteo, well worth seeing.
by CountryFanMKE on 4/2/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 4 out of 5From beginning to the end of the performance... it captivated you. Great performance and well worth seeing.
Unique and captivating
by Elle333 on 4/2/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5The show grabs your attention from beginning to end. The performers are amazing and the musicians and technical staff bring it all together. It has a comical bent to it that is entertaining
Corteo
by SigridSiggy on 4/2/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5Really great show. Keeps your attention the entire show!!! Adults, kids, great for everyone and anyone!!
True Cirque
by Jkil577213 on 4/2/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5Excellent show. Loved it, would highly recommend this show.
Corteo - Great show without a story
by Rahjko on 4/2/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 3 out of 5Acrobatics were amazing to see and worth the admission. There is no story here, no development of characters or dialogue. The show randomly rambles from one set to another.
- by Anonymous on 4/2/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5
The performance was amazing, it always kept you entertained.
- by Anonymous on 4/2/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 4 out of 5
Really enjoyed this show, not as much as other Cirque du Soleil shows I've seen. But still recommended.
Cirque is Phenomenal!!
by Clever1 on 4/2/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5I am surprised and delighted each and everytime I see the show!
Amazing!
by Cupotea11 on 4/1/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5This was amazing, stunning, just awesome. 3 adults and 3 children were in awe the entire show! Two thumbs up!
Go see Corteo!!!
by MaltaMontrose on 4/1/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5I’ve seen about eight Cirque Du Souel shows. This was definitely one of the better ones. It’s amazing what these performers can do. We were right up front so the tickets were a bit pricey, but worth every penny. If you get a chance go see Corteo. You will not be disappointed.
Corteo never stopped.
by Polskatymek on 4/1/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 3 out of 5The venue was a standard arena venue. Hence the 3 stars. However, Cirque Du Soleil (5 stars) did great with the round and creating a great view for so many. Being my 4th Cirque show in 4 yrs it wasn't my absolute favorite, but nothing holds a flame to your first. I would definitely see it again though. Amazing cast, amazing acts, keep me in awe for the whole show.
- by Robco8 on 4/1/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5
The best entertainment going!! ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆▪☆☆☆☆☆▪
Exceeded high expectations!
by Everynicknametakenfrustra on 4/1/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5We loved Corteo! The talent and strength of the performers was amazing. Every seat had a good view. Overall,it was incredible and we plan to go to every Cirque Du Soleil that we can.
Cirque was spectacular
by Pmm2 on 4/1/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5Every Cirque show is equally unique and captivating. I never miss a show when they come to Milwaukee or Chicago ... and when I visit a town with a permanent show, I see it! Corteo was another lovely performance and once again left asking myself “how do they continue to imagine and execute such beautiful entertainment?” If you have never seen a Cirque show, go see one!!!
the performance
by Xbambam on 4/1/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5The performance was breath taking I enjoy everyone of them
Intimate and Dreamlike
by Tsuha on 4/1/18BMO Harris Bradley Center - MilwaukeeRating: 4 out of 5I found it to be a more intimate arrangent It was a bit different than other Cirques; almost like a children's fable. But that's the beauty of Cirque, it's art therefore to every eye a different beauty is seen. I would recommend it most definitely.
- by Anonymous on 3/10/18Smoothie King Center - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5
Fantastic. Capturing! Unbelievable entertainment! A must see!
Corteo
by MammiAshlee on 3/9/18Smoothie King Center - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5Corteo was breathtaking! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
disapointed in the Big Easy!
by lb2k on 3/7/18Smoothie King Center - New OrleansRating: 1 out of 5this show was way down the scale from their usual shows!!!!! it was extremely BORING!!! THE ONLY REASON I GAVE IT A 1 STAR WAS OUTOF RESPECT FOR THE NAME , CIRQUE DU SOLEIL!!! this is usually an exciting, entertaining family show. it's also a very expensive show, but shelling out the bucks usually was no problem because as a family we would make an EXCELLANT FAMILY OUTING with the show being the HIT of the evening. this years show didn't even come close to all of the other 9 shows me and my FAMILY have seen. we have even gone to shows at DISNEY AND IN VAGAS both were FANTASTIC. TO PUT A FINER POINT ON THIS REVIEW, MY 7 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER, WHOM HAS ONLY SEEN 6 OF THE NINE SHOWS WE ATTENDED TURNED AROUND DURING THE SHOW AND ASKED ME WHEN WAS THE REAL CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PERFORMERS WERE GOING TO START? VERY, VERY SAD!!!!!!