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Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 3214 reviews

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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.

Reviews

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 3214 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spectacular, Inspired, and Deeply Moving

    by Amy R on 4/9/24Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial - Syracuse

    What a beautiful show! The story’s combination of spectacle, whimsy, curiosity, and depth was truly inspiring. The character of the clown was sweet and often childlike, which was both funny and also quite moving. His journey through the process of his funeral made it feel like he was learning, like a child, how to fly and how to die. Beautiful, interactive, and a wondrous display of skill and art.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Boring

    by Kim on 4/9/24Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial - Syracuse

    Boring show. Most of it was in Italian... so we did not understand most of it.. waste of money

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Ok show

    by Daley on 4/9/24Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial - Syracuse

    These shows are really only great if they are at a venue that is a good size. This show was ok for a 1st timer. But, if you follow them it was boring.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great acrobatics, muddled story line

    by Joe the GOM on 4/9/24Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial - Syracuse

    I've been to Cirque du Soleil shows before and generally they have a simple unifying story line that stitches together otherwise unrelated acts. This one seems to have tried to do this but I found the story line, if there is one, impossible to follow. Several things contributed to this. First, most of the dialogue is not in English, and I don't know any Italian (I think that was the language in use). Second, the acoustics of the auditorium and volume of the sound (music and otherwise) made it hard to hear anything the performers said. If you can ignore the inability to follow the story line and just focus on the acrobatic performances you'll enjoy the show. Some of the other Cirque shows I've seen were better but this one was still good. One other thing I didn't care for was the way they attempted to frame the stage to be visible from the opposite sides of the area. Maybe this was their way of hiding props when they weren't in use, but I didn't find it attractive at all.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome show!

    by Brian on 4/9/24Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial - Syracuse

    This was our third Cirque Du Soliel traveling show that we've seen (previously saw Saltimbanco and Ovo). The stage / set split a hockey rink in half length wise and allowed for awesome views from any seats in the stadium. Highly recommend this performance!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Good show, not wow

    by CUSE fan on 4/9/24Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial - Syracuse

    The show was actually nice, however I feel I have seen many of the act in other Cirque du Soleil shows. Therefore, I feel that this show was overpriced as it was also shown by the empty always in the arena. Discounts on tickets were offered near the show, however we had paid. Might be nice to give us some money back maybe towards other shows. I am a fan but must do better next time.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    It’s okay show

    by Kleo on 4/9/24Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial - Syracuse

    It’s not the best of CDS, nothing to compare with previous shows I watched in Paris. This one was more designed for children

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent!

    by Mary A on 4/9/24Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial - Syracuse

    Great show for the whole family. Actors, acrobats, music, costumes all so well done. bravo!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome, Spectacular comedic.

    by EFMONROE3 on 4/7/24Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial - Syracuse

    This was my 1st Cirque du soleil show and I was impressed. It was stunning with the acrobatics as well as a good laugh with comedic routine nestled right in.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    I'm disappointed

    by Eli on 4/7/24

    very talented but I didn't like it there are many beautiful things to do in the circus and in my opinion this show lacked many things and others were unnecessary and boring I didn't see a unicycle I didn't see a magic act I didn't see a short artist and the theme I didn't like it, the children were more afraid than graceful or joyful.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show

    by celdon on 4/3/24Greensboro Coliseum Complex - Greensboro

    was an enjoyable and intriguing show. My grandson who is 8 Months old loved the drummer as we were sitting right next to him.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Cirque fun!

    by Duke on 3/28/24Bon Secours Wellness Arena - Greenville

    As always, CdS delivers with a fun, family show. The acts were amazing and the clowns were funny. Look forward to the next CdS coming to our area.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Handicap Seating

    by The daughter on 3/28/24Bon Secours Wellness Arena - Greenville

    First of all, the show was great. Now on to the reason for this review. We purchased seating in the Wheelchair Accessible section. I had contact with an agent at the arena to ensure would accommodate our needs. Parking and getting to the seats was a breeze. The seating however, was not. There is a row of folding chairs with a cushion on the set. That was it. For wheelchair transfer, arms on seating is essential, and these folding chairs did not offer arms. And, for the price of admission, not worth it. When thinking about accessible seating, you have to think about the needs of the person who needs the most. That is missed with BSA. I am grateful for every opportunity I get to bring my 88 year old Mom to shows or events. This arena has to be off the list of places we can go.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    EXCELLENT

    by Gidget on 3/27/24Bon Secours Wellness Arena - Greenville

    Absolutely amazing. So entertaining and funny. Loved it!! A must see!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Beautiful & Amazing

    by Marph on 3/27/24Bon Secours Wellness Arena - Greenville

    Cirque du Soleil is always such a great time. It was so beautifully done & enjoyable to watch. The stage was unique and the performers were amazing. There’s so much to watch, it’s sometimes hard to know where to look! 10/10

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Creative show!

    by Papiesud on 3/27/24Bon Secours Wellness Arena - Greenville

    A very creative, interesting and entertaining show, as always. Great Job!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Incredible Night!

    by Keldog on 3/27/24Bon Secours Wellness Arena - Greenville

    What a fantastic performance! My wife had never experienced Cirque du Soleil and was thrilled by the talent and skill that was on display. We loved it and will definitely look to attend future performances.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great

    by Geegee on 3/26/24Bon Secours Wellness Arena - Greenville

    Awesome experience, great performance. Great show, great seats, great crowd.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Show!!!

    by DrJo on 3/26/24Bon Secours Wellness Arena - Greenville

    Was a little difficult to figure out in the beginning. The acrobatics were limited due to stage size, but the performers were great! The balloon portion with the little person was wonderful. Only complaint is that we were sitting on the floor in front of the stage and there were mostly tall, big people in front of us, so our view was limited. I should have purchased seats in the first few rows of the regular seats as they are elevated.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    wow1

    by gk on 3/26/24Bon Secours Wellness Arena - Greenville

    Great show. Started off slowly but quickly picked up momentum.