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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.
Section 122-Row A. Great view but no room in seats. Could not move legs because couldn't straighten legs. Toes of shoes were against wall.!! Very uncomfortable whole show which took away from most enjoyment I could have had. Change these seats or advertise for short people.
The entire show was "ok". Having seen many other shows in the past, this one definitely lacked excitement and the wow factor. It was ok and entertaining, but comparatively speaking it isn't near as good as any of the other shows we have been to. The ladder bit, and the last 10 minutes of the show was by far the best part, the rest was a little boring.
The spectacle was really good! I had a great experience.
Acrobatics choreography was great. Amazed at the technical and designs. Cirque always worth seeing.
I guess all shows are different, but this one was ok. Maybe our expectations were too high, since some others seemed to enjoy the show. I never had a WOW moment.
The show was amazing. My family and I had floor seats. The only issue was the seats were too close together. We were squished trying to watch the all the acts and performers.
Beautiful imagery. The performers were outstanding, mesmerizing, and extremely talented. Great show for young and old. Engaging the audience in the performance was brilliant. My 8-year-old niece loved it! I would go see the performance again. The venue-Hertz Arena is average. Crammed like sardines.
Glad we did not miss this show!! It was unbelievable!!
The show is always good. The location horrible sitting and location. I can’t just leave my seat without having to go walk the entire section. Section 113 and where the rest room is at is all the way toward the other exit and entrance not near the section 123 then the line was ridiculous. With all the Cirque du Soliel I been this is the only place I hate. Parking is so expensive then when you leave no direction . Everyone was all over the place
I had never seen a Cirque du Soleil show before. The aerial work was wonderful but I was disappointed with the remainder of it because it was an Italian and it was Italian music. After the show, I looked up to see what different shows there were and saw that there was a Michael Jackson Cirque du Soleil in Vegas. I would love to see that show but I'm not going to Vegas. That would be more suited to me because I know and love Michael Jackson's music. I didn't understand the storyline in the show I saw and to me that wasn't important. I wanted to see the aerial work.
This show had everything you could possibly want from Cirque Du Soleil. The music and atmosphere were top notch. The performances were engaging and the overall theme was quite memorable. This was my fourth different Cirque and may be my new favorite. My wife had seen two other shows before this one but never quite understood why I was in love with them so much… until Corteo. This show blew her away! She was teary eyed as it ended. We also took my 4 year old daughter and she enjoyed it very much! We were afraid the show might be a little scary for her (because it’s about a clown’s funeral) but she loved every second of it! We had previously seen Drawn To Life and Disney Springs and the shows do not compare. Corteo is levels above. We saw the very last show at this venue but I wish we had picked an earlier show because I would have gladly paid to see it again! I cannot say enough positive things about Corteo. It was phenomenal!
I’ve seen much better Cirque du Soleil performances elsewhere. The kids and I would’ve had just as good of a time staying home watching the Olympics on TV.
Purchase tickets for 8 family members seniors, young adults, male and female. No one was impress. Over the years we have seen many of there shows. Miami , Orlando and now Fort Myers. Very disappointed. Do not plan to see another one.
A fantastic show that was very entertaining for the whole family (including young kids). Spectacular acrobatic feats and a pleasant background story. Highly recommended.
Was a wonderful experience!!!! Thank you cirque du solei !!!!
Cirque du Soleil always pushes the creativity bar further and further with each show. This one, with the stage in the middle and the audience on either side, was a first for anything I've seen. Add to that, the creative props, like chandeliers for swinging bars, beds for trampolines, and so on, and it's just an amazing feel. Loved the story line too, of a guy looking back on his life. Great show!
I have gone to many many Cirque shows and this one fell a bit flat for me. The story in itself was bizarre and all of the music and most of the talking was in Italian, so it was hard to follow. Lots of filler and not as many acrobatics as I'm used to with other Cirque shows. The "comedy"wasn't funny at all and lots of those bits just went on way too long. I wanted to love it and the parts of it that I enjoyed were incredible, but overall, I wouldn't go to this one again.
Absolutely fabulous! Incredible athletes. Incredible.
Unbelievable performers with so much talent! Cirque’s shows are always interesting with good themes and beautiful costumes.
Fantastic show for the entire family. Show was in the round & we had 8th row seats, so we had a fantastic view of the cast/performers. The theme is of the show is entertaining & comical at times, but the performers are just incredible. I've been to multiple Cirque shows in my life, but this one was probably the best ever...............better than Vegas. Definitely worth the price. A full 2 hour show.