My Favorite Cirque du Soleil Show!
by Steven Seril on 4/15/25Maverik Center - West Valley CityRating: 5 out of 5First and foremost, Cirque du Soleil is the best of the best of the best when it comes to circuses! What these guys do is nothing short of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring, and incredible. With that said, we've seen numerous Cirque du Soleil shows including Corteo, Mystere, and more. We've actually seen Crystal TWICE. That's how great it is!
Crystal has one of the more cohesive and understandable stories in the Cirque du Soleil universe. Crystal herself is a very relatable character. Anyone who has felt like the odd ball or the black sheep of the group can understand how she feels. She's relatable to anyone who feels the need to put on a face for the world and suppress what they really think, the amazing ideas they have, or what they would like to create. Crystal finally gets to have her imagination and creativity run wild in this show!
But, really, it's about the acts. They're phenomenal (as always). The hand to hand, the acrobatics, the skating, and more are elite. The music is among the best in the Cirque du Soleil universe, even employing a few pop songs including in my favorite, the swing. There's actual tension in this show including a scene in which the character must escape being trapped underwater/under a sheet of ice (though it's cartoonish enough and prerecorded, so it won't scare your kids). The Fool is actually a sweet dude in this show. He doesn't play mean pranks, mock, or tease others like the one in Mystere. He's just a clumsy goofball who happens to have skating skills and know how to juggle. Lastly, whoever plays Crystal deserves a Roman Reigns salary. She literally participates in every major act in one way or another--employing a variety of skill-sets. She does A LOT! Even when she's off-stage, she's acting, writing, dancing, and/or cheering on the other actors.
Give these guys a lot of credit, get these guys paid, and buy your tickets!