Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA
Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA
Opens Mar 05 1h 40m NYC: Harlem
89% 21 reviews
89%
(21 Ratings)
Positive
95%
Mixed
5%
Negative
0%
Members say
Entertaining, Great staging, Enchanting, Absorbing, Masterful

About the Show

A mesmerizing blend of acrobatics and magic inspired by the vibrant culture of Mexico.

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Critic Reviews (12)

The New York Times
May 7th, 2019

“’Luzia’ is very much peak Cirque...It shows no sign of impending middle-age tiredness...Innovations abound...This one was hatched by a director with a clear sense of visuals and rhythm...In ‘Luzia’, this translates to an elegant harmony between smaller moments and all-out stirring numbers...Another Cirque curse is an oft-derided affection for cloying whimsy...'Luzia' largely avoids this problem by handling its Mexican theme with finesse."
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Lighting & Sound America
May 9th, 2019

"Fresh design ideas, a number of excellent acts, and an overall lightness of spirit that make it the most entertaining Cirque show in years...The sheer display of agility is exhilarating...The creative team seems to have done its collective homework, combining imaginative appropriation of Mexican cultural tropes with a solid lineup of acts and a fast-paced, cheerful staging...Cirque du Soleil is back, doing what it does best, in new and more inventive ways."
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New York Stage Review
May 8th, 2019

“’Luzia’, the latest Cirque du Soleil show to grace these parts, features a terrific rain effect...Not only is the rain effect a delight, but so is practically every moment of ‘Luzia’...Unlike some Cirque events, ‘Luzia’ thankfully is not weighted down with any elaborate scenario or shadowed by eccentric themes...Toothsome as this show may be, let’s mention that the concessions prices are pricey...Still, a visit to ‘Luzia’ is cheaper than a trip to Mexico and well worth the trek to Queens."
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TheaterScene.net
May 28th, 2019

"Cirque du Soleil has set the bar so high in previous productions that we have come to expect a certain level of expertise and physical prowess. 'Luzia' is missing the wow factor that appeared in earlier Cirque shows simply because we have seen many of these acts before. Without a narrator, much of the Mexican history and imagery depicted will be lost on the casual viewer."
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Front Row Center
May 8th, 2019

"The wide array of skills as well as the sheer talent of each performer was impressive...The acts are not the only jaw-dropping aspect of ‘Luzia’, where design is as much a part of the evocation of the imagination as the reality-defying performances...The sounds of ‘Luzia’ also helped to bring us into the environment...Cirque du Soleil brings us an impressive show with ‘Luzia’, one that broadens our realm of possibilities and invokes joy, laughter, and awe.”
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M
May 10th, 2019

"A fantastical imagining of Mexico filled with oversize puppet animals; cascading walls of water; mariachi-tinged music; colorful projections; and, of course, gorgeously outfitted acrobats, aerialists, and other athletic performers who seem to defy the laws of physics...'Luzia' is one of the most breathtaking Cirque creations in years...The most magical and innovative visuals involve water...These high-tech effects provide a rich backdrop as the cavalcade of acts unfolds."
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T
May 9th, 2019

"Beautifully produced, gorgeously costumed…extravaganza of clownery, acrobatics, dance, and special effects…Employs remarkable acrobatic choreography…coordinated with…music, both hand-clappingly rhythmic and hauntingly evocative… One can take or leave…Cirque's clowns…Even those who've seen similar acts…will marvel at the audacious ways the familiar routines look fresher…than ever…Perhaps the most unforgettable sight comes…when a slender contortionist demonstrates his incredible…flexibility."
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DC Theatre Scene
April 16th, 2018

"Through our Fool, we discover a waking dream of Mexico, a world as magical as any in 'Alice in Wonderland'...In between scenes that build a world reality are always topnotch human circus acts...At times, Director Tracie Valdez hasn’t found enough story-line connection for the ensemble performers as they parade on and off in various costumes. Passing flirtations become somewhat stale...If you want to run away to the circus, get thee to Cirque du Soleil."
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