Cirque Du Soleil -Varekai Indianapolis Premiere
Tonight was opening night of a four day run in Indianapolis for Cirque Du Soleil – Varekai, and while this writer has seen his share of Cirques, tonight was among the best. If you like costumed fantasy characters, stunning gymnasts in body suits so tight you can see some body jewelry, aerial acrobatics, and a band so versatile they can play it all — then this is your show. Based loosely on an Icarus character being injured and being healed by the energy of those around him, looking for a story in this grand production is difficult, but really unnecessary.
With strolling musicians and vocalists like Fiddler on the Roof, beautiful people flying around on rope tethers and a trapeze, and toned athletes just flying through the air, just add music. And there was music. The six piece band played Romanian gypsy dance music, Island dance music, accompanied the songs sung in French which I didn’t understand, but what put them over the top was a very close rendition of The Rains of Castamere from Game of Thrones. Yep, they were just that good. The costumes were, well, colorful, as you’ll see. I photographed half of the show, so there are a lot of photos here, many of them with the performers in mid air. The only thing that I didn’t like were the clowns, but that could easily be my fault. I don’t understand British humor, so French humor is a stretch for me, although there were a few moments that I did think were cute. Perhaps the purpose of the clowns were to give the performers time to get some oxygen, because this was a very high energy show. There are only five performances left, the show ends Sunday, July 27. Strongly recommended, B+
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
-
- File Photo: Cirque du Soleil, in Indianapolis, Indiana in, 2014. Used with Permission. (Photo Credit: Larry Philpot/ soundstagephotography.com)
Related Posts
Latest News
-
Brooklyn-Austria-based power indie rockers superWAV release aTypical, a heady, bluesy EP
Brooklyn-and-Austria-based power indie rock band superWAV are back with aTypical, a heady,...
- Posted November 28, 2023
- 0
-
California Independent songwriter Patrick Ames releases two new powerful singles
At age 69, Songwriter Patrick Ames Grows Ever More Determined...
- Posted November 27, 2023
- 0
-
Ava Della Pietra’s Latest Single ‘talk it out’ – A Heartfelt Exploration of Emotional Connections
Ava Della Pietra, a name swiftly gaining traction in the...
- Posted November 10, 2023
- 0
-
Open Studio Pioneers a New Era in Jazz with the Upcoming Album ‘Peter Martin & Generation S’
Listen to the album’s lead single, “Groove Echo Chamber” Groundbreaking...
- Posted November 6, 2023
- 0
-
Exploring Connections and Destinies: Rebel Kicks Drop “Past Life” Ahead of ‘somewhere.in.between.’ EP
Rebel Kicks are set to perform at The Cutting Room...
- Posted November 1, 2023
- 0
-
#EgoDanceContest – Ava Della Pietra Hosts National Dance Competition
Join the dance challenge and win cash prizes while showcasing...
- Posted October 24, 2023
- 0
-
ACL Music Festival 2023
The Austin City Limits Music Festival is an annual music...
- Posted October 23, 2023
- 0
Like us on Facebook
Latest Backstories
-
The Real Story behind the song, “Mr. Bojangles”
In our continuing weekly series, we examine the backstory...
- September 6, 2023
- 0
-
RIP Robbie Robertson.
Canadian, Robbie Robertson, legendary lead guitarist of “The Band”...
- August 9, 2023
- 0
-
Celebrate Good Times: The Story Behind Kool and the Gang’s Hit Song
If you have ever been to a wedding, a...
- July 12, 2023
- 0
-
Gold Dust Woman: The Story Behind Stevie Nicks’ Signature Song
The song was written earlier in her life in...
- July 6, 2023
- 0
-
Stevie Nicks Honors Tom Petty at Emotional Louisville Show
Stevie Nicks, the High Priestess of Rock and Roll...
- June 28, 2023
- 0
Latest Photo Galleries
-
The Zombies in Nashville, Indiana 10.19.23
The Zombies are one of the most enduring and...
- October 20, 2023
- 0
-
Barry Manilow in Louisville, Review and Photos
If you are a fan of pop music, you...
- August 24, 2023
- 0
-
Post Malone delivers in Indianapolis
Ruoff Music Center was electric as Post Malone brought...
- July 10, 2023
- 0
-
Peter Frampton Rocks the House at the PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati
Peter Frampton is a living legend, and he proved...
- June 29, 2023
- 0
-
The Doobie Brothers Celebrate 50 Years of Rocking Down the Highway
The Doobie Brothers have been on the road for...
- June 29, 2023
- 0
0 comments