Theater | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper: Cirque du Soleil OVO and its fleet of multicolored insects landed in Pittsburgh this weekend, with multiple shows at PPG Paints Arena through Sun., Jan. 26. This production from the Montreal touring circus company takes viewers into the world of bugs and their fascination with a found egg ("ovo" means "egg" in Portuguese).
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I was really excited to see this article because I used to be a figure skater, and one of my club’s spring shows was themed Cirque du Parade. Each number was based off of a different Cirque show, and my levels group number, which was a team compulsory, was themed OVO. We each got assigned a different insect. I was the spider, and at the end, I trapped everyone in a black silk web and ate them. Our music was from the original OVO soundtrack, but not all of the pieces had original Cirque music. I have not seen the cirque production of OVO, but I have seen a few Cirque du Soleil shows. I would love to get up and close with the costumes. I have a friend who performs in Cirque Juventus, which is Cirque du Soleil for youth. It is amazing what these acrobats and athletes are capable of, but it is also a bit scary.
To me Cirque du Soleil shows are just a mystery. I haven't had the opportunity to see any of their shows and I still don't quite understand how they have so many other shows or just even how large this theatrical company is. But to hear about it is just as entertaining itself. I heard from some friends that this show was incredible and to hear from the author, Jordan Snowden, who has seen other Cirque Du Soleil shows, that this one is most likely their best show. Ovo which means egg, is supposedly Cirque Du Soleil's show about the unique world of bugs. Ovo is a interesting name though. I am curious if it is just insects or if there are other creatures created for the show, other ones that come from eggs as well. When I think of eggs, my mind goes to birds or even some fish that lay eggs, not necessarily bugs. Also, why is it in Portuguese? I am unfamiliar with Cirque du Soleil and it's history but I am curious if all its shows are in Portuguese.
I'm not going to lie, seeing this article made me a little upset I didn't know about OVO in Pittsburgh 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 it happened. Their performance last Saturday was on my birthday and as a huge fan of Cirque, that's truly the best way I can imagine spending it. Ever since I saw Kurios maybe 3 or 4 years ago I've wanted to work for them just to get to see what goes on behind these colossal shows. There's a sense of scale and performance and beauty that I really can't say I've seen anywhere else. I remember my mind being blown and going home so excited to see that tent come back in future years. Perhaps it's a good thing I didn't know because I am rather afraid of spiders and bugs. It's wholly possible that I would have seen OVO and been so disturbed that I never wanted to see a Cirque show again. However, I feel this argument is just me trying to make myself less sad I missed it. Having also seen Amaluna, it would have been an interesting change of pace to see a Cirque performance that isn't centered around a specific plotline but instead focuses on the creation of a large small-world.
Cirque du soleil never fails to amaze me. It use to be a family tradition every year to go and see the christmas special of Cirque Du Soleil. I think I went to see the circus before I ever even say a play or musical. Every aspect of the show is so detailed and beautiful, I can only imagine how much work it takes to put it all together. The show always tells a unique story in the most immersive way and makes the audience emotionally attached to the characters through stunts and acrobatics and so much more. It has a special place in my heart and I would love to be able to work on the show some day. It’s truly a form of art that is one of a kind and breathtaking. I wish I had gotten the chance to go see the new show in Pittsburgh, and definitely will keep my eye out for the next show.
I’m so sad I missed this! I wish I would have known about it earlier. I have never had the pleasure of seeing a Cirque du Soleil show in person, but I have seen many photos and I have always heard such great things about their productions. This specific ones sounds so science fiction and something that sounds so interesting to see. It is always so impressive to hear about the scale of which they are doing things. I feel like Cirque is such a massive production to put on and then to move across the country and world to different performance locations. I would love to see articles more about the specifics of their behind the scenes operations because I am imagining that it is this massive operation that has to be so organized and diligent to deal with this huge undertaking of a process. I love seeing how processes are executed so effectively and this is definitely one of those cool examples. I really hope to get to a Cirque show soon!
I had intended to see this show with a friend when it came to Pittsburgh. Alas, it was pricey and our schedules did not quite work out. It would not have been my first Cirque du Soleil show, but it would be the first I would remember seeing in full in my working memory. I have always had a fascination with the circus arts. One of my best friends is a practicing trapeze artist and juggler, his sister and mother do a variety of aerial arts. I was never one to try my hand myself, but I have always held respect and admiration for those who do. The bodily movements, physical strength, mental and physical control, flexibility, and a general sense of fearlessness is something I can only dream of working towards. That aside, it is, of course, worth mentioning that the grandiosity and awesomeness of Cirque's technical aspects are off the charts.
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