‘Mystère’ show by Cirque du Solei enters its 19th year

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED KINGDOM - December 27th, 2011 - Nearly 20 years after its debut on December 25, 1993, “Mystère” is still playing to capacity houses at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2008, The Cirque du Soleil production surpassed the previous record of 8,000 performances of a single show and is showing no signs of slowing the frantic pace. Reservations for performances in 2012 are currently being booked.

Over 12 million people have seen Mystère at its permanent location on the Vegas Strip. The high-energy, imaginative display of super-athleticism has been nicknamed the “flower in the desert” by Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil. The show has been credited with forever changing Las Vegas shows since its opening night at the 1,629-seat custom-built Mystère Theatre.

To put the number of shows in perspective, during Mystère’s 19 years in Vegas:

• The stage has been painted 30 times.
• 22 miles of bungee cords have been used in the performance.
• House band member Bruce Rickerd has played his guitar for over 12,000 hours.
• 48,000 buckets of popcorn have been poured on surprised members of the audience.
• Cirque du Soleil troupe members have jumped on the trampoline over 1,500,000 times.

Mystère is classic Cirque du Soleil fare, fusing exhilarating music and special lighting effects with such thrilling acts as aerial high bar, bungee acrobatics, hand to hand balancing and Chinese poles. The stunts are breath-taking, the clowns are mischievous and the fun doesn’t stop until the show ends.

Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, says he hopes the desert flower will continue to bloom forever. Given the rave reviews, packed houses and non-stop thrills, that seems to be a pretty safe wager.

Cirque du Soleil started as a group of 20 street performers in 1984. The Quebec-based entourage now has seven permanent shows in the area. Don’t miss out on the most captivating show in all of Las Vegas. Special ticket packages are available for children, students and members of the military. Hard Rock Café on the Strip also has a special dinner-theatre package deal. For holiday bookings to Las Vegas, Expedia offer a wide range of choices.

Prices for Mystère start from £68.16 on Expedia.co.uk and by booking by January 31, 2012 for travel before March 28, 2012 you can receive a complimentary seat upgrade (offer available on select seating only)

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