I've seen two Cirque shows this year - O (commonly compared to Le Reve) and Mystere, both directed by the same director as Le Reve, Franco Dragone, and I'd say this is equally good but different.\n\nO and Mystere are both more cohesive in terms of theme, costumes, and atmosphere. The costumes and magic tricks (complete with doves) feel kind of retro or like elements lifted out of older Vegas shows, and the music and atmosphere seems to switch between edgy and Cirque du Soleil surreal. There's supposed to be a story but it's nearly impossible to follow, at least for me, and some of it seemed a bit absurd, like the devil and angel characters and the guy with the magic scepter. \n\nCirque du Soleil shows also have a greater variety of and more impressive acrobatics - I felt that a lot of Le Reve was mostly the performers diving and flipping into the pool below at different heights.\n\nBut what makes Le Reve unique and worth seeing is really the visuals created by the performers, props, and effects. I came to see it because of the pictures and videos I've seen online that I felt I had to experience in person - the tiered stage, the tree, etc. The design of the theater makes the whole experience feel very arresting and immersive and certain parts of the show definitely have a dreamlike quality.\n\nOverall, I recommend it. But better than Cirque shows like O and Mystere? Not really. Just good in its own way.
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