Mystère opened to stunned and amazed audiences in 1993, which is a feat in and of itself. Very few shows stand the test of time in this volatile and ever-changing city. Just recently, Mystère celebrated its 8,000th performance, captivating over 12 million people since its inception. Bravo!
Cirque du Soleil is known for producing shows that throttle your senses and jar your bones. Mystère is no different. It is credited for raising the bar in Las Vegas entertainment through its use of lights, music, imagery, humor, costumes, and dance. These elements create an experience close to sensory overload.
The vivid sets which punctuate the colorful costumes and signature Cirque du Soleil acts such as the Taiko (Japanese drums), Chinese Poles, Hand-to-Hand balancing, Aerial High Bar, Bungee and Korean Plank acts are not to be missed. Mingling in the mystique is a cast of 75 artists from around the world, whose spectrum of characters include a mischievous Clown, an electrifying Red Bird and one jumbo-sized Baby.
The performers of Mystère are some of the most talented and graceful one can find in Sin City, equipped with breathtaking direction and choreography. At times during the show, two performers must synchronize completely to balance one another and finish a few scare-inducing stunts. Clowns are also prevalent throughout the show, playing to the crowd and providing comic relief amid the reverie.
Mystère is a 90-minute production that thrills audiences inside the 1,629-seat Mystère Theatre, which is also the first permanent Cirque du Soleil theatre to be custom-built to exact show specifications. Since its debut, Mystère has continued to blossom, as evidenced by the show’s anthology of critical acclaim. Included among its honors are eight awards for “Best Production Show in Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and praise from TIME magazine, which named Mystère one of the year’s top 10 theatre productions in 1994.
For more information or to reserve tickets, call (702) 796-9999 or visit www.treasureisland.com. Mystère can be experienced Saturday through Wednesday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets for Mystère are $60, $69, $79, $99 and $109 (plus taxes and fees).
