'Cirque Dreams Holidaze' - Kennedy Center
Arriving just in time for the holidays - 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze' opens at the Kennedy Center's Opera House - and while this is not a full blown Cirque production - don't let that fool into thinking that it wont be as garish or as entertaining as the more opulent shows. The music is relentless as is the constant activity that is on display here, acrobats is the definitive highlight here, a troupe of Chinese women throw what looks to be a giant spool between them and later in the show circle the stage and interchange between small bicycles. As the acts got more intricate and complicated - the woman next to me was cringing as it all unfolded - I also got wrapped up as well. The pacing and quick introductions of varying artists is both hypnotic and utterly captivating: a magician, an audience-participation bell-ringing session, jugglers - all set to the Christmas theme is a sight to behold and brings the kid out of you.
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