Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna Mesmerizes Atlanta!

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Amaluna is the latest show from Cirque du Soleil to grace the Atlanta area with its unbelievable talent. Two years ago I saw Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM at Atlantic Station, the same location as Amaluna now, and I was amazed. I swore that when another Cirque show came to Atlanta that I would be there to see it. So as you can imagine, I was thrilled to learn that Amaluna would be making its way to Atlanta from October 3rd-November 30th of this year. I attended the show this past Sunday, October 5th, and my jaw has just now been picked up off the floor.

 

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The Grand Chapiteau at Atlantic Station

 

Amaluna (“ama” meaning mom and “luna” meaning moon) is written and directed by Diane Paulus, who won the Tony Award in 2013 for Broadway’s Pippin. The show tells the story of a mysterious island governed by goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. The island’s queen, Prospera, directs her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honors femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance which marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation to the next. However, when a young man named Romeo suddenly catches the daughter’s eye, their trials and tribulations begin. The couple must overcome many obstacles in order to be together.

 

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Romeo tries to connect with Miranda as she swims in a large water bowl.

 

Unlike any other Cirque show before, the cast is 70% female and the band is 100% female. These numbers give the show a more feminine vibe and in a way, makes it a tribute to women. It is incredible to see so many strong and extremely talented women on one stage together completing such breathtaking performances. And trust me, they are literally breathtaking.

 

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Now THAT is a strong woman!

 

The performances vary, but all of them demonstrate that the cast of Amaluna is made up of the best performers in their field. There are acrobatics that will make your spine tingle, aerial sequences that will have you gazing upward in shock, juggling with balls falling down from the ceiling, an uneven bars gymnastics routine, and there’s even an act that includes men jumping on opposite ends of a teeterboard, making the person on the other end go flying high into the air. The balancing act was the one that really had me on the edge of my seat though. The performer balances thirteen palm leaf ribs one at a time on top of each other. I kept waiting for them to accidentally come crashing down, but they never did until she wanted them to. During this act, you could have heard a pin drop. The entire audience was wide-eyed and on the edge of their seats.

 

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Balancing palm leaf ribs.

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Juggling and catching the balls on his back.

 

Amaluna will be in Atlanta until November 30th and tickets start from as low as $35 on select nights. Since the show takes place under the Grand Chapiteau (a big tent) there really isn’t a bad seat in the whole place. I sat on the left side of the stage and could see everything perfectly. Wheelchair users also get a small discount on tickets for themselves and one companion. Take advantage of seeing this remarkable show while it’s in town.

If you can’t catch Amaluna while it’s in Atlanta, it will be in Miami starting in December and Houston beginning in February, with stops in Europe after that. To book your tickets to see Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna, click here.

*I received complimentary tickets to see Amaluna, but all opinions expressed are my own.

 

 

 

 

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