Joe Brown Reviews: Cirque

Star Surveillance: J.Lo and Casper Smart, Sandra Bullock wax figure, Vanilla Ice and Sundance: Thursday, January 24, 2013; By Don Chareunsy , Robin Leach; Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Casper Smart had lunch at Social House in Crystals at CityCenter today. J.Lo is in town to attend the ...

Tim Tebow watches ‘O’ at Bellagio with brother, three friends: Thursday, January 19, 2012; By Robin Leach; What’s an NFL quarterback to do now that his season is over? Go to Disneyland? No! Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow -- maybe you’ve heard of ...

‘Chip Monk’ redeems gambling spoils left in collection plates: Saturday, March 19, 2011; Las Vegas at Large:; Steve Friess; “Do you want to see one?” Arthur Nelson said with a raised eyebrow. We were sitting in an office inside the glorious Guardian Angel Cathedral, that peculiarly located church immediately north of Encore Las Vegas on the Strip.

Playing well together: Wednesday, April 21, 2010; Nevada Ballet Theatre and Cirque du Soleil partner up with great results; By Joe Brown; "A Choreographer's Showcase" is an unfairly boring title for the annual collaboration between Cirque du Soleil performers and Nevada Ballet Theatre dancers, staged last Sunday at the Mystere Theatre at Treasure Island.

Review: Cirque repackages rock 'n' roll icon in 'Viva Elvis': Saturday, February 20, 2010; Show at CityCenter's Aria is Cirque's seventh in Las Vegas; By Joe Brown; "Viva Elvis," which officially opened at CityCenter’s Aria Friday night after weeks of paid previews and adjustments, joins six other Strip-resident shows, and it’s likely to be lucky number seven for Cirque du Soleil.

A year in, Criss Angel’s ‘Believe’ hasn’t changed much for the better: Monday, October 26, 2009; REVIEW:; By Joe Brown; It’s time for your annual checkup, Criss Angel.

‘Love’ is constant, ‘Love’ is stunning: Monday, January 5, 2009; REVIEW: Cirque’s tribute to Beatles paints band’s time in a vibrant light; By Joe Brown; At last, a Vegas show that restores your virginity.

‘Zumanity’ sates the senses: Monday, December 22, 2008; REVIEW:; By Joe Brown; Maybe “Zumanity” isn’t Cirque du Soleil’s best-selling resident show on the Vegas Strip.

‘Ka’ is an adventure for the eyes: Monday, December 15, 2008; REVIEW: ‘Ka’ keeps spectators riveted with theatrical innovations; By Joe Brown; What would contemporary Las Vegas be without Cirque du Soleil?

‘O’ is elegant watersport: Monday, December 8, 2008; REVIEW: In its 10th year, second Cirque show awes with a huge pool, athletic performers and elaborate design — keeping audiences thrilled; By Joe Brown; How do you follow an act that forever changed the face of entertainment in Las Vegas?

'Mystere': First Cirque a Treasure still: Monday, December 1, 2008; REVIEW: Enveloping show that dragged Las Vegas productions forward has barely aged in 15 years; By Joe Brown; “Mystere” is Cirque Classique. The first Cirque du Soleil spectacle to make a permanent home on the Las Vegas Strip, it’s still No. 1 in many hearts. “Mystere” celebrates its 15th anniversary this month, and it hasn’t been dated in any essential way. I’d go so far as to call it timeless.

Illusion is elusive in Angel's 'Believe': Saturday, November 1, 2008; REVIEW:; By Joe Brown; No wonder. That — among its many, more obvious failings — is the fatal flaw at the heart of “Criss Angel: Believe.” There’s just no wonder in it.