|
On January 1, “Le Reve” at Wynn Las Vegas commemorated its 3,000th performance and this May the aquatic spectacular will celebrate its seventh anniversary on the Strip. In that time more than 3,200 guests will have seen the powerful aquatic journey each night at the show’s two different performances. And once you hear what goes into each show, you’ll understand why Le Reve is oh-so dreamy. For 75-minutes guests can enjoy breathtaking stunts and acts by more than 90 international athletes and entertainers from 17 countries, in a show that redefines the traditional theatrical experience. Performed in an intimate aqua theater-in-the-round, Le Reve features incredible aerial acrobatics, daring feats of strength and agility and captivating choreography – some by “Dancing With the Stars” pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy - all accompanied by special effects and live music. And that’s just what the audience can see. Behind the scenes, Le Reve is a workhorse, using tons of resources and technology to create a seamless production critics have hailed as “jaw-dropping” and “one big beautiful dream come true.” That’s due in part to the more than 250 cast and crew who work daily on the performances and effects to ensure each and every show is in fact a dream come true for audience members. So what exactly goes into each production? Well for starters, it takes 12 hours to fill the 68 foot circular pool, which is 26 ½ feet deep. The highest high dive in the production is an 80 feet long dive. It then takes 8 hours to empty the water, and it is filtered 4 times a day. 16 divers aid performers and changing production elements underwater. They use 14 air tanks per show with 70 regulators to help performers move under water. Twelve infrared cameras monitor divers and performers. They have 422 in-pool air outlets and 3 miles of tubing to create the bubbles. The three underwater lighting tunnels have 207 moving lights with 900 dimmers. There are 20 miles of underwater lighting cable with 9 electricians on duty at every show. In addition to the incredible dive sequences, the cast changes 40 times each show, which means almost 1,000 towels a day and 11 dressers to assist them with the 2,000 costume items, headpieces, shoes and masks -- all custom made for each performer. And to boot, Le Reve’s in-the-round theater design, 1,608 seating situated around the impressive 42-foot-deep pool and romantic tale of undying love, makes the show the prefect choice for a dream date this Valentine’s Day. For a spectacular aquatic experience you can find discounted Le Reve tickets right here on BestofVegas.com. Las Vegas, NV 02/07/12
|
