Yahoo Lifestyle Cirque du Soleil Announces New Underwater Show and You Can Only See It at One Resort
Step right up, boys and girls, because a brand new circus is coming to town! Cirque du Soleil, the international live entertainment sensation, has just announced its most ambitious project yet, and it's taking its audience underwater.
On Nov. 19, the revolutionary Canadian circus announced that it would be expanding its partnership with luxury resort brand VidantaWorld to launch a new one-of-a-kind show at the BON Luxury Theme Park in Nuevo Vallarta. The show, LUDÕ, is touted as "the most epic water dinner show ever created" and will feature all-new H2O-inspired circus acts in a theater designed specifically for the performance.
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The announcement for LUDÕ was made at a special event held at VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta's sister resort VidantaWorld Riviera Maya to celebrate the 10th anniversary of JOYÀ, the Mexico-inspired Cirque du Soleil at their Yucatan resort. JOYÀ is not only Cirque du Soleil's first (and currently only) Latin American residency, but also the entertainment group's only dinner theater.
"The creation of LUDÕ is more than a milestone; it's a bold statement of Mexico's capacity to innovate and captivate on a global stage," said Iván Chávez, executive vice president of Grupo Vidanta, at the event.
LUDÕ will bring Cirque du Soleil to the west coast of Mexico in a new theater, designed specifically for the show, making it the first Cirque du Soleil residency with a venue built and tailor-made for their performances. Concept art for the theater, currently under construction, was unveiled at the Riviera Maya celebration, with images highlighting the aquariums that will line the walls of the theater to provide an immersive, underwater experience.
"This custom-built theater is a masterpiece of innovation, providing the ultimate canvas to showcase our boundless creativity," said Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice-Chairman of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.
While details regarding the specific acts that will comprise LUDÕ are being kept tightly under wrap, Cirque du Soleil teased that "water flows through every aspect of the story." While Cirque du Soleil's legendary Las Vegas show O also features water, LUDÕ promises an evolution of the aquatic circus with groundbreaking new acts paired with an innovative dining menu.
Parade attended the press conference at the JOYÀ 10th anniversary celebration and got the scoop on what is sure to be one of the world's most exhilarating shows in Cirque du Soleil's already impressive lineup.
Here's everything we know about Cirque du Soleil's LUDÕ at VidantaWorld's Nuevo Vallarta.
What makes LUDÕ different from other Cirque du Soleil shows?
LUDÕ, like every Cirque du Soleil show, will be a completely unique experience. However, there are several new elements that set it apart from other Cirque du Soleil shows. First, LUDÕ will be an underwater-themed show unlike any other performance in the world, building on the groundbreaking aquatic acrobatics that Cirque du Soleil pioneered in their show O 25 years ago.
Second, LUDÕ will be Cirque du Soleil's second dinner theater experience, following the success of JOYÀ. The audience of LUDÕ will enjoy an innovative, themed, multi-course dinner while enjoying the immersive Cirque do Soleil acts.
Lastly, LUDÕ will be the first Cirque do Soleil show to move into a theater built specifically for the show. The 696-seat theater was painstakingly designed specifically for the show, meaning that audiences will be transported into a new world built completely for them.
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Vidanta World and Cirque du Soleil
Where can you watch LUDÕ?
While many of Cirque do Soleil's shows travel the world, LUDÕ will only be available to watch at VidantaWorld's Nuevo Vallarta resort just north of Puerto Vallarta on the west coast of Mexico. LUDÕ will be a part of the resorts' BON Luxury Theme Park, which is available to guests of the resort.
LUDÕ will be a completely unique experience and different from VidantaWorld's other Cirque du Soleil collaboration, JOYÀ, which is at there Riviera Maya location along with the Jungala Aqua Experience water park.
Will LUDÕ be touring?
No. With a theater crafted specifically for the show and a one-of-a-kind dining menu, LUDÕ will not be touring and will only be available to see at Vidanta World's Nuevo Vallarta location.
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When does LUDÕ open?
While a specific date has yet to be set, LUDÕ is set to open in November 2025, meaning that construction on the theater and the show's casting and design are well underway.
How can I buy tickets for LUDÕ?
Tickets aren't available for LUDÕ just yet, but they should be coming in early 2025. Anticipating high demand, VidantaWorld will offer exclusive vacation packages for LUDÕ that provide guests with a closer look into the artistry and technical innovation behind the show. Pre-sale sign-ups for dinner show tickets are now open on www.cirquedusoleil.com/ludo. Package info will become available in early 2025, with priority access for VidantaWorld newsletter subscribers starting in February.
Where is VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta?
VidantaWorld's Nuevo Vallarta resort is located in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, just north of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico's west coast.
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VidantaWorld and Cirque du Soleil
Is LUDÕ the same show as JOYÀ?
No. JOYÀ is the Cirque du Soleil show currently running at VidantaWorld's Riviera Maya resort, whereas LUDÕ will reside at the Nuevo Vallarta location. While both JOYÀ and LUDÕ are dinner theater shows, they are completely different, with LUDÕ taking on an aquatic theme while JOYÀ focuses on a granddaughter and her mad-scientist grandfather.
How many Cirque du Soleil shows are there?
There are currently 17 active Cirque du Soleil shows open around the world, including eight residencies and nine touring shows. There are two forthcoming residencies (including LUDÕ) and one new tour also announced.
Where can I see other Cirque du Soleil shows?
Cirque du Soleil is currently performing shows all around the world that include both permanent residencies and traveling tours. Here's the full list:
Cirque du Soleil residencies:
Mystère - Treasure Island, Las Vegas
O - Bellagio, Las Vegas
Kà - MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Michael Jackson: One - Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas
Joyà - Vidanta, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Drawn to Life - Disney Springs, Orlando
Mad Apple - New York-New York, Las Vegas
'Auana - Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, Honolulu
Alizé - Theater am Potsdamer Platz, Berlin (announced)
Ludõ - Vidanta, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico (announced)
Cirque du Soleil tours:
Corteo
Koozå
Ovo
Luzia
Crystal
Bazzar
Alegría: In a New Light
'Twas The Night Before... (seasonal)
Echo
