Cirque du Soleil Going Strong In Las Vegas ... Will It Last Forever?

Cirque du Soleil's Mystere just celebrated 6000 shows at Treasure Island Las Vegas. KVBC Las Vegas had the story:

One of the most popular shows on the Strip is one that's been around for more than a decade. This Sunday, Mystère will celebrate a milestone, 6,000 shows. Behind the stunts and stage is a world few ever see. An international cast that's crossed oceans to pursue its passion. For the performers, the most fulfilling part is the stage itself. Every night they perform for thousands. Over the past 13 years, it's been in the millions.

Mystere continues to be a great show and (hotel owners) MGM Mirage have indicated no end in sight for this fantastic run.

However, news continues to leak about about future Cirque shows in Las Vegas including a magic themed show at Luxor down the road (reportedly staring magician Chris Angel) and an Elvis themed show at MGM Mirage's Project CityCenter.

While still 2-4 years away from these shows, is Las Vegas going to reach Cirque overload? Certainly Elvis, the (recent opening of) Beatles themed "Love" and the first use of a marquee magician will put a new twist on this very popular theme.

But will the spectacle eventually blend into a blog of one, cannibalizing itself? Only time will tell.

Recent Las Vegas related blog posts by Ted Newkirk:

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