Breaking down the high-octane elements of Cirque’s new spectacle…
Strap yourself in tight and prepare for the ride of your life at R.U.N, the latest offering from Cirque du Soleil. R.U.N is a high-octane thriller that’s part action movie, part stunt show and totally unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
Billed as “The First Live Action Thriller”, Luxor’s new production blurs the line between performance art and cinema in mind-bending fashion. Written by cutting-edge film director Robert Rodriguez (“Sin City”, “Predators”, “Alita: Battle Angel”), R.U.N envelops you in a hyper-stylized vision of Las Vegas filled with gritty thugs, warring gangs, warehouse battles, and a hero on a quest to save the city.
So how does a movie come alive? With the ultimate in technology and theatrical tricks, of course. Cirque du Soleil has always been at the forefront of entertainment innovation. Their employment of electronics, projection, and practical effects has been heavily integrated into productions ranging from The Beatles LOVE to Kà. R.U.N represents the next step in Cirque’s evolution, and the results are stunningly effective.
Imagine a chase across the Mojave desert recreated right before your eyes. Drivers engage in hand-to-hand combat while their cars spin, soar and race to avoid a speeding freight train. Motorcycles burst from the screen and soar up the aisles.
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R.U.N performs Wednesday through Sunday at 7 pm and 9:30 pm. It is recommended for mature audiences 13 and up.
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