IMMORTAL

I forgot to mention that to celebrate Ron's big birthday, we got tickets to see The Immortal World Tour at the Oracle Arena last Tuesday night. This is a touring Cirque du Soleil show based on the music of Michael Jackson. It's only the second Cirque show that we've seen, but I assumed that since it is a touring show that it would have to do with a lot less of the fabulous stunts that make a Cirque show so amazing. Since the only other Cirque show that we've seen is Love I couldn't tell you if that is true. I will say that this show would not have had the emotional impact without Michael Jackson's music.

Regardless of MJ's eccentricities and whether or not he did any of the things he was accused of over the years, for me it is indisputable that his music was groundbreaking and will absolutely stand the test of time. The performers in this show had to be able to dance. None of them displayed MJ's dancing ability, but their acrobatic talents were amazing nonetheless. There were a couple technical glitches along the way, but with a show as complex as this was, I wasn't surprised. There were a couple of numbers that fell flat in the beginning, but as the show went on the costumes were more elaborate and the acrobatics and aerial stunts more spectacular. The crowd in Oakland was very appreciative of all aspects of the show, but seemed most moved by the music and the Michael's appearance through film clips. Huge cheers erupted whenever Michael's film clips were shown.

 It was a very satisfying show all in all, and I am hoping that it finds a permanent home in Las Vegas at one of the hotels just as so many other Cirque du Soleil shows have. If it does, you can be sure that Ron and I will go back to see it again - trust me when I tell you that as expensive as the tickets are for these shows - that is saying a lot!