 The
Magical World of MGM Grand
Experience
the unbelievable at KÀ by Cirque du Soleil, a heroic
journey of love and conflict, set within ever-changing theatrical
landscapes that conjure an entire empire on stage. Presented in
the unprecedented performance space, the KÀ Theatre at MGM
Grand, KÀ unfolds on a colossal, 360 degree rotating stage
which forms the backdrop for this cinematic journey of aerial adventure
and perpendicular acrobatics.
Featuring 80 artists from around the world, KÀ is a gravity-defying
production featuring a powerfully emotive soundtrack that enhances
the innovative blend of acrobatic feats, Capoeira dance, puppetry,
projections and martial arts.
KÀ
is created and directed by acclaimed theatre and film director Robert
Lepage. Lepage (“Bluebeard’s Castle,” “The
Far Side of the Moon”) describes the story as “the
coming of age of a young man and a young woman through their encounters
with love, conflict and the duality of KÀ, the fire that
can unite or separate, destroy or illuminate.”
 As
the plot of KÀ unfolds, danger lies in wait at every turn
for the separated Twins, the acrobatic heroes of this adventurous
expedition. Archers and Spearmen hunt them relentlessly. As the
villains give chase, the artists show off their climbing prowess
with an incredible ascent to safety. An encounter with mysterious
giant sea creatures proves to be more mischievous than menacing.
As a distraction from danger, the Twin Brother learns the art of
shadow puppets in a tender, yet poignant moment.
 The
Twin Sister, protected by her Nursemaid, manages an escape in a
miraculous man-powered flying machine, releasing her into a majestic
forest populated with bright, luminous creatures on Bungees and
Swing Poles. Meanwhile, in the Archer’s Den, captives perform
on the Wheel of Death with breathtaking displays of gravity-defying
feats.
In the culmination
of the Twins’ extraordinary journeys, a battle takes place
on an enormous vertical stage offering a unique aerial perspective.
Video projections react to the artists’ touch while the adversaries
spin through the air in a captivating display of perpendicular acrobatics.
 The
show’s title, KÀ, is inspired by the ancient Egyptian
belief in the “ka,” an invisible spiritual duplicate
of the body that accompanies every human being throughout this life
and into the next.
From
a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque
du Soleil is now a major international organization providing
high-quality artistic entertainment. Since its founding, Cirque
du Soleil has thrilled over 70 million spectators in close to 200
cities on five continents. In Las Vegas, Cirque du Soleil
has a privileged partnership with MGM MIRAGE to create and present
unique and innovative productions. In addition to KÀ, these
productions include Mystère at Treasure Island,
“O” at Bellagio, Zumanity the Sensual
Side of Cirque du Soleil at New York-New York Hotel &
Casino, The Beatles LOVE at The Mirage and CRISS ANGEL
Believe at Luxor.
To
experience the breath-taking effects of KÀ, call 866-774-7117
or 702-531-2000, go to www.ka.com
or www.mgmgrand.com,
or visit the KÀ ticket office at MGM Grand or any of the
MGM MIRAGE box offices. Show times are 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday and ticket prices are $69, $99, $125, $150 for
adults and $34.50, $49.50, $62.50, $75 for children ages 5-12. (Tickets
are available 120 days in advance of the performance date.) For
more information on Cirque du Soleil, visit the Cirque
du Soleil website at www.cirquedusoleil.com.
-Jordana Anderson
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