by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR I am not a connoisseur of circus entertainment. I’ve interviewed lots of circus performers. But, I can count the number of circus type performances I’ve seen on one hand. I’m not adverse to the world of circus. I just had few opportunities to indulge into that artform. So when I arrived at the Fox Theater Saturday, Aug. 15 to see Cirque Eloize’s “iD,” I told my guest that I didn’t know what to expect and how I would necessarily feel about the show as a critic. I was going in blind. I had interviewed two associates of Cirque Eloize, so my interest was piqued, however. And I’m happy to say after the performers took their final bows, I was completely blown away. (By the way, I will try hard in this review to avoid spitting out spoilers so the surprises remain surprises.) One of the first dimensions of the show that impressed me is that this truly an ensemble piece. Yes, there are plenty of moments when the individual talents of the performers are showcased—the acrobats, the trick cyclist, the jugglers, and so on… But, also, the performers show their deftness at other skills. […]
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR I am not a connoisseur of circus entertainment. I’ve interviewed lots of circus performers. But, I can count the number of circus type performances I’ve seen on one hand. I’m not adverse to the world of circus. I just had few opportunities to indulge into that artform. So when I arrived at the Fox Theater Saturday, Aug. 15 to see Cirque Eloize’s “iD,” I told my guest that I didn’t know what to expect and how I would necessarily feel about the show as a critic. I was going in blind. I had interviewed two associates of Cirque Eloize, so my interest was piqued, however. And I’m happy to say after the performers took their final bows, I was completely blown away. (By the way, I will try hard in this review to avoid spitting out spoilers so the surprises remain surprises.) One of the first dimensions of the show that impressed me is that this truly an ensemble piece. Yes, there are plenty of moments when the individual talents of the performers are showcased—the acrobats, the trick cyclist, the jugglers, and so on… But, also, the performers show their deftness at other skills. […]