Cirque de Soleil - Totem

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Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$$$ see below
Category:	Performances

Cirque du Soleil returns to Boston with TOTEM, a new big top production. Written and directed by Robert Lepage, TOTEM opens June 10, 2012 for a limited engagement under the blue and yellow big top located at Boston’s Marine Industrial Park.

Totem traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations.

Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species.

Somewhere between science and legend TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential.

Tickets are available to the general public as of Friday, March 30 at cirquedusoleil.com.

About the show
The word “totem” contains the idea of the order of species. We carry in our bodies the potential of all species, all the way to our desire to fly—like the thunderbird at the top of the totem pole. TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations.

Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend, TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential.

The cast of TOTEM comprises 52 performing artists from 19 countries.

HOURS

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Varies by day - but showtime options are 1:00pm; 4:00pm; 5:00pm or 8:00pm

COST

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$36.50 - $111.50

WEBSITE

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www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem/tickets/boston.aspx

LOCATION

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Boston

REVIEWS

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Very entertaining

A very entertaining show. The set & special effects were especially amazing. The cast of characters was completely diverse (from frogmen & monkeys to aliens & Native American characters) all bursting with personality. Each troupe performed acts that were simply mesmerizing - (The kind of stuff that makes you whisper 'how did they DO that!?' as you watch). Loved the trapeze fighters and the cloth spinners - and the giant unicyclists were so fun to watch. And I mentioned the sets - beautifully done. I am always blown away at what Cirque du Soleil comes up with. Recommended for mature kids, teens & adults.