Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère has reached a number few shows anywhere ever see: 15,000 performances. The acrobatic production at Treasure Island, which premiered on Christmas Day 1993 as Cirque’s first resident show in Las Vegas, is marking the milestone with a special celebration performance on Friday, Nov. 6.
Key Takeaways
- Mystère is celebrating its 15,000th performance, according to FOX5 and 8 News Now.
- The cast will stage a special show on Nov. 6 to mark the milestone.
- It is Cirque du Soleil’s longest-running show, and 8 News Now calls it the longest-running production on the Las Vegas Strip.
- Shows run Friday through Tuesday at 6:30 and 9 p.m. at Treasure Island.
More than 30 years on the Strip
Mystère opened at Treasure Island on Dec. 25, 1993, and has played there ever since, the only place in the world it performs. In that time, Las Vegas has seen whole resorts open, close and come down, while the show kept its spot on the Strip. Reaching 15,000 performances puts it in rare company for any live production, on or off the Strip.
What’s in the show
Cirque describes Mystère as a journey through life’s emotions, blending past, present and future. The roughly 90-minute show, with no intermission, features Chinese poles, duo straps, hand-to-hand balancing, trapeze and bungee acts, backed by live musicians. FOX5 notes the cast even includes a “baby” performer.
The show is open to all ages. Children under 1 can sit on a parent’s lap for free; anyone older needs a ticket. Cirque notes the show includes loud noises, darkness, strobe lights and theatrical fog.
What it means for locals and visitors
For visitors, Mystère remains one of the easiest “classic Vegas” shows to fit into a trip, with two shows a night five nights a week. For locals who have not seen it in years, the milestone week is a good excuse to go back. Tickets are sold at cirquedusoleil.com. If you are heading to the Strip for the Nov. 6 show, plan for weekend traffic around Las Vegas Boulevard and Spring Mountain Road, and consider a rideshare so you don’t have to deal with parking.
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