Bellagio Theater
Las Vegas
The Bellagio Theatre is part of the casino-hotel of the same name, the most romantic and luxurious in Las Vegas.
The theatre, designed for Cirque du Soleil’s aquatic show O, is absolutely unique, from its baroque-inspired architecture, to its aquatic stage and dragonfly-wing cupola.
The stage seen from the balcony.
The water basin of the stage.
The theater for Cirque du Soleil's water show "O".
Outstanding features
Stage
- The stage is a deep pool equipped with 5 hydraulic elevators.
- Can be modified from a conventional stage to a 1.4 million gallon pool.
Ceiling
- The immense metallic trellis of the cupola roof permits infinite lighting possibilities.
- A large opening in the centre of the cupola makes it possible to present acrobatics directly over the heads of the audience.
Challenge
- Securing the stage equipment in a damp and corrosive environment was an enormous challenge.
- Required the invention of numerous breakthrough strategies, mechanisms and procedures to ensure that the artists could work safely during this arranged marriage of water and electricity.
«O»
- The «O» show is on the top three most popular show in Las Vegas since the opening of the theatre.
The Baroque-inspired architecture of the performance hall.
