La Nouba CD

About La Nouba
Seating chart
Cirque Acts
Cirque Highlights
Costumes

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Cirque du Soleil is located at Downtown Disney West Side. It's a mixture of acrobatics, dance, juggling, gymnastics & performance art. Cirque du Soleil have a number of different shows that have travelled the world, each show is specially created. The show at Downtown Disney is called 'La Nouba', which originates from the French phrase "faire la nouba" which means to party, to live it up.

The Theme

This creation is an unforgettable journey through this universe – at once threatening and exhilarating, frightening and familiar. La Nouba is the story of all stories, the site of all mysteries, where dreams and nightmares sleep side by side. La Nouba is memory, individual and universal. It beckons to us, challenges us to uncover passions we thought we’d lost long ago. Here, anything is possible.

La Nouba contains two types of families or groups and throughout the ride the magic and fantasy of the colorful Cirques (circus people) clash with the monochromatic world of the Urbains (urbanites). But as in fables, it is not so much this contrast as the interplay between these two groups which sparks our curiosity and feeds our imagination.

From this encounter is born fear and ecstasy. From this encounter is born La Nouba.

The Troupe

With an international cast of over 60 performers, the Cirque du Soleil theatre, located in the heart of Downtown Disney West Side, welcomes more than 1,650 spectators twice daily, five days a week.

The Acts

La Nouba transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, engaging the imagination from beginning to end with opulent sets, brilliant choreography, theatrical lighting and provocative music. Featuring mesmerizing high wire and flying trapeze, stunning acro-gymnastic performances and other dynamic displays of coordination and strength, La Nouba promises to surprise, excite and mystify. More on the acts...

The Theatre

The 1,671-seat showroom is the first freestanding permanent theatre ever built for Cirque du Soleil. Set designer Michel Crête of Cirque du Soleil, Michel Aubé of Scéno Plus, Walt Disney Imagineering and the architects of the Rockwellgroup collaborated on the overall design of the theatre. The dynamic white structure was designed to convey elegance and sensuality with the addition of fabric and tension reminiscent of a Big Top.

The contrasting black showroom interior transports the audience to another world as soon as they enter the theatre. The set on the Elizabethan-style stage is reminiscent of a well-travelled path or trail. Look up and see the seven cloud-like Fabulous Figures that decorate the ceiling of the showroom. The musicians perform on two platforms housed in the 75-foot towers rising on both sides of the stage. The five elevator lifts rise to a maximum height of 16 feet, the center stage lift is capable of descending 16 feet below the stage as well. Two telepheriques (or tracks) installed along the back wall of the stage are capable of moving props, scenery and acrobatic equipment. The retractable fast track floors, specially designed by Cirque du Soleil, allow the performers to jump higher and faster than ever.

Hours

Two performances are held daily at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Thursday through Monday. The theater is dark Tuesday and Wednesday. (2003 - dark Sunday and Monday)
The show is 90 minutes with no intermission.

Tickets

Category 1
Sections 102, 103 & 104 -- All rows.
Sections 203, 204 & 205 - Rows AA - DD.
Adults $103.31
Children (3-9) $83.07

Category 2
Section 101 -- Rows A - G all seats; and Row H, seats 6 - 16.
Section 105 -- Rows A - G all seats; and Row H, seats 1 - 11.
Section 202 -- Rows 11 - HH, all seats.
Sections 203, 204 & 205 -- Rows EE - LL, all seats.
Section 206 -- Rows AA - HH, all seats.
Adults $84.14
Children (3-9) $67.10

Category 3
Section 101 -- Row H, seats 1 - 5.
Section 105 -- Row H, seats 12 - 16.
Section 201 -- Rows AA - CC, all seats; Row DD, seats 3 - 8; Row EE, seats 4 - 7; Row FF, seats 5 - 7; Row GG, seat 6.
Section 202 -- Rows JJ - KK, all seats; Row LL, seats 3 - 20.
Section 206 -- Row JJ, seats 1 - 21; Row KK, seats 1 - 20; Row LL, seats 1 - 17.
Section 207 -- Row AA, seats 1 - 10; Row BB, seats 1 - 8; Row CC, seats 1 - 6; Row DD, seats 1 - 5; Row EE, seats 1 - 3; Row FF, seats 1 & 2.
Adults $67.10
Children (3-9) $53.25

Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance by calling 407/939-7600.
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Reviews

"a wonderful experiences for all our party - including a 9 year old with special needs - inspiring!!"

"my girlfriend and i went to see La Nouba in april 2005 and we were both in awe of the artists . the show is brilliant and any one who is going to visit orlando must put this at the top of their agenda . with out a doubt the best night of our holiday . only one word to describe it BRILLIANT..."

"November 2004. No words in the show and no words can describe the sheer brilliance of it.... Worth every cent,penny,sheckle or icky for the experience." Paul and Jayne

"Fantastic show..........we were lucky to be selected by the clowns for the pre show entertainment...............buy the DVD and see all the bits that you never saw on the night."

"Wow! The show was incredible! We had 7 people in our group from ages 21-70 and everyone was blown away with the production. The only thing that made me sad was that our 2 sons(ages 4 and 6) stayed at the kids club at our hotel. They would have loved it! We are going back to WDW in October and I made sure that La Nouba was not on break before I made our travel plans. This time our sons ages 6 and 8 will be with us. Pay the money and don't think a thing about the price. You will be so glad that you did!" (10/04)

"la nouba will have you at the edge of your seat for the entire show. you'll want to go back again and again. you will also find yourself trying to convince others that they must see it to; worth every penny!" (10/04) nahoum daniel

"Always wanted to see show live, and managed to talk my husband into going this time. He only went because I wanted to.... but he enjoyed it just as much as I did! Although we initially thought the tickets were expensive, after seeing it, we realised it was worth every single penny. I hope the cast read these messages, and realise just how much pleasure all their talents and hard work are appreciated. Thank you." 10/04 LJ UK

"We first saw La Nouba back in Jan 04 was so taken back by the shear expertise and chorography of the show, that we had to fly back from England to see it again in Sept 04, and was even more amazed. It is a show well worth going to see. Sue and Jem. Stevenage England." (10/04)

"La Nouba is simply one of the greatest spectacles you will ever see anywhere, on stage, on tv, in the movies, on the internet...even your DREAMS may not match how absolutely stunning and spectacular this show is. i first saw it in 2002, and thought it might be a little strange, but tried to keep an open mind. i didn't need to though, because the show simply blows you away from the first second to the last. i recently (04) went to disney again and saw La Nouba again. the thing i love about disney is how they engage all your senses, and La Nouba is the ULTIMATE sensory pleaser. i was literally astonished for DAYS afterwards. the finale is just one of the single most amazing things i have ever seen, but the entire show is just unbelievable from start to finish. do yourself a favor, and see La Nouba!" (8/04)

"La Nouba is worth every penny. You'll want to go back the very next night and see it again. Bite the bullet, scrape the dough together and just go." M.M. in Melbourne (7/04)

"Wow!...That's all I have to say. I was very very impressed by this performance! To tell you the truth, I'm only 14 years old, and I thought La Nouba was awesome! I probably respected it more then most the adults there! The first time I went was on 6.17.04 with my dad, and my friend. It was so great we went the very next day! Actually, we JUST got back! We went to La Nouba on 7.9.04 & on 7.10.04! I've been four times, and I'm still begging my dad to take me again! I can proudly say that I'm addicted to La Nouba! La Nouba is a masterpiece that has come to life!..That's what I say about it. Honestly, La Nouba rocks!...The show itself lasts about 2 hrs, but the memories last a life time..." ~*Bethany* (7/04)

"I saw the show 3/02 with my family and we loved it. I gripped my seat at one point...the excitement, the intensity! We are going to Disney again 10/03 and we're going to see the show again. Definitely worth the money!" TB

"When i watched 'La Nouba' live at Downtown Disney a Year ago, i was Amazed!!!! I had always wanted to see this show and when i new they had a special show for disney, i was so very exited. There are no words to describe this show. It was an a amazing show and is a must to go and see. I am going back to disney next year and am planning to go and watch it again, as it was very magical and amazing to watch."

"This was an incredible show. My parent were in the middle of a three month long road trip when I flew over and met them in Orlando. Although I scenced a little scepticism in them at first, they enjoyed it immensely. In fact they thought it was one of the funnest things they did during their whole trip, and to be honest, who could blame them?"

"I saw the show in September 2002 and was mesmerised from beginning to end - so was my partner and his 2 sons aged 14 and 18 years. I had seen a video before of an earlier production, but watching La Nouba in person was so much more amazing. I danced for 15 years as a child and I think it really made me appreciate the sheer effort, sweat and tears that has obviously gone into such a perfectly timed and performed production."

"I saw La Nouba when I went for the New Year's 2000 celebration. It was AWESOME! I even got to dance with a few of the cast members at Manequins later that night. They put on a great show. You will want to see it again and again and again... I thought it was better than Allegria which was the first Cirque de Soleil I ever saw. I definitely reccommend it!"

"It was amazing, im 14 and my dad, mum and brother thought they would be mored but they had there eyes glued after the first few momments. Me as well. Defenanatly one for everyone."

"I've just come from Disney this last week. I saw La Nouba and was almost in tears for the beauty of it all. The show was amazing and the performers were as well. You must go see it. My only regret was that I waited until my last night in Disney to see it, for I surely would have gone back if I could've."

"Any cirque du soliel show is well worth the money, any Disney vacation would not be complete without a trip to the show, It will awaken your senses!!"

"I HAVE SEEN THE SHOW THREE TIMES.....NEVER HAVE BEEN SO AMAZED.HAVE TAKEN FRIENDS AND FAMILY THERE AS WELL.....THERE FACES AND THE LOOK IN THERE EYES..THE SMILES ON THERE FACES...PRICELESS.THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT AT THE WORLD."

"I watched this show live in Downtown Disney a month ago , by the time we saw it i had seen alot in Disney wold and universal and many more , but all i can say about this show in particular is that it took my breath away . I have never seen anything quite like it before . The show was so creative and magical that i really don't think any other circus or show will do untill i get to see it again."

"I saw La Nouba this past July and LOVED it!!...I am almost 18...and I thought it was a GREAT show, well worth the money...Im a huge disney freak...I am going to do the college program there next summer....and I know some people who work there....But La Nouba rocked so much..."

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