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Zumanity
Zumanity (zoo-manity) was a resident cabaret-style show by Cirque du Soleil at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, in the theatre previously occupied by Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance (musical). The production was unveiled on September 20, 2003 (previews started on August 14, 2003) and had its last performance on March 14, 2020. It was announced on November 16, 2020 that the show would be closing permanently. It is the first "adult-themed" Cirque du Soleil show, billed as "the sensual side of Cirque du Soleil" or "another side of Cirque du Soleil". Created by René Richard Cyr and Dominic Champagne, Zumanity is a departure from the standard Cirque format. Intended for mature adult audiences only, it was centered on erotic song, dance, acrobatics, and comedy.
The inspiration for Zumanity came from multiple sources. Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté was offered the chance to create two new shows in Las Vegas, and wanted something completely new and original rather than multiple similar shows that would cannibalize off of each other's sales and audiences. Another reason was that the New York-New York Hotel and Casino wanted to make their entertainment appear more "trendy", and liked the concept of a more adult Cirque du Soleil performance.
Laliberté admits that the biggest reason to produce Zumanity was the opportunity to create something with edgier subject matter. He was interested in the idea of creating a show that explored human sexuality something at complete odds with the other, more family-oriented Cirque du Soleil shows. "Our previous shows have all been family-oriented and politically correct, which is great," Laliberté said, "but we're human beings, we won't hide it. We're a bunch of happy campers. We like to live new experiences. Zumanity deals with some of those experiences."
On February 22, 2022, Cirque du Soleil announced that a new show, Mad Apple, would replace the Zumanity show at New York-New York Hotel and Casino, which opened on May 26, 2022.
Thierry Mugler designed the costumes for Zumanity; he created the costumes to enhance the sensual atmosphere and heightened sexuality of the production. Many of the costumes are highly colorful, yet some are minimal to an extreme. Fur, feathers, leather, lace, fishnet stockings, velvet dresses, tiny corsets, cone bras, and plastic accessories were primary materials utilized to create the costumes' provocative appeal. Jonel's costume, for example, is made of stretch vinyl and is airbrushed to create a semi-nude effect; her bright red wig is made of expanded foam. Faun has fur on his pants made of toothbrush bristles, human hair, and yak fur. Molinier's long velvet dress was created by using a stencil and net onto which black silicone was applied. Though some characters are made to look entirely nude, the sex organs are fake pieces. Zumanity had Cirque's most expensive and elaborate costumes, the Rose Boy's g-string alone costing $75,000.
For a great selection of character costumes and concept art, see Le Grand Chapiteau - Zumanity - Personages
The lobby was designed in European style, with an emphasis on curves. A long lighting fixture on the ceiling appeared to be made of strips of golden silk. One wall was lined with what appeared to be a burgundy, padded headboard, along which were peepholes that originally were conceived to show clips of erotic vintage films, but eventually showed promotional posters of the show. There was a large window filled with blue swirls, and a glowing, golden fixture in the wall that appeared to resemble labia. Another framed window appearing to feature branches or vines showcased the "Amsterdam Room," which had a performer in it, dancing and teasing the guests in the lobby to whom patrons could talk via a phone built into the wall. The lamps were elegant and attached to the wall by arms that appeared porous. There was a small nook with a couch you could lie on, usually with a performer. The grand staircase leading to the balconies also appeared to be made of vines, or even nerves, possibly symbolizing the sense of touch.
The theatre had 3 bars, or Eroticafés -- two on the ground floor, and one upstairs -- serving sushi and various drinks, the signature being the Zumanitini: 1 oz. Vodka Citron, 1/2 oz. Cherry Pucker, and a splash of Triple Sec, Sweet and Sour, and cranberry. Next to one bar was a small stage made up to look like a bedroom, where there was always a cast member beckoning to the guests from the bed. The restrooms were unique in that you would hear whispering and teasing in each stall. Unlike other shows, Zumanity had multiple performers roaming the lobby, always ready to playfully flirt and take photos.
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Zumanity
Zumanity (zoo-manity) was a resident cabaret-style show by Cirque du Soleil at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, in the theatre previously occupied by Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance (musical). The production was unveiled on September 20, 2003 (previews started on August 14, 2003) and had its last performance on March 14, 2020. It was announced on November 16, 2020 that the show would be closing permanently. It is the first "adult-themed" Cirque du Soleil show, billed as "the sensual side of Cirque du Soleil" or "another side of Cirque du Soleil". Created by René Richard Cyr and Dominic Champagne, Zumanity is a departure from the standard Cirque format. Intended for mature adult audiences only, it was centered on erotic song, dance, acrobatics, and comedy.
The inspiration for Zumanity came from multiple sources. Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté was offered the chance to create two new shows in Las Vegas, and wanted something completely new and original rather than multiple similar shows that would cannibalize off of each other's sales and audiences. Another reason was that the New York-New York Hotel and Casino wanted to make their entertainment appear more "trendy", and liked the concept of a more adult Cirque du Soleil performance.
Laliberté admits that the biggest reason to produce Zumanity was the opportunity to create something with edgier subject matter. He was interested in the idea of creating a show that explored human sexuality something at complete odds with the other, more family-oriented Cirque du Soleil shows. "Our previous shows have all been family-oriented and politically correct, which is great," Laliberté said, "but we're human beings, we won't hide it. We're a bunch of happy campers. We like to live new experiences. Zumanity deals with some of those experiences."
On February 22, 2022, Cirque du Soleil announced that a new show, Mad Apple, would replace the Zumanity show at New York-New York Hotel and Casino, which opened on May 26, 2022.
Thierry Mugler designed the costumes for Zumanity; he created the costumes to enhance the sensual atmosphere and heightened sexuality of the production. Many of the costumes are highly colorful, yet some are minimal to an extreme. Fur, feathers, leather, lace, fishnet stockings, velvet dresses, tiny corsets, cone bras, and plastic accessories were primary materials utilized to create the costumes' provocative appeal. Jonel's costume, for example, is made of stretch vinyl and is airbrushed to create a semi-nude effect; her bright red wig is made of expanded foam. Faun has fur on his pants made of toothbrush bristles, human hair, and yak fur. Molinier's long velvet dress was created by using a stencil and net onto which black silicone was applied. Though some characters are made to look entirely nude, the sex organs are fake pieces. Zumanity had Cirque's most expensive and elaborate costumes, the Rose Boy's g-string alone costing $75,000.
For a great selection of character costumes and concept art, see Le Grand Chapiteau - Zumanity - Personages
The lobby was designed in European style, with an emphasis on curves. A long lighting fixture on the ceiling appeared to be made of strips of golden silk. One wall was lined with what appeared to be a burgundy, padded headboard, along which were peepholes that originally were conceived to show clips of erotic vintage films, but eventually showed promotional posters of the show. There was a large window filled with blue swirls, and a glowing, golden fixture in the wall that appeared to resemble labia. Another framed window appearing to feature branches or vines showcased the "Amsterdam Room," which had a performer in it, dancing and teasing the guests in the lobby to whom patrons could talk via a phone built into the wall. The lamps were elegant and attached to the wall by arms that appeared porous. There was a small nook with a couch you could lie on, usually with a performer. The grand staircase leading to the balconies also appeared to be made of vines, or even nerves, possibly symbolizing the sense of touch.
The theatre had 3 bars, or Eroticafés -- two on the ground floor, and one upstairs -- serving sushi and various drinks, the signature being the Zumanitini: 1 oz. Vodka Citron, 1/2 oz. Cherry Pucker, and a splash of Triple Sec, Sweet and Sour, and cranberry. Next to one bar was a small stage made up to look like a bedroom, where there was always a cast member beckoning to the guests from the bed. The restrooms were unique in that you would hear whispering and teasing in each stall. Unlike other shows, Zumanity had multiple performers roaming the lobby, always ready to playfully flirt and take photos.