Exhibit takes attendees behind the curtain for Cirque du Soleil shows

Monday, April 21, 2025 7:39 PM
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  • Grace Da Rocha, Las Vegas Sun

Just past the doors of Las Vegas City Hall is an array of mannequins covered in the vibrant fabrics of elaborate costumes — from a 4-foot hat shaped like a crescent moon to a bright red leotard with feathers like a bird.

Each of the many artifacts on display were sourced by the Neon Museum from Cirque du Soleil shows such as “O,” “Kà,” “Michael Jackson One,” “Mad Apple” and “Mystère.”

It’s the newest exhibit in the lobby of City Hall, and the first time Cirque du Soleil has partnered with a museum in the United States to look behind the making of some of Las Vegas’ most iconic shows, said Sarah Hulme, chief curator at Neon Museum.