YEE: Ten Years With KÀ by Cirque Du Soleil

Wow, what a great event! I felt fortunate to bring my hubby this time for my 2^nd event. We were greeted by Nate/​Tiffany and checked in swiftly and provided VIP Badges. The badges made great souvenirs. We went into the lounge area and had a drink and some Unilocal Popcorn. I was disappointed they did not have food for sale as we were starving as we had just came straight from work. After a quick drink and snack we heading off to the stage area and were seated. We had the pleasure of being seated before normal guests arrived and got to talk to the house manager for Q and A which was extremely interesting to me, being in high school production for theatre. Next, we were given a complete collected edition of a KA Marvel comic book and got to meet the evil and good side of the cast. We got to take some pretty sweet photos with the cast.
After, we sat back down in our seats. Did I mention these seats were freaking incredible. Like 6 rows back in the center. The stage had fire coming off of it and it was definitely close enough to get toasty. The outside of the stage was elaborate and looked like an industrial Waterworld (you know the movie?) to me. The other guests started to arrive and it really made you realize how lucky were were to have the seats we did. I was surprised it was a full house on a WED night!
The show started and i really had no idea what to expect. To be honest the plot was kinda slow and boring to both of us. The effects though made up for the plot. I was mesmerized by the effects and the music. The baton twirler/​dancer girl was actually my favorite. She was so graceful and talented. I was in awe of her. I was cracking up at the KA language as i used to be a SIMS player and the language was pretty much exact. Wish I could figure out what they were saying!
I think that the time of the show and the sound were perfect as well. I have been to other shows were my ear drums literally hurt when walking out and was too short for the money you pay.
Overall, it was such a nice night. I was disappointed i did not get to meet any new people. But thats what other events are for! Had the pleasure of sitting next to Roger T. and his wife. Roger is a serious crack up. So much fun sitting next to him.
Thank you Unilocal and team for a romantical and whimsical date night with my man. Excellent!

I haven’t attended a lot of Unilocal events recently, but I was excited to be included on this one in particular.
I enjoy the ones where I get the opportunity to chat with fellow Unilocalers, but this one was great because we got it enjoy one of my favorite Cirque shows. I had seen the show in the past and have always held a special spot for it, recommending it to many friends and acquaintances who were visiting town. After seeing this show after a long absence, I can happily continue recommending it.
The staff at the show were great. Very attentive and entertaining. I didn’t partake in the pictures with the cast, but what a great opportunity for Unilocalers.
Thank you to everyone at Ka for such a great evening.

First and foremost, I would like to thank the wonderful people of Cirque Du Soleil for allowing us Unilocalers to join you in celebrating 10 awesome years of Ka at the MGM Hotel and Casino.
I have seen this show once about 6 years ago so I kind of know what its all about. Basically its a story of good vs evil as the good guys are sought after by the bad guys I think. The show itself is nothing short of spectacular. How else can you describe acrobatics, choreographed fights, intricate costumes, moving platforms, computer generated imagery, fire, bow and arrows, and yes, finger puppets.
Enough about the show. Here’s what made it better than the average person buying a ticket and sitting down. Before the show even starts, we arrive a couple hours earlier. After checking in we got to mingle in the lobby where the concessions are. Popcorn, water, slushees, etc were available. Then we proceed to the theater for some Q and A with Tony Ricotta, general manager of Ka operations. That was a great session for we found out a lot about what goes on behind the scenes. Throw in some photo ops and a limited edition Marvel Comics version of the show, you got yourself another great Unilocal event!
Now for why it wasnt a perfect 5 stars. Even though this was the second time I was watching the show, I still left more confused as ever as to what the story line truly actually was. Dont get me wrong. I appreciated all the blood, sweat, and tears these guys put in especially those that have been here all ten years. Maybe im just spoiled. I do admit I have seen just about every Cirque show except for Zumanity (when I think of Cirque I think of acrobats and clowns in costumes. Not naked ones). The one show that really blew me away to warrant a review was Michael Jackson One. As for this show, I found myself yawning several times at the parts where there was virtually no action.
Shout outs to all the Unilocalers that I either greeted and vice versa. Always great people to kick it with!
Lastly, major props goes to our Community Manager Nate and his assistants including but not limited to: The photographer, the nice lady that checked us in (her name escapes me at the moment. Shame on me) and the others that do work behind the scenes to make all this happen. I appreciate all that you do for us Unilocalers! Here’s to looking forward to the next event!
Unilocal 2015 review #17
516 overall

What a fantastic event!!! It was definitely a night of firsts for me. As it was my FIRST event of the year, the FIRST time I brought my mom along as my +1 and my FIRST time meeting our new CM, Nate! (This is also my FIRST review of the year but SHHHH we don’t need to talk about my procrastination!)
We started the night off with a private cocktail party in the bar area (1 cocktail & 1 Unilocalcorn per guest) and then we were ushered to our seats. After a brief Q&A with Tony, we got to take pics with some of the performers. I liked that we had time to use the restroom and grab another round of dranks before the show started.
This was actually my second time watching KA and I thought it was better than the first time. Our seats were amazing in row J. The storyline, acrobats, music were all wonderful and I would highly recommend this show to those who are wanting to watch a show that has an actual story and not just a bunch of «ooh ahhhhh» moments.
Thanks Unilocal for another great event!
Thanks people of KA for making us feel VIP!
Thanks N8 for being G8!

The KA theater is a work of art. It looked like the industrial haven in Matrix Reloaded collided with steampunk aesthetics. I was imparted with a sense of awe before the show had even started!
I arrived at the YEE for KA just as everyone was being seated. I missed out on the mingling session before the show — Blast it! Nate, however, swung in like Superman and got me and my plus one drinks after hearing we didn’t have time to grab a drink. Kudos to Nate for saving the day! I had fun listening to the Q & A session with Tony Ricotta and felt super special taking pictures with the cast of KA.
I was thoroughly entertained by the show. The only other Cirque show I have seen to compare would be Mystere. I can definitively say that I enjoyed Ka LOADS more than Mystere. I liked that KA had a storyline and incorporated a solid base of good vs. evil, love, etc.
The intro to KA was an immediate attention grabber, and I was hooked for the remainder of the show. My favorite parts were the attack on the «good guys» and the resulting sibling separation, the princess falling through the forest and meeting her love interest, and the finale with the agile duo jamming away on that wheel of death lol. The only thing I might change to the show is the firework bit. It hurt so good! I wanted (and tried) to look, but those fireworks were just way too bright!
I hung out a little after the show ended and had the pleasure of meeting many Unilocalers in person. Sup Michael K. (again)! And shout out to Niyen I., Terri R., and Mel C. for being so kind as to introduce themselves! :)
Thanks Nate & Tiffany for putting on this awesome event!
Unilocal 100 CHALLENGE 2015: #30

I think most people will agree that there isn’t a bad Cirque Du Soleil show. And Ka is no exception. I was especially excited to watch Ka since it’s one of the last shows I’ve yet to experience. First impression upon entering is… WOW! The grand scale of the theater is such a sight to see. There were pyrotechnics before the show, and with the seat I had I could literally feel the heat on my face. Needless to say, I was impressed even before the show started. Once the lights dim and the drums start, the show begins.
With powerful music, theatrical fight scenes and many elements of suspense, Ka tells a story of the duality between good and evil, love and hate, right and wrong. Keeping that balance isn’t always easy. But even when all hope seems lost there’s always light at the end of the tunnel… or in this case… love.
I was amazed with the rotating stage and how quickly it moved. The underwater scene was my absolute favorite. You literally felt like you were in the ocean and held your breath for a second or two. That was very well done. The battle scene on the wall with the arrows, that was incredible as well. Another notable mention is the beach scene. It made me laugh and think of my daughter who has a serious infatuation for crabs haha! Crabby! Like much of the show, it was very unexpected. Very impressed and I’d definitely recommend Ka.
Thanks Cirque & UnilocalLV for another unforgettable event. Till next time.

KÀ-​ching! I hit the jackpot tonight! Thanks again to Nate and the Cirque crew for hosting tonight’s fantastic show. Despite arriving late — I left work late and traffic was heavy — my +1 and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. We had great seats and were treated to visual delights all night. The show started off with the customary public service announcement to admonish folks to silence their cell phones (also, photos/​videos are forbidden), but instead of a disembodied voice informing the audience of said information, a few of the Cirque performers acted out that announcement: one of the bad guys motioned to an «audience» member who was illegally recording the «performance,» then threw both the audience member and his electronic gadgets into the fire under the stage. Creative!
The acrobatics, martial arts sequences, fight scenes, and lighting effects took place both on and off stage. I learned that KÀ is one of the few — perhaps the only? — show that is based on a storyline. Essentially, the show revolves around a pair of imperial twins (boy and girl) who are on their way to a celebration in their honor, when enemy fighters attack and separate them. The rest of the show details each twin’s struggle to survive different challenges (more enemy fighters, the natural elements, love!) and the story ends with a joyous reunion.
Throughout the show, the audience gets to enjoy beautiful costumes, intricate choreography, and amazing athleticism. Cirque’s trademark acrobatics were on full display, particularly near the end of the show; I had to wonder what it would feel like to have a rope wrapped around one forearm while swinging and twisting hundreds of feet in the air…
Happy 10^th anniversary, KÀ!

KA has been on my to-​do list for years. And now I finally got to experience it. And in a most awesome Unilocal way too!
When we arrived, we were treated to free drinks and popcorn. Then it was off into the theatre for Q&A. The theatre is spectacular. The Q&A was great. I loved being able to ask questions and get insights into the behind-​the-​scenes of Cirque.
Then we got our pictures taken with the cast. And then it was showtime. We had amazing seats, of course. Not too close, but still close and right in the middle of the action. The show exceeded my expectations and I really enjoyed that it had a distinct and easy to follow story line.
This was a fab way to experience KA and Cirque!

Thank you SO MUCH Nate, everybody at MGM Grand and most importantly, the amazing cast and crew of Ka. Without all you wonderful, talented performers and show techs… there wouldn’t be a show.
I’ve seen Ka before but I was still in awe as if it was my first time seeing this.
GOLDEN CIRCLE SEATS!!! Nate, how in the world did you land us such freaking great seats??? Here I’m expecting we’re going to be somewhere in the 2^nd section, towards the corner area… which by the way, every single seat in the theatre is good. Performers and special effects are happening all around you.
I really enjoyed our Q&A session with company manager, Tony Ricotta. I still can’t get over the fact that if these performers want an impromptu trip to Disneyland, they can’t just be like «ohhhh I don’t feel like coming into work today. I’ll just call out.» Oh no, honey… no can do!!! You’re performing whether you like it or not!!! Or what happens if they’re sick with a minor cold or flu? Their career is so stenuous that they cannot just try to «tough it out for a day» and still show up at the «office» like us normal folks do. I give these performers so much credit. Their talent and presence needs to be recgonized way more than some useless «Kardashian klan.» But that’s beside the point…
My favorite parts of the show were any scene that used the vertical rotating stage. I also enjoyed the shadow puppetry a lot. The music score during that scene felt so peaceful and serene. It corralated with that scene really well… it’s as if even only for a minute, all their worries and doubts disappeared for awhile and all they felt was curiousity and playfulness.
I’ve seen other Cirque du Soleil shows before… but even until this day, Ka STILL ranks #1 in my book. Thanks again Nate and Ka for a great YEE night!!! =)

I don’t normally skip the gym but when I do, it’s for a special reason. I wasn’t expecting to get in because I wasn’t sure how long this event has been posted. Surprise, surprise… I made it to this fantastic YEE!
I’ve seen KA before and it’s one of my favorite CdS shows. We got VIP tickets, free popcorn and drinks, pictures with the performers and Q&A with Tony. I got to meet David from the latest season of «Worst Cooks in America» who is an usher for KA. I love him and gave him a big hug «OMG! I know you!!! You did so awesome!» My night was complete and so, I went home. Oh wait, that wasn’t the show?
We were in row J with Julie K which is a good spot — you get to see everything without straining your neck. Abs (real and costume designed), choreography, martial arts, engineering, effects, set design, music, core strength, make-​up, costumes = «I want to be a CdS performer someday… but I don’t want to be the starfish or the crab or the centipede.»
With that said, a big THANK YOU to Unilocal,Nate (fresh from PDX) and Tiffany, the cast and crew of KA for a fun-​filled and well-​organized event.

Yet another KA-​razy awesome Unilocal Vegas event! I know we’re usually all about the food, but I love the events that showcase things we can only find in Vegas. The Cirque shows definitely fit that bill, and as locals, they’re often not something we experience.
Our time spent with Tony Ricotta allowed us to ask questions about the performance and get some insight into the technical aspects and coordination of the show itself. Pictures with the costumed performers was an added bonus, can’t wait to see how they turned out!
The Ka show was great– from the pirate-​ship-​looking auditorium, to the incredible spinning stage that was almost a character itself. I really enjoyed the underwater scene, the jungle scene, and the gold couple– they had such chemistry! The beach scene with the animals was some comic relief, and I want to recreate the crab costume myself.
A wonderful night of entertainment with friends: one of the larger events I’ve been to lately, allowed me to catch up with a few folks I haven’t seen in a while. Many thanks to everyone from the bar and check-​in staff, Tony and his performers, and our awesome CM and his +1 for a great experience.

KA is a show I think everyone should experience if they are going to explore the Cirque Du Soleil side of things!
I have seen this show twice before and that was years ago. This night it was like seeing it for the first time again and I truly enjoyed it just as much as the first.
This was a real treat for us Unilocalers indeed! I think that our Unilocal Community Manager Nate hit the ball out of the showroom in setting this up for us!
The cast and crew of KA Cirque Du Soleil are Amazing performers and really made it special with a meet & greet photo opportunity. They really are cool people who are talented beyond belief.
I was honored to be included in this celebration of KA 10^th Anniversary show which was brilliant.
Thank you Tony Ricotta (KA Manager) for your gracious hospitality in welcoming us all into your home at MGM GRAND KA SHOWROOM.
Our night was flawless, starting off with a complimentary drink and popcorn in the concession lobby. I love the VIP 10TH Anniversary badge lanyard we were presented with as well as a Marvel KA comic book program souvenir.
The photo opportunities were really fun, and you know us Unilocalers we LOVE our pictures!
The seats we were issued were top notch, that was an added bonus and the icing on the cake!
I was able to sit next to my buddy HeatherS. and her boyfriend Josh, as well as my +1 friend Magdalena who was loving the VIP treatment.
Thank You Unilocal,Nate, MGM, KA, KA performers cast and crew for such an Amazing fun show experience!

Holy Ka! The show was c’est magnifique! And one that can only be experienced here in Vegas. So it was an honor and sweet treat getting to attend and celebrate Cirque’s KA special 10^th anniversary show.
As we approached the KA Theatre we were warmly greeted by CM Nate and Tiffany his awesome assistant. The Ka staff lead us into the lobby where we all got to briefly socialize and treated to complimentary drink of choice and popcorn aka UnilocalCorn!
We had the entire showroom to ourselves before showtime! Tony Ricotta, who has been managing the different Cirque shows through the years and Ka’s current company manager gave us a brief history of the show during the q&a session.
Then onto the meet and greet and photo ops with the cast before the showtime Good & Evil cast members. The icing on the cake was, these were THE main/​lead characters in the show. How gracious were they to take time out to take pictures with us. Thanks! It was cool to see the beautiful costumes and makeup artistry up close!
This is my first Cirque show ever. Let me tell you I am beyond impressed with everything, the set design, lighting, special fX, music choreography… the costumes. LOVE those. I stopped by the Ka store afterwards and was happy to find one of my fave designers Desigual had Ka inspired clothing and accessories line. (calling Lisa R.!!)
The illusion on how some of their different stage sets suspended in air was crazy!
Most of all I was blown away with athleticism of the performers. Amazing.
Thanks UnilocalLV, Nate for making this happen!
Merci Cirque du Soleil and KA for this epic evening.
Congratulations Ka on your successful 10 years! Happy Anniversary!

Maybe I just saw a different show than everyone else. First and foremost, I gotta give it up to Tony T. for letting me come along as his +1, I haven’t been to a Unilocal event for a long time, and it was good to see some familiar and new faces.
There was a meet and greet like 30 minutes earlier before the show started at the concessions area. I was late for that and came after, but I was able to score some popcorn and a drink. The popcorn was like whatever, but I ordered a Newcastle, and I thought it was pretty good. There was also a chance to ask one of the main directors of the show some questions, and there was a photo op opportunity with some of the cast. The cast was pretty cool.
This review though will be specifically based on the show since the other stuff was short. First, I gotta say that the theater is amazing except for the center stage at the beginning, it looked weird.
So then starts the show. For some reason, I just couldn’t get into the feel or mood of the show. One of the main reasons was the sound system. The speakers they are using in that theater are worn out! If I’m paying $ 100+ for a ticket to see this show, I’m expecting HD, IMAX, top of the line sound. Honestly, it felt like I was sitting at the Cinemark at the South Point. They really need to replace and update their speaker system. Also, another thing that needs updating is the music, it sounded like the soundtrack from the movie Showgirls.
Another thing that kinda lost me was the storyline. I expect a certain rhythm to the plot of the performance. I know this show is more about the technical skills of the individuals and teams. But let’s compare this to a movie, one with crazy outstanding CGI, but without a good story. Then, no matter how great the special effects are, watching it is boring. With KA, you can watch it halfway and figure out the gist of it, but it seemed really confusing.
Also, it seemed like a lot of the performers were very mechanical, as if they were just going along with the motion. Look, I understand that these guys were hired on their talents and abilities, not as actors or actresses. But, I felt as if they put more emotion and feeling into their performance, it would have helped me to become more connected to what they were doing.
There were some high points though. The first one being, at around the middle part of the show, the giant rotating cat-​and-​mouse game of human Plinko!, and the jungle scene with male and female dance closer to the end of the show, I thought those 2 put on the best performance of the show.
All in all, it was an OK show. If people asked me what Cirque show to see, I would recommend Zarkana, which I thought was a better show. KA reminds me of that movie Anaconda with Jennifer Lopez. Back in the day when it came out, everyone was like «OMG, this is the greatest thing ever». But now if you try to watch it, it’s like «that looks fake as sh%&». But then again, what the hell do I know? Once again, big thanks to Tony T., Nate and his crew, and the team at KA.

(To the music of «I feel pretty» from The Sound of Music)
«I feel special, oh so special.»
This totally made up for the time I didn’t make it into the special back stage Cirque Du Soleil event in Boston last year!
I had an absolute terrific time, met some great West Coast Unilocalers, and watched an awesome show while snacking on popcorn — yeah, I can multi-​task… sometimes.
Thanks Nate for your welcome and hospitality! This was the best first out of home turf Unilocal experience ever!

My second Elite event and I proudly rate it 5 stars.
I’ve got to give a big thank you to Nate for organizing this event and the people of KA for giving us such an amazing experience. This was my first Cirque de Soleil show and I’m glad it was through this event.
We started off in their snack bar session where we were given free drinks and Unilocal Corn. Some of the KA workers were also present to socialize and mingle with us Unilocalers. We were then led to the theater and had a 10 minute Q&A session with the general manager. Afterwards, we got to take pictures with the heroes and villains before the show started.
I had no idea what to expect besides what Tony (GM) mentioned during our Q&A session. Just a heads up: there’s no real dialogue so expect to follow along visually only. I loved how the background scene was interactive with the performers. You can also tell just how serious these performers take their job in the sense that even if one of them isn’t in the spotlight they’re still putting on an act in the back (I’m talking about facial expression and overall acting). The special effects and overall presentation is forever imprinted in my mind. KA really is a magical show and it takes you on the journey of the coming out and maturing of a brother and sister.
Definitely take into consideration seeing this show, you won’t be disappointed.

Thanks to Unilocal LV, Nate and Cirque for finally giving me the opportunity to see KA!
And it did not disappoint!
Great seats, great company and great show. What more can you ask for? Throw in some popcorn and it was a blast on a Wednesday night.
It was definitely fun having the photo op with the ‘good guys’ on one side and the ‘bad guys’ on the other.
Me and my +1 even went out to casino for some gambling and threw down some drinks before the show started!
Thanks again Nate for putting this together and as always SYOY everyone!

Always an awesome time when it’s an Elite Event. I was able to bring my younger sister as my Plus One and it was a great opportunity to enjoy Vegas like tourist!
We got to the event just as the Q&A was starting and thankfully we were still able to get drinks and popcorn. I really enjoyed all the questions and during photos with the casts I was able to take selfies with the evil side. The good side was a little more rushed.
It’s been years since I’ve seen the show so it was like watching it for the first time! The comic book was an awesome surprise souvenir!
Ka is a captivating show already and our awesome seats made the show a true experience!
Always very appreciative to Nate and the Unilocal community for events like these and congrats to Ka and MGM for celebrating 10yrs! Many more to come! thank you MGM for having us! Viva Las Vegas!

Free tickets to a Cirque show on the Strip with free drinks, free popcorn, and the chance to see Unilocal friends? Thankfully we got in!
Mel C. and I arrived at around 6:10pm, though, because of work, so we missed the first part of the event with drinks, popcorn, and the intro from the KA head honcho. However, we did have just enough time for pics and got to say hello to a few friends before heading to our fabulous seats.
Thank you to Nate and Tiffany for again hosting another fantastic Elite event featuring a Cirque show; we’re so lucky to see these shows courtesy of Unilocal,not to mention the KA show folks, and the MGM Grand.
I say it every time, but the highlight of any Unilocal event is getting to see Yeeps in person. Shouts go out to the ones we did get to talk to, even for a second: Kayla M. (been too long!), Kevin P., Michael K., Roger T., Dana S., Cassandra B. (nice to finally meet you!), Cathy C., Christina W. (waved!), Anthony M., Niyen I., Tony T. (shredding!), Shirley B. and her BFF, and welcome new Elite, Pim.
Maybe next time we’ll get lucky and get there in enough time to socialize with our other friends and make some new ones. Tonight was awesome, though; let’s do it again soon.

KA-​Mazing!
First and foremost, a huge thank you to Nate and the Cirque du Soleil crew for hosting this an incredible evening. Not only were we supplied with our VIP badges, we were treated to an amazing show with even more incredible seats.
Before seeing this fantastic production, we were all ushered into their lounge area treated to some popcorn and drink of choice. Some of the KA ushers were socializing with us and answering any questions we would have. Before I knew it we took our seats and met Tony Ricotta, the company manager. He was very informative and welcoming of our Elite group. Then picture time! One picture with the good guys and one with the evil guys from the show. Boy they were creepy!
With the best seats in the house, watching KA is an extraordinary production. The talent and focus these performers hold will dazzle any audience. The last fight scene is truly a work of wonder. I have seen this show a few years back and I am more of a fan of the current production now. Fantastic!
This was a fun evening with Unilocal friends and friendly faces. Thanks for a great evening!