coasterfanatic83 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I sat in the second row for the show on Sunday evening, and they did a fantastic job. I had never really even sat in the front half of the theater before, so it was very cool to see everything happening from a closer seat. I will try to find seats down there whenever I go now! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 When I was there on July 2, I sat in the front row in the right section in the seat closest to one of the inner aisles. It was so cool seeing it from that close, and even a little scary when Trevor (the bicyclist) rode straight at me with the illusion he was going to run into me! it was a cool experience. I see why some people wait a while to go in even before the doors open! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I'm going to Kings Island tomorrow! Thinking about going to see this, I'm wondering how long it is because I want to go watch some 'Let it Rock' too. Thanks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricsun Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 It runs 25-30 minutes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 As much as I'd like to support KI's shows... Cirque and Let It Rock aren't even in the same peer group. See Cirque. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Alright thanks for the info guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCandyManCan Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 ^^Nothing the park puts out through in house development is up to par. Everything they put out IMO has been a joke. New shows for 2016! A new music review with decent choreography, but wait for that singing, it's terrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtk1378 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Off the Charts is a good show, but I think it benefits heavily from having real instruments played instead of a soundtrack like the other shows. I do think the shows need a bit more variety though, comedy show, dance show, animal show, whatever. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCandyManCan Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I wouldn't even call those soundtracks, more like polyphonic ringtones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Off The Charts' performers nail it consistently. It's very good, amusement park-level entertainment (Catch their rendition of "Something in the Water" by Carrie Underwood; for it's a wow!). The band is amazingly tight and has a very robust, professional sound. One of the male singers sounds like he struggles a bit with Michael Buble's "It's a Beautiful Day," and the "Solid Gold '79" dance routines seem a bit cheesy, but it's family entertainment, and I've seen many families enjoy every show all the way through, which is a good thing. Their family-ized version of Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk" is a bit bold, and it tends to thin out the "hip" youths in the audience a little bit, but those who stick around are treated to awesome moves and harmonies, and a jazzy rendition by the band that really packs a punch! Cirque Imagine is simply world-class, period. It's the Cadillac of this year's regularly-scheduled entertainment. The Festhaus shows are "samplers" of nostalgic songs, sometimes segued one-right-into-the-other, usually mid-stanza, and at a tempo that seems intended for delivering "high energy," but comes off as rushed. They're "cute," and have a high-school glee club feel to them. The music is canned, and doesn't really "explode" onto the stage as announced (although it can be loud). Afficionados of classic rock might long for more bass and more crunch instead of horns and high-harmonies, but the talented kids do enough to entertain the big, air-conditioned food place. The use of "strobe lighting" and "other lighting effects" adds that touch of "pizzazz" to the shows that fills in somewhat for the lack of a band. Fans of the old "High kick and spin" dance moves of the "Carmine Ragusa" 1970's will appreciate the family atmosphere of these little gems! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I went to Cirque Imagine and the Festhaus, both had packed houses and everyone enjoyed both shows. Cirque Imagine was better but I'm still glad I went to the Festhaus. I walked pass and listened to Off The Charts for a little while, it was full too. It's nice they have this other entertainment, for those that aren't into extreme coasters. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 I'm concerned about the smaller of the trapeze twins, Shannon. LoraX told me the trapeze act didn't perform at the third show Monday, although she saw them in makeup around the theater. Tuesday is their day off, then yesterday there was no trapeze for the first two shows. At the final show of the night, Evelyn, the taller of the two performers, came out and did a solo act. It was good, but appeared to be a little hastily choreographed and lacked the smoothness that would come from practice (unsurprisingly considering she's only had two days to work on it). When they just weren't performing, I had hoped it was just a minor injury or exhaustion, but if they went to the trouble to create a solo act, I'm worried Shannon is hurt enough that she'll be out awhile. I really hope that isn't true. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acfinn Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Solo act again today for the 7pm show. I hope she is ok. Was only disappointed in that it likely is the only time my brother in law and mother in law will visit KI. They live in Washington and don't visit much. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeTe27 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 How long in the season does Cirque Imagine play for?? Due to my busy work schedule, I won't make it to Kings Island until late August. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 How long in the season does Cirque Imagine play for?? Due to my busy work schedule, I won't make it to Kings Island until late August. Last year, it ended in mid-August. I don't think we know yet for this season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Mid-August? I'm daringun some other Park's show schedule would drop a hint. See, Breeze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I tweeted the park and got a response. Cirque Imagine runs through Sunday, August 16. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCandyManCan Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I just want to finish my music playlist...only one track is left... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 How are we less than a month from the end of Cirque?! This year is absolutely flying by, and I feel like I haven't seen Cirque even 5 times yet. I need to fix this while I can. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy0980 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Oh my goodness I'm depressed now! We are going out of town the weekend of the last show! I can't believe we're going to miss it. Coincidently , I am starting Cirque Imagine Anonymous. We are going to through serious withdrawal. My kids love to go up there just to watch all the showings they perform in a day. The level of play at my house is insaneM they pretend to be them all the time. My youngest even sets up a table and mats to be the clowns, and loves to pretend to be Trevor on his bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy0980 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I just want to finish my music playlist...only one track is left.... I need you to finish this too! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCandyManCan Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Trust me, I'm trying. I know the park knows the set list. Everything is available so far for purchase or listening through some online service. Just having trouble finding the last bit. It was used during Skeleton Crew at Kings Island last year as well. No surprise given Haut Vol does both productions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy0980 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I know I said it in your post about the set list, but my boys are in heaven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy0980 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 And may I say, the whole willy wonka thing you have going on totally cracks me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Caught the show Saturday and was a solo trapeze act. Shannon was not there. I asked one of the ushers if she was ok and the usher did not know what had happened. Hope you are ok Shannon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Shannon performed the third show yesterday, which as far as I know was the first one since her injury. Because I've watched the show a lot, and knew she had hurt her back, I could see she was treating her back a little more gently at some points, but it was also clearly not a severe injury with all of the positions she is still able to take. As much as I missed her and am happy she is back, I enjoyed the single shows. It is easier to take for granted Evelyn's incredible strength and grace when there is a second performer, but her solo performances brought her incredible skills to the forefront. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Trevor was actually was closer to Magenta Lizard than this. Sent from my SM-G860P using Tapatalk 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 That is awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 So close I could smell the rubber of his tire Thanks LoraX, that is now one of my favorite pictures of me! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy0980 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Shannon was back today! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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