Ovo By Cirque Du Soleil

Very typical Cirque du Soleil show. Not much special. Not really has a theme. But still impressed with their talent.
Location is great, at Santa Monica pier.
The Parking: Private lot (FEE) or public parking ($ 5 flat after 6pm)

I was able to secure student pricing tickets to OVO back in March. Even though we were on the rightmost section, since the stage is circular, you still get a good view of everything!
I’ve seen several Cirque du Soleil shows in Vegas and at the big tent in Samo, and have always loved it. The biggest difference about OVO compared to others is that there’s much more comedic relief and storyline than others, and less of the cirque acts. Usually a Cirque show has a few clowns that come in between acts and act as comedic relief to loosen you up for the next amazing performance but for OVO, you feel the clowns are definitely the main characters and that the focus is on them. A little different, but it is a good show for families and I can see it being extremely popular with kids with the cute undertone.
Even though it has ended, OVO is still traveling around. Can’t wait for the next Cirque du Soleil show to set up at the big tent!

My first impression was, «Circus near the Santa Monica Pier? I’m there!»
My boyfriend and I scored OVO tickets almost 75% off on
, so we didn’t expect our seats to be that great. However, when we went to the event, we realized that although our seats weren’t dead center it didn’t matter, because the tent is so small that there are really no bad seats. I loved how it wasn’t crowded compared to other Cirque du Soleil shows, and every angle is really a good angle! OVO has got to be one of the top on my list of Cirque du Soleil shows. Entertaining, funny, dramatic, surprising, all in one.
I love the feeling of a night out on the pier and being inside a real circus tent. It’s a rare opportunity these days to be able to experience real outdoor circus tents. Nice change of venue from big and grand to classic and simple. We even got a chance to check out the pier arcade area after and walk around. It’s another plus plus that 3^rd St. Promenade is of walking distance so you can park there and shop around before going to the show.
The lasting impression? «Sunny day, warm evenings, walking around the pier, eating churros and ice cream, the lights and sounds of the circus, big outdoor tents… it all reminds me of being a kid again!»

It was rainy and cold the day we came. Extra cold since it’s next to the beach and SO windy. We parked on the pier ($ 10) and walked to the tent.
Scanned our tickets and then we walked into the tent.
PROS:
* Great performances. Those Chinese girls were impressive. Not as good as the shows I’ve seen in Shanghai but pretty good.
* Funny performers but sometimes I couldn’t understand their humor.
* Live music.
* Free picture from Infiniti with a Ovo character
CONS:
* Bathrooms outside in the cold — not very clean but better than standard porta-​potties because they actually flushed… but seriously, my butt was freezing because it was cold outside!
* Products overpriced. As usual.
* Depending on where you’re sitting, you could be blocked from some scenes. My dad couldn’t seem some of the humor parts and fell asleep.
* You can’t take photos with your own camera of the Ovo character at the Inifiniti booth.
* Still cold inside the tent
Overall… very pretty and great show for circus lovers… I’ve seen better (in China) with more scary tricks. But this was good.

Bendy people!
Flying people!
I want to build a trampoline in my backyard and jump around! it must be safe! they do it, so I’ll do it, too!
This is cirque du soleil, it really don’t get better than this. make sure you don’t get an obstructed seat. you’ll hurt your neck trying to crane around the support pillars. We were just on the edge, but the girl next to us damn near whacked us with her head trying to see.
poor thing.

I received a flyer in the mailbox for 40% off tickets to Ovo! I went online and bought the tickets right away!
I loved Ovo by Cirque du Soleil! I’ve been to watch a Cirque show before at the Santa Monica Pier so I knew that this place was small enough that there isn’t really a bad seat in the house if you’re worried you’d be too far from the stage. I wouldn’t really pick a seat that’s on the far left and far right of the stage, because it seems like there would be a limited view from there.
The seats we got were almost perfect, except for the huge guy with two inch thick hair who sat in front of me blocking some of my view. If you had to choose between Ovo at the Santa Monica Pier and Iris at the Kodak Theater, you should choose Ovo. I didn’t really like Iris too much.
But for both shows, I felt that the first half is better than the second half. And all three shows I’ve seen (Ovo, Iris, Kooza) are about the same. There are performances you’d see in one that you’ve seen in other shows… except they’re wearing different costumes.
The show was great and I would recommend it to everyone!

I’ve been to several Cirque du Soleil shows over the years. And after seeing them time and time again, it was becoming the same. The last Cirque I saw was Iris at the Kodak Theater (previously known as). Iris, I was not impressed with at all.
There’s something about Ovo, and seeing a Cirque performance in the blue and yellow tent at the Santa Monica pier that took me back to seeing my first Cirque experience back in the 80s… Nouvelle Experience. Seeing Cirque in the original blue and yellow tent makes it for a more intimate up close experience like it should be seen, rather than the huge big production Cirque staged performances at the big venues in Vegas and at Hollywood and Highland.
The Ovo costumes were so colorful and amazing… transforming the human gymnast bodies in to insect like creatures. The performances in Ovo were jaw dropping, arm rest grippingly amazing, like most of the Cirque shows. The live music throughout the show enhances the visual experience. The music in Ovo has a Brazilian theme to it, which I love. Some of the songs reminded me of my favorite Brazilian artist Bebel Gilberto. I loved the music so much I ended up buying the soundtrack.
If you haven’t seen a Cirque performance in a while or have never seen a Cirque du Soleil show, this is the one to see.
The day we went was a beautiful warm summer Saturday. We caught the afternoon performance. Unfortunately the drive on the Santa Monica freeway was insane… two accidents, and the streets off the freeway were insane! Bumper to bumper traffic. We’re in LA… what else do I expect on a gorgeous Saturday summer like afternoon anyway?! When we got to the pier, the pier parking lot was full. So we ended up parking at the Lobster restaurant valet parking, which ripped us off for $ 25, plus tip!
By the time we parked and walked to the tent, we barely made the start of the show.
Despite the insane drive through traffic, it was well worth it. Although next time I think we’ll wait to see Cirque when it goes to OC.

(Attended 2÷26÷12 SU): The Cirque is in town, so round up everyone and come out to the spectacle guaranteed to leave you in awe!
Thanks to the wonderful entertainment service offered by Goldstar, I purchased a killer ticket ($ 70.00) slightly stage left in the lower section of this year’s offering of «OVO by Cirque du Soleil.» Right off the bat, none of their shows (performance is a more apt word) should ever be missed.
For those who have never experienced this annual ritual of going under the big-​top at the Santa Monica Pier (one year it was in the STAPLES Center parking lot), it is truly an event that can’t be missed. I may have had Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus growing up, but Cirque du Soleil has since supplanted that, albeit, there are no real animals.
I’m not going to waste your time; I LOVE ALL-​THINGS CIRQUE DU SOLEIL!!! OVO is no exception. Basically, the whole thing reminded me of a live-​action «Bugs», that Disney/​Pixar movie from the late 90’s, combined with the stage production of «The Lion King.» OVO was an acrobatic, colorful, electrifying, and whimsical (that goes without saying) look into the world of insects and what goes into their daily lives. There was a sub-​plot which involved an egg («OVO») that mysteriously appeared in the insects’ encampment, and an «outsider» who is intrigued by this egg. Soon after, a child-​like romance and the oddest of courtship and flirting is hatched between this intruder and a round and jovial ladybug.
Not to say that the storyline isn’t important (because it is!), but it truly is the mind-​blowing and incredible performance of each skillful individual that gets the audience excited and screaming for more. From the rockwall scaling, trampoline-​jumping, death-​defying trapeze work, body contorting, and fancy footwork and balancing, I was left exhausted as with every Cirque show I’ve seen. All was simply, AMAZING!!!
Parking for this event can be a bit trying, so please have patience. Because it is at the Santa Monica Pier, there are traffic issues (especially on a sunny Sunday afternoon in my case) to be mindful of. You can park at the beach and pay $ 10 (depending how far away, you may have to hike it a bit). I believe I saw some shuttles, or park even further away and really hike it so you can pay less and not be in such a congested area. As you know me, I’m a big advocate for walking.
Overall, bravo with a standing ovation with requests for an encore! Even if I had paid for a full price ticket ($ 100, I think), it would have still been worth it. So yes, I found total value as noted by the prices I quoted above (total bill was $ 100 for ticket, parking, program, and CD), and you leave two hours later having experienced some incredible athleticism. The concessions are a bit pricey, so eat beforehand. The atmosphere is completely casual — you’re in a tent, for goodness sake — but I think someone forgot to tell the woman looking like she thought she was going to a club. There are some seats that may be obstructed a bit by the tent poles, so just be warned. And, they take my credit card of choice… AMEX!

My boyfriend and I were intrigued to see Ovo every time we passed by the giant tent next to Santa Monica Pier. Although we splurged for third row tickets, we should have gotten cheaper tickets via Goldstar Events or promo codes since there was not really a bad seat.
Since I hate insects, I loved the artistic interpretation of the costumes where you can still see the performers’ facial expressions. It was like The Lion King’s stage interpretation of animal costumes. There were colorful elements resembling a bug or insect but still left some room for imagination.
In comparison to the other local Cirque du Soleil show, Iris, I prefer Iris over Ovo if I had to make a recommendation. However, Ovo was still very entertaining. It started a bit slow and the transition between the big performances were a bit boring. Unlike Iris, I liked that the performances were more focused, and there wasn’t too much going on in background of Ovo.
My favorite parts included the fancy footwork of balancing kiwis, the swinging trapeze, tightrope, and the trampoline portion utilizing both horizontal and vertical surfaces. This show has all the classic Cirque du Soleil moves and tricks but still manages to provide elements of both surprise and suspense. Therefore, it is enjoyable if it’s your first or fifth Cirque du Soleil show.
There are lots of parking options available since it’s by the beach and Third Street Promenade. We were able to find a $ 5 public parking lot away from the major foot traffic. You can also get discounts or specials on nearby restaurants with your ticket.
Overall, it was a great show. Although it did not become my new favorite Cirque show, it was still fun and included very talented performers.

did the thought of watching insects kind of make you hesitant to watch? i know i was super iffy about it!
this was my fifth cirque experience and it definitely did not disappoint. all of the acrobatics were similar to what ive seen in their other shows but ovo pushed it to the next level. so i think i saw all my cirque shows at the right time.
parking wise– park down the street at the mall complex it’ll be cheaper and less crowded when you’re getting out of the parking lot. plus you’ll get to burn calories and get some air. there’s plenty of signage on the street that leads you to the show. it’s literally located by the pier. you can’t possibly miss the blue and yellow tent that is like right smack in the middle of the parking lot.
bathroom– it’s the fancier port-​a-​potties. it doesn’t stink. it has toilet seat covers. and a sink with soap for you to wash your hands on the outside.
seats-​they are super tiny. the man next to me was hanging of his chair into mines. but to be nice we all tried to sit uncomfortably so we wouldn’t invade each other’s seat. at the end of the show i felt a stiff back and had a sore leg. i would recommend sitting in the front. this was the first time i sat more towards the back and i had some tall people in front of me which made the experience not as enjoyable.
food-​yes they do sell food! hot dog and popcorn. soda, water [ $ 7.00 bucks you get a refillable water bottle as a souvenir; which i highly recommend!!] and they had an alcohol bar!
at first there was a funky smell but when the show began it went away. thank god! they get the audience involved. it had its funny moments. it had its jaw dropping moments. and thank god for the intermission moments so i can take a potty break and strength!
definitely a great date show, spending time with family show, or hanging out with friends show!

Another amazing performance by Cirque Du Soleil. Ovo is a traveling show, but it’s just as good as any. It starts at 8pm and ends at around 11pm with a 30min intermission in between. I would not recommend bringing a big coat to this venue because it can get quite stuffy inside, plus the seats are the size of peanuts (think airplane seats). The venue is small, so any seats will do. The tickets goes for about $ 100, but you can get discounted tickets on Goldstar. Plus, if you really enjoyed the show, you can purchase tickets at the end of the show for 50% for another date.
The show is evolved around bugs with the usual Cirque Du Soleil flare! Here’s a rough play by play of the performance:
–Male solo on a small Spiral Jungle Gym
–KIWI girls tumbling kiwi and drum set with the legs (crowd pleasers)
–Couple duet on Vertical rope (very beautiful)
–Male solo playing Diabolos (crowd pleasers; the audience was rooting for him when he attempted the fourth!)
–Trapeze with net
–Quick Comedy sketch for ‘Where’s OVO?’
–INTERMISSION–
–Spider theme contortionists (freaky!)
–Male Solo for balance act on tight rope (hardcore balance, nutty!)
–Comedy sketch with audience involvement
–Trampolines with Rock Climbing (Amazing End!)
I would say it’s one of the cutest show I watched for Cirque Du Soleil, A MUST! I would recommend parking a little farther away from the pier and come earlier and enjoy an early dinner here in Santa Monica. There’s a lot of happy hour places around here and the parking average around $ 5 if you park in the lots away from the pier. I’m super happy I was able to see this on Valentine’s Day with a dear friend instead of being home alone, cheers!

I finally got to experience my first Cirque Du Soleil show and it was to die for! I loved it!
Ovo is a crazy, bug themed show that’s under the big top right on the Santa Monica Pier. How much better can it get?! The performers are fantastic and the show is breathtaking with a live band and crazy tricks. The performers also interacts with the audience, which is fun!
You can get your parking spot in advance and pre-​pay for it. I’d suggest parking in the lot off of Ocean. It’s only about a half mile walk to the show, but it’s totally worth it since you walk along the ocean.
They also offer senior and student discounts as well. Also, it doesn’t really matter were you sit, you’ll have a great view. We had a seat that was on the side of the tent, and we had a perfect shot of the show!
Overall, wonderful show and great experience. I totally want to see another Cirque show in the future!

Whimsical and fun Cirque du Soleil show under a big tent on Santa Monica Pier.
After purchasing discount tickets I found from travelzoo (hey, I’m a broke college kid and I need all the help I can get!) I took my sister to see OVO for her birthday. Our seats weren’t the greatest, but the whole tent is pretty small and we had a relatively good view of all of the action that was going on in front of us.
In terms of the acrobatics, I’ve definitely been more impressed by some of the other Cirques I’ve seen (Including O, Ka, Iris). However, the story line and in between skits were so cute and playful, I couldn’t help but laugh and clap along like a little girl. What can I say, maybe the circus environment brings out the kid in me.
If you have a chance to catch Ovo, or if you find cheaper tickets on travelzoo, goldstar, or other discount website, I highly encourage you to go. Though I think that Iris is a better Cirque show, Ovo is only in town for a limited time, and you don’t want to miss the bug filled action.
Plus, if you are willing to splurge a little, you can spend a little more and take advantage of their «red room (or something along those lines)» with food and drinks one hour prior to the show, as well as during intermission. If you don’t want to spend the extra money, they don’t check bags on the way in and I’m sure you could bring your own goodies. Don’t tell them I said that. :X

When in a relationship for over a year, you have less «firsts.» First phone call. First kiss. First I love you. Done, done and done. It takes more effort and creativity to continue to experience more firsts.
Twelve plus months in and I took my boyfriends Cirque-​ginity and sister, he loved it. Yes, I’ve had a lot of Cirque-​perience. I’ve been to every single show they’ve set up shop for on the pier in Santa Monica.
Always a well-​executed production with every little detail tended to and an efficient operation that ensures a seamlessly ran show.
I don’t want to give away all the details, but here’s what you can expect:
Sophistication with a touch of silliness.
Creative costumes that will punch you with an eye-​full of color. Pow!
Make-​up artist has mad skills.
Awe-​inspiring feats of superhuman nature accompanied by live instrumentals and singing.
Gorgeous stage & scene changes.
Tips for Cirque virgins:
–When you purchase tickets online, try getting the seats in the middle section close to where the sound guy box is. This will give you a front & center view without the need to pay a premium to be at the first section in front of the stage. It’s small enough inside that you don’t need to be that close.
–The civic center parking lot is not that far from the pier. Take a nice stroll. You’ll be sitting on your ass for 2+ hours once you get to that big yellow & blue tent, so a little cardio won’t kill you.
–When you break for intermission, make a bee line straight for the bathroom trailers. That line gets long, so be first! (Side note: These are the cleanest outdoor restroom facilities you will ever lay your eyes on. Complete with a real working faucet & soap to wash up). Bathroom line first. Booze line second.
–Bring your own reusable water bottle; it can be filled up at their filtered water stations free of charge.
–No photography allowed inside. I forgot that rule when I snapped a picture of the stage before the show started and I got reprimanded. In a nice way, but still reprimanded nonetheless! :)
–This is not your child circus. Please, for the love of people that want to enjoy the show, leave the crying baby and whining toddler at home.
When I checked in to «Ovo» on my phone, I saw the «Kooza» logo that I uploaded when I posted a review on that show way back when. Good job, guy who incorrectly corrected the Kooza entry and changed it to Ovo. Earth to Ovo head: Same address, different show.
Go to this show! Take a date (a quick look-​see at the crowd and you’ll notice it’s a popular date choice). You can find discounted tickets if you get the Travelzoo emails, so keep a look out (unlike me, who paid close to full price before I saw the deal).
Sure, you’ll leave feeling completely shown up by the performers insane mad skills. But hey, you can always go to Trapeze School of NY classes on that very pier if you’re inspired to get some practice in.

Not entirely sure where to start with this review. We chose to park on Montana and walk down to the Pier to avoid the parking situation. That was a wonderful idea, it gives you a chance to stretch your legs before and after the show. The seat I was in should have been half price because the fat old man (who needed a tooth brush and bottle of Listerine) next to me was taking up half of it and the five bratty kids behind me with a parent who doesn’t know the meaning of manners and discipline nearly ruined the entire thing with their constant chatter and seat kicking — «thank you my ass does not need to be brushed with your filthy shoes every 5 seconds». It took ALL of my not to turn around and really rip them a new one.
This was my first time seeing a «traveling» Cirque show — I’m not entirely sure what I expected but the show was good. I certainly was not one of those folks leaving saying it was «amazing!» I think that is really stretching the truth but if you’ve never been to a cirque show then your expectations may be different.
I’ve never been to a show where sponsors advertising is everywhere! It sort of felt like a football stadium. I also have never been to a show with a 30 minute intermission, I could have driven home to the valley in 30minutes.
It’s good for what they are doing set up on the beach under a Big Top tent. Many of the acts were entertaining and I politely applauded when appropriate.
If I win the free evening there for myself and 25 guests of course I’ll return but it’s not a show I need to see again. It’s probably a great pick for a kids first Cirque show.

I went to the Ovo show this past Thursday on the Santa Monica Pier.
First, the logistics of getting to the show was great. Near the parking area, the signs are well laid out where to park. Next, there was a convenient shuttle to take you immediately to and from the pier.
I loved how the show was inside a tent on the Santa Monica pier. I thought it was going to be freezing cold, but it was surprisingly warm inside the tent.
The show itself was okay. Given, the only show I have to compare to is Ka, which I saw in Vegas (how can you compare?), so in comparison, it was just okay. The story line was a little strange, and I wasn’t too impressed with the acrobats, but it was quite an amusing (lots of jokes), kind of show, and my parents were with us, so they really enjoyed it.
They pretty much jabber in incoherent language the entire time. with the only word I could understand was «OVO!!»…hahha. A few mistakes occurred (a couple «insects» missed the throw to another platform), but that’s human error, so tis fine.