(OUTscene America) Zumanity has all the asspects of an Orgy and MORE!

by MK Scott

Last year when OUTscene met up with Renowned Drag Artist, Joey Arias I learned that the people of Cirque du Soleil had created a sensual piece about 8 years ago to play Vegas titled ZUMANITY, and Arias was the original Hostess.

I was thrilled to have a opportunity see this Sexy production and was not disappointed (well, Maybe too many Nude Show Girls and Ariel artists).



Billing itself as "Another side of Cirque du Soleil," this New York-New York Hotel & Casino resident production makes the most of its difference from other Cirque shows. A combination burlesque/cabaret, ZUMANITY, recalls the ribald Rocky Horror Picture Show of years gone by. The flavor of ZUMANITY can best be tasted on its menu of production numbers like Body2Body, Dislocation, 2Men and Midnight Bath and Orgy. Needless to say, ZUMANITY is not a show for the little ones, but it's pure Las Vegas entertainment, with a sharp sexual edge.

As part of the Cirque du Soleil international brand, all of the production values and especially the performaces and visuals are extraordinary. Audiences also enjoy the direct interaction with the cast, as is typical Cirque behavior, when the players make everyone part of the show. Contortionists, dancers, aerialists and other high flyers jam enough stunts into the 90-minute show to leave you exhausted or aroused by the time you walk out of the Zumanity Theatre.

Cirque du Soleil describes Zumanity as "the other side of Cirque du Soleil." More theater than circus, produced in a European cabaret style, this show departs from Cirque du Soleil's family image to focus on human sexuality. MORE!

In Las Vegas, the "perfect" showgirl has long been the icon of sexy performances, but Zumanity goes in a different direction, featuring people of all sizes, shapes, colors and persuasions.

Taking over for Arias is NW-Native, Edie Entertainer.  Alan, the sexy dwarf (I mean Little Man, but then I heard is not so little in other areas), Brandon Pereyda's rugged with chains, a Chippendale's Hunk, (Too short to be an actual Chippendale), and sexual dance of Kevin Gibbs and Bernard Gaddis.

Now, if you are lucky enough to be asked to be on stage and look out you may be asked to perform simuilated sex acts as part of the orgy towards the finale. Did I mention this not a show for kids?

Afterwards, you are expected to to go home or back to your hotel and be aroused. Was it worth it? Hell Yeah!

Cirque du Soleil's Zumanity at New York, New York on the Las Vegas Strip, for tickets Chick Here.