The new B-Boy act features Josh Ortiz ("Incredible Josh"), Jean Carlos Lloret ("Bebo"), and Dmytro Li ("Flying Buddha"), performing routines that straddle the line between dance and acrobatics, with spins, flips and other tricks.
The Aerial Bamboo act features Russian couple Alexander and Ekaterina Abramov, who perform a variety of tricks and stunts while hanging from a pole-shaped apparatus suspended from the ceiling. (The practive originated in China, using bamboo poles — thus the name.) The duo have been performing their act worldwide for 11 years.
"La Nouba" plays in Cirque du Soleil's theater on the former West Side of the old Downtown Disney district, now named Disney Springs. Tickets start at $59 and are available through Disney World's website.
Have you seen "La Nouba" recently? Share your review of the show with us, in the comments.
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For me, La Nouba is one of the more easily understood Cirque shows. There aren't many "what the heck is happening" moments. It does help to know that the show is about the clash of two worlds. One is the drab world where everything is gray and ordered. (There are references to Y2K, since the show was developed in the late 90s.) The other world is full of color and joy...hence the title La Nouba, which I was told loosely translates into "live it up".
Although I'm not a fan of clowns, La Nouba does use them arguably better than any other Cirque show. There are plenty of pratfalls that will amuse kids and the young-at-heart. The clown-only segments seem short, which can be a good thing if you're not a fan.
La Nouba's aerial acts are not as extraordinary as O. The stagecraft isn't an impressive, either. But, La Nouba is far, far cheaper.
That said, the finale of La Nouba really is spectacular. It involves gymnasts, trampolines, and moments where the performers appear to defy gravity. It never fails to get the audience cheering.
The La Nouba theatre is very well designed. There are only 8 rows in the first section and 11 rows in the second section. (Compared to Ka in Las Vegas, which has 17 rows in the first section and 13 rows in the second section.) Unlike Cirque's "tent" shows, there are no poles to obstruct the view. When I go, I always opt for Category 2 seats and I've never been disappointed. (There are six seating categories: Golden Circle, Front and Center, Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, and Category 4.) The current discounts have Category 2 seats for $73.49 for ages 10+ and $68.16 for younger kids.
I hope that information helps someone.
Some locals will sometimes just visit Disney Springs without visiting the parks since you don't need to pay a hefty admission ticket and the fact that there's no rides or such makes it a better place to just chill and hang out. For tourists, though, i only recommend doing this when you've made sure that you've done everything you wanted to do at the parks.
Fortunately with La Nouba, it is a good show, just too expensive.
La Nouba has an older Cirque vibe, very similar to Mystere. As previously mentioned in these comments, its very family-friendly and much more accessible in terms of theme. Its not as over-the-top overwhelming in terms of costumes, set design, ect when compared to its Vegas brethren, but then of course you get what you pay for. This show is great entertainment for the price, and a nice break from the retail environment of Disney Springs.
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