TORUK - The First Flight

This was my first Cirque du Soleil experience and it was fantastic!

This Cirque du Soleil show was a first for our family, and we were blown away with the performers and stunts, very talented! The lighting and theatrics made for an unforgettable memory. Even my teenage son was speechless, couldn't ask for more!

I've seen one other show in Tampa years ago and would have loved to have seen more acrobatics and not so much an orated storyline. My husband is a big Avatar movie fan and enjoyed it but he had not seen any performance prior to compare it with.

Colorful. Great effects. Perfect sound. The only disappointment was that part of the stage was under our seats.

The costumes and set were awesome, but definitely missing the acrobatics that you come to expect from Cirque du Soleil. It was more of a broadway play. If you feel that type of a show is worth the Cirque du Soleil price of admission, then go for it. For me, I would have to say I was terribly disappointed with the outcome.

This was my 9th Cirque show, It was different from the others I've seen, but it was still great, They didn't have many of the usual acts (contortionists, aerialists, etc). This was more of a theatrical thing to me. It had a more developed story. The set, special effects and projections were AMAZING!!! I definitely recommend this show. Just don't expect the usual Cirque show. You won't be sorry

Great show, I would highly recommend it. I just got a bit lost in the story line they were trying to tell. Didn't really understand it, but loved the entertainment aspect of it.

This show by Cirque de Soliel was not what I was used to seeing. This was presented like a Broadway Show. We almost left at intermission. This will not stop me from going to another Cirque show. This show, Toruk was a total disappointment for us. Will not recommend this show to anyone.

This was an amazing event. Colors were vibrant. It was suspenseful waiting for it to start but once it did, WOW.

Toruk was everything i thought it would be, the graphics and acrobatics alone sucked me in along with the story line. It was amazing and i will definitely be attending another cirque de soleil show

This was more story than acrobats. I was not mesmerized like I've been at another cirque du soleil shows. I was every disappointed with the whole show and everyone I talked to that also went said the same thing. The costumes were awesome as well as the lighting.

The show was great! The costumes, lighting, stage and performance was wonderful. We had a great time.

We have attended numerous Cirque du Soleil performances. Toruk did not disappoint. We were thoroughly entertained by the story as well as the special affects.

I wish I would've waited to buy tix through Living Social, paid nearly $300 for my two daughters and myself, expecting to see way more acrobatics. It was a great show overall, amazing effects, costumes, etc. My daughters (especially my 7yr old) really enjoyed it, but I just felt the tix could have been cheaper.

Toruk is the third Cirque Du Soleil show that I've attended, and I'm sorry to say it was my least favorite. Having attended two other shows in the past, I was expecting to be wowed with amazing feats of acrobatics, and that just wasn't the case here. As a matter of fact, there really wasn't much acrobatics in the show at all, and what it did have was subpar at best.

We have been to a dozen Cirque shows. This one was horrible. There were very little acrobatics, the master of ceremonies kept flubbing his lines, and the story was weak and boring. The venue workers didn't help with seating so people that showed late were wandering in front of the seated audience. The makeup and costumes were beautiful but not worth a fraction of the $500+ we spent. We saw every move to change the scenery. Seemed like a first run through instead of the final show.

The show is amazing our family love it and having a great time. The light and stay are so awesome, music and the sound system are so great.

This is an arena show, not in a tent. It is in the vein of the Michael Jackson tour before it camped in Vegas. It is ALL PLOT, no acrobatics and other circus acts. Go see this show to see a story told with stunning special effects, especially visual, but not to see a typical or standard Cirque tent affair. I am hearing more Cirque aficionados making the distinction between the tent and arena shows, with most devoted Cirque fans favoring the tent shows.

Beautiful show. The colors and how they changed scenes seamlessly was amazing. They did a beautiful job and me and my mom LOVED it!

This was unlike every cirque I have ever attended. The other six were full of fun and excitement and laughter. This was nothing more than a play that is trying hard to make money off a great movie. It was extremely over priced and a huge let down. I would not recommend this for a cirque

Perhaps the most beautiful staging of any of the several Cirque shows that I've attended. Unlike most of the others I've seen, where often the theme is merely a vehicle to showcase the skill set of the performers, in this one the performers' skills are fully integrated into the plot line. Stunning costumes, sound and lighting.The show's one flaw was the narration, which at times had writing that seemed like it was from a fourth grade adventure series. An easy fix.

Not a true Cirque du Soleil, like the Michael Jackson one. Was very disappointed on both

The event is worth seeing as it tells a story of working together....even strangers among strangers....for the common good. The acrobatics were well done. I also noted excellent sound and light cues by the crew. The animated animals were so well done, one forgets the artistes working them. It is an enjoyable cirque.

High energy, beautifully put together, over all Fantastic. I was awestruck by the beauty of the lighting.

I've seen three of their shows and this is one of the best! Highly recommend.

I will start by seeing I've seen about 5 Cirque du Soleil shows in Vegas over the last few years. So I was really excited to have one coming to town. The ticket price was pretty high and I was disappointed that it seemed to not have quite as much acrobatics as the other shows I've been to. The story was good, the costumes were great. If you've never been to a show like this, then it's probably pretty great. When you have other ones to compare it to, it doesn't match up to the others especially at $120/ticket.

The show was beautiful from start to finish! Great performance! I would definitely recommend this to a friend.

Everything was great about this new Cirque du Soleil. The only thing was that we couldn't understand the language, and the narrator didn't talk a lot. But the show itself was GREAT.

Several of our friends left during intermission. No amazing acrobatics that we are used to

Toruk was such a gorgeous show! So visually stunning! Amazing set and talented cast!!

This was my 4th Cirque show and by far the worst. No acrobatics, no high flying, with the theme being the first flight expected much more. First time Cirque goers may enjoy, but if you have been to any of their other shows stay away from this one. You will leave feeling cheated out of your money.

Need not watch the movie to understand this show. The visual effects were amazing!!! The production creatively uses technology to display motion of its characters. Also amazing was the use of large, dynamic props. I would see this show again! Just be aware, there is a "technology platform" that obstructed view of some seats. This was not noted when ordering tickets.

This story is the beginning of the legend Toruk following the movie's story. It's a great way to tell a story for both young and old alike.

Production value was Cirque quality and new and different. However, the entertainment was not Cirque quality. Barely any acrobatics or real great "Cirque acts". If was more of a play with a great production.

Super show. The effects were phenomenal. I recommend to everyone

The actors were on very good on spot. The outfits were very realistic. The lights and sound effects were awsome as if I were watching a 3D movie.

Nice visuals but the story too slow and boring the kids dell asleep, I Emma's not impressed at all

The show was amazing, the things they did with the small area they had to work in was fantastic. The story, the lighting the acting and acrobatics were great!

You feel you are part of the shows. Smoothest transitions I have seen

I loved this show. I felt like I was in an alternate world. I highly recommend for the entire family. Costumes were amazing as well as acrobatics and special effects. I would see this over and over. Totally awesome.

This is show #5 for my family. This time we brought our Mothers. Great great show, wonderful props, awesome staging!! Cirque you never let me down!! Another wonderful performance. I'm already looking forward to your next show. This IS rated for family or a date. The Cirque shows are so great, I love that we go as a family.

All of the visuals were mesmerizing. This was my first Cirque show, third for my friend, and we both had a fantastic time. If you enjoyed the Avatar films, you'll love this show. The performances are in their native language, so the story was portrayed through emotion, which I think is why this show has bad reviews. If you're one for the arts, you'll definitely have a great time.

I miss the days when Cirque shows were all about the acrobatics and when the clown-like characters interacted with the audience. Toruk is really more like a dance revue with brilliant lighting, effects, set and costumes. It was nice, not thrilling, but nice. If you are looking for edge of your seat acrobatic thrills, Toruk will be disappointing. If you are looking for beautiful scenery and costumes, you will be satisfied. The app that they want you to use during the show is a complete waste- don't bother. It does not in any way enhance the show.

The actors/athletes are incredible. Not to mention the scenery and costumes, second to none! This is my second Cirque De Soleil experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

I have seen several Cirque de Soleil productions but the Toruk Avatar was absolutely spectacular! The sets were out of this world beautiful, the storyline exceptionally well done and the acrobat/dancers extremely talented. I highly recommend seeing this event. I was on the edge of my seat the entire 2.5 hours. There was a 20 minute intermission but the show went quickly I was so enthralled! Plus there is an interactive iPhone application that is very cool! Don't miss out on this production!!!

If you like Cirque shows for the acrobatics, then this is NOT the show to attend. The acrobatics were less than impressive - lots of rope climbing, silk climbing, a barely daring balancing act (think large see-saw), and a guy flinging Nerf boomerangs to himself... really?! However, if you are an Avatar fan & want to be impressed with the costumes & scenery, then this will be up your alley. Very dark lighting, very bright costumes enhanced with black light, almost like a hallucination trip. The story was... meh... I am a big Cirque fan & have seen so many touring tent shows & a few shows in Vegas. Loved them all. This was not a true "Cirque show". I'm so bummed I spent so much money on our tickets. I feel totally gypped. And $25 to park at the forum on top of it!

Wonderful show! So much creativity and energy went into producing this show! We enjoyed every moment. Thank you to the behind the scene crew who I am sure worked endless hours.

This was not my favorite Cirque Du Soleil show but I really enjoyed the story and the special effects. Their costumes were also amazing! If you are an Avatar fan, you will enjoy it because they tell very well the story but I have to say that I missed the acrobatics and stunts that were present in some other shows like Varekai and Mystere.

My husband and I were seated in section 130, row 7, I felt like I was right in the show. Some of the acrobats come out to the isles, it's amazing. There are no bad seats for this show, unless you're too high up maybe. I loved the colorful costumes, the special effects using movement and videos, the ever changing setting and the music. Unforgettable experience!

The show was visually stunning. And followed a story line from avatar. But I love cirque de soliel for amazing acrobatic and circus acts and that was not part of this show. I was very disappointed.

Although more theatrical than the other Cirque shows we've seen, the imagery in Toruk was spectacular! Well worth the wait between buying & seeing. So glad we went!

If you love plays, this may suit you. It is not the usual acrobatic cirque. Music is nice. Set is nice. They speak in a made up language, so no one will understand it. There is narration but I never quite knew exactly what was going on. Still liked the uniqueness.

It literally took 45 mins before anything exciting happened. Lots of story telling and not enough exciting performances. Although the show was kind of boring... the visual effects were incredible! Nothing like I've ever seen. That really saved the show.

I was very excited. Toruk would be my first Cirque de Soleil experience. I looked forward to the amazing acrobatics and feats of athleticism. Thus, I braved the rain. I braved the terrible traffic conditions of Los Angeles. Unfortunately, it seemed as though the entire cast were amateurs. Were they all stand-ins? Was I the only person who braved the rain? You know that thing they do with the poles-where they seem to defy gravity by lifting their bodies perpindicular to the pole, creating damn-near a 90 degree angle? Well, in this performance, gravity won: an inverted V was created. I thought I was being given an acrobatic appetizer- a 45 degree tease. Nope. There was not more to come. Of course, I can't do some of the things they did: somersaults, aerials, amazing longstanding handstands, extreme flexibility feats by men, not only women; still, I was disappointed. It seemed a college gymnastics team took over Toruk. If so, great job, kids. But, it looked like practice. Good luck in the future and all that.

Incredible Troup mastering feats of performance almost unimaginable capturing the heart of James Cameron's Avatar perfectly.

The show was full of lots of blue man who I love. It was easy to follow the story but difficult to see everything all at once because so much was going on. I love that no matter where I look up something interesting was happening. Every single person in the show so athletic and strong and dedicated to what they do.

The show was absolutely amazing, the story, costumes, setting. First show I've been to and can't wait to see another

Visually stunning. Amazing show. Definitely recommend!

Toruk was an amazing show. Loved the interaction that we could have using the app.

It was good, but more like a colorful play then a Cirque Du Solie show. Colorful and entertaining, but no ohhh and awwws. We missed the actual stunts and activity. It was easy to follow the story line but that is all there was. Good play but not really at the normal entertainment level we have grown to expect from cirque du solie

The acrobatics were breathtaking and the special effects were amazing. It was our first Cirque and I would highly recommend it!

The character are so athletic, the scenes are well designed, very visually stimulating!

This was a good show and if you have never seen a cirque show before or don't know anything about them then you will really enjoy it. However in saying that I have seen multiple cirque shows in the past and this doesn't meet the bar. It was a great show and I did enjoy it but cirque du Soleil usually has amazing acrobatic feats and this was lacking in this show. If you want a great stage show then I highly recommend but if you want the amazing stunts you'll be left disappointed.

Show was getting going and good then ran into two separate 20 min technical difficulties, causing great amounts of time spent waiting watching an empty stage. Then they jumped to the end to finish on time, and we missed the whole finale. Disappointed because going to a Cirque show is super special for our family. Ticket prices were a lot, but worthwhile to see this show, but left us reeling when we didn't even get to enjoy it.

The show was amazing from start to finish. I am so impressed with the quality of athletes were sa fun to watch. There is so much going on you could go to the show many times and still find new acrobats to watch. It's great for families. My son home from the Navy was thrilled

If you have ever seen James Cameron's "Avatar", you know what a magical and imaginative world he created in Pandora. Enter Cirque du Soleil to take it to another level with an entire language and musical score adding to the mystique. Every Navi'i tribe had their own culture, costuming, dance, and athleticism. We were enthralled from the very beginning. As I said to my husband after it was over, "If this is what people can imagine...we have no idea what is in store in heaven!" And a grateful thank-you to Tickemaster. When we couldn't make the show for which we had tickets due to a frozen freeway and multiple accidents along the way, they graciously let us have seats the next night.

The big bird really did die the night we went to see Toruk. There were two extra 20 minute intermissions while they tried to revive the poor thing. I'm sorry we missed the usage of the Toruk as it looked spectacular. We were sitting very near one of the actors while we waited and it was easy to see their frustration. Regardless, the show was excellent as we have come to expect from the Cirque.

Colorful, artistic, athletic. Draws you in and you're mesmerized. Special effects are incredible.

I know some of these themed shows are not always what I want to see. Michael Jackson, which I have not seen, and Beatles, which I have seen. Beatles was good, and I remain with an open mind regarding Michael Jackson, although it is not high on my list. I attended this one, because, without going to Vegas, we had no choice if we want to support Cirque coming to our town. Too short on the things we go to a Cirque show to see. No high flying acts, acrobatics, amazing athletics.

The show was beautifully done. The showstopper was definitely the visual effects- It's amazing how much can be done with lights, sound, and texture. I love how flawlessly they go from scene to scene. The show doesn't follow the usual format I'm accustomed to seeing with Cirque du Soleil. In past shows that I have seen, a story/theme was told through a series of circus acts like juggling, contortion, or some sort of aerial act. This show was narrated all the way through and was told through a series of scenes, much like a play. Nothing wrong with it, just different that what I had expected. Gorgeous show defiantly worth the time!

Condolences for the loss of your troupe. This was my first showing of this venue and I was totally captivated! There was so much going on and to see; at times it was difficult to focus Although I was told to expect a lot of acrobatics, I understand why it would be toned down. It was entertaining and a lot of fun. My expectations will be a higher for the next time.

Cirque du Soleil TORUK Avatar: Live at the new Golden 1 Center on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING! What I like about Toruk is that they concentrated on just Avatar, the civilization, and leave out the barracks with all its melodrama. Not only did Cirque du Soleil utilized the original language of John Cameron's Avatar, but they went beyond to write original script and lyrics. And what an exciting & extravagant show it was! I have been to three Cirque du Soleil performances, and Toruk by far is the most extravagant! They divided the Golden 1 Center arena in half and made full use of the court with acrobats dangling from the ceiling, flying in midair, with giant dragon puppet control by 7-8 handlers. They must have had at least 50 acrobatic performers. The neuron flowers seen in the video are each suspended by individual cable wire and moved up & down independently. The only drawback is the overall low lid arena - to illuminate the special effects - which can lead you feeling tiresome, possibly drowsiness, if you sit far back. It's a long show with 20 minutes intermission. However, they serve great $4 coffee and there are vendors up & down the aisles selling popcorn, toasty churros, hot dogs, etc. to keep you well motivated! (I myself went through 2 bags of popcorn, 1/2 churros, and 2 x 16oz coffee :- )

Another well crafted show. At the event they post an App so you can br interactive with the show. I didn't use it as it wasn't rated well. I noticed some did but also observed yhem viewing their smartphones way too much vs watching the show.

This was my sixth different Cirque Du Soliel show, so I'm pretty familiar with what to expect. I love the mingling of acrobatics and performers, which Toruk lacked, and a storyline. Toruk was just a story. It was more of a play than a standard Cirque presentation. I took my son (41) and two grandchildren (10 and 12). It was their first time seeing a Cirque Du Soliel performance. They loved it. If I hadn't been expecting a typical show from them I could have loved it, too. I tried to be open-minded during the show, but I struggled with that. All of the previous shows that I've seen (most of the Vegas shows), plus one traveling show, were all fast passed with oohs and ahs. They were fun, exciting and very entertaining. Toruk was a pretty play with a nice storyline. Virtually none of the rest of the 'come-to-be-expected' aspects were in this show.

The magic of the colors, music, concept and the acrobatics made this show unforgettable. The show to all ages. You get fascinated with cirque du solei forever.

Spectacular! Stimulating! Music was Excellent! Highly recommend seeing the great Avatar movie prior to the Cirque show. The mountain, water & lava effects were high tech and outstanding. Do not miss this show! Highly recommend!

Every moment was a treat to the senses. The stage visual and sound effects made it a one of a kind experience. It looks very well planned and executed. The story line also is simple enough for the younger audience to follow and appreciate. There were a few moments with the bird "kites" where the Nav'i performers had some tangling issues. Going through those kites seemed very tricky since the lines are not very visible and are moving fast. But the performers were able to go on regardless. I'm surprised that a few of the aerial/off the ground stunts were done without safety cables. It made these acts much more nerve-racking.

The sound, setting, lighting.........everything was excellent. I've already recommended this show to others. Had seating straight out from the stage. Had an excellent view of everything. The stage and props and visual effects were the best i've seen so far of any Cirque du Soleil show.

Toruk had very cool digital, visual effects and they had a phone app that allowed the audience to participate in some of the visual effects of the show. However, I found the app to be distracting as everytime it buzzed, I was supposed to unlock my phone, open the app and turn it towards the stage. I would rather watch the show. The show itself was not a typical Cirque de Soleil as it had very few acrobatics and even what it did have was not impressive. I would not recommend this show to anyone. It was something to do on a weekend night, but not really worth the expense. Go to Vegas and see one of their shows there. I have seen at least 5 or 6 over the years and all except for Zumanity, far exceed this show.

The scenery, costumes, acting and singing was absolutely amazing. The interactive app was fun. The acrobatic levels were exactly what we've come to expect from Cirque: flawless! Great story line and unbelievable lighting made this show seem like it was over way too soon. Absolutely beautiful!

The show was totally Awesome! The Colors, Music, Performers, just Amazing!

I took my grand children and my daughter to see Toruk. We all loved it . The performers were just amazing. The lighting and puppeteers were so life like, it did take you to another world. My grandchildren enjoyed the app to interact with the show. Would highly recommend seeing.

The show was out of this world in terms of performers, costumes, make up, choreography and 3D laser light effects and acoustics. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because of the application . It took time for me to learn how to use during the show where I missed so much , it worked at the very last act and I was so excited to interact and be part of the show. My advice is to download the app an hour before the show and familiarize yourself with the app. I apologize I had to take some photos to tease my friends who thought this show was for kids only. Other than that, maybe $$$$ for some, but I highly recommend it to all. For my grandsons, it was magical. Will see again.

We went to see this with our young boys (10 and 7). They definitely enjoyed the first half, however the second half they struggled a bit (until the dragon creature came out, of course) My husband and I had seen Varakai at this venue before and it was amazing. It had so much more in the acrobatic department. That's why we went to see this one, we thought the boys would love seeing the acrobatics. However, TORUK is more along the theatre line, not so much in the acrobatics. There was one section that had some cool balancing, but other than that it was just a bunch of running around, focusing more on the story line and the colors and special effects. Still cool, just maybe not for young boys. Girls might do better.

Being different should be good, but not this show. Plot was straight from a second grader's mind. Acrobatics were almost non-existent. Was basically a light show and a boring one at that. Puppeteers were good, as were the kite flyers and the boomerang act, but not enough to recommend spending a hundred bucks to see.

Visually stunning but the story was a little weak. This show was way better than the movie Avatar. The narrator had a wonderful voice.

Toruk is a departure from the usual Cirque show but it is well worth going to see. The $30M budget has been well spent in amazing costume and set design. The collaboration with James Cameron and the Avatar franchise has brought a great arena show to life for all the family to enjoy. The link to an interactive phone app gives an extra dimension to the show that kids and adults alike will enjoy.

I've watched several Cirque de Soleil shows and have been very satisfied with. Toruk was simply amazing"

I'm an avid Cirque du Soleil fan and have seen over twelve of their shows. This was by far my least favorite. There were very few acrobatic acts such as they have in so many shows and the ones they had were not very interesting or entertaining. I felt that potentially Cirque was limiting theirselves within the Avatar storyline. Furthermore, you have to have seen the movie to get the context of the show. The project mapping was gorgeous and the set was quite cool, but other than that, I would pass on this show.

Toruk was visually stunning! The way the turned the arena into ever changing Pandora was pure genius. The costumes, storytelling and the acrobatics were as top notch as we have come to expect from Circ du soieli. They one part of he production that fell short of my expectations was the attempt at interactivity via the us of ones personal mobile phone. I found that check the phone for ques of when to interact was distracting and it did not enhance my show experience. Overall it was a great show and it was worth the money I paid to go see it. The Arena up graded ours seats, I imagine because the sold fewer ticket that they expected. They where upgrading a lot of seats. But this only served to pack us in like sardines. The seats themselves where very tight and uncomfortable.

This was an amazing show to see. My wife and I loved it.

Any Cirque de Soleil shows are worth watching...Toruk is no exception. The only difference is the show was stopped for ~ 10 mins due to technical glitch and was then resumed. That lost the spontaneity of the entire show, and was frustrating. This event was at the MTS Center in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

Recently went to this show at the BMO Bradley Center for our anniversary. What a great choice it was! It was amazing to see all the incredible actors/acrobats, they appeared effortless and gravity free, it was obvious they were very strong yet so graceful. The scenes were a definite eye-wow full of bright colors and so intriguing to see the seamless stage transformations. Wow, Can't say enough great things about the show it truly was incredible!

Toruk was an absolutely amazing, well performed spectacle. The actors were superb and amazingly adept at their complicated performances. Also, I was absolutely blown away by the special effects that were displayed without the help of any CGI. Did not know it was possible.

Cirque Du Soleil did not disappoint! The show was stunning, from the costumes to the set productions. Avatar came to life! The cast of performers were amazing to watch as they performed acrobatic maneuvers that defied physical strength, yet that is Cirque! We had great seats, but for this type of performance all seats were good. Would see it again!

I loved it, I would watch the entire exact show all over again and I know I would be in amazement and awe all over again. This was my very first time watching Cirque Du Soleil and I felt like a kid. It was amazingly unbelievably awesome. The colors-everything that went into making this event-the colors, I know I said that already but there is not one thing I did not like. I love it all. I hope they will be at Prudential Center next year with even the same show or a different show, you can count me in as well as all of our friends and family. No words that can describe the awesomeness of the Avatar - Toruk - The First Flight. Loved it Loved it Loved it. Absolutely LOVED IT. Don't miss it....

I was totally entertained. This show has a simple story line that enhances the fantastic set, athletes and costuming. The music is wonderful and I liked the smart phone interaction, making the audience part of the production.

Stage scenery and costumes were colorful, beautiful and interesting. Overall pageantry was great. Limited amount of gymnastics, no extraordinary feats, not high energy like in other Cirque du Soleil shows. So although it was a good show, we were disappointed because it was not what we expected. Instead there was just a lot of walking around by the characters and talking in their made-up language. The kids in our family said the next time we take them to a show it should have magic or something more exciting.

Beautiful set, magical ambiance and colorful characters...I loved it!

I've been to about 5 different Cirque du Soleil shows in the past. Cirque du Soilel the acrobats, acts, costume design, set design always amazing. There are fewer acts in Toruk than other shows I've seen but I actually like this one the most because the set design is best yet nothing I've seem so extraordinary out of this world creativity.