When I first heard about Pageant of the Masters, I didn't understand exactly how amazing it really is. I don't think you can understand that until you see it. The first time I saw it (3 years ago), I was amazed, even though we were in the very last row (we didn't even have real seats) and I used my binoculars a lot. Last year, we got much closer seats and I liked the way they made the transitions better, since you could see the cast moving as the picture got into place and as it was leaving the stage. I think this movement before and after made the actual pose of the picture (perfectly still for a minute or more) even more amazing.
This year, we had the best seats imaginable. We were in the 4th row almost dead center. I'd never been so close and I was truly amazed at how much detail you could see without binoculars. I can't believe how the artists can copy so many amazing paintings down to the very last detail using real people (even children). Some of the cast members have to be in incredibly difficult poses and this year, the length of time seemed really long for some of the pieces as the description went on. I can't imagine how they manage to hold those poses for so long. I know it's a huge commitment on their part, too. Some of the cast members have to be there early in the morning when the show isn't until 8:30 at night.
If you haven't seen Pageant of the Masters, it's a truly remarkable experience. And if you have, consider going back if you can get the tickets. I've been spoiled by our friend now. I don't think I could sit much further back any more, since it was really amazing to see everything from so close.
Pageant of the Masters uses real people to make live works of art that look exactly like the originals hanging in museums around the world (or even having since been destroyed). They recreate paintings and sculptures and really blow the audience away. The fact that they can change the scenes out so quickly over and over throughout the night and exactly duplicate the original art is so impressive. I can't say enough good things about Pageant of the Masters. It's really one of those things you can't fully believe or imagine until you see it for yourself.
Grade: A+
Reviewed by Kat at the 8:30 PM show | 0 screams