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Cirque du Soleil's Dralion Blends Eastern and Western Influences

United Center (1901 W. Madison St. Chicago, IL 60612)
Dralion
Full Price:
$35.00 - $100.00
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$24.50 - $70.00*
4.3 by 88 members
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Cirque du Soleil's Dralion takes its name from both the dragon and the lion, blending Eastern and Western acrobatics in a stage spectacular that deals with themes of the four elements, each its own evocative color, to search for a balance between Man and Nature. Acts include aerial hoops, aerial pas de deux, hoop diving, juggling, bamboo poles, skipping ropes and the dralions themselves. Dralion was directed by Guy Caron, Cirque's first artistic director, with Gilles Ste-Croix serving as artistic guide.

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The last date listed for Cirque du Soleil's Dralion was Sunday July 1, 2012 / 5:00pm.

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Goldstar Member Tips

  • Goldstar Member on Information
    SUPER expencive: official parking is 27, private parking is 15
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Pizzza, beer, hot dogs. Expensive. BYO, if you atre picky or have some restrictions...
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Casual
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Food is expensive inside the United Center.
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Parking is super expensive. Get there early enough to find parking on the street for free.
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Parking is super expensive. Get there early enough to find parking on the street for free
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    If you get there early you can park on Jackson off of Damen for free
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Hardly any of the food places were open-bottle of water $4.50!
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Cabbing from the near north side not bad
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    We did see some women in formal wear & they looked goofy
  • Illy on Information
    We took the bus
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Casual to dressy, but not formal would do well.
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Plenty of parking on the street....not necessary to park in the lot for an extra $20
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Parked in the lot close but $25.00
  • ellemac007 on Information
    Dress code is varied. But make sure to bring a sweater, it gets REALLY cold during the performance.
  • ellemac007 on Information
    Expensive. Eat/drink before
  • ellemac007 on Information
    Write your own tip, then hit enter.
  • Anna Monaghan on Information
    VERY EXPENSIVE FOOD. $6.50 for pop.
  • Anna Monaghan on Information
    Parked in lot across stadium for $15 vs at stadium for $25.
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    We parked for $15 on the far west side of the United Center
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Drinks are really expensive. Stick t water. Packages and handbags are inspected.
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Pop was $7.50 because it was in a cup with the show name on it
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Found a lot one blo
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Went to a lot that was one block from UC $15
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Very few souvenirs
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Easy to park on the street two blocks from The United Center
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Too expensive to eat in The United Center. There is Subway two blocks down. Eat before the show.
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Many great restaurants-no need to eat/drink here nearby
  • MARILYN on Information
    A beer was 9.50 - forget it
  • George Zikmund on Information
    Did not eat anything at the center.
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    I agree, the selection this year was linited
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Was out of popcorn tubs before the show began...NO POPCORN
  • LincolnPark Kai on Information
    We used public transportation for frontdoor service.

65 Goldstar Member Reviews

Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 LincolnPark Kai
4.0

This is the 4th Cirque du Soleil show I have seen, but the first in Chicago. The performance was beautiful and visually stunning, as expected from the designers and performing troop of Cirque. My friends and I enjoyed the performance immensely. However, I was personally surprised that there were several very obvious mistakes and blunders during the show, something I have never seen in other Cirque performances. The venue was also a bit disappointing. The United Center has glass/plexiglass all along the front row of the Mezzanine level, which meant you had to peak over or through the glass to get an unobstructed view of the stage. Next time I will get tickets on the floor or 1st level.

Written on Jul 07 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
3.0

Same as all the other shows. Nothing different

Written on Jul 07 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Karen
5.0

Excellent show!! I highly recommend seeing it.

Written on Jul 06 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

It was a very colorful show and enjoyed the artistry and talent. Nice mix of high energy and more fluid acts.

Also, this was my first time using Goldstar for tickets and I was very pleased with our seats. Will use this service again!

Written on Jul 05 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Great show as always.

Written on Jul 04 2012
292881_252603058113418_100000911786236_774029_3433819_n Jacob
4.0

The music was one of the best of the numerous Cirque du Soleil performances I have been to. The concept of the blend of east and west was great except it seemed to have more Chinese for the east and ignored most of the other eastern dances. The Indian dancing needs better choreography for the solo. Otherwise it was magnificent as I've come to expect of all Cirque du Soleil. They pay attention to details. Fan for life.

Written on Jul 03 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

son and i really enjoyed the performance; the costumes were absolutely beautiful and the performers true professionals. and we really appreciated that it was indoors this year...that being said, we were advised to arrive at 11 am to pick up our tickets for the 1 pm performance, we arrived to retrieve our tickets at about 11:15 and waited outside, on an extremely warm day, until 12 pm...a very long and most uncomfortable 45 minutes. i really wish the venue had been a bit more accomodating.

Written on Jul 03 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 George Zikmund
3.0

We had seen this show years ago and it is still very entertaining, but we would not go again to see the show, as it was almost the same as the show that we had seen, years ago. The people in the show were the best, but having seen all the shows in Vegas, from O to Ka, to Mistyre,to Zoomanity, I guess that we have become jaded!

Written on Jul 03 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 MarthaB
5.0

Such a fun show! And due to some tickets not being picked up, one of the Goldstar ticket reps offered us a free seat upgrade, so we got an even better view than expected. We had a great time!

Written on Jul 03 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Cirque du Soleil is always awesome.
However, the United Center Venue in Chicago is just too big for it. However, since it wasn't very crowded, they upgraded our 200 level seats to second row! Wow, we got lucky.
The tent works better because there's not a bad seat in the tent, and the tent fills.

Written on Jul 03 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 marta kozyckyj
4.0

I enjoyed the show . have seen Cirque on two other occasions. I must say I liked last years show better. I do prefer when it is in the tent- it creates a more intimate experience. you can also see better, did not like the stadium atmosphere

Written on Jul 03 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Very entertaining, an exciting and funny visual and auditory experience for all ages that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Absolutely no pictures allowed.

Written on Jul 03 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 John
4.0

good show. Nice to be out of the heat!

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

A VISUAL EXTRAVAGANZA BEAUTIFUL BODIES DOING AMAZING THINGS THAT AT TIME SEEMS TO DEFY GRAVITY AND THE LAWS OF PHYSICS-PLUS IT"S FUNNY!
AS ALWAYS PARKING AT THE UNITED CENTER IS A DRAG. OPT FOR THE CHEAPER LOTS ACROSS THE STREET.

BRING BINOCULARS FOR THE CHEAP SEATS.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

That was an amazing show. Enjoyed every single minute of it.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Great,Great,Great

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

I have always enjoyed Cirque shows. The performers are amazing!!
Something you need to see yourself. It is hard to explain and do justice to the show.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

I really enjoyed this show and have recommended it to many of my friends. My favorite parts were the comedy routine and the trampoline routine. This is good for kids of ALL ages.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Dralion was captivating! I haven't seen a Cirque du Soleil production in a while and this certainly was up to the high standard I remembered.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Great show and Great Seats!
Highly recomend it!

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Cirque was as excellent as usual; is it making us jaded about perfection? The music is too loud.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

seats were great.
Not as good as OVO

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Anna Monaghan
5.0

Good show and great seats.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

This show was good and provided a good variety.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Excellent show for all members of the family.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

I am always impressed by the ability to act and control their bodies the way they do. It was disappointing that the stadium was only 40-50% filled but entertaining nevertheless.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

We took kids, ages 5 and 3, and they loved the show. It was probably a little too long for the 3 year old, but they still had a great time.

Written on Jul 02 2012
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5.0

Another wonderful Cirque du Soleil show. Music, costumes and of course, the acrobatics were all top notch. Loved the fusion of east & west with music and dance. Recommend to anyone, young and old!

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Fabulous avant garde circus with fabulous acts and music. Extremely entertaining

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

The show was pretty good, would have liked to have seen more acrobatics and use of the entire floor as a stage. No need for the clowns.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Great show great seats!!! Looking for them again to take my kids.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

This was my first experience with Cirque, and it was absolutely amazing. The acrobatics were great, and the humor of the show was an added bonus. The music is also something to note about, it was incredible. This is a definite must see!

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Cherry
4.0

My husband & I enjoyed the performance very much. I love Cirque du Soleil and think every show is fabulous. The only thing I was upset about is that it wasn't in the tent in the parking lot :(

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
3.0

It's the first time I was disappointed with Cirque du Soleil. They are good, of course, but other programs I saw were so much better, just beyond comparison. This one doesn't really have a good organizing theme, the story. It is much diluted with clowning and dances, not enough substance for the level of this company. The huge sports arena setting also didn’t help.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

I enjoyed it very much my friends liked it too .

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

We had bought tickets in the 200 section and when we arrived, they upgraded us to the 100 section for no extra charge. It was not as crowded as I expected it to be. Overall the show was good. I was expecting a lot more acrobatic stunts than there were but it was a good show and we enjoyed it.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Outstanding performance!
Every act was beautiful.
The human ability is amazing... and the amount of hard work they must be going through every day of their lives must be tremendous.
Enjoyed every bit of it..

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 cmackey
4.0

Very enjoyable, entertaining show!

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

I think the show suffered from the larger venue (no more tents and exclusively close seating). The acts were very good but there was so much down time and in the first act, some segments seem to last less than 1 minute. The music was some of the best but overall, this was a kind of "feh" Cirque. I've seen tons of them so perhaps I'm getting jaded but I think the combo of the arena setting, no real "new" performances, and the feeling that pieces of the show (and even some actors) were taken from previous Cirques also contributed to us being somewhat underwhelmed. I understand the difficulty of the logistics (tents, toilets, concessions) but I request they bring back the tents and some cutting edge act. Scout America's Got Talent or something!

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Beautiful performers in exquisite, vibrantly colored costumes performing amazing physical feats. Loved the music too. Sorry, but the clowns were just a bore.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

It was a very good show but I did not care for the clowns that much. I liked the previous shows in the tent next to United center much better. United center was way too big and half full.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Enjoyed many of the acts. Great show.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

The event was spectacular (when the over-done clown acts didn't come out every 15 minutes). I think they can rework it so there isn't so much of that - but I understand it's filler. But overall, I really enjoyed the show, The "Chinese Jumping Boys", as I call them, are phenomenal! There was was miscues, but since it's live, anything can happen. And the trampolines were wonderful, too!!

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Great show!!

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Absolutely amazing show. This was my first Cirque du Soleil show to attend and it was just awesome, I will totally recommend for you to go see. I will definitely see any other new shows to come to the City.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
3.0

Ive seen many Cirque du Soleil shows. This one was just OK. I felt the theme was not well explained and the performers were either sub-par with their other shows or just exhausted.

Im done w Cirque for a while.

Written on Jul 02 2012
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5.0

Fantastic - exciting and creative and beautiful!

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
3.0

This show was not as good as the shows they put on in the tent, but overall it was entertaining and we had good seats....we got upgraded to 3rd row when we got to the event.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Two words: Loved it!!!!!!!!!

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
3.0

Good show but not their best.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 mvynnochuk
3.0

Fairly slow moving, the staging was not very impressive... do not know what the hype was about - cirque shanghai is half the price and twice the action

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Steve Edfors
4.0

Excellent performance...gorgeous performers and costumes..

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Deedee
5.0

Cirque was fabulous! We go every year. But...your choice of seats for us was terrible. The event was held at the United Center for the first time. We had to take the escalator up (3 stories perhaps) to get to our seats. The main floor was half empty. Not a good selection by any means. Before I buy next time I will be sure I can see the seat assignment.

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Illy
5.0

Amazing show!!! no wonder all the rave reviews

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0
Red Velvet Member

We had a wonderful time. Though have never been disappointed in any of their shows I've seen. I did like it better when they use to be in a tent. We were seated in the first row of the stadium seats just a little off the center. I like those seats better than being on the floor of the United Center. Plus couldn't beat the price of the tickets

Written on Jul 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 lenore melzer
3.0

We enjoyed it but felt having it in the United Center was a big mistake. It was too large and not filled so it lost a certain something. One aspect was the lack of spontaneity so there was no swell of applause except at the end.
I have enjoyed others more.

Written on Jun 29 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

the united Center does NOT have a bad seat! a weeknight show wasnt even a full attendance and leaving the event was easy, parking can be found on the side roads so you wont have to pay $15 or $27

Written on Jun 29 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

The show was mesmerizing. Love the colors and all the creative and acrobatic twists (LOL). Dralion was inspiring. The seats at the United Center were ok but not comfortable. The 2 aisle seats were padded the 3rd one in was like a hard folding chair with a fabric cover and it moved when someone in the row moved. Tough on the back but we rotated during the intermission which helped. We were in Sec 109 Row 7 Seat 9, 10, 11.

Written on Jun 29 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
3.0

We have seen 5 Cirque du Soleil shows and sadly this was our least favorite. There were only a few parts that wowed us and way too much filler with people turning and swaying over and over. The opening number was especially disappointing- unorganized, repetitive and lack-luster. The band and the vocalists were great, with the highlight being the anime- esque trampoline act. I would say, a decent show, and if you have never seen other CdS shows I am sure you would enjoy it. However, we did not feel it was worth the ticket cost, even at the Goldstar discount rate.

Written on Jun 29 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

This performance was simply amazing. The performers
give total talent and art to the 'human body'.

Written on Jun 29 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 David
4.0

This show is very good! I like all the acrobats performance. The clowns in between where not so funny but in general the show was amazing.

Written on Jun 29 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
3.0

Got the Category 3 seats. They are WAYYYYYYY up there but in the United Center, it is ok (you get what you paid for). The show is one of the low budget Cirques de Soleil's I have seen. Most of it is acrobatics and 4 Italian clowns. Worth $50 for 2 tickets not a penny more!

Written on Jun 29 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

I am a huge fan of Cirque du Soleil, and this was one of the best. The comedy with the clowns was hilarious. The music was great and the costumes were beautiful. The acrobatics was amazing! It was interesting to be inside the United Center instead of in the big tent, but I had very good seats.

Written on Jun 29 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

spectacular! my favorite one, though, is "O" (i saw it in LV). I am always enjoing the artistc component Cirque has... So i am a fan, and i loved the show.

Written on Jun 29 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Amazing acrobatics and theatrics. Fun for the whole family. My third Cirque show, and probably not as spectacular as the first two that I went to other years, but still much fun.

Written on Jun 29 2012

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