A Cirque du Soleil acrobat, whose name has not been released, was injured during a performance of “O” at Bellagio on Wednesday, August 27th after hitting the stage while dismounting from the show’s Russian Swing act.
In the act, the performers swing back and forth like pendulums on mounted boards until they gain enough momentum to vault into the air and land in the water. The show simultaneously employs three such pieces in “O,” with performers alternately being shot skyward toward the center of the stage.
In Wednesday’s show, the artist reportedly missed the water and instead struck the padded concrete stage. The show stopped for 10-15 minutes, with audience members watching as technicians treated the artist on stage.
Shortly after the accident, performers returned to the stage and the show proceeded.
“Immediate emergency response was applied. This morning, the artist has been released from the hospital and is doing well,” said Cirque spokeswoman Stephanie Capellas. There was no word on what exactly happened to cause the injuries, but Cirque confirmed an investigation is underway. “As with any incident, Cirque du Soleil will investigate the cause related to it.”
{ SOURCES: KTNV, KVVU, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas Sun }
