Le Rêve (show)

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Le Rêve (The Dream in French) was the first production show to open in the Wynn Las Vegas casino resort . It is set in a 1 million gallon water-oriented theatre, featuring incredible diving and feats of strength with state-of-the-art special effects, where no seat is more than 40 feet (12 m) from the stage. The production was created by Franco Dragone and is similar to the shows produced by Cirque du Soleil. Dragone, who was the man behind O, Mystere, Alegria and Quidam has not revealed the cost of the production. However, major Las Vegas shows average around $30 to $40 million to mount.

Le Rêve was the working name of the resort before it was changed to Wynn Las Vegas. "Le Rêve" means "The Dream" in French, and the name of the centerpiece painting that Steve Wynn owns, Le Rêve by Picasso.

Recently, Wynn Las Vegas bought the rights to the show from Dragone to make some changes, including the logo. Wynn now owns all rights to the show, with Dragone still in the label.

The stage contains numerous platforms which may be raised or lowered.

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-Sixteen scuba divers are required for each performance using 32 air tanks and 3,500 cubic feet of compressed air. A sophisticated network of divers, cameras, breathing systems and lights allow the artists to feel comfortable underwater and ensure the safety of the cast and crew.
-Each member of the cast must become scuba certified before performing in the theater.
-The cast of 86 artists in Le Rêve represent 17 countries.
-The majority of the performers come from competitive gymnastics, swimming or circus backgrounds. Their past accomplishments include National, World and Olympic competitions.
-There are 2,040,000 watts of lighting power in the Le Rêve Theater.

• Le Rêve was featured on an episode of the Fine Living series, What Makes it Tick, which was produced by NorthSouth Productions.