LAS VEGAS, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Las Vegas's original permanent Cirque du Soleil production, "Mystere," celebrated its 8,000th performance Monday, the troupe announced.
Premiering Dec. 25, 1993, the 90-minute production has been seen by more than 12 million people.
The 1,629-seat Mystere Theatre was the first permanent Cirque du Soleil theater to be custom-built to exact show specifications.
"This important milestone for 'Mystere' defines what Cirque du Soleil is all about: creativity, audacity and keeping the dream alive. The flower in the desert has bloomed beautifully and will bloom forever," Daniel Lamarre, president and chief executive officer of Cirque du Soleil, said in a statement.
"Mystere," now in its 17th year at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, also used Monday's performances to debut new music by composer Benoit Jutras for the show's Highbar act, written especially to commemorate the show's longevity achievement.
A special show introduction was prepared for the occasion and guests at both performances were expected to be showered with colorful confetti and souvenir balloons during the finale, the theatrical company said.
