German Wheel and Earth Harp
Hello Florida and
Bravo Entertainment team up to create an immersive entertainment experience for guests with a German Wheel (foreground) and Earth Harp (background.)
Earth Harp
A closer view of the Earth Harp, which stretched across the entire ballroom and connected two main stages.
Travis Tritt entertains 60 guests
But sometimes, small and intimate works best. Here, country star Travis Tritt entertains 60 guests relaxing in recliners near a campfire in a strictly "unplugged" performance staged by Bravo. Photo by David Granger.
Custom shows from E Plus Productions
Showgirl from E Plus Productions
What's a trend? The names may change--showgirl, cirque--but the core of the act remains the same, Johnson says.
New Year's Eve spectacle
For New Year's Eve 2013, the E Plus Productions team created a show for Aria Special Events and MGM Events that included a cast of 85 special performers and 10 acts for a stunning four hours of nonstop entertainment. "It was probably the biggest entertainment piece we have ever done," Johnson says.
Gantry Bike
Michael Cerbelli of
Go West Creative Group points to the popularity of the Gantry Bike, a steampunk-style contraption that moves about the ballroom, dispensing drinks and dazzling guests.
Gantry Bike
Another view of the Gantry Bike. Also big, Cerbelli says, are headline talent from TV shows and chefs up close and in action.
Broadway-style show
Since the Tonys are cooler than the Oscars--at least according to Sam Trego of
Imagination Entertainment--Broadway-style shows are a hit. Here, his take on "Wicked."
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band
Actor Gary Sinise plays with his Lt. Dan Band, a riff on his landmark role in the movie 'Forrest Gump,' at The Special Event 2007 in Los Angeles.
Innovative Entertainment has used the act in an event benefiting veterans. Photo by Catch the Moment.
Topiary Joe
Josh Gair of
Impact Entertainment points to the power of live decor for entertainment. Here, the work of Topiary Joe.
Topiary Joe's guitar
Impact's Topiary Joe builds his living art piece on-site; the client can keep it, if desired.
Topiary Joe's car
Yes, that's a car--from Topiary Joe.
Silhouette performer
Another stunning example.
Living World Entertainment
Beautiful, silent performers such as the Light Beings from
Living World Entertainment can be used as the featured act or simply atmosphere, notes Priscilla Stephan. And they work in any language!
Pacific Science Center celebration
The Living World team recently entertained at the 50th anniversary of the Pacific Science Center in Seattle.
Pacific Science Center celebration
A Living World performer makes a splash at the Pacific Science Center.
A vertical fashion show
What better way to showcase a shopping festival in Dubai than by showcasing its landmark Burj Khalifa—the world's tallest building?
Scarlett Entertainment did just that by staging a fashion show—specifically, a vertical, aerial fashion show—down the side of the skyscraper. Along with the vertical catwalk, a conventional fashion show took place simultaneously on a more conventional catwalk below.
Acts from Talent and Productions
"We've noticed that all the new types of 'got talent' shows around the world have brought us event more work," notes Alex Hourdequin, general manager of Monaco-based
Talents and Productions. "The main example could be Duo Flame, an act featured on 'Ukraine's Got Talent' that was a big hit on social media all around the globe."
More work from Talent and Productions
A dramatic act from Talents and Productions.
WonderWorld
"Cirque theme events are still going strong with new clients but with my repeat clients, I've been asked for something new and fresh year after year," says Michael Manzanet of
WonderWorld.
