In celebration of its 20th anniversary Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas is offering the fans a rare glimpse behind the curtain with the return of its Cirque Week series of events. The fourth year of the annual celebration will run from November 9-16, during which each of the Strip’s eight resident shows will host a series of events ranging from backstage access, performance classes, ticket packages and more. Options include a live fire demonstration from the inferno acts of “O,” choreography lessons from “Michael Jackson One” and an up-close look at the intricate Thierry Mugler costumes from “Zumanity.” Customizable ticket…

Some of us have been lucky enough to see a Cirque du Soleil performance at one of the great venues in Las Vegas, or anywhere else around the world. The drama textbooks will remind you that one experiences a “willful suspension of disbelief” when watching a dramatic performance. But, Cirque du Soleil can not be lassoed into any single artistic category. It’s an art form you have to live in at the moment. You carry with you a kind of evolving, artistic impression that is different every time you see a show like this. I spoke with Tom Wegis, the…