Cirque du Soleil: Michael Jackson ONE

Cirque du Soleil: Michael Jackson ONE is a Las Vegas production from the Montreal-based contemporary circus troupe. Founded in 1984 by former street performers Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix, the company grew from a single touring show into dozens of productions across more than 300 cities. Its approach is theatrical and character-driven, a style it calls 'nouveau cirque,' and it does away with performing animals.

For visitors, this means a theatrical, character-driven circus experience rather than a traditional animal circus. Cirque du Soleil's permanent Las Vegas shows are known for drawing large crowds, with several playing to more than 9,000 people a night. The company has been seen by over 100 million people worldwide, so this production reflects decades of refinement.

If you're planning a trip to Las Vegas, this offering is a chance to see contemporary circus from one of the most widely traveled performance companies in the world.