This is not your mother’s and especially not your kids’ Cirque du Soleil show—although mom may really enjoy it. Zumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil is one for the adults. Las Vegas is teeming with adult-themed shows, but Zumanity combines an adult sensibility with the eye popping spectacle that Cirque du Soleil audiences have come to expect. From the moment show ticket holders venture into the Zumanity theater at New York New York Hotel and Casino, they are transported into a sexy and steamy Paris cabaret where just about anything can happen—and it does. The theater is bathed in opulent reds and blues with gilded accents. The stage is flanked by cabernet-colored velvet curtains and metal winding staircases. Rather than being in an orchestra pit, the live orchestra and singers are located in an area at the top of these stairs. The seats are large and plush, and the front row center seats are loveseats. A large portion of the stage is round, ornate, and protrudes from the main stage, bringing the show up close to the audience. Show ticket holders to Zumanity will be treated to a seductive exploration into human sexuality and sensuality. While this Las Vegas show does have some provocative moments and is meant for audience members 18 and older, it never relies on vulgarity or overt sexuality to amuse and entertain. No matter where audience members’ interests (or fetishes) lie, there’s something in Zumanity to satisfy every taste and proclivity. There’s a schoolgirl with a hula hoop, a redhead with Betty Paige bangs and a bullwhip, a Dorothy Dandridge inspired dancer, and a drag queen master of ceremonies. Two male “prisoners” engage in a sexually charged fight/dance, and a little person explodes across the stage in one tumbling run after another. As if that weren’t enough, plus-size French maids entertain the audience before the show and feed a few lucky audience members lush ripe strawberries. Talk about body confidence. There’s no shame at this Las Vegas show and audience members should check their inhibitions at the door. The old-fashioned burlesque show has enjoyed a recent resurgence, and Zumanity features a few burlesque-style acts. One of the acts is reminiscent of the burlesque dancer in the champagne glass act, but with a modern twist that only Cirque du Soleil can provide. While there aren’t as many acrobatic stunts as in some of the other Cirque du Soleil shows, Zumanity still has its share of amazing human feats. The aerial silks act, where a gorgeous woman is suspended mid-air by only two pieces of silk, seems like it was made for this venue. The acrobatic contortionists live up to their name. Zumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil is at times playful and tongue in cheek, and other times darkly erotic. Ticket holders to this Las Vegas show will experience a sensual feast for the eyes, body, and soul.