IO
The ringleader, IO is a resourceful thief who finds herself seduced by the power of magic.
Your journey begins
Awakening, the new show at Wynn Las Vegas, invites the audience to join the quest of our beautiful heroine and her two fellow travelers as they seek to restore beauty and love to the world. Travel with them and experience worlds never before seen on their journey in a 360-degree theater custom designed for Awakening. Infused with modern-day myth and magic, Awakening comes to life through a combination of dramatic choreography, technology, fantastic creatures, and a custom sound system designed to showcase its breathtaking original musical score.
Conceived and created by a world-renowned team of talent behind some of the most iconic moments in entertainment, Awakening features the voice of Anthony Hopkins.
Meet the characters
Awakening presents astonishing characters unlike any seen before. You will forever remember young IO's tenacity, Boo's charm and the gods and goddesses of Light and Darkness.
Boo
Nervous by nature, this tech-focused thief is incredibly adept at stealing your treasures.
Bandit
The charmer, this thief evades every close scrape with his quick wit and winning smile.
Light
One of two lovers at the core of our tale, the Light god is as radiant as he is dangerous.
Darkness
Darkness is as restrained as Light is indulgent. Alone, her world is beautiful, but cold.
The Incredible Experience
The stage for Awakening is the most sophisticated ever assembled. The dynamics and the visual spectacle are as alluring as they are intoxicating. But the experience doesn’t end at the foot of the stage.
The Magic Of Puppets
Michael Curry’s award-winning work on The Lion King on Broadway forever elevated the art of puppetry; he raises the bar again with Awakening.
CREATIVE TEAM
BAZ HALPIN
Baz Halpin is the visionary Producer and Director of Awakening at Wynn Las Vegas. He is known for creating spectacles ranging from halftime shows and opening ceremonies to stadium and arena tours for the world's biggest artists, including Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Usher, Cher, and Katy Perry. Mr. Halpin’s television credits include producing the American Music Awards, The Academy of Country Music Awards and The MTV European Music Awards.
BERNIE YUMAN
A legend in the production of live entertainment, Bernie Yuman is the Executive Producer/Producer of Awakening. Mr. Yuman enjoyed worldwide exclusive representation of his close friend and global icon Muhammad Ali and was the driving force responsible for Siegfried & Roy’s 25-year, record-breaking Las Vegas engagement. In addition, he served as Executive Producer of the hit Broadway musical On Your Feet!
MICHAEL CURRY
One of the most prolific creative directors in live entertainment, Michael Curry is the Producer and Character Designer of Awakening at Wynn Las Vegas. Mr. Curry is known for his brilliant work on The Lion King on Broadway and countless other iconic global productions. He is sought after by the world’s top entertainment organizations, such as Disney, Universal, Cirque du Soleil, and the International Olympic Committee, to create large-scale spectacles. He has served as a Creative Director for Wynn Design & Development since 2006.