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See Acrobats and Daredevils in Action at Big Apple Circus

It’s all fun and fearlessness at the big top.

Bethany Rickwald

Bethany Rickwald

| New York City |

November 19, 2015

The Grand Tour of Big Apple Circus is now playing at the Big Top at Lincoln Center, with the world premiere of a new show that transports audiences to the Roaring 1920s. Curious what that might look like? Take a look at the show's flights of fancy and death-defying feats in the photos below.

Big Apple Circus is back at Lincoln Center for the company's 38th season.
Big Apple Circus is back at Lincoln Center for the company's 38th season.
(© Maike Schulz)

The show's world-class entertainers include clowns, jugglers, acrobats, and aerialists from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America, plus ponies, puppies, and more. The troupe is accompanied on their adventure by the live, seven-piece Big Apple Circus Band at each performance.

Big Apple Circus is a nonprofit performing arts institution that aims to bringing the joy and wonder of circus into the community.
Big Apple Circus is a nonprofit performing arts institution that aims to bring the joy and wonder of circus into the community.
(© Maike Schulz)

The Grand Tour is conceived and created by Joel Jeske and directed by Mark Lonergan (artistic director of three-time Drama Desk Award-nominated physical theater company Parallel Exit) with associate director and choreographer Antoinette DiPietropolo. Musical direction is by Rob Slowik with clown material created and directed by Joel Jeske. Set and lighting design is by Maruti Evans, costume design is by Oana Botez, and props design is by Katie Fleming. In addition, four-time Big Apple Circus ringmaster John Kennedy Kane returns to introduce the show's performers.

Big Apple Circus will play at the Big Top at Lincoln Center through January 10.
Big Apple Circus will play at the Big Top at Lincoln Center through January 10.
(© Maike Schulz)

For tickets and more information, click here.

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