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OMNIUM CIRCUS Will Launch a Reimagined New Virtual Show June 9

Big changes are coming to Omnium Circus and its world class, multi-talented, multi-abled and multi-backgrounded troupe (www.omniumcircus.org), beginning June 9, when it launches a spectacularly revamped virtual show featuring two exciting new acts along with reimagined favorites and more. Omnium is also expanding its access options to include Spanish language in addition to ASL, captioning, audio description, and plain language features.
CIRCUS OMNIUM Virtual Season Extended Through January 31

Circus Omnium (www.CircusOmnium.org) is extending their inaugural virtual season, giving audiences an opportunity to experience this bold new circus now through January 31.
Announcing CIRCUS OMNIUM, A Bold New Big-Top Circus For All!

The show celebrates our strengths, our individual uniqueness, and the potential of the human spirit unlike any other live show. An exclusive livestream showcase on December 12 will introduce audiences to this bold new experience, while a multi-city tour under a genuine big top tent is being planned for Summer 2021. 
BIG APPLE CIRCUS Launches National Arena Tour This Summer

On the heels of World Circus Day on April 20th, BIG APPLE CIRCUS is thrilled to announce their first-ever, historic multi-city National Arena Tour, launching this summer in Georgia in partnership with Spectra.
BIG APPLE CIRCUS Welcomes New Ringmaster Stephanie Monseu

BIG APPLE CIRCUS announces that real-life wonder women will take the reins of the 41st season, led by new ringmaster Stephanie Monseu, for their annual Boston-area appearance, playing this spring at Northshore Mall, Peabody. Playing under the Big Top, the show will run from April 4 - May 5, 2019 and will feature a new Mirror Room VIP experience leading into the Big Top tent, with craft circus treats and entertainment for all ages.
BIG APPLE CIRCUS Debuts New Food and Beverage Program for their 41st Season

BIG APPLE CIRCUS will be rolling out a new, elevated food and beverage program that will be worth leaving your seat for! The menu, curated by Chef Harrs Mayer-Selinger and his hospitality group, Hospitality Made Simple will feature classic favorites with an all-natural twist.
Wonder Women Join BIG APPLE CIRCUS For Extended 41st Season

BIG APPLE CIRCUS is thrilled to announce that real-life wonder women will join the 41st season, led by new ringmaster Stephanie Monseu. The season will play an extended run from October 20, 2018 through January 27, 2019 at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park and will feature a brand-new Hall of Wonder leading into the Big Top tent, with organic, craft circus treats and entertainment for all ages. Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com.
Big Apple Circus Run Extended Through May 13

BigTop Works, the new producers of BIG APPLE CIRCUS, are pleased to announce that due to popular demand, the Boston area run has been extended through Sunday, May 13. The full lineup of global artists and acts, including 10-time world record-holding high wire artist Nik Wallenda, is playing under the Big Top at Assembly Row, Somerville. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster and BigAppleCircus.com.
BWW Review: THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS at The National Harbor

THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS is stopping at the National Harbor during its historic 40th anniversary season, with an aim toward modernizing for contemporary audiences while still maintaining its ethos. THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS (which filed for bankruptcy in 2016 only to make its triumphant return) features global artists, Guinness world record holders, and a famously egalitarian set up-no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring. This circus is something special.
Big Apple Circus Returns To Boston! Playing Under The Big Top At Assembly Row April 7-May 6

BigTop Works, the new producers of BIG APPLE CIRCUS, are pleased to announce the return of the beloved circus to Boston, as part of the National Tour stops of the historic and critically acclaimed 40th Anniversary Season. The full lineup of global artists and acts, including 10-time world record-holding high wire artist Nik Wallenda, will play under the Big Top at Assembly Row, Somerville from April 7-May 6. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster and BigAppleCircus.com, with special 'early bird' pricing on tickets purchased through March 12.
Whoopi Goldberg To Join BIG APPLE CIRCUS For One Night Only

BIG APPLE CIRCUS announces that WHOOPI GOLDBERG will make her Ringmaster debut in a special one-night-only appearance at BIG APPLE CIRCUS on Wednesday, December 6 at 7PM. Under the Big Top at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park, she will join the show's 40th Anniversary cast of global artists and acts, including legendary ten-time world record-breaking high wire artist Nik Wallenda, fan favorite Grandma the Clown, and more. Tickets for the performance are available now at bigapplecircus.com.
TV: Back on the High Wire! Watch Highlights from BIG APPLE CIRCUS's 40th Season

BIG APPLE CIRCUS returns to its home at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park this Friday, October 27. Opening night for the historic 40th Season is set for Sunday, October 29. Click below to watch highlights from the show!
Photo Flash: First Look - BIG APPLE CIRCUS Returns with Death-Defying Acrobatics, Clowns, Rollerskates and More!

BIG APPLE CIRCUS returns to its home at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park this Friday, October 27. Opening night for the historic 40th Season is set for Sunday, October 29. BroadwayWorld has photos from the death-defying show below!
BIG APPLE CIRCUS to Welcome Global Acts for Return to Lincoln Center

BigTop Works, the new producers of BIG APPLE CIRCUS, have announced the full lineup of global artists and acts joining ten-time world record-holding high wire artist Nik Wallenda and fan favorite Grandma the Clown for BIG APPLE CIRCUS's triumphant return.
The Gateway Announces Holiday Spectacular On Ice Announces Holiday SPECTACULAR ON ICE

Capture the magic of the season as The Gateway magically transforms Patchogue Theatre's stage into an ice rink for The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular On Ice.  This enchanting musical celebration opens Today, December 15 and runs through January 1. Kids' tickets are half price! A special performance on December 31 will include a New Year's Eve Partyhosted by Long Island Comedian, Rich Walker. For tickets, contact the Box Office at (631) 286-1133 or buy online at https://TheGateway.org/online/article/HolidaySpectacular2016.
The Gateway Announces Holiday Spectacular On Ice Announces Holiday SPECTACULAR ON ICE

Capture the magic of the season as The Gateway magically transforms Patchogue Theatre's stage into an ice rink for The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular On Ice.  This enchanting musical celebration opens Thursday, December 15 and runs through January 1. Kids' tickets are half price! A special performance on December 31 will include a New Year's Eve Partyhosted by Long Island Comedian, Rich Walker. For tickets, contact the Box Office at (631) 286-1133 or buy online at https://TheGateway.org/online/article/HolidaySpectacular2016.
The Gateway Announces Holiday Spectacular On Ice

Capture the magic of the season as The Gateway magically transforms Patchogue Theatre's stage into an ice rink for The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular On Ice.  This enchanting musical celebration opens Thursday, December 15 and runs through January 1. Kids' tickets are half price!
National Endowment for the Arts to Award More Than $82 Million for Arts Projects Nationwide, Including Big Apple Circus

National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $82 million to fund local arts projects and partnerships in the NEA's second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2016. Included in this announcement is an Art Works award of $30,000 to support Big Apple Circus' renowned community outreach programs: Clown Care®, Circus of the Senses, Big Apple Circus Embraces Autism, and Vaudeville Visits. This is the circus' third year of funding for the programs, helping to bring the arts to under-served populations for yet another season.
Big Apple Circus to Welcome Guest Ringmaster NYC Council Member Barry S. Grodenchik, 5/21

Big Apple Circus welcomes Guest Ringmaster New York City Council Member Barry S. Grodenchik to the Big Top on May 21, 2016 at 4:30pm for the company's 38th season with the Queens Premiere of its all-new show, The GrandTour.
Big Apple Circus to Bring THE GRAND TOUR to Cunningham Park in Queens, 5/15-6/12

Big Apple Circus returns to Cunningham Park for the company's 38th season with the Queens Premiere of The GrandTour! Tickets start at $25, and the show runs from May 15 - June 12, 2016 under the Big Top at Cunningham Park, located at Union Turnpike and 196th Street in Oakland Gardens, NY 11363. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.bigapplecircus.org.

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