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Big Apple Circus Bello is Back! Oct 22–Jan 18
Posted September 11, 2009
UPDATE: 01/13/10 Final weekend. Final discount offer. 50% off on these last shows:
- Saturday, January 16, 12:30 & 4:30pm
- Sunday, January 17, 12:30 & 4:30pm
- Monday, January 18, 12:30 & 4:30pm (MLK Day)
To order, visit bigapplecircus.org/final.aspx or call 888-541-3750, and use code FINAL10
UPDATE: 12/30/09 New Year's Eve show (9:30pm) includes a midnight toast and post-show dancing in the ring. Kids under 12 half price.
UPDATE: 12/19/09 One more. Click here and enter code APPLE10 to save up to $30 on the following shows:
- Thursday, December 24, 12:30pm
- Friday, December 25, 12:30pm & 4:30pm
- January 1, 12:30pm & 4:30pm
UPDATE: 11/21/09 Save up to 50% per ticket on these Thanksgiving week performances:
- Wednesday, November 25, 6:30pm
- Saturday, November 28, 8pm
- Sunday, November 29, 4:30pm
You must order by Monday, November 23, 3pm
Call 888-541-3750, or click here and use code THANKS10.
UPDATE: 11/04/09 We'll keep trickling out discounts as they do. Here's the most recent. Click here and enter code APPLE10.
UPDATE: 10/16/09 Even better promotion with significant price discounts through October 31 here.
UPDATE: 10/03/09 Mention code APPLE10 to save up to $30 per ticket on select shows.
Note: NYC audiences may be confused by the show title, since Bello Nock has performed here several times in the last few years. That was with Ringling Bros; now he's "back" with the BAC. Posted as received.
All-New Show! 32nd Season!
Big Apple Circus presents Bello Is Back!
Daredevil Clown is Back in Town!
The Big Apple Circus is back in town with Bello Nock, named "America's Best Clown" by Time magazine, and the world's most exciting circus artists under the Big Top! In Bello Is Back! the playfully elegant Bello, with his gravity-defying hair, trademark tuxedo, white gloves, and spats, returns to the one-ring intimacy of the Big Apple Circus after an absence of nine seasons. With thrilling feats of derring-do and a stylish sense of whimsy, Bello will astound and delight one and all! On the "Welcome Back Bello" committee: our own lovable star clown Grandma, the spirited Big Apple Circus Band, and winning new ringmaster Kevin Venardos, joined by spectacular acrobats from Italy, Russian wizards of the trampoline and the flying trapeze, a graceful flight on the aerial silks, fiery steeds and cavorting canines, playful Chinese contortionists, and Picaso Jr., the sensational Spanish juggler! Seats under the Big Top are never more than 50 feet from the ring, so even if you're really small you won't miss a thing! Welcome back, Bello!
Performers from around the globe gather at the Big Apple Circus under the artistic direction of Guillaume Dufresnoy and creative direction of Michael Christensen for this 2009–2010 season's show:
- From America, the long-awaited return of Bello Nock with his daredevil stunts and child-like humor!
- From Italy, the Curatolas—delightful hand-to-hand acrobatic duo in an exciting act full of fun and fancy!
- From Italy, Luciano Anastasini's Pound Puppies (all rescued from animal shelters) return for a joyously jumping mélange of human and canine acrobatics!
- From Russia, the Aniskin Troupe amaze with their bravura, athletic trampoline act—then soar into the Big Top stratosphere with their spectacular flying trapeze act!
- From Russia, lovely and graceful Regina Dobrovitskaya performs a shimmering spectacle on aerial silk ribbons!
- From America and Kazakhstan, equestrians Christine Zerbini and Sultan Kumisbayev present an electrifying riding act—standing atop galloping chargers, Roman style!
- From Spain, Picaso Jr. returns with his sizzling style and extraordinary juggling act—puffing into the air up to five ping-pong balls simultaneously, and catching them with his mouth!
- From China, the Long Brothers astonish with their unbelievable comedy contortion act!
- From America, versatile and charming ringmaster Kevin Venardos presides over the "Welcome Back Bello committee!
- From America, Barry Lubin, a.k.a. Grandma, contributes a paragon of love and laughter to the performance for another spectacular season!
- And, rounding out the cast, the incredible talents of Tetyana Levkova (Russia), David Martins (Brazil), Annaliese Nock (America), and Big Apple Circus company members Andrey Mantchev (Bulgaria) and Valdis Yanovskis (Russia).
An innovative team of brilliant creators returns to the ring for the Big Apple Circus's most impressive line-up ever. Veteran clown and versatile director Steve Smith stages Bello Is Back!. Michael Valenti, award-winning Broadway composer, creates an original burst of musical excitement for music director Rob Slowik, who conducts and performs with the brilliant Big Apple Circus Band. Choreographer Vicki Davis adds her delightful dance steps. Austin K. Sanderson, the brilliant and versatile costume designer of Shakespearian plays, bridal collections, and Circus of the Seas, returns for a third season with Big Apple Circus, with another vibrant and eye-catching wardrobe. 2008 Tony®-winning scenic designer Todd Rosenthal creates a new wonderful and colorful set. Sound designer Nick Borisjuk adds rich reverberations, and lighting designer Shannon January adds shimmer and sparkle. And, as always, creative consultant Barry Lubin adds his one-of-a-kind comic expertise.
For 32 years the Big Apple Circus, New York's original one-ring circus, has been delighting audiences of all ages under its Big Top, presenting the finest in live family entertainment featuring world-class circus artistry. The Big Apple Circus is a not-for-profit performing arts and outreach institution committed to invigorating the communities we serve with the joy and wonder of classical circus.
When:
October 22, 2009–January 18, 2010
Where:
Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park
62nd St. btw Columbus and Amsterdam Aves
New York, NY
Tickets:
$28 to $135 through bigapplecircus.org or (888) 541-3750
The Circus Box Office, located in front of the Big Top, will open Saturday, October 17; there is no service charge for tickets purchased at the box office.
For groups of 15 or more, for inquiries about wheelchair-accessible seating, or for any additional information please call the Ticket Info Line at (800) 922-3772.
More Information:
Visit: bigapplecircus.org
Credit: Jean-Marie Guyaux/Big Apple Circus
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