Big Apple Circus presents Celebrate! at Lincoln Center, NYC New Show under Big Top runs Oct. 19, 2007 to Jan. 13, 2008.All new show! Big Apple Circus celebrates its 30th Birthday under the Big Top! Annual engagement at Lincoln Center, NYC NYC abbr. New York City NYC New York City , from Oct. 19, 2007 to Jan. 13, 2008 NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- The Big Apple Circus, www.bigapplecircus.org, celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, proudly presents Celebrate! -- a brand-new show under its famous Big Top tent at Lincoln Center, New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. ! In the intimate, theatrical focus of Big Apple Circus's single ring, the world's greatest performers are throwing a 30th birthday bash. Artistic and Creative Directors Paul Binder and Michael Christensen have gathered an amazing cast of extraordinary performers, who bring thrills and delight from ten countries around the globe. Come enjoy Kris Kremo, lauded as the finest solo juggler juggler Entertainer who keeps several plates, knives, balls, or other objects in the air at once by tossing and catching them. The art of juggling has been practiced since antiquity. alive, Fumagalli, international star and clown prince of the world, Cong Tian Tian or T'ien (Chinese; “Heaven”) In indigenous Chinese religion, the supreme power reigning over humans and lesser gods. The term refers to a deity, to impersonal nature, or to both. and his incredible balancing feats on a slim slack-wire, the astounding a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, Kovgar Troupe, rocketing to the top of the tent from their teeterboards, and of course our beloved Grandma the Clown (Barry Lubin). There'll be hula-hoops on swinging hips and flashy juggling wonders, capering dogs and high-prancing horses, soaring aerial acrobats, hilarious hi-jinks, amazing feats of strength Feats of Strength are acts strongmen exhibit to showcase their great strength. They often require immense hand and finger strength, as well as core musculature. Modern feats of strength are usually performed strongman competitions, fitness exhibitions, evangelical presentations, and agility -- and no one sits more than 50 feet from ringside ring·side n. 1. The area or seats immediately outside an arena or ring, as at a prizefight. 2. A place providing a close view of a spectacle. , so even if you're really small you won't miss a thing! Directed by renowned Canadian director Michel Barette, with a live, original musical score by award-winning Broadway composer Michael Valenti, the Big Apple Circus is back in town! Performances of Celebrate! begin Friday, October 19 and run through Sunday, January 13, 2008, under the Big Top at Lincoln Center, the second stop on the Big Apple Circus's 11-month, 10-city tour. Tickets for Celebrate! range in price from $28 to $84 (Premium Seating $125) and are available through Centercharge and Ticketmaster. The Circus Box Office, located in front of the Big Top at Damrosch Park in Lincoln Center (Broadway at 63rd Street) opens Thursday, October 11; hours are Sun - Mon, 10am - 6pm, and Tues - Sat, 10am - 8pm. The Big Top is heated in cold weather for all-season comfort. For group sales, inquiries about wheelchair-accessible seating, special New Year's Eve performance or for additional information call the Ticket Info Line at (800) 922-3772. The Big Apple Circus is a not-for-profit performing arts and outreach institution committed to invigorating in·vig·or·ate tr.v. in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing, in·vig·or·ates To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to; animate: "A few whiffs of the raw, strong scent of phlox invigorated her" the communities we serve with the joy and wonder of classical circus. Tax-deductible contributions made by corporations, foundations and individuals enable the Big Apple Circus to bring its special magic to diverse audiences through its outreach programs --Big Apple Circus Clown Care SM, Beyond the Ring [R], Circus For All! [R] and Circus of the Senses [R] -- as well as its critically acclaimed performances. For Membership, Private Performances and more information visit www.bigapplecircus.org |
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