Big Apple Circus: Dream Big!
| Official Website: | Big Apple Circus: Dream Big! |
| Location: | City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA map |
| Phone: | (888) 541-3750 |
| Dates: | Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - Sunday, May 13, 2012 |
| Hours: | The performance is 2 hours and 15 minutes long, including a 15-minute intermission. |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | $$ see below |
The spectacular Big Apple Circus leaps into its 34th Season with a thrilling All-New Show, Dream Big! The World’s Greatest Circus artists swing into action in the spotlight under our intimate Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring! 'Dream Big' is an All–New Show, where the World’s Greatest Circus artists are presented under an intimate Big Top, and no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring!
Let your imagination soar and summon the most amazing acts — A juggler with a suit to fit his sweet feats of fancy handiwork!
A mechanical doll who comes alive in a sinuous balancing act! Spirited horses, frolicsome dogs, and a capybara and porcupine to perk up the sawdust party!
Audacious acrobats who astound with athletic grace! Comical conjurors with magical moments of grand illusion! The aerial daring of the trapeze flyers!
A singing Ringmistress and the Big Apple Circus Band creating the ringing melodies of memories to last! And Grandma !! Yes, Grandma, apogee of comical aspiration and mirthful joy! Your dreams will inspire a Big Apple Circus of living thrills and marvelous delight — a celebration of the imagination — an astonishing circus world of wonder!
The Big Apple Circus comes to Boston each year in spring. This years performance will be at City Hall Plaza. Check their website for specific schedules and venues. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster and at www.BosTixJr.org.
Big Apple Circus History:
Inspired in Europe, founded in America in 1977 by Paul Binder and Michael Christensen, the Big Apple Circus introduced American audiences to the intimate and interactive environment of a one-ring circus under the Big Top.
The Big Apple Circus is more than just a circus. Each performance is rooted in tradition, but the commitment to kids and families is a vision truly their own. Classical Circus all began in 1770, when Philip Astley combined equestrian showmanship, acrobats and jugglers into a one-ring show.
The circus began in 1977, with the vision and passion of our co-founders Paul Binder and Michael Christensen. That vision is still the beating heart of the Big Apple Circus, making us who they are, and guiding all they have done in their Brief History.
The Brief History starts in Kent, England, 1974, where American entertainers and Big Apple Circus co-founders Paul Binder and Michael Christensen crafted a comedic juggling act that over the next 18 months they took to the street corners all over Europe.
In 1976, after a season with Annie Fratellini's one-ring Nouveau Cirque de Paris that changed their lives, they returned home to America. One year later they created what would become a world-renowned performing arts organization, which has entertained millions of people across the country, and become a leader in premium family entertainment.
Since then Paul and Michael have worked hard to bring national audiences the intimate and interactive environment of a one-ring circus under a Big Top tent, and take the magic of circus outside the ring to children in need.
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Tickets range in price from $15 to $100 for Saturday, Sunday and Patriots Week shows, from $20 to $62 for weekday evening shows, and from $20 to $28 for 11 AM weekday matinees. Premium seating for $100 is available for Saturday, Sunday and all Patriots Week (4/21 – 4/24) shows. Tickets are available by calling (888) 541-3750 or at www.bigapplecircus.org.
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- Performances are under the Big Top at City Hall Plaza. The Big Top is heated in cold weather and air–conditioned in warm weather for all–season comfort.
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Great in the past, but not this time, Tue 5 Apr 2011
We have been to the Big Apple Circus every year for the past 4 years. My kids love it! We were expecting a terrific show, just like those have written about below, but were sadly disappointed. It breaks my heart to write this. The show focused more on second rate acrobats and performers (tons of mistakes, which is ok, but over and over again from people in all the groups made it painful to watch and it looked very unpolished). There was hardly any grandma, which was a huge mistake since my kids LOVE her! Some of the performers of the girl troupe could barely break a smile. Oh, I am just so sad that it wasn't good this year and hope that they make some changes to make next year's better.
Fantastic Show @ Big Apple Circus On 5/13/2010, Fri 14 May 2010
Last night I surprised my young daughter with tickets to the Big Apple Circus. I heard from friends that this was a GREAT show! It was actually better than GREAT!!! We were totally in awe as well as entertained for 2 hours! What a fun night! Since this was a birthday gift to my daughter, I looked like the Super Dad of the century!! I will make a point of taking her back to the Big Apple Circus each year until she's at that age when it's not cool to hang around with Dad!! (5 more years???) Thank you! This was a fantastic night!! Enthusiastically !! Neil Wood, Hull, Mass
AWESOME!!, Mon 5 Apr 2010
It was like a rock show! The sights and sounds blew me away. I am 40 years old and this was my first circus, as well as my 4 year old daughters. Bello and Grandma were hysterical and all the acts were entertaining. I love it and I look forward to making this an annual tradition with my family!!
Fabulous!, Sat 3 Apr 2010
Bello is back and brings smiles galore! Truly one of the most entertaining performances in years. You just can't beat this circus. All the seats are so close to the action, you feel like you can reach out and touch it. Our entire group - from grandparents to kindergartners simply loved this show!
Better every year, Mon 28 Apr 2008
We love this circus. There are no bad seats. And it's always different. This year an Asian acrobat who walks on a rope ---actually swings on it, standing up, no hands. As my 7-year-old exclaimed, 'You don't see that every day!' Food advisory: only hot dogs, popcorn & cotton candy for sale. Thirty steps away is a convenience store with fruit/sandwiches; also a Dunkin Donuts that closes early.
A Triumph!, Sun 30 Mar 2008
The Big Apple Circus is simply outstanding - and this, the year of their 30th celebration is no exception. From beginning to end it's a top notch performance full of talent and and laughter and life. And the clowns keep the smiles and energy going througout. The acrobatic finale was spectacular. And you are so close to all the action you can't help but feel a part of it all. Three cheers!
2007 Big Apple Circus, Mon 2 Apr 2007
This is our 5th year at the Big Apple Circus and our favorite to date. We have four children ranging from 2 - 1; the venue is small and intimate, yet exciting and accessible for all ages. In past years we had front row seats, but this year we sat in the back; there are no bad seats at the show so don't feel like you have to spend the money to sit at the front unless you want to be very near, or possibly part of the action. We loved this year's historical theme and some fun surprises as well -- take the train and make it even more fun for the kids.
Top Notch!!, Sun 1 Apr 2007
What a wonderful evening we had! Our kids, (ages 5 & 3) were completely entertained the entire time. Pretty impressive for our jumpy 3 year old son. The clowns were very funny, and there were so many different and exciting acts and the live music really rounded out the experience. We loved the 'theatre in the round' concept. Not a bad seat in the house for sure. Hats off to Big Apple Circus!
BAC, Tue 20 Mar 2007
The Big Apple Circus is great. I went there as a kid and now i work there as a teen. Its just perfect for families of all different ages everyone will be laughing and having a good time.
Perfection, Sun 7 May 2006
Comfortable seating, reasonable prices, clowns that are truly funny, and magnificent acts that aren't too long -- what more could a parent ask? This year's production, 'Grandma Goes to Hollywood' weaves in the mystique of Star Wars, swashbuckling and aerial stunts from Peter Pan, gansters from the Godfather, and more. Add a live band, exquisite horses, talented dogs, and very little hawking of overpriced junk -- the Big Apple Circus is perfect. If you can, take a train!
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