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| Official Website: Big Apple Circus: Play On! Location: City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA map Phone:(800) 922-3772 Date: Saturday, April 4, 2009 - Sunday, May 10, 2009 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 is back in town for its 31st season with Play On! — a brand new, magical music box of a show! Play On! is a circus symphony of astonishing acts and side-splitting laughter, propelled by a jazzy mix of classical, soul and rock & roll from the best circus band in the land! Because no seat is more than 50 feet from the action, this is the perfect circus for young children.
Play On!
While the title is from Shakespeare (If music be the food of love, play on!), Play On! is pure circus, featuring the world’s finest artists under a classic Big Top tent, performing in the intimate setting of a single ring!
There are high-spirited Colombians on the flying trapeze; an acrobatic Chinese ballerina, pirouetting on top of her partner; jazzed–up juggling twins from America; Russians springing skyward from their Russian barre; a talented troupe of Italian dogs; and the breath–taking exploits of Big Apple Circus equestrians vaulting onto galloping horses. Not to mention our incomparable paragon of love and laughter, Grandma the Clown!
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 for Play On! range in price from $20 to $65 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 of Play On! begin Saturday, April 4th and run for 56 shows through Sunday, May 10th 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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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!
Fun Family Activity, Wed 26 Apr 2006
My kids are 20 months and 3 years and they both loved it and captured there attention the entire time. We all had a great time.
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