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We recently saw the Big Apple Circus, in Bridgewater, NJ for a limited time. My son loves the circus, and this one is big enough to have amazing acts, while being small enough that no seat is a bad seat (none are more then 50 feet from the ring) and you have a real “family feel” to the whole experience.
His favorites were the animal acts. He loved the horses and camels, joined by miniature ponies and alpacas. We took a quick Vine video if you want to check it out-
They did this cool thing with draped fabric to give it a “merry-go-round” feel as the animals pranced in a circle, which was very cool. If only we got more then 15 seconds of video, ha. He loved this act. He missed the dogs from last year, but that’s what keeps the circus fresh- new acts, right?
My husband loved the contortionists, 2 adult women were able to fit themselves into a small box- it was amazing! There were so many wild things that these people were able to do, it really was astounding. There was a family that is 9th generation circus performers who did several acts that were really something- each one different, and one act that they performed together. This is one show that is something that I would recommend to any family. The ticket prices are really reasonable, as are souvenir toys and the food and beverages- you won’t be gouged like you will at some places.
More About the Circus
Big Apple Circus presents the New Jersey premiere of METAMORPHOSIS in its annual Bridgewater engagement at TD Bank Ballpark from Thursday, February 26 through Sunday, March 15, 2015.
Appearing before your very eyes: The thrilling flyers of the trapeze, swooping and swirling through circus skies! The razzle-dazzle of the rolla-bolla, an act that teeters right on the edge of equilibrium! The dynamo of the diabolo, the whirling double–tops of the Big Top! An aerial space-age acrobatic adventure — an ascent to amazement! The risky rhythms of the Risley team, twisting and turning, topsy-turvy! The cadenzas of camels and horses, and the exuberance of playful pooches, out to dazzle with delight! The cunning conjurors of the quick-change act, defying belief and inspiring awe! The incredible flexible limbs of the contortionist in an act that will literally bend your imagination! And Francesco the Clown, captivating the crowd with his musical merriment and gentle humor. Under the direction of maestro Rob Slowik, the renowned Big Apple Circus Band provides as always the live and glorious tunes of the sawdust spectacular. And finally, our irrepressible, magnificent Ringmaster, the illustrious and incomparable John Kennedy Kane will summon the spirits of the circus universe to immerse you in the wonder, the joy and the astounding magic of METAMORPHOSIS!
✯ From the US, John Kennedy Kane makes his thrilling three-peat here under the Big Top, to take you on a shimmering, chimerical adventure!
✯ From Russia, Vladimir and Olga Smirnov challenge you to keep up as they change from one outrageously spectacular costume to another in just the blink of an eye!
✯ From the US, Jenny Vidbel guides her beloved animal friends — ponies, puppies and more — through astonishing tricks that’ll have the audience cheering!
✯ From Russia, the Aniskin Troupe transports the audience to new heights, showcasing some of the best twists and turns of the century on their trampoline and flying trapeze!
✯ From the US, the Anastasini Family show off their slick skills with diabolo (“Chinese yoyos”), Risley (foot juggling — each other!), and an aerial space act that will leave you bedazzled and beguiled!
✯ From France, Francesco the Clown brings joy and laughter to children and adults alike as he transforms reality into dreams!
✯ From the US and Mongolia, Tatevik Seyranyan and Odbayasakh Dorjoo swivel and bend with amazing flexibility in a contortion act sure to boggle the mind — and watch Tatevik elude the laws of gravity in a breath-taking balancing act!
Returning to Big Apple Circus as director for a second season, West Hyler presents an extraordinary show to entertain audiences of all ages. Antoinette DiPietropolo makes her Big Apple Circus debut as choreographer to entrance the audience with magical steps and spins. Also returning is Tony Award-winning set designer Todd Rosenthal, who helps bring the acts to life with his mesmerizing mise-en-scène. Adding to her versatile career, Mirena Rada returns to the Big Apple Circus and adds flouncy flair as costume designer. Big Apple Circus welcomes back Howell Binkley as the lighting designer who gives the show its energetic sparkle. Seven-time winner of the MAC Award, JP Perreaux returns to the circus as sound designer. And Big Apple Circus is ecstatic to introduce Jim Steinmeyer to the team as illusion designer to add a little magic to this masterpiece. Contributing musical compositions and arrangements is Jack Herrick, artistic director of The Red Clay Ramblers, and to top it off, the Big Apple Circus Band shines under the brilliant musical direction of its trumpet virtuoso, the matchless maestro Rob Slowik.
Tickets for METAMORPHOSIS start at $20 and are available at www.bigapplecircus.org or by calling (888) 541-3750. NEW THIS SEASON! Wednesday Family shows at 11 AM and 6:30 PM: BOGO – Buy One ticket, Get One free for a special 75-minute version of METAMORPHOSIS (no intermission).
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i love the circus especially the smaller homey ones.
this sounds like a lot of fun
Looks like fun. I have not been to the circus since I was a kid. I would love to go and take my son and grandsons.