Led by Brooklyn-born singer and Ringmaster Storm Marrero, the 42nd season of Big Apple Circus, celebrating the spirit of New York City, begins performances October 12, 2019 at Lincoln Center, running through February 2, 2020. Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com.
Aimed at revitalizing the circus for modern-day audiences, Big Apple Circus has a long-standing tradition of inclusivity, highlighting the finest talent from around the globe for an equally diverse audience. The circus is directed by the mother/son team of Cecil MacKinnon and Jack Marsh, who strive to maintain the circus’ core foundation of family, legacy, and creativity.
An addition to this year’s show are original compositions by Drama Desk nominated composer, writer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist Ada Westfall (Death of a Salesman at BAM), whose work will be enhanced by music director Wages Argott, composer Janine Delwarte, lighting designer Jesse Alford, and Tony Award nominated costume designer Emilio Sosa (“Project Runway” finalist, Porgy & Bess, Motown).
This year’s Big Apple Circus talent includes:
• The hand-balancing duo of strength and agility Rafael Ferreira with partner Alan Pagnota in DUPLA MAO NA RODA, a strongman routine highlighting the indomitable nature of the human spirit.
• The New York premiere of “America’s Got Talent” finalists SAVITSKY CATS: Svitlana, Marina, and Misha—and their ten adorable and talented house cats.
• New York comedian AMY GORDON, who has travelled the world slaying audiences in 6 different languages.
• THE ALIEV TROUPE, composed of internationally renowned acrobats specializing in the art of aerial acrobatics and the Russian Barre.
• The TRICK RIDERS Caleb Carinci and Renny Spencer, and, of course, their horses.
• The 79-year old comedic acrobat, NYU and Julliard Professor, Hovey Burgess.
• The LOPEZ TROUPE on the hire wire with their DUO STRAP act featuring Maryna Tkachenko and Tetiana Yudina.
• Jayson Dominguez and his WHEEL OF DEATH.
• New Yorker and International Juggling Association Gold Medalist KYLE DRIGGS, who invented umbrella juggling.
Circus of the Senses (December 5th and 6th) offers special enhanced inclusive experiences for audiences who are deaf, blind, low vision and more. The performances feature ASL interpretation, Live Audio description through infrared headsets, pre and post show tactile experiences and both braille and large print programs.
For one night only (December 5 at 5:30 pm) there will be a completely empathetic and immersive experience where audiences will enjoy a 3-course dinner and the show—all while wearing a blindfold. The performance is full guided, audio described, and will provide the audience with the incredible perspectives afforded only to the blind.
Sensory-friendly Autism performances (October 26 and November 1st at 11 am ) feature lowered light and sound levels, a complete social story available for download with a descriptive picture book showing the different areas and acts involved with the circus, a professionally staffed “calming center” and additional support that can be accessed at any point during the show.
As part of the Circus for All initiative, eighteen performances throughout the fifteen-week run will offer $10 tickets for every seat in the house to underserved schools and community groups. In addition to the tickets, BIG APPLE CIRCUS offers a complete study guide highlighting both CORE and STEAM curriculums for the students to learn about science, history, geography, and more first-hand as they experience the BIG APPLE CIRCUS.
Tickets are now on-sale at www.Ticketmaster.com The regular performance schedule is Wednesdays at 11 am & 7 pm; Thursdays at 11 am & 7 pm; Fridays at 11 am & 7 pm; Saturdays at 11 am, 3 pm & 7 pm; and Sundays at 12 pm & 4 pm. As there are schedule variances, please refer to the most up-to-date calendar on the website. The ticket range is $35 – $195 VIP Ringside ticket. www.BigAppleCircus.com
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