Going to the circus is a rite of passage for little kids. I finally got a chance to take my five-year old to her first circus (along with my sister) and I’m still not sure which one of us had the most fun. Read on for my Big Apple Circus Review…
Spotlight on NYC: Big Apple Circus Review
The Big Apple Circus is a small, one ring circus in Lincoln Center thats perfect for families with small kids. When I was growing up, I remember never knowing where to look at the circus because there was always so much going on but with just one ring, its so easy to focus on the acts. The audience is seated in a tent around the ring and because of the intimate size, no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring. Plus, there is a live band playing above the circus which really adds to the grown-up circus feel.
Spotlight on NYC: Big Apple Circus Review
This is not the circus my sister and I grew up with where we saw a million clowns climbing out of a tiny car. Instead of the usual clown antics, the Big Apple Circus features a European vibe with sophisticated acrobats, trapeze artists, a Ringmaster who charms the audience, Francesco the Clown who gets everyone laughing, animal acts, magical moments that unfold in front of your eyes and more.
This year’s Big Apple Circus is named Metamorphosis and the acts highlight a variety of amazing transformations.
Take a peek at some of the talented acrobats and performers…
Spotlight on NYC: Big Apple Circus Review
Look closely to see the contortionist all folded up into this box. Can you believe that this woman wiggled her way into the box too? So amazing!
Spotlight on NYC: Big Apple Circus Review
Animals and clowns always steal the show…
Spotlight on NYC: Big Apple Circus Review
These Russian quick change artists were my absolute favorites. I thought seeing Cinderella go from rags to ball gown on Broadway was amazing but this woman who changed into eight costumes in a matter of minutes just blew my mind.
Spotlight on NYC: Big Apple Circus Review
This is Big Apple Circus’ 37th season which says a lot. Metamorphosis really amazed all three of us and my daughter is still asking me how they did all the tricks. I love that some of the animal performers were rescued from local shelters and I also love that Big Apple Circus has several community outreach programs like Clown Care. If you have a chance to see Metamorphosis before it closes on January 11th in NYC, I highly recommend it. The show continues this winter/spring in Bridgewater, NJ, Boston, MA and Queens, NY.
Things to know:
The show is approximately two hours (with a 15 minute intermission) and appropriate for kids of all ages. Children under 3 can sit on a parent’s lap for free. Stroller parking and changing tables are available.
A variety of typical circus food is available (hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, etc.) at reasonable prices.
The circus takes place in a heated tent and the bathrooms are on the primitive side.
Enjoy!
Thanks to Big Apple Circus for providing our tickets. As always, all opinions are my own. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!
Wonderful photographs, of course. I thought it looked spectacular and liked that
they also do good deeds. It’s nice to be nice.