Big Apple Circus - Dream Big!

Got plans this weekend?  If you are in the DC Metro area then you might want to pick up some tickets ($15 and up) for the Big Apple Circus at the Dulles Town Center.  It is Grandma's farewell tour after all!  From September 22 - October 10, 2011 the DC area is happy to host this intimate circus that is fun for the whole family.  Really, it is one of the kid activities I actually look forward to and it blows other circus acts away.

The theme this year is Dream Big!  Loaded with trapeze flyers, a singing Ringmistress, horses that dance and frolic and even a capybara the Big Apple Circus is full of imagination and feats that will astonish anyone.  I particularly loved the juggler, Dmitry Chernov.  I can't even put into words how cool that innovative one person act was to behold.  There is even an eleven-man human juggling show!

If all that isn't enough then come for Grandma! From the US, International Clown Hall of Fame inductee Barry Lubin, and his unforgettable clown Grandma. She/he is the star of the show! Kids and adults alike love Grandma and her antics. 

As a family of five we have a lot of people to please and the Big Apple Circus does not disappoint. A smaller ring and fantastic seats (anywhere you sit) make for a spectacular show.  From our smallest child who is one to the two and five year old they were all happy and laughing and wanting to participate the entire time.  The staff is friendly, helpful and the air-conditioned or heated venue can't be beat! 

Following the Dulles engagement, the Big Apple Circus will play its annual season at
New York City’s Lincoln Center (October 20 - January 8, 2012). Additional venues and
schedule will be announced at a later date. Get your tickets now!

Get Dulles Town Center tickets here! 

MPR Rating:  Four Stars.

Disclaimer:  MPR was not paid for this post.  Attendance was for press and review purposes only.  Opinions are MPR's only.


*All Photos by Maike Schulz/Big Apple Circus.

The Big Apple Circus is in Town!

For the month of March the one and only Big Apple Circus is in town.  Bello is back too!  After nine seasons this clown, this amazing performer called by Time magazine "America's Best Clown" has returned. 

We had great seats and a wonderful time this past weekend as the whole family truly enjoyed the entire show from start to finish.  The staff was helpful and courteous.  The performers excellent.  The Big Apple Circus is intimate and every seat in the house is a good seat because each seat is no more than 50 feet away from the ring.  That's another bonus to the Big Apple Circus- there is only one ring.  All eyes and attention are on it all times and it is always worth it.  We were seated down front and had not just a great view but the kids had a chance to interact with the performers from Bello to Grandma and more!  So did many others who enjoyed the show.  After it was over my husband leaned in to me and said, "That just blew Ringling Bros. out of the water!" It's true.  The Big Apple Circus is something to be seen.

The show runs from now until March 27th, 2010 at Dulles Town Center.  The circus has an 11-month, 7-city tour so be sure to check for local listings.  The circus is also a not-for-profit performing arts and outreach institution that seeks to invigorate the communities it performs in, so you can be sure you are doing a good thing.

NOW you can save up to 30% per ticket for Dulles right here!  To purchase your discounted tickets to the Big Apple Circus:


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By Phone: CALL 888-541-3750 and mention code POP10

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For more info, make sure to check out the Big Apple Circus on Facebook (http://facebook.com/bigapplecircus) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/bigapple_circus).
 
MPR Rating:  Five Stars.
 
Disclaimer:  I was not paid for this post. Tickets were given for review purposes only.  Opinions are solely my own and my family's.