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    Big Apple Circus

    4.1 (214 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Whitney D.

    I used to go to the Big Apple Circus every year and then have not been in a few years. They used to have animals but not anymore which I honestly like better. It is in a tent with seating that is in a circle and the stage is in the middle. There are snacks and a bar here too. Also definitely check out the little gift shop stand some fun things here. There are many acts in this show that are all wonderful. And the theme for this show is NYC playground so they take that theme through out the whole show and all the acts have something to do with an area of the city. And there is no ringmaster or used to be grandma the leads of the show that take you through the show are the NYC mice. People dressed up as The mice/ rats here. It is very well thought out theme show in my opinion. One of my fav acts was the three men spewing water from their mouths. It was truly very funny. And I love all the acrobats and the three people doing the trapeze. Flying through out the tent is just a site to see. I also really enjoyed the contortionist. WOW is all I can say about that one! This is truly a family friendly show for all ages young and old. And some people from the audience can actually be in the show too as they pick out people to help with some acts. I highly recommend coming to see the Big Apple Circus when it is in town.

    Momoka T.

    5.0 / 5.0 I was told that the circus would be held for a limited time at DAMROSCH PARK on the left side of the MET Opera, so I went there immediately! After purchasing tickets at the Box Office, I went through the security check and entered the venue. Strollers are kept at the PARKING right after entering the venue. I thought it would be cold since it was a temporary venue, but the room temperature was fine even without outerwear. There is a concession stand where you can buy popcorn, drinks, and goods! The spacing between the seats was a little narrow, but my butt didn't get sore after sitting for a long time, probably because the seats were thick. The legroom is small, so it is best to keep luggage to a minimum! The performance lasted about 2 hours, with a 20-minute intermission. I won't describe the program here because I want you to enjoy it after you see it, but I felt like I was traveling through the streets of New York City. I can't stop being thrilled and excited. Since there are many people with children, adults and children alike can enjoy the show! Thank you for the excitement!

    Andrea S.

    I had a wonderful time at the circus! It was just me and my boyfriend and I was worried that it might be too childish, but it was great!! There were so many acts and there was almost never a dull moment. The circus is kid-friendly and some scenes are more geared towards kids, but there were still many attendees without kids as well. Getting in with smooth and we were ushered directly to our seats. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an entertaining night filled with acrobatics, dancing, comical relief, and more. When buying tickets, any seat is good for viewing so don't hesitate to save some money by seating in the lower tier back area.

    Devin T.

    It was an amazing night full of people wanting to see all that the Big Apple Circus had to offer! I took my 13 year old who wasn't too thrilled about the circus at first but once we were there and the performances were happening she didn't want to leave. It was a such an amazing show. I was happy to see there were only a few dogs apart of the show as opposed to so many other animals in previous years. Very very enjoyable show 100% recommend for all ages!

    Ha An N.

    We went for opening night. The acts were great! Overall has cute New York themes and references, the acrobatics were insane, and crowd had good energy. The show was about 2 hours long with a intermission. The venue had a bar, a small concessions stand, and hot dogs, and pretzels, and a merch stand. The venue is pretty small, and crowd control was a little questionable tonight, lines were long and slow moving everywhere with staff not guiding flow. Ushers took us to the wrong seats twice! And in general staff seemed a little confused, but it was the the first night so they should get the hang of it soon.

    Larry G.

    Pretty good. Not good as circus soooo leeeeeeeleeee but good. The Chinese head bouncing inside down dudes were fun.... The trapeze dudes were that good but the funny clown was ok and laughable

    Human Fountains
    Vivienne C.

    I haven't been to the circus in a long long time and I was super excited to go. Thank you Katey and the Yelp Elite NYC team for planning this event as it brought out the child in me and allowed me to experience something I wouldn't have normally. When we got inside, we were immediately greeted with popcorn and cotton candy which already set the mood. Here are some of my favorite things about the experience: - My favorite act was The Human Fountains. I know they got famous of America's Got Talent but I didn't know who they were until they performed here. Their act was so incredibly funny and amazing as they spewed water out of their mouths like a fountain. They really captured the essence of so many fountain displays, for example when there was one person spewing water into another person's mouth. You really do see those sculptures of one thing spewing water into another thing. And then the fact they had audience participation was so fun as well. - The Russian Swing act was also so fun as these people were flying 5 foot into the air onto a sheet that really wasn't that wide. It felt so dangerous. - I also loved that this whole experience was in a makeshift tent. I have never been to a circus that was propped up in that way and it made me wonder why we don't have more experiences that are also in a tent. - The seating in a half dome pattern was so fun as well as it really felt like we were all part of this experience which helped hype the audience up. Honestly loved this Yelp Elite experience and in the future if I ever had a kid, I will definitely be taking them to the circus. Regardless, would highly recommend going whether you are old or young.

    A rotating contraption with a trapeze artist running up and down the circumference of the set while it moves.
    Alan B.

    We took our grandchildren to this circus which was expensive for both performance time and variety. The high wire acts were excellent, as was the contortionist who was amazing. I felt it was a Circ D' Solei ( forgive my French) compressed down to a circus for children experience. I could not understand why they were totally devoid of traditional clowns and their antics while trying to have people running around dressed up as rats acting more weird than funny . My 4 and 7 year old grandkids enjoyed the poodle act but were not overwhelmed by anything else. Perhaps not allowing traditional animal acts anymore takes some of the glitter and fun away from the circus atmosphere. Maybe would give it four stars if price was less and had more bang.

    Dog acrobats!
    Lauren L.

    The show was wonderful! They had an assortment of acts that were very diversified. The small stage was used wisely. The performers were excited, and the crowed was thrilled. Big Apple Circus had premium seating for Yelp Elite customers. The lighting and digital effects were impressive!

    Jin Hao Y.

    Came during the premiere where it was very packed with people getting in. It was a mix of some very skilled performances as well as some that wasn't skilled but much of a comedy performance. Otherall it was a very entertaining show to watch.

    Rach S.

    The Big Apple Circus brought back fond memories of childhood circus days. This event was held near Lincoln Center. The tent setup was impressive. weather. The performance were awesome. The acrobats and trapeze artists were particularly impressive, with their daring feats and dramatic flair. The comedic acts and juggling performances were also entertaining. Overall, it was a fun and nostalgic experience, perfect for a family outing or a night out with friends.

    Mahsa N.

    This experience transferred me back in time to being a kid and experience the excitement of visiting the circus. The event was well organized though the show started slightly later than originally planned, expected for the opening night. The show was captivating. The acrobatic performances were particularly enchanting and a joy to watch. The performers and crew were very well coordinated and it makes you think of all the work that goes into producing such shows. Definitely a great one to attend with kids as well. Evening well spent!

    Where All the magic happens the main Stage.
    Damien P.

    Having not been to the circus for many years, it was a wonderful experience. Upon entering the Big Apple Cirvus tent, you will be captivated. You are transported back in time to your first circus experience in a magical dream world. We found the staff and crew to be extremely friendly and professional. We found the check-in process to be fast and pleasant. It was a comfortable and cosy venue with comfortable seating. The circus performers were all outstanding. Every aspect of the show was breath-taking and exciting. I highly recommend seeing the Big Apple Circus while it is in the area. The show is suitable for all ages and is a family friendly event.

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    Amazing show easily the best circus I've ever seen. One act was better than the last.

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    Amazing circus!!! I went opening night, and it was a magical, extremely fun experience!!! Highly organized and a great time- thank you!!!

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