Big Apple Circus Hometown Playground NYC Performances

By 10/19/2024 09:43:00 AM

The Big Apple Circus, returns with an all-new show “Hometown Playground” celebrating the magic and excitement of the city that never sleeps.

Big Apple Circus Hometown Playground NYC Performances

From Manhattan to Harlem, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, audiences will take an unforgettable journey - with soaring acrobats, jaw-dropping stunts, comedic mischief, and the cutest performing dogs ever - celebrating the diverse neighborhoods and unique landmarks of New York City.

Big Apple Circus “Hometown Playground”


Big Apple Circus “Hometown Playground” will perform from November 8, 2024, to January 5, 2025 beneath the iconic Big Top in Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park.

Under the stewardship of renowned producer and promoter Michael Cohl and two-time Emmy Award-winning Director Shanda Sawyer, “Hometown Playground” will be a joyous return to the classic Big Apple Circus experience, with non-stop thrills, whimsy, and plenty of surprises.

This year’s show will feature all-new acts with a cast of international circus stars, including:

  • Aerial Orb – From the artistry of the aerial moon to the skillfulness of the aerial hoop, all eyes will be on the graceful Sofia Petrov as she sails atop the Big Apple Circus tent
  • Cartoon Poodles – Precocious performing poodles, all rescued from shelters across the United States
  • Comedy Pickpocket – Sweden’s Michael Halverson becomes a hilarious one-man crime wave, be sure to check your wallets on the way out.
  • Flying Poemas – Soaring high above the circus ring, this trapeze family will dazzle and thrill audiences
  • Human Fountains – From Bethesda Fountain to City Hall Park, this hilarious take on New York’s iconic fountains may leave some audience members a little soggy.
  • Slack Wire - Mihret Mekonnen demonstrates strength, power and balance on the slack wire

This season, the Big Apple Circus will continue its legacy of community engagement by donating tickets to local nonprofits and community-based organizations to offer the circus experience to hundreds of children and families at no cost.

The Big Apple Circus additionally provides daytime programming for local schools at an accessible price point.

Tickets are now on sale and include new, family-friendly children's pricing.

Learn more, visit - www.bigapplecircus.com

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