The Big Apple Circus is back in NYC from November 7 through January 4 at Lincoln Center with a new show "The World’s Best Under Our Big Top,” full of jaw-dropping acrobatics, world-class performers, and festive fun for families.

This year’s show was designed to revitalize the circus for modern-day audiences with unique and astounding human feats, offering the perfect blend of gravity-defying performances with playful artistry and creativity.

This Fall’s show features a mix of talent from around the globe including acts from Ukraine and Africa as well as America’s Got Talent winners the Olate Family, this all-new extravaganza brings the magic of the circus to life and is perfect for dreamers of all ages.

Featured “The World’s Best Under Our Big Top” acts include

Bingo Troupe

Straight from the heart of Kyiv with the fire of a thousand spotlights! For nearly three dazzling decades, the Bingo Troupe has taken the world by storm with their electrifying energy, infectious charisma, and jaw-dropping stage presence. From Europe to the Far East, they've lit up arenas and theaters with showbiz magic and now this international sensation bursts into the Big Apple Circus!

Bone Breakers

They bend reality–and themselves! Hailing from Guinea, Africa, the Bone Breakers are living legends of flexibility and raw physical artistry. With limbs that twist, snap, and spiral in ways that defy the laws of nature, they blend contortion, rhythm, and power into a pulse-pounding performance that will leave your jaw on the floor.

Johnny Rico

The legacy lives on–bigger, bolder, and more hilarious than ever! From the royal lineage of the Popey clown dynasty comes Johnny Rico, a third-generation laugh-maker with circus in his blood and mischief in his soul. Whether he's dancing through chaos or tumbling into giggles, Johnny delivers side-splitting antics with a wink and a wild streak. It’s classic clowning reimagined for the next century of wonder!

Kung Fu Boys

Ancient discipline meets modern-day daredevils! Step into the ring and prepare to be awestruck as the Kung Fu Boys unleash a storm of martial arts mastery fused with fearless acrobatics! With lightning-quick moves, sky-high tricks, and energy that crackles like fire, this act is a heart-racing homage to the rich traditions of Chinese kung fu!?

Nicolodi Brothers

Double the talent, double the thrill! Who needs gravity when you’ve got the Nicolodi Brothers? Honoring their family legacy with every breathtaking spin, Dylan and James—seventh-generation circus sensations—take to the skies flipping tradition on its head with feet-fueled flight, fearless flair, and brotherly bravado. They bring old-school soul and high-flying thrills to the center ring!?

Olate Family

It’s a four-legged fiesta of fun! Winners of America’s Got Talent and hearts around the globe, the Olate Family brings their beloved performing pups to the circus ring for a joy-filled jamboree of flips, jumps, dances, and cuddly comedy. It's three generations of tail-wagging talent in a show that’s guaranteed to make every member of your family smile!

The Flying Maluendas

They don’t just fly–they soar into circus history! Meet the gravity-defying daredevils from Chile, the Flying Maluendas–seventh-generation aerial artists born to conquer the sky! With death-defying quadruple somersaults and midair feats that have shattered records and wowed international crowds, these cousins bring pure adrenaline, heart-stopping risk, and jaw-dropping beauty to every flight. You won’t believe your eyes–and you won’t want to blink!

In addition to its world-renowned reputation for presenting exceptionally unique and astounding acts, BIG APPLE CIRCUS has distinguished itself by demonstrating a strong social conscience in its programming, maintaining a vital no wild or exotic animals policy.

BIG APPLE CIRCUS shares a passion for, and history with, the circus arts and look forward to honoring the legacy of its 48 year history.

Learn more, visit - www.bigapplecircus.com

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