The Big Apple Circus Steps Right Up to Atlanta for its 40th Anniversary Monday 05 February, 2018
Yay the circus is in town! I got a chance to go to the Big Apple Circus in Atlanta and I brought my friend and her family! I havent been to the circus in years! My friend Sas and her nine year old daughter have NEVER been, so this was a special treat for them. Also this was my early birthday event, the circus is always around my bday!
We are such big kids. Sas and I, was having more fun than Jordan (9). Sas husband I know had a good time too. You know how men are, act like they are so tough to enjoy some good entertainment, but on the inside they are beaming!
World renowned for its one-ring, intimate & artistic style, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the performers, BIG APPLE CIRCUS is passionate about revitalizing the circus for modern-day audiences with unique and astounding human feats, innovative design and technology. The 40th anniversary season program features the famous seven-person pyramid on the high wire with Nik Wallenda and The Fabulous Wallendas and the daring quadruple somersault attempted on the trapeze by The Flying Tunizianis – the first time in circus history that both legendary feats are performed under the same big top. The record-setting acts are joined by BIG APPLE fan favorite Grandma the Clown and her comedic sidekick Joel Jeske, as well as Dandino & Luciana, a dynamic duo who combine speed, acrobatics and daredevil grace on roller skates; award-winning contortionist Elayne Kramer; master juggler Gamal Garcia; Jan Damm on the Rola Bola; acclaimed Risley acrobats The Anastasini Brothers (who broke the World Record for Most Flips on November 9, 2017); Ringmaster Ty McFarlan; and circus trainer & presenter Jenny Vidbel, who performs in the ring with 16 horses and ponies, as well as six rescue dogs.
Jordan meeting the performers after the show
Meeting the ringmaster and a performer after the show
I think one of the special perks of going to the Big Apple Circus, is that everyone gets a chance to meet some of the performers and ringmaster shortly after the show for a photo ops. Atlanta, GA as a stop on the National Tour during its historic and critically acclaimed 40th anniversary season. The full lineup of global artists and acts including 10-time world record-holding high wire artist Nik Wallenda, and fan favorite Grandma the Clown will perform in Alpharetta at Verizon Amphitheatre from January 26 – February 25, 2018, for a total of 48 performances.
ABOUT BIG APPLE CIRCUS
BIG APPLE CIRCUS was founded in 1977 by circus performers Paul Binder and Michael Christensen with a mission to present authentic and thrilling circus arts, in the intimacy of the one-ring Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the performers. In addition to its world-renowned reputation for presenting exceptionally unique and astounding acts, BIG APPLE CIRCUS – known as the ‘Circus With A Heart’ – has distinguished itself by demonstrating a strong social conscience in its programming, maintaining a vital no wild or exotic animals policy. Additionally, BIG APPLE CIRCUS offers numerous community outreach programs including Circus of the Senses, sensory-friendly performances, and Circus for All, which provides access to the circus to those who are underprivileged and underserved. BigTop Works, the new owners of BIG APPLE CIRCUS, share a passion for, and history with, the circus arts and look forward to honoring the legacy of its 40-year history.
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I have never heard of the Big Apple Circus before but looks like so much fun. I think it was great how you got the opportunity to take pictures with the cast.
The last time I went to the circus was as a child and I have been meaning to go to one the last couple of years! I am looking for one that is similar to the American Horror Story Freak Show circus but I feel like I’ll be looking forever for one like that!
I actually think I vaguely remember going to the Big Apple Circus when I was a kid — But I barely remember anything other than the tent and the crowds of people, ha! What a crap memory, I need to make new ones!
I’m glad you guys had a good time. Those pictures are awesome. I couldn’t watch a circus act myself, I fear for other peoples safety a lot and too much! However, my kids would love it. Thanks for sharing.
It looks and sounds like such a lot of fun. I know I was sad to hear Ringling Brothers went under. It felt like a piece of my childhood was gone. It’s great someone else is taking up the mantle and bringing the circus to a modern audience.
I have never been to the Big Apple Circus; it looks like a lot of fun. We live about 4 hours from Atlanta, but we travel there quite a bit because there is so much to do. I guess now I can add this to the list!
Fun fact: I used to work for a circus company. It was a lot of fun. I never was in a show like this, but I did learn some circus skills. It looks like you had a blast! I love that you said you thought you had more fun than your child.
I have never heard of the Big Apple Circus before but looks like so much fun. I think it was great how you got the opportunity to take pictures with the cast.
This looks very fun. I love stage shows. I hope to see a few this year.
The last time I went to the circus was as a child and I have been meaning to go to one the last couple of years! I am looking for one that is similar to the American Horror Story Freak Show circus but I feel like I’ll be looking forever for one like that!
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I am stunned with those beautiful pictures! So fun!
I actually think I vaguely remember going to the Big Apple Circus when I was a kid — But I barely remember anything other than the tent and the crowds of people, ha! What a crap memory, I need to make new ones!
I love the circus! You guys look like you had a great time. Great pics!
So fun! My daughter would love to see something like this. I’m always in awe of the things people can do in a circus.
This looks so fun! I haven’t been to the circus since I was a kid. It seems like such a great family activity. 🙂
I’ve never been to the circus. This looks like amazing fun
How fun! I’ve heard of Big apple circus before but have never actually seen any pics of the performance. It looks like a great time!
This Big Apple Circus looks so fun! I would like to see it personally soon.
Looks like you and your family had a blast. Great shots of the performance.
I didn’t even know Atlanta had a circus. It looks like you’all had a great time at the circus.
I’m glad you guys had a good time. Those pictures are awesome. I couldn’t watch a circus act myself, I fear for other peoples safety a lot and too much! However, my kids would love it. Thanks for sharing.
I have never heard of the Big Apple Circus but it sounds amazing. Chance would love to meet members of the cadt.
looks like you had a lot of fun. i personally like circuses that avoid animal acts
Oh wow this sounds like such an amazing show. I have to admit I do love a good circus, some people are so talented.
The circus is always fun!I love how the cast took pictures with the audience.
This looks like so much fun! I went to something like that, but they didn’t allow photos 🙁
The circus looks like so much fun. I hope you guys had a wonderful outting.
I had beautiful memory watching circus as a child. I love to see Big Apple with my kids. It sounds fun.
It looks and sounds like such a lot of fun. I know I was sad to hear Ringling Brothers went under. It felt like a piece of my childhood was gone. It’s great someone else is taking up the mantle and bringing the circus to a modern audience.
I have never been to the Big Apple Circus; it looks like a lot of fun. We live about 4 hours from Atlanta, but we travel there quite a bit because there is so much to do. I guess now I can add this to the list!
I have not been to a circus in a long time. This looks like it would be so much fun.
Okay, this looks like SOOO much fun. It sounds like you guys had an amazing time. What a great memory! LOVE IT!
What a wonderful experience to watch the Big Apple Circus! They are so talented and performed with great pride 🙂
This looks like an amazing place to visit. I would love to go one day. We just love the circus.
Fun fact: I used to work for a circus company. It was a lot of fun. I never was in a show like this, but I did learn some circus skills. It looks like you had a blast! I love that you said you thought you had more fun than your child.
This looks like a lot of fun!
I love a trip to the circus, we went to one at the Blackpool Tower at Christmas and it was amazing.
This looks like a lot of fun!! I love the circus it’s so full of happiness and silliness 🙂 Your girl looked super excited! the pics are pretty cute!