The wintry weather here in NYC didn’t stop us from gallivanting out and about the city this long weekend! We had loads of fun and enrichment, first off with the Circus this Saturday!
I’ve always heard about the Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center (now in its 41st season!!), but have never ventured to experience it myself until now (it always seemed like something befitting for families and my kids were never seemed quite old enough... or yet to be born, ha!). However, now that my oldest is five, it seemed like the perfect opportunity and venue for him to experience the circus!
First off – I was happy to report that there were no clowns (which I find rather creepy). Moreover, there didn’t seem to be any overt cruel treatment of animals, which is a big thing in my book. No elephants, lions, and the like (hubs told me that apparently it’s illegal to have elephants in Manhattan? I looked it up and it’s true!).
There were some gorgeous horses and cute puppies, but the real highlights for us were the performances by humans. Indeed, it reminded me of Cirque du Soleil performances, plus what was back then called the “Absinthe” production that hubs and I saw at South Street Seaport (many, many moons ago, before children). The circus show is aptly hosted by Ringmaster Stephanie Monseu and features quite an impressive roster of artists performing various astonishing feats.
So in summary, I must admit that I rather enjoyed it!!! It is a "One-Ring," two act show (with a twenty minute intermission) in between. Sure it can be (to pardon the pun) “quite a circus” at times when you’re there (thought the production itself is located right inside Lincoln Center, and I am always happy to be there as I find the grounds and architecture absolutely stunning). Hubs was lamenting that it wasn’t a great place for him to be with his arm injury, but dem the breaks. There are tons of other kids around, and I love that they had a VIP lounge with entertainment for children beforehand, plus an opt-in opportunity to do pony rides, in addition to some delightful pre-show entertainment right by the snack box!
Of course, if you ask munchkin, he’ll probably tell you that some of his favorite moments entailed: (1) eating cotton candy; (2) playing with his shiny new spinning toy; and (3) possibly something to do with dudes doing quadruple flips on Trapeze (which admittedly was insanely awesome!).
I believe this week might be the LAST week to catch the Big Apple Circus in NYC (tickets here) #bigapplecircus – as they’re headed next to our nation’s capital in DC in February through March. So please catch them at Lincoln Center (btw now and Sunday, January 27, 2019), if you can!!
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