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While Big Apple Circus definitely attracts circus fans of all ages and couples on dates, Thurston said their core audience is ages 3-13. Indeed, seats are never more than 50-feet from the stage so even young circus-goers get a great view of the action.
Joining Bello this fall are an international crew of talented performers, including Bello's daughter Annaliese. Other performers include "spectacular acrobats from Italy, Russian wizards of the trampoline and the flying trapeze, a graceful flight on the aerial silks, fiery steeds and cavorting canines, playful Chinese contortionists, and Picaso Jr., the sensational Spanish juggler." Indeed, the equestrian and canine acts are highlights of the show and are sure to thrill young audiences.
"Bello Is Back" kicks off the Circus's 32nd year and runs through October 12 at the Palisades Center in West Nyack. The show starts an 11-month, 7-city tour that includes future dates in New York and Long Island.
Tickets range in price from $15 to $45 and are available online at www.bigapplecircus.org or by calling 888-541-3750. Tickets can also be purchased at the Nyack Village Theatre, 94 Main Street, Nyack. The theater is open 11am-3pm daily; there is a $1 service fee per ticket. The Circus Box Office, located in front of the Big Top in the commuter Park & Ride lot, opposite Home Depot in the Palisades Center mall, will open on Wednesday, September 24. Hours of operation will be Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am-6pm, and Tuesday through Friday from 10am-8pm. Ample free parking is available steps away from the Big Top, including special needs parking.