It's a mad, mad world with 7 circuses in town

12/21/07 - By Anna Fader
moscowkitties.jpgNew York City can get pretty crazy during the Holidays, but, in fact, with seven circuses in town, New York has never been more of a circus than it is now. Hailing from Moscow, Harlem, French Canada, China and good old fashioned New York, in typical New York style even the circuses can teach children about different cultures. Perhaps this holiday break you'll take your children on a trip around the world NYC circus style. The Apollo Big Show Circus Only through December 23rd, this Harlem circus stars hip-hop acrobats, African dancers and drummers, double-Dutch jump-ropers, trapeze artists and Rappin’ Granny. New Shanghai Circus at the New Victory Theater through Jan. 6. Chinese acrobats, aerialists and athletes perform astounding acts in the tradition dating back to the harvest festivals of 2,000 years ago performed in with gloriously modern choreography, music and lights.

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Wintuk In a story about a boy in search of snow, this new Cirque de Soleil performance is made for the whole family with acrobats, giant marionettes and typical Cirque de Soleil magic. The Big Apple Circus New York's favorite circus brings back Grandma Clown and more fun under the big top. At Lincoln Center through January 16th. Moscow Cats Circus 35 cats! 1 dog! 5 clowns! Death defying Balancing Acts! Dancing! Acrobatics! The only entertainment of its kind in the World-features non-stop action by a group of talented felines performing original and astounding acrobatic feats, integrated into a non-verbal, colorful and fun-filled family show. Through Jan 13th. The Moscow Circus Town Square is bringing the one and only Moscow Circus to Greenpoint's Warsaw Club on Thursday, Jan 24, 2008. One day only! Buy tickets right now via TicketWeb (www.ticketweb.com or 866.468.7619). For more info, call 718.389.3601 during business hours. More info will also be available on www.townsquareinc.com soon. 500 Clown Irreverent, ironic and off-beat, 500 Clown is the highly acclaimed, Chicago-based company that wields circus arts, improvisation, and action-based performance to produce a unique theater experience. Not appropriate for small children. They recommend ages 12 plus.