Big Apple Circus Presents BELLO IS BACK! At City Hall Plaza 4/3-5/16

Bello is Back! The Big Apple Circus is back in town with Bello Nock, named "America's Best Clown" by Time magazine, and the world's most exciting circus artists under the Big Top! In Bello is Back! the playfully elegant Bello, with his gravity-defying hair, trademark tuxedo, white gloves and spats, returns to the one-ring intimacy of the Big Apple Circus after an absence of nine seasons. With thrilling feats of derring-do and stylish sense of whimsy, Bello will astound and delight one and all! On the "Welcome Back Bello" committee: our own lovable star clown Grandma, the spirited Big Apple Circus Band, and winning new ringmaster Kevin Venardos, joined by 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! With no seat under the Big Top more than 50 feet from the ring, even if you're really small you won't miss a thing! Welcome back, Bello!

"The Big Apple Circus is your circus, Big Apple is back in town!"

Show Information
Performers from around the globe gather at the Big Apple Circus under the artistic direction of Guillaume Dufresnoy and creative direction of Michael Christensen for this 2009-2010 season's show:

-From America, the long-awaited return of Bello Nock with his daredevil stunts and child-like humor!

-From Italy, the Curatola Brothers - delightful hand-to-hand acrobatic duo in an exciting act full of fun and fancy!

-From Italy, Luciano Anastasini and his Pound Puppies return for a joyously jumping mélange of human and canine acrobatics!

-From Russia, the Aniskin Troupe amaze with their bravura, athletic trampoline act - then soar into the Big Top stratosphere with their spectacular flying trapeze act!

-From Russia, lovely and graceful Regina Dobrovitskaya performs a shimmering spectacle on aerial silk ribbons!

-From America and Kazakhstan, equestrians Christine Zerbini and Sultan Kumisbayev present an electrifying riding act - standing atop galloping chargers, Roman-style!

-From Spain, Picaso Jr. returns with his sizzling style and extraordinary juggling act - puffing into the air up to five ping-pong balls simultaneously, and catching them - with his mouth!

-From China, the Long Twins astonish with their unbelievable comedy contortion act!

-From America, versatile and charming ringmaster Kevin Venardos presides over the "Welcome Back Bello" committee!

-From America, Barry Lubin, a.k.a. Grandma, contributes a paragon of love and laughter to the performance for another spectacular season!

-And, rounding out the cast, the incredible talents of Tetyana Levkova (Russia), Annaliese Nock (America), and Big Apple Circus company members Andrey Mantchev (Bulgaria) and Valdis Yanovskis (Russia).

An innovative team of brilliant creators returns to the ring for the Big Apple Circus's most impressive line-up ever. Veteran clown and versatile director Steve Smith stages Bello Is Back!. Michael Valenti, award-winning Broadway composer, creates an original burst of musical excitement for music director Rob Slowik, who conducts and performs with the brilliant Big Apple Circus Band. Choreographer Vicki Davis adds her delightful dance steps. Austin K. Sanderson, the brilliant and versatile costume designer of Shakespearian plays, bridal collections and Circus of the Seas, returns for a third season with Big Apple Circus, with another vibrant and eye-catching wardrobe. 2008 Tony®-winning scenic designer Todd Rosenthal creates a new wonderful and colorful set. Sound designer Nick Borisjuk adds rich reverberations, and lighting designer Shannon January adds shimmer and sparkle. And, as always, creative consultant Barry Lubin adds his one-of-a-kind comic expertise.

Ticket Information

Bello is Back! begins its 25th Anniversary Boston season on Saturday, April 3rd and runs for 66 performances through Sunday, May 16th, 2010, under the Big Top at Boston City Hall Plaza (Government Center). Tickets for Bello is Back! range in price from $15 to $65 and are available by calling (888) 541-3750 or at bigapplecircus.org. Premium seating at $100 is available for all Saturday, Sunday and Patriots' Week shows. Having started Saturday, February 13th, tickets may also be purchased at the Community Box Office in the lobby of Boston Children's Museum from 11 AM to 3 PM daily; there is a $1 per ticket service charge. The Circus Box Office at City Hall Plaza will open Thursday, April 1st; hours are Tues-Fri, 10AM-8PM; Sat-Mon, 10AM-6PM. For groups of 15 people or more or for inquiries about wheelchair-accessible seating or for any additional information please call the Ticket Info Line at (800) 922-3772.

The Big Top is heated in cold weather and air conditioned in warm weather for all-season comfort.
For 32 years the Big Apple Circus, New York's original one-ring circus, has been delighting audiences of all ages under its Big Top by presenting the finest in live family entertainment featuring world-class circus artistry. Experience the instant connection between audience and artist as your family sits less than 50 feet from the ring. The Big Apple Circus is a not-for-profit performing arts and outreach institution committed to invigorating the communities we serve with the joy and wonder of classical circus. Tax-deductible contributions made by corporations, foundations and individuals enable the Big Apple Circus to bring its special magic to diverse audiences through its outreach programs - Clown Care[SM], Vaudeville Caravan[SM], Circus After School[SM], Circus For All!® and Circus of the Senses® - as well as its critically acclaimed performances.