Bravura by Circus Bella at The Crossing at East Cut

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Circus Bella presents: BRAVURA San Francisco’s Most Dazzling Holiday Tradition

Under a Colorful Big Top Circus Tent * Dec. 11, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 Limited Engagement - 23 Performances Only!

The Crossing at East Cut 211 Beale St. (at Howard St.) in San Francisco 94105

Written and Directed by Abigail Munn - Music Composed by Rob Reich and Ian Carey

TICKETS: circusbella.vbotickets.com/events

WEB SITE: circusbella.org/bigtop

TRAILER: COMING SOON

AUDIO & VIDEO CLIPS: circusbella.org/press-audio-trailer-clips

GOOGLE FOLDER WITH CURRENT VIDEO FILES:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16mYC6QpwNz8vJuUFgDXroG4x7avYXqJx?usp=share_link

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/circusbella

INSTAGRAM: @circusbella

CONTACT: 415-480-4239, info@circusbella.org

“A sparkling reminder that joy, risk, and beauty are brightest when shared. Under this Big Top, wonder doesn’t just twinkle—it dazzles” - Jon Bauer and Patty Riek, 48 Hills

“Now, more than ever, we all need opportunities to laugh and connect with our neighbors,” says CIRCUS BELLA co-founder and Director Abigail Munn. “We’re thrilled to be back with our resplendent tent at the East Cut, in the city I call home, and be a part of activating the city with arts and entertainment.”

Experience Circus Bella’s BRAVURA: Step inside the custom heated Big Top Circus Tent and into a dazzling new world! The sparkles, flips, majesty, giggles, and music never stop in San Francisco’s Most Dazzling Holiday Tradition. This all-new show brings world-class acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and clowns thrillingly close in an intimate, in-the-round setting. Astounding feats, tricks, and antics unfold to the melodious live-tunes of the Circus Bella All-Star Band. It’s a circus that meets variety show: spectacular, hilarious, glamorous, family-friendly, and wonderfully outrageous.

Performed in a colorful 350-seat Big Top Circus Tent, a diverse cast of 11 perform thrilling feats of balance and strength, demonstrations of grace and poise, hilarity, and authentic moments that bring us all together.

Located at 211 Beale St. (at Howard St.) at the Crossing at the East Cut, San Francisco’s newest gathering spot, the show runs 90 minutes plus a 15-minute intermission in our custom heated Big Top Tent. General Admission Seating in 2 sections: Premium (1st two rows, assigned seating) and General Admission. (Tix: $55 - $80).

For info: 415-480-4239 or info@circusbella.org

Schedule by Date: circusbella.org/press-schedule-by-date

Parking and Transit info: circusbella.org/press-transit-info

*The Big Top Tent and its adjacent restrooms are ADA-accessible.

NEW FOR CIRCUS BELLA WINTER SHOW 2026/27:

BRAVURA, (2026/27) features some of the finest and liveliest circus talent in the country including guest star Adam Kuchler (Las Vegas) whose recent credits include Cirque du Soleil, Big Apple Circus and Circus Flora. Doug Stewart (Boston), and Chloe Somers Walier (Vermont) will be premiering their high- flying doubles trapeze act. Local favorite Elise Hing will be debuting her foot archery. Ori Quesada, returning from his European debut at the acclaimed Krystallpalast in Germany, and Toni Cannon will be presenting his all-new Strong Man act. Original music is performed live by our beloved 6-piece Circus Bella All-Star Band.

The show is directed and conceived by Abigail Munn (Circus Bella co-founder and director). Original music is performed live by the Circus Bella All-Star Band and is composed by Rob Reich and Ian Carey. Glittering costumes are designed and fabricated by Autumn Adamme and Dark Garden Unique Corsetry - one of SF’s legacy businesses.

BRAVURA will run for four weeks (23 performances), inside a 68-foot round, heated colorful circus tent built in Italy by Francesco Grego fratelligrego.com/en/about-us/. The immersive performance places guests around the stage and close to the performers, easily visible on an elevated stage. Classic circus concessions, including popcorn, cotton candy, and cocktails (21+) are available at the performance. Food & beverages are available at special discounted pricing at the adjacent Gourmet Grotto and Greyhound Bar, part of the larger Crossing at the East Cut space.

BRAVURA continues CIRCUS BELLA’s 19-year tradition of bringing joy to multitudes of children and families in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The show is funded, in part, by San Francisco Grants for the Arts as well as with a generous partnership with the Crossing at East Cut.

Gather the family, round up your friends, or make it a date night out. Don your most sparkly attire and let the spirit of BRAVURA fill you with laughter, wonder, and holiday cheer. Raining outside? No problem! Step out of the chill and into our heated tent—on rainy days, we’re serving complimentary hot tea and cocoa to warm your hands and your spirits.

CAST: (alphabetically)

Toni Cannon, Strongman Jamie Coventry, Clown

Dwoira Galilea, Aerial Web Elise Hing, Contortion Natasha Kaluza, Clown and Hula Hoops Adam Kuchler, Cigar Box Juggling Abigail Munn, Ringmaster

Ori Quesada, Rola Bola Doug Stewart, Duo Trapeze

Chloe Somers Walier, Bottle Walking & Duo Trapeze

Jack Weinstock, Foot Juggling

CIRCUS BELLA ALL-STAR BAND:

Ian Carey (Bandleader, Composer, Trumpet), Christina Walton (Violin), Kasey Knudsen (Saxophone), Michael Pinkham (Percussion), Jonathan Seiberlich (Tuba), Katy Stephan (Keyboard and Accordion)

TECH CREDITS:

Autumn Adamme of Dark Garden Unique Corsetry - Costume Design; Emily Johansson, Lighting Design; Carlo Gentile, Production Director; Lawrence Helman, Publicity; Kirk Marsh, Tent Boss; David Messimore, Box Office Manager; June Price, Merchandise Manager; Rhonda Sauce, House Manager; Avery Ucker, Marketing & Development Director; Jack Weinstock, Roustabout, Set and Graphic Design.

Show Dates (23 performances):

Dec. 11, 2026 thru Jan. 3, 2027 Friday, Dec. 11, 2026, 7:00 pm (Opening Night)

Saturday, Dec. 12, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Sunday, Dec. 13, 1:00 pm

Friday, Dec. 18, 7:00 pm

Saturday, Dec. 19, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Sunday, Dec. 20, 1:00 pm

Monday, Dec. 21, 1:00 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 22, 4:00 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 23, 4:00 pm

Saturday, Dec. 26, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Sunday, Dec. 27, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Monday, Dec. 28, 1:00 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 29, 4:00 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 4:00 pm

Thursday, Dec. 31, 1:00 pm (New Year’s Eve)

Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Sunday, Jan. 3, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm (Closing Performances)

ABOUT CIRCUS BELLA: circusbella.org/about

Founded in the fall of 2007 by Abigail Munn and David Hunt, Circus Bella is a non-profit performing arts organization that brings the magic of the single-ring circus to people of all ages with performances that inspire diverse audiences, engage the community, and challenge its artists. Circus Bella has successfully revived the tradition of the homegrown circus through productions that are accessible, festive, and inspiring. Since 2008, the organization has performed for more than 150,000 people in over 40 locations across the Bay Area and beyond including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. to the Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Japan. Circus Bella is funded in part by San Francisco’s Grants for the Arts.

CREATIVE TEAM – Bios

Link to ALL Bios here: circusbella.org/meet-our-company

Abigail Munn (Producer, Ringmaster)

Since its inception, Abigail has been directing, creating and producing new work for Circus Bella. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and aerialist, Munn holds a BFA in Modern Dance from UC Santa Barbara. As a child, who was born and raised in SF, she appeared with the Pickle Family Circus, and later with Zoppe Italian Family Circus, Lone Star Circus, the Moisture Festival, the New Pickle Circus, Cabaret Verdelet, Circus Cabaret, Tease-O-Rama, Va Voom Room, and The Velvet Hammer Burlesque. Munn was commended in the NY Times for her performance in Alma Esperanza Cunningham’s Princess. Munn co-directed the nouveau-vaudeville troupe Kitty Bang, an internationally recognized three-time “Best of the Bay” winner that is influential in the modern Burlesque resurgence. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress.

Over the past few years, Abigail has become increasingly involved in advocacy work for the Circus Arts. When transitioning Circus Bella performers to Employees, she became aware that the current workers compensation rates and policy descriptions in California were out of step with the current reality of the Circus Industry. Munn embarked on a one-woman quest to help change this and after initiating a study from the Workers Comp Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), rates were significantly lowered (by 80%) for ALL Circus Companies in California. In addition, she is a founding member and on the board of the American Circus Alliance. abigailmunn.com

CALENDAR LISTINGS

WHAT:

Circus Bella presents:

BRAVURA San Francisco’s Most Dazzling Holiday Tradition

Under a Colorful Big Top Circus Tent

Experience Circus Bella’s BRAVURA: Step inside the custom heated Big Top Circus Tent and into a dazzling new world! The sparkles, flips, majesty, giggles, and music never stop in San Francisco’s Most Dazzling Holiday Tradition. This all-new show brings world-class acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and clowns thrillingly close in an intimate, in-the-round setting. Astounding feats, tricks, and antics unfold to the melodious live-tunes of the Circus Bella All-Star Band. Its circus meets variety show: spectacular, hilarious, glamorous, family-friendly, and wonderfully outrageous. Written and Directed by Abigail Munn, Music Composed by Rob Reich and Ian Carey.

- Show-stopping tricks and world-class artistry.

- Zany clown mayhem & non-stop laughter.

- The Circus Bella All-Star LIVE band - in perfect synchronization with the circus performers.

- Glittering original costumes - designed by Autumn Adame and Dark Garden Corsetry.

- Breathtaking feats just a few feet from your seat.

- Plus popcorn, cocktails, and sweet-treats for all ages!

Gather the family, round up your friends, or make it a date night out. Don your most sparkly attire and let the spirit of BRAVURA fill you with laughter, wonder, and holiday cheer.

Raining outside? No problem! Step out of the chill and into our heated tent—on rainy days, we’re serving complimentary hot tea and cocoa to warm your hands and your spirits.

WHEN:

Dec. 11, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 - Limited Engagement – 23 Performances Only.

Seating by 2 sections VIP, and General Admission. (Tix: $55 - $80).

Tickets & info: circusbella.org/bigtop

Show Dates (23 performances):

Dec. 11, 2026 thru Jan. 3, 2027 Friday, Dec. 11, 2026, 7:00 pm (Opening Night)

Saturday, Dec. 12, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Sunday, Dec. 13, 1:00 pm

Friday, Dec. 18, 7:00 pm

Saturday, Dec. 19, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Sunday, Dec. 20, 1:00 pm

Monday, Dec. 21, 1:00 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 22, 4:00 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 23, 4:00 pm

Saturday, Dec. 26, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Sunday, Dec. 27, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Monday, Dec. 28, 1:00 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 29, 4:00 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 4:00 pm

Thursday, Dec. 31, 1:00 pm (New Year’s Eve)

Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Sunday, Jan. 3, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm (Closing Performances)

WHERE:

221 Beale St. (at Howard St.) in San Francisco 94105

TICKETS: circusbella.vbotickets.com/events

WEB SITE: circusbella.org/bigtop

TRAILER: COMING SOON

AUDIO & VIDEO CLIPS: circusbella.org/press-audio-trailer-clips

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/circusbella

INSTAGRAM: @circusbella

For Info: 415-480-4239 or info@circusbella.org or circusbella.org

Schedule by Date: circusbella.org/press-schedule-by-date

Parking and Transit info: circusbella.org/press-transit-info

Circus Bella Contact: 415-480-4239, info@circusbella.org or circusbella.org