Big Apple Circus

The Big Apple Circus is a circus based in New York City. Opened in 1977, later becoming a nonprofit organization, it became a tourist attraction. The circus has been known for its community outreach programs, including Clown Care, as well as its humane treatment of animals. Big Apple Circus filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November 2016 and exited bankruptcy in February 2017 after its assets were bought by Compass Partners. The Circus was renewed in October 2017 for its 40th anniversary season and returned to start a new season in October 2018 at Lincoln Center, receiving generally positive reviews.

Big Apple Circus
Origin
CountryUnited States
Founder(s)Paul Binder and Michael Christensen
Year founded1977 Founding Chairman : Alan B. Slifka
Information
Operator(s)Big Apple Circus
Traveling show?Yes
Websitebigapplecircus.com
Big Apple Circus
FormationMarch 1977 (1977-03)
Location
  • New York, NY
Region
United States
Staff
100+
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