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Circus Oz: The Laughing at Gravity Tour
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SHOW INFORMATION

Average of 2 stars from 1 ratings.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Dec 1, 2006
Closed Dec 31, 2006
Running Time:
2hr. 0min.
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

That rambunctious gang of awesome Aussies, better known as Circus Oz, returns to the New Victory Theater (last appearances in 2004, 2000 and 1997) with an all-new show. Brashly turning circus arts on its multi-colored head, Circus Oz promises another exhilarating extravaganza flush with cheeky humor, unparalleled skill and irresistible Aussie charm. Fueled by the rock 'n' roll rhythms of an onstage band, a pink lemonade seller finds herself twisted in knots (literally); an accordion player in a bolero jacket thwarts off the oncoming advances of a BMX stunt biker for a bull; an orchestra's conductor lets his flight-prone, upright bass get the best of him; and seven pole climbers race up and rocket down a 40-foot tower of terror. "Acrobatically amazing, mentally mind-blowing and extraordinarily dexterous, ditsy and adorable" (New York Post), Circus Oz offers a fast, sassy diversion to the holiday season.

Variations to the regular schedule:

Sunday, December 3, 2006
A 12:00 PM performances takes the place of the regularly schedule 1:00 PM show.

Friday, December 8, 2006
This performance features a signed interpretation for members of the audience that may be hearing-impaired.

Thursday, December 14, 2006
Prior to this date there are no Thursday performances.
The performance on December 14 features a Talk Back following the show.

Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Prior to this date there are no Wednesday performances.

Friday, December 22, 2006
There is a 1:00 PM performance in addition to the regularly scheduled 7:00 PM show.
The 7:00 PM performance features a Talk Back following the show.

Sunday, December 24, 2006
There is no 7:00 PM performance.

Wednesday, December 27, 2006
There is a 1:00 PM performance in addition to the regularly scheduled 7:00 PM show.

Sunday, December 31, 2006
There is no 7:00 PM performance.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:



New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036

Built in 1900, this space was a burlesque house and later a pornography theater. Ironically, it is now the premiere children's theater in New York. The theater hosts many talented companies that produce quality entertainment for the whole family.

WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

There are times during the dazzlingly ditzy Circus Oz at the New Victory Theater when you begin to wonder if these wildly talented performers are from Australia, as advertised, or if they're actually supernatural beings from the actual Land of Oz.

The subtitle of the show is The Laughing at Gravity Tour, and the performers surely do defy gravity with stunts done on poles, ropes, bicycles, and trapeze swings. Little of what they do is what you would call conventional circus fare, though much of it has its roots in circus traditions. This modest-sized troupe has an outsized talent for taking a fresh and fanciful approach to familiar circus acts.

Under the artistic direction of Mike Finch, [...]


Reviewed by Barbara and Scott Siegel on Dec 5, 2006

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