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Big Apple Circus | |
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Country | United States |
Founder(s) | Paul Binder and Michael Christensen |
Year founded | 1977 Founding Chairman : Alan B. Slifka |
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Operator(s) | Big Apple Circus |
Traveling show? | Yes |
Website | bigapplecircus |
Formation | March 1977 |
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Location |
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Region | United States |
Staff | 100+ |
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.[better source needed][1] The circus has been known for its community outreach programs, including Clown Care, as well as its humane treatment of animals.[2] 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.[3][4][5] The Circus was renewed in October 2017 for its 40th anniversary season[6] and returned to start a new season in October 2018 at Lincoln Center,[7] receiving generally positive reviews.[8][9]
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