Cirque Chinois - U.S. Premiere - Nov. 4

 Direct from Beijing! Inaugural U.S. Tour!
The National Circus of
The People's Republic Of China Performing

CIRQUE CHINOIS

 AT LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 4pm

Bronx, NY – Lehman Center for the Performing Arts proudly presents one of China’s most acclaimed and influential circus troupes introducing Cirque Chinois, a spectacular new production for its inaugural North American tour. For nearly six decades, The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China has been performing its unique style of circus, making it one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China. They offer a one-of-a-kind experience that has mesmerized and astounded audiences of all ages. The company’s New York City debut is on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 4pm at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY.

The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China was founded in 1953, making it one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China which has travelled the world. It’s especially acclaimed because of its unique acts such as Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion, and many other outstanding acts. The artists in the troupe have won international awards and the company has won over twenty gold and silver medals and awards at international circus festivals including the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, Cirque de Demain, and China National Acrobatic Competition. During the 1980’s, the company changed the concept of the “animal circus” to a new style of “non-animal circus” which influenced the pioneers of “Cirque du Soleil” who invited many coaches from the company to teach them the acts. The company’s Flying Trapeze troupe was invited to perform in the U.S. with the “Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus” in 1999 and with the “UniverSoul Circus” in 2007.  

Special ticket price for children 12 and under, $10 any seat

The performance of THE NATIONAL CIRCUS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA takes place on Sunday, November 4 at 4pm.  Lehman Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall is located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd. W. on the campus of Lehman College in the Bronx.  Tickets cost $45, $40 and $25, and for children 12 and under, $10 any seat.  Tickets can be purchased through 24 hour online access at www.LehmanCenter.org or by calling the Lehman Center box office at 718-960-8833 open Monday & Wednesday-Friday 10am-5pm (closed on Tuesdays) and beginning at 12 noon on the day of the concert.  Lehman Center is accessible by #4 or D train to Bedford Park Blvd., and is right off several major highways, including the Henry Hudson Parkway, the Saw Mill River Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway.  Low-cost on-site parking available for $5.

Lehman Center is supported, in part, with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.  The 2012-2013 season is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, JPMorgan Chase, and through corporations, foundations and private donations.  Special $10 tickets for children are underwritten by Con Edison.