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On today's show Josh and Lyndsay announce the 2023 Tour Route for their outdoor summer circus, Stars Above, then they talk about two Broadway shows they saw last week, The Sign in Sidney Brustien's Window and Once Upon A One More Time. Later in the episode they call up Carolina Ortega, a booking agent for Aurora Nova, an agency which specializes in circus and physical theater touring throughout Europe. Carolina is also a sustainability expert and has compiled resources for creators interested in developing work in a conciscous manner. If you enjoy today's episode please share it with a friend!   Sustainability Lab: https://www.sustainability-lab.eu/   Theatre Green Book: https://theatregreenbook.com/

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the Tony award nominations, the upcoming CINEMA CIRCUS movie night with 3AM Theater, and a featured article in the New York Times about Spiegelworld's acquisition of future circus town Nipton, CA. Later in the show, Nathalie Enterline stops by to chat about her life and career in the circus and regale us with insights from her former partner and famed juggler Francis Brunn. Nathalie has performed all over the world, and is well known for her remarkable hat-and-cane juggling act that won a Gold medal at Cirque De Demain Festival in Paris. If you enjoy today's episode please rate it on Apple Podcasts and share it with a friend!

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the new Stars Above concessions trailer, the passing of Madir Eugester, and changing nomination categorizations with Drama Desk theater awards. Later in the show they call up Steve Smith, former dean of the Ringling Clown College and director of many shows including Big Apple Circus and Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey. Steve is also a five-time Emmy winner for work in children’s television, and was inducted into the Clown Hall of Fame in 1993 and served as the Creative Director of San Franscico's Circus Center. If you enjoy the show please share it with a friend!

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about a new book titled Under One Tent: Circus, Judaism, and the Bible featuring chapters by past podcast guests, as well as their thoughts on the new FL!P Circus in Staten Island, and upcoming increases in US visa fees for foreign circus artists. Later in the show, Chris Lashua stops by to chat about Cirque Mechanic's latest show Zephyr currently on its first national tour. If you enjoy today's episode please subscribe and share the podcast with a friend!

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay drop some behind the scenes details about the re-launch of Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus including the new acts, show concepts, and creative team. Later in the episode they call up Kenneth Feld, Chairman of Feld Entertainment and producer of Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus. They chat about the history of the Feld family's involvement with the circus, how their business has grown and been passed down through generations, and what this new season and iteration of an iconic American show will have to offer. If you like the show please share it with a friend!

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss "circus-washing" and whether or not it is a significant issue for large companies like Cirque Du Soleil and Dragone that have opened new shows in Saudi Arabia. Later in the show they call up award winning circus and theater director Cal McCrystal. They chat about Cal's past directing experience with Cirque Du Soleil, Spiegelworld, and Giffords Circus as well as his philosophy on creation and clowning. If you enjoy today's show please subscribe and share it with a friend!

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay are joined by Erin Leddy, Hideaway Circus's new Director of Touring and Development. They chat about Rihanna's Superbowl performance, Master Lu Yi's new book Training Is Bitter, and the merger of Broadway theater owners Jujamcyn and ATG. Later in the episode they call up Bekki Ashton, who is a company member of her family's circus which was started in the 1850s in Tasmania, Australia. They chat about her family's Australian heritage, tour route, and plans to come to the United States. If you enjoy today's show please share it with a friend!  

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the APAP NYC conference, the ACA virtual act pitch, and the latest uploads to the Gordon Turner circus archive. Later in the show they call up Boris Fodella, an acrobat and co-founder of French/Swiss circus company Cirque La Compangie. Boris is Cirque De Demain gold medal winner and has created multiple original shows that have toured throughout western Europe. If you enjoy today's show please share it with a friend and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. www.hideawaycircus.com www.patreon.com/hideawaycircus www.instagram.com/hideawaycircus  

On today's show, Josh and Lyndsay chat about the upcoming APAP conference, a new open position at Hideaway Circus, how artificial intelligence will change the circus industry, and a 100-year-old circus show from the King of Mars. Later in the episode they call up Yamoussa Bangoura, founder of Kalabante Productions now on tour with Cirque En Afrique. Originally from Guinea, Yamoussa is an incredibly talented musician, singer, acrobat and juggler who made his way to Montreal before starting his own circus. If you enjoy today's show please subscribe and share it with a friend!

On today's show Josh and Lyndsay chat about the state of The Great White Way and the closure of KPOP and Ain't No Mo, and a new show from Spiegelworld opening in Atlantic City called The Hook. Later in the episode they call up director, Ring Master and co-founder of Circus Bella, Abigail Munn. A native of San Francisco, Abigail started performing on the trapeze before creating her own company modeled on the success of the Pickle Family Circus's outdoor shows. They chat about circus directing, music selection, managing insurance, and performing in public spaces. If you enjoy the show please share it with a friend and rate and review us wherever you get podcasts! 

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay chat about the Gordon Turner Historical Circus Video Archive now available on Patreon, the new documentary from Cirque Du Soleil Without a Net, and the closure of NYC largest training studio The Muse. Later in the show they call up Nassib El-Husseini, the CEO and executive producer of Les 7 Doigts based in Montreal. They chat about his background in conflict resolution, his journey into the circus, and the state of the touring industry. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend and subscribe! PATREON: pateron.com/hideawaycircus

On today's show Josh and Lyndsay chat about their summer circus Stars Above, recap the CINAR's conference in Montreal, and talk about the state of the performing arts market in New York City. Later in the episode they call up Danise Payne who was the first female African American clown in Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus and the author of the memoir Elbows in My Ears. They talk about Danise's path through the circus, how she developed her clown characters, and challenges she had to overcome to pursue her dreams. If you enjoy the episode please rate the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and share it with a friend!

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay recap the NYC rehearsals for the second summer of their open air circus Stars Above, talk about the workshop presentation of Water for Elephants the musical, and examine a new ticketing bill signed into law in New York State. Later in the episode they call up Sylvia Hernandez DiStasi a second generation circus performer and 2019 inductee into the Circus Ring of Fame. Sylvia is one of the co-founders of the Actors Gymnasium in Chicago and has been a circus choreographer for countless theater productions in the midwest. If you enjoy today's episode please share it with a friend!

On today's show Josh & Lyndsay talk about the fall out of an economic downturn in theater and circus in the US, their upcoming outdoor circus show Stars Above, and tease a streaming rerun of the unique juggling experience Reflex. Later in the show Josh call's up Kirk Marsh, clown and founder of the tented show Circus Kirkus. They talk about Kirk's start in clowning and what it takes to build and start a small tented circus - keeping it going turns out to be another question! If you enjoy today's show please subscribe and share it with a friend.

On today's show Josh and Lyndsay announce the cast and tour route for their open air summer circus Stars Above, big news from a rebranded Ringling, and review the book Shanghai Acrobat. Later in the episode Josh calls up husband and wife duo Simone and Trey Key who own and operate Culpepper Merriweather Great Combined Circus out of Hugo, OK. Trey is the general manager and performs a big cat act, Simone is the ringmaster and trapeze artist. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend!

On today's show Josh and Lyndsay make a new announcement, talk about the upcoming Water For Elephants musical, and an exciting new variety show in downtown Las Vegas called Cheapshot. Later in the episode they call up Carlos Alexis Cruz, the founder of the contemporary circus company Nouveau Sud based in North Carolina. They talk about growing up in Puerto Rico, training in San Francisco, and creating new work in the South. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend!

On today's show, Josh and Lyndsay announce an open casting call for their circus show Stars Above, recap a great performance from the Columbia Circus Collective, and discuss some unusual goings on at the new production Amytiska in Las Vegas. Later in the show they call up clowns and creators Seth Bloom & Christina Gelsone. A performing and married couple, together they have created original shows including AirPlay and Waterbombs, and subsequently toured them around the world. If you enjoy the show please share it with a friend!

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the origins of Kenneth Feld's Madhattan and its odd relationship to Cirque Du Soleil's Mad Apple in Las Vegas. Later in the show they call up AJ Silver aka Angelo Ioidice to talk about his life in the circus and rodeo. You can see Angelo in his new solo show coming up in NYC called A Cowboy from the Bronx. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend!

On today's show, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their behind the scenes documentary that is currently featured in the International Circus Film Festival, the latest casting news for their summer circus, and discuss the state of ticket sales in NYC and Las Vegas. Later in the show they call up Lisa B. Lewis, the founder of Omnium Circus. Lisa got her start in clown college, before later running Circus of the Senses with Big Apple Circus. If you enjoy the show please share it with a friend!

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay recap their four week run of Reflex: Unraveling 4,000 Years of Juggling, and talk about their Beyond Babel NFT sales and a new show from Cirque Du Soleil titled Mad Apple. Later in the show they call up Karen Gersch, a founding member of Big Apple and Circus Smirkus as well as a celebrated juggler and painter. If you enjoy today's show please share it with a friend!