‘Big Apple Circus: METAMORPHOSIS’ Brings the Big Top to Big Screens Nationwide for One Day Only
Fathom Events and BY Experience are thrilled to announce a live performance of “Big Apple Circus: METAMORPHOSIS” to select U.S. cinemas from the circus’ big top tent in New York’s Lincoln Center on Saturday, November 8 at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. MT and tape delayed to 12:30 p.m. PT. “METAMORPHOSIS” is a show for all ages, featuring performers from around the world, plus an exciting array of classical circus artistry such as clowning, juggling, acrobatics, aerial trapeze and music in a two-hour spectacle. An important note: Big Apple Circus’ acts are completely animal-friendly.
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‘Big Apple Circus: METAMORPHOSIS’ Brings the Big Top to Big Screens Nationwide for One Day Only
Fathom Events and BY Experience Present the famed one-ring circus in cinemas on Saturday, November 8 Only
Greenwood Village, Colo. – September 10, 2014 – Fathom Events and BY Experience are thrilled to announce a live performance of “Big Apple Circus: METAMORPHOSIS” to select U.S. cinemas from the circus’ big top tent in New York’s Lincoln Center on Saturday, November 8 at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. MT and tape delayed to 12:30 p.m. PT. “METAMORPHOSIS” is a show for all ages, featuring performers from around the world, plus an exciting array of classical circus artistry such as clowning, juggling, acrobatics, aerial trapeze and music in a two-hour spectacle. An important note: Big Apple Circus’ acts are completely animal-friendly.
Tickets for “Big Apple Circus: METAMORPHOSIS” are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. The event will be presented in more than 540 select movie theaters around the country through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
Cinema audiences will be thrilled by the circus appearing before their very eyes, all set to the rhythm of the Big Apple Circus Band and all in high definition. In “METAMORPHOSIS,” the magnificent Ringmaster will summon the spirits of the circus universe to immerse attendees in the wonder, joy and astounding magic of New York’s original one-ring circus: the Big Apple Circus.
“Children and adults alike will be stunned and amazed by the grandeur of the Big Apple Circus,” Fathom Events’ Senior Vice President Dan Diamond said. “There is no better way to witness this splendor than on the big screen among fellow circus lovers.”
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About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is owned by a newly formed entity called AC JV, LLC. Fathom is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original programming featuring entertainment’s biggest stars, socially relevant documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Additionally, Fathom events take audiences behind-the-scenes and offer unique extras – creating the ultimate entertainment experience for fans of all ages. Co-owned by the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States, AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), Fathom’s live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live events to more than 750 locations in 171 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About Big Apple Circus
The Big Apple Circus is a not-for-profit performing arts institution, founded in 1977 to introduce American audiences to the intimate environment of a one-ring circus under a Big Top Tent. Since its inception, The Big Apple Circus has produced thirty-six original shows, each created around a specific theme integrating aspects of traditional theater (e.g. original music compositions, lighting, choreography, sets and costumes) with classical circus artistry. A small core company of performers returns each year with new acts and are joined by guest artists selected from the top ranks of international circus stars.
About BY Experience
BY EXPERIENCE kicked off the digital revolution of live events to movie theaters and other locations globally with David Bowie’s 2003 Reality album launch and since then, over 20 million tickets have been sold worldwide for cinema events BY Experience has distributed globally. Credits: Worldwide HD Distribution Representative, The Met: Live in HD series (2006 to present); International (ex-UK) Distribution Representative, the U.K.’s National Theatre Live series (2009 to present); North American Distributor, Bolshoi Ballet (2014); Executive Producer for Cinema Leonardo Live (February 2012) and the series Exhibition: Great Art on Screen (2013), the public radio shows Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me! Live (2013), This American Life – Live! with Ira Glass (2008, 2009, 2012) and A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor (February and October 2010), the Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest (June 2011), Red Hot Chili Peppers Live: I’m With You (August 2011); The Big Four: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax (June 2010), St. Olaf Christmas Festival (2007 and 2011), the New York Times speaker’s series TimesTalks LIVE (2009), David Gilmour: Remember That Night — Live from the Royal Albert Hall (September 2007), Distributor to Cinema Westlife: The Farewell Concert (June 2012), the classic music celebration BBC Last Night of the Proms (2009 – 2012), BBC Electric Proms: Robbie Williams (October 2009). BY Experience distributes to over 60 countries, to 2,000 movie screens. For more information, visit: www.byexperience.net.
