Last week I attended the annual New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Living Landmarks Gala. I’m humbled to be a part of this truly prestigious list, which includes public figures, entertainers, writers, politicians, and activists (all New Yorkers!) who’ve changed the shape of music, dance, literature, food, television news, movies, criticism, public service…the list goes on and […]
As many of you know, I love good clowns and the Big Apple Circus has always presented the best in the world. Amongst those is the funny man now performing in the Big Apple Circus ring – Rob Torres. He has that special something “x”, that “je ne sais quoi”, which, to a fun-seeking audience, […]
Ladies and gentleman, the reviews are in! According to Laurel Graeber of the New York Times, the new Big Apple Circus show Luminocity can entertain both “a rambunctious toddler” and “a jaded grown-up.” Joe Dziemianowicz of the New York Daily News calls the show “bright and lively.” Read the full reviews here and here. So don’t just […]
As I mentioned in my last blog entry, I was lucky enough to watch a few dress rehearsals of the new Big Apple Circus show Luminocity. They’ve taken this show on the road to Dulles, Virginia, where I’m sure they’ve already wowed audiences with the beautiful acrobatic feats, exciting animal performances, eye-popping juggling acts, and […]
On September 27, I had the honor of being invited to do a presentation at Columbia Business School, my M.B.A. alma mater, sponsored by the Social Enterprise Club and the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. It was an opportunity to talk about the role of creativity in business. In the presentation, I focused […]
During the Finale of the May 13 show in Boston, Michael Christensen and I walked into the ring. Many in the full house crowd were aware of what was going on…the word had gone viral…but for the few who didn’t know, I started by saying “If you are not aware of why these people are […]
John Ringling’s vast fortune was made as a real estate developer. He was the major force in creating the city of Sarasota, Florida, which was the location of the winter quarters of his circus. And, although it’s long since moved on, to this day Sarasota is known as “Circus City.” Drive west from downtown Sarasota […]
At the beginning of July, on a family visit to Montreal, I spent an extraordinary day at Ecole Nationale du Cirque, the TOHU and the headquarters of Cirque du Soleil. My congenial host at the ENC (National Circus School) was Executive Director Marc Lalonde, who toured me through their extraordinary facility. The school was founded […]
I must tell you how excited that I was to be at the Festival du Cirque in Monte Carlo this year. Circus Directors from around the world were invited by the World Circus Federation to have lunch with Princess Stephanie at the Hermitage Hotel before the fourth presentation on Sunday January 23. Late that evening, […]
On November 3rd PBS launched its documentary series “Circus”, and the viewing is not over! If you missed six hours of broadcast over the last three weeks, watch the on-line streaming. Episode 1: First of May Episode 2: One Ring Family Episode 3: Change On! Episode 4: Survival of the Fittest Episode 5: Born to […]