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The circus is coming, the circus is coming! Check out "Circus," the PBS special that highlights life behind the scenes at the famed Big Apple Circus. Get in the ring and explore Vermont's deep circus traditions at a series Big-Top themed community events, all are free and open to the public.

Visit the Circus page on PBS.org, where you can find more information on this PBS special.


Airs November 3, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Go behind the scenes and meet the fascinating, wildly diverse Big Apple Circus family as they gear up for their annual 350-performance tour.
Feel the tension mount as rivalries and romances blossom and the circus' first dress rehearsal approaches.
Go behind the scenes and meet the fascinating, wildly diverse Big Apple Circus family as they gear up for their annual 350-performance tour.
Feel the tension mount as rivalries and romances blossom and the circus' first dress rehearsal approaches.

Airs November 10, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Join the circus at their first performance stop in Virginia, where the pressure ratchets up.
Experience winter in New York, which means packed stands under the big top and misery on the back lot.
Join the circus at their first performance stop in Virginia, where the pressure ratchets up.
Experience winter in New York, which means packed stands under the big top and misery on the back lot.

Airs November 17, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Big Apple Circus founder Paul Binder scouts new talent at the renowned Monte Carlo circus festival.
In the series' final episode, we traverse the final three months of the season.
Big Apple Circus founder Paul Binder scouts new talent at the renowned Monte Carlo circus festival.
In the series' final episode, we traverse the final three months of the season.
















