Hideaway Circus Podcast

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 fr...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay recap the first two weeks of REFLEX's premiere run in New York City and how the show has been recieved thus far. They also chat about a new residency from Circus Culture and a funraiser from NECCA. Later in the show they called up Circus Historical Society and board member of Circus Fans of American, Bruce Hawley. Bruce talks about his familial connections to PT...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how coronavirus has once again disrupted showbusiness, their thoughts on Cirque Du Soleil's new show Drawn to Life, and the upcoming premiere of REFLEX: Unravelling 4,000 Years of Juggling. Later in the show they call up seasoned circus producer Wayne McCary. During his tenure of over 41 consecutive years producing the Big E Super Circus in Massachuse...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay announce a brand new show they are producing this winter titled REFLEX starring master juggler Jay Gilligan. They call up Jay and co-writer/director Frodo Santini to go behind the scenes of the new production and the creation process. Tickets are now available at reflexshow.com. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend!

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the final weeks of Beyond Babel's off broadway run, a 3 show $75 million dollar deal from Spiegelworld, and if audience reactions are different post-pandemic. Later in the show they call up Kevin Venardos, a circus producer and ringmaster currently on tour with his namesake show. Kevin talks about his life on Ringling Brothers, the origins behind his...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the various circus productions coming to New York City this November including Cirque Du Soleil's Twas the Night, a Wallenda remount of Big Apple Circus, an immersive Empire Circus with Bozo the clown, and a bold new in-person show from Omnium Circus. Later in the episode they call up circus legend and daredevil Noe España. In addition to storied and...

On today's episode Josh & Lyndsay talk about their new outdoor circus Stars Above that toured around the North East this past summer and then discuss the re-opening of Beyond Babel off broadway.  Later in the show the call up Gyspy Snider to chat about her latest productions including Dear San Francisco, Duel Reality, and Out of Order. If you enjoy the show please share the podcast with a friend....

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about some odd news related Shuttered Venue Operators Grants, the Delta Covid-19 variant effecting reopening plans, and recap the plans for their upcoming outdoor circus Stars Above. Later in the show they call up the newly appointed CEO of CircusTalk, Stacy Clark. Stacy has a wide variety of experience starting as a gymnast before becoming a talent scout...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay announce their new open air circus show titled Stars Above set to tour around New York and New England later this summer. They talk about the cast, creative, team, tour route, and the artistic concepts behind the new production. Later in the episode the call up award winning circus performer and co-founder of Machine de Cirque. They chat about his background at...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay return to the Beyond Babel theater, talk about a new show from the 7 Fingers, and review bills in NY State to regulate ticket sales on Broadway. Later in the show they call up Shannon McKenna, an actress turned circus performer and podcaster who hosts the popular show The Artist Athlete. They talk about her start in New York, personal performing experiences, an...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay announce the relaunch of Beyond Babel coming September 2021, and discuss recent drama with the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants. Later in the show they call up the founder of Zippos Circus, Martin Burton, to speak about his life in the circus starting as a clown and how the company has adapted during the pandemic. If you enjoy today's episode please share it wit...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the newly formed American Circus Alliance and their Be An Arts Hero campaign, and recent developments around the notorious producer Scott Rudin. Later in the show they call up performed turned producer, James Tanabe. James has worked all over the world balancing the artistic and business aspects for many well known production companies including Cirq...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about De Blasio's "Show Must Go On" plan for theater in New York City, upcoming performances in Las Vegas from Spiegelworld, Cirque Mechanics, and Piff The Magic Dragon, and how the SVOG application process has been going. Later in the show the call up Cedric Walker, the founder and CEO of the acclaimed Universoul Circus. Cedric talks about his life starti...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay wonder whether Actors Equity will slow down the reopening of Broadway, talk about some great circus films showcased in the Circus International Film Festival and shout out a new cookbook fundraiser from Circus Harmony. Later in the show they call up renowned mime and circus photographer Jim Moore. They talk about Jim's start in street theater, the progression o...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the one year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown, recap how theirs Clubhouse room experiment, and remember Carla Wallenda who we lost this past week. Later in the episode they call up Matthew Jessner, who started out as a dancer and most recently held the position of Senior Artistic Director of Operations at Dragone. They talk about casting artists,...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay share some good news regarding reopening announcements on the Las Vegas strip, updates on the Shuttered Venues Operators Grants, and recommend a new short circus film from Veronica Blair. Later in the show they call up Thomas Schumacher, the president of Disney Theatrical Group and leader producer of hit Broadway musicals The Lion King , Frozen , Aladin , and ma...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about recent issues of plagiarism and copyright in the French circus community, a new Las Vegas pre-nightclub experience from Dragone and Criss Angel, and an audio app that is shaking up the podcast world. Later in the show the call up Blaze Birge, trapeze artist turned circus producer and director. She founded and runs a tented show called Flynn Creek Circ...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay chat about the future of Blue Man Group in Orlando, if insurance payouts will be enough to save Broadway, and whether or not circuses will be eligible for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants. Later in the show they call renowned clown and creator Petra Massey. Petra talks about her life on the street and in the circus as well as the two shows she led in Las Veg...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about new online circus shows from the 7 Fingers and CCIAC as well as an old school theater technique 98% effective in killing coronavirus. Later in the episode they call up sixth generation clown and antipodist, Leo Bassi. Leo is a phenomenally funny and seasoned performer who spoke about his childhood on backstage circus lot, performing subversive comedy...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay remember some of the great circus folk lost to Coronavirus pandemic, discuss a new report from En Piste on the state of Candian circus, and talk about a new circus training space in Brooklyn. Later in the show the call up Aloysia Gavre, co-founder of Cirque School LA and a veteran circus performer, director and choreographer. Aloysia recalls her start with the P...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how the recently passed Save Our Stages act could help American circus companies, a payout to injured former Ringling Bros performers, and catch up on the latest casting details for their upcoming outdoor circus show. Later in the episode they call up Francois Girard the new Chief Operating Officer of Dragone Entertainment ( House of Dancing Water, Le...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay do a deep dive into Cirque Du Soleil's current financial challenges and credit rating, and then briefly talk about Spiegelworld's new hiatus. Later in the show they call up honored circus aerialist Dolly Jacobs. They chat about Dolly's time as the featured act on both Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey and Big Apple Circus as well as her current work with Cir...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the open casting call for their upcoming 2021 outdoor circus production, turnover on the board of Cirque Du Soleil, and more shows that have found ways to reopen during the pandemic. Later in the show they call up Pedro Reis, founder of Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota Florida and a legendary performer and aerialist in his own right. They chat abo...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the latest news from Las Vegas including the closure of Zumanity, a new creation from Dragone, second wave restrictions on public gatherings, and how a vaccine could affect the timeline for a return of show business. Later in the show they call up Edesia Moreno Barata, a rhythmic gymnast turned acrobatic choreographer and designer for Cirque Du Solei...

  On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay chat about how recent vaccine news might affect the timeline for returning to the stage, a lawsuit to re-open theaters in New York, and what they think could be positive forward looking indicators for the circus industry. Later in the show they call up Joel Gershon, the director of a brand new circus documentary Cirque Du Cambodia which follows two students o...