Hideaway Circus Podcast

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay review Mario The Maker Magician's new show at Soho Playhouse and Roncalli Circus at the Big Apple Circus. They also discuss the closure of Sleep No More in New York City and Cirque Du Soleil's upcoming country music themed tour. Later in the episode they talk with Jascha Boyce, the co-founder and director of the acclaimed Australian circus troupe Gravity & Other...

On today's show Josh and Lyndsay talk about all the circus coming to NYC over the holidays, Cirque Du Soleil's new influencer network, and later call up the CEO of Circus Theater Roncalli, Patrick Philadelphia. Patrick is in NYC to direct the latest edition of Big Apple Circus which has a partnership production with the famed European one ring circus Roncalli. They chat about Patrick's upbringing...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay chat briefly about the remount of REFLEX: Unraveling 4000 Years of Juggling now playing at Baruch Performing Arts Center Off-Broadway in Manhattan followed by a three week US Tour. Later in the show they call up founder and executive director of the San Diego Circus Center, Jean Luc Martin. They chat about his path through the circus industry, first as a perform...

On today's episode, Josh & Lyndsay talk about new musicals headed to NYC this spring including The Outsiders and Water for Elephants , the four big circuses playing in the city this Christmas featuring a Big Apple Circus and Circus Roncalli joint venture, as well as some questionable developments from Cirque Du Soleil. Later in the show they call up Shayna Swanson who is the founder and director o...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay recap the last few months on tour with their summer circus Stars Above , and chat about the Montreal Circus Festival, the new show in Atlantic City from Spiegelworld, and what Hideaway Circus has coming up this year. Later in the show they call up Jay Gilligan and Frodo Santini to discuss the return of REFLEX: Unraveling 4,000 Years of Juggling which will be pl...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about a few Cirque Du Soleil's stories: a new video game Cirque Du Soleil Tycoon , their new mixed reality experience in LA, and one of their current copyright lawsuits. Later in the episode they call up Ramon Vazquez, who is the Chief Financial Officer and co-owner of the traditional Mexican circus Circus Vazquez and their new second English-language show...

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 Eu...

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...

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-tim...

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 fi...

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...

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...

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 1850...

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 weste...

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 incredi...

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 compan...

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 r...

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 abou...

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...

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 a...

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,...

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 crea...

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...

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 wi...

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...