A sense of wonder is about to descend on Queens as Circus Vazquez rolls back into town with its signature blue and white tent, bringing awe, laughter and generations of family tradition along for the ride.
Fresh from international tours, this year’s Circus Vazquez promises nothing but awe-inducing spectacles for old fans and first-timers alike.
The show, running Nov. 21 to Dec. 14 at Citi Field, is a vibrant blend of nostalgia and innovation, curated by a family that’s been perfecting the circus craft for decades and originally founded in 1969 as Circo Hermanos Vazquez in Mexico City.
Since then, the circus has continued to evolve its acts, architecture and technology to give audiences unforgettable memories.
Alexa Vazquez, a fourth-generation performer, is a living example of the circus’ enduring legacy.
“I‘ve been touring and basically like living in the circus and traveling all over the world for many years and continuing the tradition in the family legacy,” Vazquez told the Chronicle.
Circus Vazquez maintains the tradition that comes along with a family circus, with classic circus acts and a live orchestra, but also modernizes the experience.
Among the performers are Russia’s award-winning clown Boris Nikishkin, sure to elicit laughs with his outrageous brand of comedy. Emiliano Vazquez, from Mexico, will showcase his unicycle juggling skills.
From Chile, The Flying Caceres, with Paloma Torres and her celebrated triple somersault, will display breathtaking courage on the flying trapeze.
The Pork Chop Revue has performing pigs and hogs that will exhibit plenty of personality, and the Cartoon Poodles are set to showcase talented pups who will amaze audiences.
Meanwhile, the live Circus Vazquez Band will weave together a magnificent musical mosaic to keep the beat going throughout the show.
“It’s 10 musicians who come all the way from Mexico City to New York, and just bring something that has a magic that’s not like another,” Vazquez said.
And of course, the whole production is led by Ringmaster Memo Vazquez, a third-generation performer.
Tickets for the two-hour extravaganza are available in-person at the box office and online at circusvazquez.com. Performances run weeknights at 7 p.m. and weekends at 1, 4 and 7 p.m.
Prices start at $17.23 for children and $56.75 for adults, with discounts for seniors, military and guests with disabilities.
And if you’re left craving even more spectacle, keep an eye out for Flip Circus, another signature production by the Vazquez family, at Forest Park through Nov. 25. Information for that show can be found at flipcircus.com.
Alexa Vazquez said among her favorite acts are the trapeze performers.
“It’s like women’s empowerment a little bit,” she said. “I feel like usually you see the guys flying all the way up into the tent, but this time, we have an all-girl trapeze act. I think it’s super cool to see how we have that girl power.”