The New Victory Theater Presents
Bello Mania
Back By Popular Demand, High-Flying Bello Nock
Returns to Times Square April 4 – 20, 2014
When I think about Bello Nock, one word comes into my mind: FUN! What an amazing and talented guy. We have seen Bello quite a few times and each experience has had us laughing and watching in amazement!
This is your chance to see Bello now that he is back in NYC! Don’t miss out. Our family is looking forward to a day of fun! Bello Nock, the gravity-defying dude with the foot-high hair, returns to 42nd Street! “America’s Best Clown” (TIME Magazine) will tower above the audience on a 44-foot sway pole in just one of his many daredevil stunts during the new incarnation of his 2013 Drama Desk-nominated Bello Mania at The New Victory Theater in Times Square from April 4 – 20, 2014.
The only circus in Manhattan this April, Bello Mania includes all-new aerial acts, audience participation and cowboy chaos featuring Bronx-born buckaroo AJ Silver, along with crowd favorites like tricky trampoline antics, high wire hijinks and, of course, the world’s smallest bike!
Lauded for his physical and comedic agility as a “comic daredevil,” Bello redefines what it means to be a modern-day clown. “I have never been one to follow the norm. I don’t expect up-and-coming performers to do the crazy sort of stunts I do, but my hope is to inspire new generations to find what makes them unique and push the boundaries of what they can offer to this wonderful art form called the circus,” says Bello.
An honorary New Yorker, Bello’s unique connection to the city is drawn from his long history as a circus performer as well as his appearances in nail-biting stunts at popular New York City landmarks. Bello has hung by his toes under a helicopter flying over the Statue of Liberty, walked a high wire from the New York City Ballet to Avery Fisher Hall, repelled off of Madison Square Garden and even ridden an elephant through the Midtown Tunnel.
In Bello Mania, Bello is joined on stage by host Matthew Morgan and performers Andrew Pratt, AJ Silver and his daughter Annaleise. His wife Jennifer is the Writer and Director while David Miller is Set Designer, Guido Naus is Musical Director, Eric Winterling and Kay Torralva are Costume Designers and Steve Curtis is Safety and Technical Director.
On April 17 at 7pm, The New Victory will host a special autism-friendly performance of Bello Mania, which will be modified to accommodate and support the sensory, social and emotional needs of individuals on the autism spectrum. For information on the autism-friendly performance ofBello Mania, please visit:http://www.newvictory.org/Show-Detail.aspx?ProductionId=5731.
In collaboration with The New Victory Theater, Autism Friendly Spaces, Inc. provided consultative services for Bello Mania. For more information, visit www.autismfriendlyspaces.org.
Performance Schedule: 16 performances
Friday 4/4 7pm
Saturday 4/5 12pm and 5pm
Sunday 4/6 12pm and 5pm
Friday 4/11 7pm
Saturday 4/12 12pm and 5pm
Wednesday 4/16 2pm
Thursday 4/17 2pm
Thursday 4/17 7pm (autism-friendly performance)
Friday 4/18 2pm
Saturday 4/19 12pm and 5pm
Sunday 4/20 12pm and 5pm
Watch a trailer of Bello Mania on the New Victory website. Bello Mania has a running time of 90 minutes including one intermission, and is recommended for everyone ages four and older.
General Ticket Information
Tickets for Bello Mania at The New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street) are $25, $18, $12 and $9 for Members based on seat locations, with full price tickets starting at $14. Theater-goers who buy tickets for three or more New Victory shows qualify for free Membership, with benefits including 35-percent savings on tickets all season long and unlimited free ticket exchanges. Purchase tickets online or by phone at 646-223-3010. The New Victory Theater box office (209 West 42nd Street) is open Sunday and Monday from 11am-5pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 12pm-7pm. For more information, please visit www.newvictory.org.