“Thanks to The New Victory Theater for having Be Your Best Mom contributing writer Marcia Kellogg and her son to Sunday’s performance. All opinions are her own.”
Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater~209 West 42nd St. Now till April 19!
The Review:
This Sunday, C and I took a little day trip into the city to see “Catch Me!” (“Attrape-moi”), a new circus arts performance by troupe Flip FabriQue. Jade, Jay (Jeremie), Frank, Bruno, Christophe, and Hugo hail from Quebec City, and have worked around the world with Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Eloize, and more. In bringing “Catch Me!” to the New Victory Theater on 42nd Street, the group shares the true story of their friendship via trampolines, juggling, aerialist hoops and straps, and….sleeping bags. Before the curtain went up, C and I checked out the lower level where we practiced juggling and had some fun with the New Victory teaching artists.
This show is just fantastic! Flip FabriQue is exciting, funny, and heartwarming in their performance, from beginning to end. If gymnast mimes and beat-boxing circus clowns had children, this is what they would look like. The whole audience was gasping, cheering, and giggling as the troupe “told” their story through 13 acts. C loved the whole troupe’s chaotic act on the trampoline wall, which I also thought was amazing! He thought Frank’s yo-yo skills were pretty incredible as well. My favorite act was one of the more touching points of the show, with Hugo on the aerial straps. It’s a beautiful scene of strength and friendship. Each troupe member brought his or her unique talents together to make this 75-minute performance exceptionally memorable for us. I highly recommend this show for any family, especially those with school-aged children. It’s a limited engagement, so catch it while you can!
Catch Me!
New Victory Theater~209 West 42nd Street
MARCH 28 – APRIL 19, 2015
PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 12PM & 5PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 12PM & 5PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 12PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 12PM & 5PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 12PM & 5PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 12PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 12PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 7PM, AUTISM-FRIENDLY
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 12PM & 5PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 12PM & 5PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 7PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 12PM & 5PM SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 12PM & 5PM
CATCH ME! (Attrape-moi) has a running time of 75 minutes with no intermission, and is recommended for everyone ages 5 and up. General Ticket Information Tickets for CATCH ME! (ATTRAPE-MOI) at The New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street) are $10, $13, $18 or $25 for Members based on seat locations, with full price tickets starting at $15. Theatergoers who buy tickets for three or more NEW VICTORY shows qualify for free Membership, with benefits including up to 35-percent savings on tickets all season long, invitations to special events and unlimited free ticket exchanges. Purchase tickets online or by phone at 646-223-3010. The NEW VICTORY box office (209 West 42nd Street) is open Sunday and Monday from 11am-5pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 12pm-7pm. For more information, visit the NEW VICTORY website.
About Marcia Kellogg:
I am a mama living in the Hudson Valley of New York with my wonderful husband, two gorgeous children, and furry and finned pets. Aside from my family, my life revolves around FOOD–creating it, reading about it, sharing it, and eating it!! After getting a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts at The Culinary Institute of America, I realized cooking is really the area I love more, so I have taking part-time jobs as personal chef and culinary skills instructor. But even more than food, I love spending time with my family, whether it’s on the football field, baking cookies at home or going to mommy and me class. We adore traveling to see our relatives around the country, especially in Montana and Hawaii. I will make it to Europe one of these days, and I consider my only regret in life that I don’t have more stamps in my passport~
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That sounds like an awesome show. My kids would LOVE that.
AJ @ NutriFitMama says
This looks like a fantastic show- how FUN!
Ashley @irishred02 says
This looks like a fun show. I wish we were closer!
Christine Luken says
Wow, that looks like a super fun show! I’m sure the kids LOVE it.
becca says
what an awesome show. My son would love it
mabi says
Wow, that looks like an awesome show!
Lexie Lane says
Wow!This looks like a lot of fun to watch! I’ll have to look this up! I love the photos you took. You really captured some great moves!
Lorane says
It seemed like you had an amazing time at the Circus with your Kids. The Hand to Hand Acrosport looks cool yet kinda scary …lol
Brittany @ Clumps of Mascara says
What can I say but F.U.N.! I love the theatre and this looks so amazing! Part circus and part theatre! Very cool.
Emerald Lavender says
Wow! this looks like you had tons of fun! Thanks for sharing!
Lois Alter Mark says
This looks like an awesome show! So much fun!
Liz Mays says
This show sounds like a blast. Those stunts seem pretty crazy!
Brianne- Just Trying To Save Money says
My kiddos would love this, looks like so much fun!
Kelly Hutchinson says
This looks like a really fun and exciting who the whole family would love.
Debbie Denny says
This does sound awesome.A great show for the whole family.
Janeane Davis says
It seems that this was a great event for the entire family.
Carol Bryant says
OOOH that is a lot of fun!
Carissa Bonham says
This looks amazing and like so much fun for the whole family!
Laura Funk says
Oh I love this. Looks like a great show
Close to Home says
This sounds like a great show and I bet my kids would love it. I can’t believe it is 75 minutes long! We would love this.
Kristin says
That looks like such an exciting show! What a great experience!
Derek Lau says
I just saw the show today with my kids. I also really enjoyed the aerial straps act as well. The song played in the background was beautiful and I’m having a hard time tracking it down. Would you happen to know the song and know where to find the song lists for the entire performance?
Milena Barrett says
I would contact the theater for that information. I don’t have a list in any of my press materials.