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Disney’s Tim Burton’s The
Nightmare Before Christmas
Light Trail is a magical journey
running through Dec. 1 at the
New York Botanical Garden.
Inspired by the timeless 1993
animated musical cult-classic
film, the distinctive charac-
ters come to life amongst the
leaves, flowers and greenery of
New York’s treasured garden.
The outdoor adventure features
more than 8,300 square feet
of dazzling light installations
forged by cutting-edge technol-
ogy. There’s interactive video
projection, LED lighting and
3D printed sculptures of the film’s iconic characters, including Jack
Skellington, the Pumpkin King. While the lights illuminate, machines
fill the air with smoke and the soundtrack from the movie is playing.
The show is co-produced and co-created by Oak Park native
Jeffrey Seller and his company Adventurelive. Seller, who is a
University of Michigan graduate, won Tony Awards for producing the
acclaimed mega hits Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights and Hamilton.
He is the only producer to have two Pulitzer Prize-winning shows
— Hamilton and Rent. Seller’s partner in this venture is LETSGO,
the Madrid-based creative team behind Tim Burton’s Labyrinth and
Lights in Nature. The show is open Thursdays-Sundays from dusk
until 10 p.m. Child and stroller friendly, it’s a one-way route and the
trail takes about 45 minutes to an hour to walk through. Themed
snacks and drinks are offered. The Botanical Gardens, 2900
Southern Blvd. Bronx. Tickets Available via
TheNightmareBeforeChristmasLightTrail.com at $39 for ages 12 and
under, and $49 for adults.
The Big Apple Circus, beneath the iconic Big Top tent in Lincoln
Center’s Damrosch Park, offers dazzling performances for young and
old alike. This year’s show features 12 all-new circus and variety acts,
including precocious performing poodles, flying trapeze artists, an
acrobatic balancing act, an upside-down walker, jugglers, contortion-
ists, two human fountains spitting out water, high wire acts and more.
Adding a bit of magic, a comedic pick pocket will also perform.
The Big Apple Circus was founded by Brooklyn born Paul Binder
and Michael Christensen in 1977 as an alternative to the American
three-ring circus. This one-ring circus was sold in 2016 and again
in 2021, with Nik Wallenda as a minority owner. Michael Cohl, the
Canadian concert promoter, is the executive producer of the Big
Apple Circus. The show is two hours long with a 20-minute intermis-
sion and runs through Jan. 5. Tickets range from $45 for adults and
$35 for 12 and under. VIP tickets are offered at $202.50 for 12 and
under and $243.75 for adults and includes seats in the first two rows
in front of the ring, access to the VIP lounge, free concessions, a
branded gift bag and photos with the performers. At 155 W. 62nd St.
(646) 567-8562.
Outdoor Shows
Target Children
and Adults
AVERY BRUNKUS
Lincoln Shopping Center
Greenfield and 10½ Mile
ALDI
Bling Bling
Book Beat
Church’s Chicken/
White Castle
Conservative
Cuts
Dollar Castle
DTLR
J Anthony
Kroger
Lee Beauty
Supply
McDonalds
Medical
Weight Loss
Metro PCS
Metropolitan
Dry Cleaners
Mookey’s
Beans & Greens
Original
Bread Basket
Rainbow
Street Corner
Music
Step In Style
Suit Depot
T Nails
Top That