We’ve made waves in the circus world and beyond! From Brooklyn to the international stage, both ABCirque and our former company, The Muse, have been celebrated in local and global media. Check out the articles, features, and shoutouts that showcase our artistry, innovation, and community impact.
Take a peek and see why everyone’s talking about us!
The Buzz Behind the Big Top
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PBS
Angela Buccinni Butch was featured in an artist spotlight for PBS!
“Sometimes it's just about feeling pure joy and forgetting things for a moment and getting into that sense of awe and wonder.”
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New York Times
ABCirque’s original home, The Muse was in The New York Times!
“The Muse Brooklyn, a circus studio and event space in Bushwick, has three years to find a new home that will allow its students and performers to soar. (Literally.)”
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Pix 11
Pix 11 capturing our bi-annual show at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
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Brooklyn Paper
Promoting acts for the Evolving Artist Showcase, including a singing aerialist
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Telemundo
For years, the Muse was the training space for StuntWorks, one the biggest stunt companies in NYC. Telemundo 47 captured the magic!
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QNS
Our very own Momma Muse, Angela Butch, was honoured as one of Brooklyn’s Power Women in 2019!
Described as “extraordinary” (QNS Media), Angela was nominated for the creation of ABCirque, The Muse, and for her illustrious career as an acrobat, aerialist and artist.
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Time Out NY
The Muse was frequently featured in Time Out New York with various promotions and highlights! The Muse was #2 on Time Out’s list of Top 50 Anniversary Deals
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The Today Show
TODAY’s Donna Farizan (aka Donnadorable) tries parkour obstacle course training at a facility in Brooklyn; a boxing-inspired group fitness class, and circus-inspired fitness training at The Muse!
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The Cut
A Circus-Inspired Wedding in Brooklyn!
The Cut covers the wedding of Muse founder, Angela Buccinni Butch and her husband Yoni Kallai.
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New York Live
Kinky Boots stars Jake Shears and Kirstin Maldonado join the circus at The Muse with New York Live's Joelle Garguilo.
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AM New York
The Muse’s Dare To Try Challenge made it into a copy of amNewYork's "Things To Do" section
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Vacation Idea
The Muse is featured in Vacation Idea as one of the best day trip ideas in NYC
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Thrillist
Founder and Director of The Muse, Angela Buccinni Butch, discusses how she got her start and why she has the best job in the circus and what it takes to get the company started
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Rachel Ray
The Muse and ABCirque join Rachel Ray for her Big Top Halloween Spectacular!
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Times Square Chronicles
ABCirque is featured in the summer programming lineup for Times Square Alliance
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Time Out NY
Time Out New York promotes classes and workshops at The Muse
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Pen
Japan's Magazine "Pen Online" covers The Muse Brooklyn and what it's like to be a circus in Bushwick!
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Harry Connick Jr
Harry tries bungee jumping for the first time with our world-class instructors! Check out the video to see the fun.
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Business Insider
The Muse Brooklyn's in-house company ABCirque performs for Business Insider LIVE on facebook!
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Breakthru Television
This week on BTRtv, Johanna Botta gets the story behind The Muse circus school in Brooklyn, and a lesson in aerial arts.
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The New Yorker
ABCirque and The Muse Brooklyn joined forces with Groupmuse to produce a Massivemuse. Together with Groupmuse's musicians and ABCirque's performers, they produced the breathtaking immersive performance to Steve Reich's "Different Trains."
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The Awl
The Muse gets a mention in The Awl article: From big tops to aerial silks—how is professional circus school changing the industry.