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Circus Review

Circus a magical ‘Dream’ come true

Grand artistry and a farewell to Grandma

By Terry Byrne

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  April 02, 2012

The Big Apple Circus never fails to delight, but as my 10-year-old companion, Liana Tarte, noted, “this one is really focused.’’ Although the subtitle to this year’s installment notes “Grandma’s Farewell Tour,’’ Barry Lubin’s beloved clown doesn’t dominate the proceedings. Instead, she is one more piece of a beautifully integrated production that pulls together terrific production values, especially the stunning costume designs that help to reinforce the theme, “Dream Big.’’

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