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 swaypole 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.
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 more information on the autism-friendly performance of BelloMania please click here.
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.
All patrons are welcome at this special performance. In order to make the show more accessible to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, Bello Mania will adapt the show/theatre in the following ways:
Sound in the production will be lowered and staff will warn of any upcoming loud noises during the show.
Lights in the seating area will be dimmed rather than fully dark during the performance.
A Relaxed Atmosphere allows patrons to talk and vocalize as they wish, as well as leave and re-enter the seating area as needed.
An Activity Area will be available with a live video feed of the show, coloring sheets and fidget toys if patrons need to take a break from the seating area.
A Calming Corner will be available with fidget toys and bean bag chairs if patrons need a quiet place to relax.
Autism Specialists will be available throughout the performance to provide assistance as requested or needed.
A Family Restroom (gender-neutral) will be available.
We will be seeing the show and I can’t wait! We are usually hesitant about shows but it sounds like New Victory has gone through great lengths to create a safe environment for special needs kids.
We will be seeing the show and I can’t wait! We are usually hesitant about shows but it sounds like New Victory has gone through great lengths to create a safe environment for special needs kids.
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