Westhampton Beach - Ladies, gentleman and children of all ages - the circus is coming to town! Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is proud to present one of its biggest and most exciting event ever, the Zoppé Italian Family Circus on Friday, July 29 at 7 p.m. and two shows on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach. The Zoppé Family Circus welcomes guests into its intimate 450 seat tent for a one-ring circus that honors the best of the Old-World Italian tradition. Starring Nino the clown, the circus is propelled by a central story that feature acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowning and plenty of audience participation!

Giovanni Zoppé, a sixth-generation circus performer who plays Nino, says the show aims higher than what passes for circuses these days. "We try to touch every emotion during the show," he says. "They'll laugh, they'll cry, and they'll feel for the characters. It's more of an event than a show."

Giovanni revived the Zoppé Family Circus in America three years ago, and has since been building its reputation with audiences and critics as an enchanting exhibition of traditional European circus. The Zoppé Circus evokes something from a picture book: the clown, the trapeze, the dancing dogs, the ring and the tent, created to be reminiscent of the one-ring European family circuses of the last century and will thrill and amaze children and adults alike with its breathtaking stunts and astonishing acrobatics. The Zoppé Family Circus is an event not to be missed, so get your tickets early!

General Admission Tickets are $25 per child under 12 and $50 per adult, or team up with other families and purchase the limited "VIP Ringmaster Package." This exclusive package includes:

 • 4 Adult Tickets and 10 Children's Tickets (Ages 12 and under).
 • VIP Reserved Ringside Seating Under the "Big Top" at the Performance of your choice.
 • Half-day Circus Skills Workshop under the "Big Top" with Circus stars on Saturday, July 30 for Children ages six and up.
 • Complimentary VIP Ringmaster Pass for all food and beverage concessions.
 • Reserved Parking.
 • Post–Circus Reception and Group Photo with Circus Stars.

For $2,500, the "VIP Ringmaster Package" is the best way to celebrate a child's birthday, surprise grandchildren, entertain summer guests and create life-long memories for the children in your world!

Tickets can be purchased on line at www.whbpac.org, Box Office at 631-288-1500, or 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, (Wednesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 6 p.m. and later on show nights).