Yakov's Moscow Circus

At the Yakov Smirnoff What A Country! Theatre, 470 State Highway 248 (at the corner of Highway 248 and Highway 65; it's the first theater as you arrive in Branson from the North on Hwy. 65).

In Russia, the circus is regarded as an art form that's right up there with ballet and opera. It's where highly skilled and creative artists showcase their talent. Branson is lucky to have its own Ukrainian-born entertainer Yakov Smirnoff put together this show to showcase this important part of Russia's cultural heritage.

Here is what the show features:

New in 2010: Every show is Yakov's Moscow Circus Dinner Experience! A delicious Russian meal is served with every performance. The dinner features some of Yakov’s mom’s favorite recipes – Pierogi, Kukuruski Soup, Babka and more. For the kids? A Yak in the Box!

Yakov’s Moscow Circus is a unique blend of superb artistry, mad-cap antics, romantic comedy, magical family chemistry, and outright fun! Join the circus and have fun with Andrei the Clown, Irina Markova and her award-winning canine troupes and their feline friends, Pavlina Gyumisheva the Human Slinky, Igor & Denis "The Strongmen of Moscow", Flying Adagio star Marina the Ballerina, the National Unicycling Champion Anthony Soumiatin, Russian Dancers, Alena Oulianova the Fire Eater, Boris the Wonder Dog, and more! Romance is in the air and zany adventure ensues as Andrei the Clown searches for his lovely Marina the Ballerina.

Shows are at 5:30 pm or 8 pm; May 1 through December 31, 2010.

Historical notes for Yakov's Moscow Circus: Mishka the Russian Bears appeared in the show for a limited engagement through July 5, 2009.