Bear Hug

Step right up and witness the chaos of "Bear Hug" – a circus of comedy sprinkled with variety acts in the heart of the Lower East Side.

Claire Lichtenstein and Clare Donaher, standup comics both affectionately known as “Cla(i)re Bear,” host and produce this carnival, enlisting a rotating cast of talents to guarantee a brand new experience every show!

Watch our lovable bears dance for their dinner. From stand-up to musical improv, magic, ventriloquism…these acts will shock and amaze you.

Be prepared for a wild ride as our acts take center stage, leaving the audience in stitches with their slapstick humor and heartwarming charm. "Bear Hug" is not your average circus – join us for a bear-y good time in the LES!

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