The new show, on a nearly yearlong, 10-city tour, is called “Play On!” and will run Oct. 23-Jan. 18 at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park. Presided over by ringmistress Carrie Harvey, “Play On!” features Grandma, one of the best-known smile masters in clown world, played by Barry Lubin.

Other performers are drawn from countries around the world including Russia, Italy, Belgium, China, Germany and Columbia.

Tickets are available by calling 212-962-5471, 888-541-3750, or at the Web site, http://www.bigapplecircus.org. The show’s box office, located at Damrosch Park, opens Oct. 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday and Monday. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.