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Last night, we headed on over to the IZOD Center to see the “Greatest Show On Earth”- The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Baily Circus. I personally love the circus, and would go see it even without kiddos. What can I say, it’s a feel good kind of thing. I used to think I was going to be in the circus when I was a kid- like, really and truly. I may or may not have developed what may or may not be a somewhat “interesting” fascination” with all things circus. So, now that you all know I’m odd (which really, you should have figured out by now), let’s talk about why the circus is awesome.
What’s not to love? Amazing acts, cute and funny animals performing with their trainers, people twisting and turning their bodies into insane shapes and contortions and doing things that literally make me spaz out in my seat because I’m worried they are going to fall or crash and crack their heads (don’t worry, they never do) is crazy. And there is nothing like it in the world. My son and I are usually entranced- but even the husband gets into it, and almost nothing does that.
So what’s new this year? Plenty. (Don’t forget to get there early- you get go into the performance area and meet some of the stars and acts before the show starts if you plan ahead and don’t lollygag. (Yeah, I said lollygag. Enjoy.)
The Greatest Show on Earth is coming to town! Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus’ new show, LEGENDS, will be in the New York & New Jersey area for a five-week run, starting February 20th. The brand new show features legendary ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson, who has been with Ringling Bros. since his debut as the first African-American ringmaster in the company’s history in 1998.
Additional acts this year include:
- The handsome and charismatic Alex Lacey, who charms ferocious felines and audiences alike as the big cat trainer on Legends. His mixed cat act is one of the only performances of its kind to feature both lions and tigers. Alex grew up learning about big cat husbandry from his father and mother, a zookeeper and big cat trainer/performer respectively, and his family have raised more than 11 generations of lions and nine generations of tigers.
- The China National Acrobatic Troupe, who perform the traditional disciplines of Diablo, Hoop Diving, Pole Climbing and Bicycle Riding while giving them an energized new look and epic physical construction that comes to life during the show.
- The Cossacks, which features horses and riders navigating a 46-foot-diameter, specially-designed ring at speeds of more than 25 miles per hour. Some of the mind-boggling maneuvers include the five-man pyramid; the dead-man drag; and the seemingly impossible underbelly climb (while the horse is at a full-speed gallop, a rider climbs under and back over the horse!).
- The Torres Family, who perform with eight motorcycles in the 16-foot “Globe if Steel” at speeds that can reach up to 65mph!
- The Medeiros “Hair Hang” Act features eight female performers from around the world including the USA, Brazil and Ukraine, performing daring acrobatics while hanging from their hair! They also perform a high-wire motorcycle act that’s not to be missed.
Tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS start at $30. Tickets pricing is subject to change based on market demand. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. For group rates and information, call 844-844-2121.
he looks so happy 🙂
It looks like you had such a great time! I love the outfits on the performers!