Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey

Ringling Bros: Behind-the-Scenes with Big Cat Trainer and King Charles Troupe #ringlingbros

Ringling Bro’s Big Cat Trainer Alexander Lacey and the King Charles Troupe. Lacey talked about how he became a trainer and attempted to groom his lion, Messai, by brushing its mane. You can watch it below. Messai is 7 years old and is trained to communicate by following the guiders. Lacey have been around the animals since he was little as his parents were trainers as well. Lacey spends a lot of time with his animals and he understands their personalities. He explains that the cats all want to perform well in the classroom (while on stage) but then they stay with their mates when they are not on stage. … READ MORE >>

Show Recap: Ringling Bros Out of this World @HondaCenter #ringlingbros

Disclosure: We attended a media preview. The circus is in town! We went to opening night of the new Ringling Bros Presents Out of This World at the Honda Center. We have gone the last few years, and they always change it up! They still have the Animal Open House (purchased ticket required for viewing) so be sure to arrive early to get a closer look of the animals in the show. I also like going early to avoid traffic, find closer parking, and for pictures with the performers or clowns. The arena has an ice floor this year so the circus clowns are walking around greeting guests. They also … READ MORE >>

New Ringling Bros: Out of This World Premiere 7/14-8/7

The circus is coming back to town with an all new show and world premiere of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Out Of This World™ Circus Experience this July 14th through August 7th! Blast off to an intergalactic adventure as it will debut on the West Coast for the first time in 145 years. We get to see it first starting at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 14th (7/14-7/19) followed by Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario July 22nd (7/22-7/26), then Honda Center in Anaheim on July 29th (7/29-8/7)! “As we unveil Out Of This World, a show unlike anything experienced before, we are launching our … READ MORE >>

Show Review: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME!

Disclosure: We attended as media. Last night we attended the opening performance ofRingling Bros. Presents Circus XREME at Honda Center in Anaheim. In their 145th edition, Ringmaster David Shipman guided over 100 performers from 13 countries around the world. It was just incredible! New this year are Xtreme Sports, Caravan of Camels, Bungee Skydivers, World’s Youngest Human Cannonball, and Mongolian Marvels. Mongolian Marvels are really strong and incredible. They are extremely flexible and show amazing strength. The Danguir Troupe had us on the edge of our seats as they did the most daring stunts on high rope. They jump roped, made splits, climbed and jumped over each other – It … READ MORE >>

REVIEW: Ringling Bros. Presents LEGENDS at Honda Center | @RinglingBros @HondaCenter #RinglingBros

Disclosure: We received discounted tickets to this event. Ringling Bros – The Greatest Show on Earth is now performing at the Honda Center! We went last year so thought it was going to be more of the same, but it wasn’t! It was just incredible! The show is so good, we don’t even know where to begin. Here are some of our favorites… CHINA NATIONAL ACROBATIC TROUPE This year’s talent includes legendary athletes from Beijing’s China National Acrobatic Troupe bringing traditional circus arts of China to the US! RINGLING BROS CIRCUS CLOWNS The Ringling Bros. infamous circus clowns are so funny. Below, they performed their own parody joining in on … READ MORE >>

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