The folks at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus have reimagined The Greatest Show On Earth for children of all ages and after a six year hiatus are bringing the circus back to town. The traveling show took a break from 2017 until 2023 and next year they plan to stake their text pole at UBS Arena from March 8-10, 2024. For an earlier look, the circus visits Barclays Center in Brooklyn from February 22-25, 2024.
The circus launched its North American tour in September 2023 and will be visiting over 60 upcoming cities nationwide.
See a video preview of the reimagined circus below:
Video: Feld Entertainment.
“The reimagined American Icon will captivate families through a 360-degree experience that brings fans into the action and the music, creating real connections between audiences and performers,” the circus said in a statement about its return.
Three new character performers, called Aria, Stix, and Nick Nack, will guide the audience through an interactive and immersive experience serving as the soul, rhythm, and funny bone of the show featuring never-before-seen stunts, acrobatic displays, and comedic acts along the way.
Photo: A group of performers from Mongolia, execute their jump rope act on an elevated platform during The Greatest Show On Earth. Feld Entertainment.
The circus cast includes 75 performers hailing from 18 countries including Argentina, Canada, Cuba, Ethiopia, Italy, Mongolia, Spain, Ukraine, and the United States.
Stunts will be revamped and add an extra layer of awe and wonder like the Triangular Highwire, led by The Lopez Family, sixth-generation circus artists hailing from Mexico and Chile with a never-before-attempted take on the classic highwire. Nick Nack, one of the show guides, alongside the trio from Ukraine, introduces a modern take on clowning that leaves the makeup behind and focuses on delivering fun through a comedic blend of Rola Bola, juggling, acrobatics, dancing, and much more silliness.
Photo: Four acrobatic performers power the Double Wheel of Destiny, two side-by-side wheels that rotate independently at epic speeds and hang at 30-feet above the ground. Feld Entertainment.
There is also a 360-degree modular performance area that transforms into a skatepark as bikes soar through the air during a high-adrenaline extreme sports act. Featuring a group of BMX riders, a trial bike, and an extreme unicycle, these riders perform stunts on a unique trampoline box constructed in the center of a take-off and landing ramp.
You can’t forget the trapeze! The Flying Caceres will soar front-to-back, side-to-side, and diagonally with flyers and catchers in an action-packed, near-miss style act where seconds and inches determine the outcome of each high-flying skill.
Photo: Julio and Maite, an acrobatic hand-to-hand duo from Cuba perform a jaw-dropping display of human strength and balance. Feld Entertainment.
Every seat will have an impressive view as fans witness a combination of solo and group aerialists that shine brightly in the air simultaneously performing aerial straps and hoops. Jumping, diving, and tumbling across the show floor, skilled acrobats will leave audiences in awe.
Closing the show with a bang is the Ringling Rocket, featuring Skyler Miser launching across the arena to an incredible, inconceivable distance at 65 mph.
Photo: Two BMX riders soar to new heights during the street-culture-inspired act where the show floor is transformed into the ultimate skate park with ramps, rails, staircases, and more. Feld Entertainment.
During the show, audiences will dance along to the beat of original music, pop cover tunes, and live rock-inspired drumming. Argendance, an energetic, bombastic dance troupe from Argentina, presents a fiery fusion of Boleadoras and Malambo that create dynamic moments alongside show guide Stix, the rhythm of the show. The Melody Mixer, a unique and interactive moment will feature audience-created musical content incorporated into the show, surprising fans.
The Greatest Show on Earth lands on Long Island next year.
BROOKLYN / Barclays Center
WHEN: Thursday, February 22 at 7pm, Friday, February 23 at 2 and 6pm, Saturday, February 24 at 11am, 3pm, and 7pm, Sunday, February 25 at 11am and 3pm.
WHERE: Barclays Center – 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn.
TICKETS: Click here.
BELMONT PARK / UBS Arena
WHEN: Friday, March 8 ay 7pm, Saturday, March 9 at 11am, 3pm and 7pm, Sunday, March 10 at 11am, 3pm and7 pm.
WHERE: UBS Arena – 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Belmont Park.
TICKETS: Click here.
