The Circus Is Coming (And You Thought That Was City Politics)

Barnum marches elephants across the Stratford Avenue bridge.
Phineas Taylor Barnum, a bunch of elephants and politicians test the strength of the Stratford Avenue Bridge in 1888.

Drates, and mermaids, BARNUM 200 is a super-sized spectacle so massive you just can’t miss it! Tickets for BARNUM 200 are on sale now and available through www.Ringling.com,  Ticketmaster or the Webster Bank Arena CLICK IT or TICKET Box Office.

on’t Miss RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY PRESENTS BARNUM 200

This all-new Ringling Bros.® extravaganza plays Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport from October 20 through 23

Ladies and Gentlemen … Children Of All Ages … The Greatest Show On Earth just got Greater with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents BARNUM 200℠! Featuring 130 performers from six continents, almost 100,000 pounds of performing pachyderms, cowboys, pi

This monumental, once in a lifetime event celebrates The Biggest Birthday Bash in Circus History! that can only be experienced at The Greatest Show On Earth®, Barnum’s living legacy!

Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson, trained in vocal performance at the University of Hartford Hartt School, invites the audience to leap aboard the Ringling Bros. train and go on a family FUNtastic adventure to meet exotic characters and witness thrilling performances that attempt to answer “What special wonders create The Greatest Show On Earth?”

BARNUM 200 provides hours of thrilling entertainment that is fun for the whole family for about the price of a movie ticket. Ringling Bros. offers the greatest value in family entertainment making the circus Ticketmaster’s number one most purchased family event.

Step right up and see the Flying Caceres attempt to complete the elusive quadruple somersault on the flying trapeze; a feat that hasn’t been mastered in over three decades. Watch the Puyang troupe from China dazzle with a stunning display of dexterity as they bounce, flip, and twirl to new heights on a two-tiered home trampoline from Soft Play Design. Be amazed as you witness the impossible contortions of the body benders who fit three humans in a cube the size of a milk crate. Enjoy the wondrous ability of the Mighty Meetal, the strongest man in the world, as he lifts over 1,200 pounds. And savor the stupendous skills of the hand balancers featuring Duo Fusion, a married pair of performers with a twist; the wife does the heavy lifting.

Arrive an hour before all show times, except for the Friday 11 a.m. performance, for the All Access Pre-show–FREE to all ticket holders, and meet performers and animals, learn circus skills and enjoy a taste of the performance before the show even starts! There will be an educational presentation for students and teachers beginning at 10:30 a.m. ahead of the Friday 11 a.m. show.

Performance Schedule at Webster Bank Arena:
Thursday, Oct. 20 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 21 11:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 22 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 23 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Tickets are $15.25, $20.25 and $25.25, $45.25 (VIP), $50.25 (Front Row), and $95.25 (Circus Celebrity which includes a one-of-a-kind experience). Prices include a $.25 per ticket City Tax. All seats are reserved and available at www.Ringling.com, Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or visiting the Webster Bank Arena CLICK IT or TICKET Box Office, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays and evenings and weekends only when an event is scheduled. Groups call 203-345-2300 ext. 7 for rates and details.

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  1. This show also includes Bridgeport’s own Alex Barney who stars as one of the main clowns in clown alley. Just watching Alex perform is worth the price of a ticket.

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  2. Thanks, tc.
    If I do say so myself, Alex is worth the price of a ticket. He also has his own act in the show. So Bridgeport, come on out and support the circus and your local kid!

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