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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® The Greatest Show On Earth®

Footprint Center in Phoenix from July 5-7, 2024

By Sponsored Content February 13, 2024

The Legendary Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Debuts 

All-New Reimagined The Greatest Show On Earth®

The American Icon has launched a spectacular nationwide tour 

that brings comedy, thrills and artistry to Children of All Ages©

Tickets On Sale Now for Performances 

at Footprint Center in Phoenix from July 5-7, 2024



Feld Entertainment®, the worldwide leader in live entertainment experiences, is excited to welcome Children of All Ages© to the highly anticipated North American tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® The Greatest Show On Earth®.  The immersive, live, family entertainment experience is unlike anything audiences have ever seen, filled with incredible acts that push the limits of human potential.This reimagined American Icon will surprise families as they come together to witness a fast-paced, action-packed production with modernized acts on a scale never-seen-before creating real connections between audiences and performers. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey - The Greatest Show On Earth comes to Phoenix with six performances at Footprint Center July 5-7, 2024.

  • Fans can sign up now to become a Ringling Insider Preferred Guest at Ringling.com to get exclusive pre-sale code access to purchase the best seats available before tickets go on-sale to the general public next Tuesday, February 20th


Packed with explosive excitement, The Greatest Show On Earth begins and ends with a bang!    Lauren Irving, Alex Stickels and Jan Damm join forces as Aria, Stix, and Nick Nack who are the soul, rhythm, and funny bone the show and guide audiences through an interactive and music-filled journey filled with new, modern twists to classic circus acts.


The music-filled journey is bursting with catchy rhythms, beats, songs, and laughter that will have audiences clapping, tapping, singing, and laughing along.  With action everywhere, audiences will see never-before-seen stunts, acrobatic displays, and comedic acts from a globally diverse cast that includes 75 performers hailing from 18 countries including Argentina, Canada, Cuba, Ethiopia, Italy, Mongolia, Spain, Ukraine, and the United States will inspire audiences through a variety of unbelievable circus acts, including:

  • Never-Before-Seen Stunts 

The Triangular Highwire, led by The Lopez Family, introduces a modern twist to a classic with three very thin wires connected in a triangular formation, creating the ultimate chandelier in the air 25 feet above the ground.  Four performers take on incredible feats including jumping over their partner’s shoulders and riding a bike on the thin wire – all while another performer does a handstand on top of the moving bike! The Double Wheel of Destiny is even more extreme with four daredevil performers leap and somersault on top and across two spinning wheels that hang 30 feet in the air and move at incredibly high speeds. 

  • Hilarious Comedic Performances

Delivering humor in a new, laugh-out-loud, unexpected way are Nick Nack and the Equivokee Trio. Together they introduce a modern take on clowning that leaves the makeup behind and focuses on delivering moments of laughter for Children of All Ages® through a comedic blend of juggling, acrobatics, dancing, and balancing skills. 

  • The Ultimate Playground 

The 360-degree stage is the ultimate playground with bright colors and designs that resemble a toy box that has come to life with something new to discover around each corner. The stage transforms into the ultimate skatepark as a combination of BMX bikes, a trial bike, and extreme unicycle soar through the air during a high-adrenaline extreme sports act with double-sided ramps and a one-of-a-kind trampoline that is a launching pad for tricks and flips. 

  • Criss-Cross Trapeze

Nine trapeze artists take on the ultimate swing set as The Flying Caceres soar in every direction in an action-packed act nearly missing each other in the air by just seconds and inches. It is an incredible act of timing with several amazing performers going in every possible direction in sequence with each other.They also attempt a never-before-seen trick with performers completing two complete flips while flying from one bar to the next

  • Record-Breaking Heights

Wheeling at incredible heights will be Wesley Williams, the One Wheel Wonder, a Guinness World Record-setting performer who takes on a daring new challenge as he attempts to set a new world record.  He will ride ten different unicycles around the show floor – with the tallest at a shocking height of over 34 feet! 

  • Aerial & Acrobatic Spectacle 

Every seat at The Greatest Show On Earth has an impressive view when fans witness a combination of solo and group aerialists showcasing skills from straps and hoops all at the same time and some, in unison. Jumping, diving, and tumbling across the show floor, skilled acrobats performing hoop diving, Chinese poles, and jaw-dropping hand-to-hand skills will leave audiences in awe as they perform their inspiring acts. Closing the show with a bang is the Ringling Rocket, which will launch Skyler Miser across the entire arena at 65 miles per hour!

  • Dynamic Musical Performances 

Audiences will dance along to big, exciting musical numbers incorporating original music, pop cover tunes, and live rock-inspired drumming to help shape the audience’s emotional journey throughout the show. Argendance, an energetic dance troupe from Argentina, presents a fiery fusion of Argentinian-style dance that creates rhythm and tempo alongside show guide Stix.


WHEN:               

Friday, July 5         7:00 PM

Saturday, July 6    11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, July 7       11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

 

WHERE:          Footprint Center – 201 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85004


TICKETS:            Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the venue box office.        

*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand. 


For specific local Phoenix show information please visit: https://www.ringling.com/show/phoenix-az-2024-footprint-center/


For more information on upcoming shows and tickets are available on Ringling.com. To follow along with the fun and excitement as Ringling hits the road, fans can sign up for the Ringling Insider newsletter via Ringling.com and follow @Ringling on InstagramTwitterFacebook, and YouTube plus check out the fun  "Club Ringling" behind the scenes episodes! 


About Feld Entertainment®

Feld Entertainment®, family owned and operated, is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Disney On Ice, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Jurassic World Live Tour, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.