BOSSIER CITY, La. (Ark-La-Tex Weekend) - Back in the day, the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus crisscrossed the country with their animal and human acts that delighted generations of families. In 2017, the tours came to an end. Now, the entertainment company has reimagined the iconic circus and is ready to restart The Greatest Show on Earth. The new tour kicks off on September 29-31 and it will open at the Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City.
From their press release, “We’re reintroducing Ringling at a time when families are seeking shared entertainment experiences that provide joy, connection, and moments of togetherness,” said Kenneth Feld, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Feld Entertainment. “To redefine Ringling for today’s audiences, we started with a blank slate and evolved all aspects from production to performance to meet the needs of modern families, ultimately creating a massive playground that delivers an incredible and unique performance that can only be called The Greatest Show On Earth.”
The show features an international cast of 75 performers celebrating their cultures. Get ready for a multi-platform 360-degree experience that will take human performance to the next level. Here are a few teases the circus has unveiled.
- The Triangular Highwire introduces a fresh twist on a circus favorite, with four performers on three 25-foot highwires connected in a triangular formation 25-feet above the arena floor.
- The Criss-Cross Flying Trapeze will captivate audiences with a real 360-degree view, featuring nine trapeze artists soaring from front-to-back, side-to-side, and diagonally within the ultimate swing set-inspired play space.
- A double wheel features four open-sided wheels rotating independently at epic speeds, powered by acrobats who perform daring back-and-forth jumps between both apparatuses at heights up to 30-feet above ground.
- The Extreme Box Jump Trampoline sends bikes soaring through the air during a high-adrenaline extreme sport act featuring a compilation of BMX, trial bikes, and unicycle riders performing stunts on trampolines.
- Additional unbelievable performances include hand-to-hand balance acts blended with acro sports, original Teeterboard combinations, a physical comedy troupe sparking spontaneous moments of fun and laughter.
Tickets are on sale now. https://www.ticketmaster.com/ringling-bros-and-barnum-bailey-presents-bossier-city-louisiana-09-29-2023/event/1B005E34A4395643?brand=ringlingbros Be a part of history with the relaunch of this important piece of Americana.
Here are the dates for Bossier City
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September 29, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
September 30, 2023 @ 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
October 1, 2023 @ 2 p.m.
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