Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus Coming Back Without Animals. Think, The “Greatest Show On Earth But No Lions Or Tigers, Or Bears, Oh My.” You can SEE some of those old acts and the “out of work forever” animal trainers below.
Feld Entertainment in Manatee County made the official announcement this week. The plan is to debut the New Circus in the Fall of 2023, without animal acts. They had a nice run of 146 years before shutting down in 2017. Ticket sales were down, and they were getting a ton of pushback from animal rights groups.
Feld has launched a Global “Greatest Show On Earth” Talent search and says they have over 1,000 applications already. Looks like they plan to use some high tech to make their new 360 degree performances more interactive. We’re told rehearsals should get underway in June 2023 . Then they launch a 50-city North American tour. Tickets should be going on sale next April.
Source FOX13
Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017
UNIONDALE, NY – MAY 21: Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals picket on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017
UNIONDALE, NY – MAY 21: Members of PETA – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals picket on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
A kangaroo performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017
UNIONDALE, NY – MAY 21: A kangaroo performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Members of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) picket on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017
UNIONDALE, NY – MAY 21: Members of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) picket on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Performers entertain attendees on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017
UNIONDALE, NY – MAY 21: Performers entertain attendees on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Mixed Animals trainer Katie Azzario-Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017
UNIONDALE, NY – MAY 21: Mixed Animals trainer Katie Azzario-Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Clowns perform on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017
UNIONDALE, NY – MAY 21: Clowns perform on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. /
Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017
UNIONDALE, NY – MAY 21: Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Mixed Animals trainer Katie Azzario-Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017
UNIONDALE, NY – MAY 21: Mixed Animals trainer Katie Azzario-Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)