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The Greatest Show on Earth is in DC
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was first called the “Greatest Show on Earth” after the two circuses merged in 1907.  And today, Zing Zang Zoom, the latest show from RBB&BC, is a magical version of the “Greatest Show on Earth” led by Zingmaster Alex. It’s now showing at two Washington DC area venues, The Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia and The Verizon Center in Washington DC.
Watch as a 4-ton elephant magically disappears before your eyes followed by 2 female human cannon balls as they are shot from a giant cannon.
Some of the circus highlights that should delight kids of all ages from 3 to 103 include:
- High-wire acts
- Dog act featuring a dozen of the cutest pooches ever
- Clowns, clowns and more clowns
- Arabian horses
- The Fernandez Brothers who juggle on spinning “dueling wheels” that circle close to 40 feet of the ground
- Levitytia, the upside-down Brazilian beauty
- 12 Bengal and white tigers
- And of course…elephants
And before each show, check out the FREE backstage pre-show. Besides meeting the performers and getting an autograph or two, then learn how to juggle or a magic trick or two from Zingmaster Alex. Or try on a few of the actual costumes used in The Greatest Show On Earth.
Other back stage antics include a low-wire act, watch as an elephant does some painting, and the dogs warm up with some silly tricks.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Zing Zang Zoom
Verizon Center & Patriot Center
Dates & Times - March 18-21, 2010 at the Verizon Center, March 25 – April 4, 2010 at the Patriot Center. Show times vary.
Tickets - $7.00 – $110 (depending on location) and are available online or by phone at 202-397-SEAT.
Images – Flickr – elephant, flaming trapeze
Tags: circus, Events, Family Friendly
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