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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS

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The greatest show on Earth is coming back to Southern California once again to entertain and delight families and audience members of all ages. The all new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS, the 144th edition of the Ringling Bros. Circus which features more than 100 performers spanning 25 countries plus more than 85 animals from all over the world.

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SHOW DATES
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey
STAPLES Center
1111 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 742-7100
DATES: July 9 - July 15

Citizens Business Bank Arena
4000 E Ontario Center Pkwy
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 244-5500
DATES: July 18 - July 22

Honda Center
2695 E Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 704-2400
DATES: July 25 - August 3
www.ringling.com

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About LEGENDS
LEGENDS will surprise and amuse audience members with mystical beasts and an imaginative inspired storyline throughout the show. Fantastical Pegasus, a Unicorn and the remarkable Woolly the Mammoth will make an appearance as Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson guides Paulo the Legend Seeker on his quest to discover real, living circus legends from around the world. "The show (LEGENDS) is about making new legends and honoring old traditions. We are bringing to life the dreams and creatures in children's imaginations and minds"- Says Matt Belopavlovich, a talented member of Clown Alley and Ringling Bros. Pre Show Host during an exclusive CBS Los Angeles interview.

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Animal Open House
Opening 90 minutes before the show, the animal open house gives the unique and exclusive opportunity for audience members to visit the well trained circus animals such as the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Asian Elephants.

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All Access Pre-show
Free to all ticket holders, the all access pre-show allows circus fans to step onto the arena floor to meet the performers, learn circus skills, try on costumes, get autographs, take pictures and watch a Pachyderm paint a one-of-a-kind painting.

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Unique One-Of-A-Kind Acts
Amazing acts of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS include the China National Acrobatic Troupe from Beijing which perform several impressive acts including balancing 20 people on two bicycles, fast-paced hoop diving and graceful Diabolo juggling skills. LEGENDS will also introduce the double trapeze, especially designed for Ringling Bros., with the attempt of four consecutive triple somersaults in a row. Also experience big cat trainer Alexander Lacey, Cossack Riders equestrian stunts, Globe of Steel motorcycle daredevils, and of course no show would be complete without the Ringling Bros. Clown Alley and amazing performing pachyderms.

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown Auditions
Do you have a desire to provide countless smiles and memories that only the greatest show on Earth can provide? Well then, you are in luck - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is looking for you! You can join the Ringling Bros. cast by auditioning here in Southern California on Tuesday, July 29th 10:00am – 1:30pm at the Honda Center. Head over to Clown Auditions for more details and apply today.

Desiree Eaglin is a funny mom of 4 that explores all that Southern California has to offer. You can read about her funny life on her site The Funny Mom Blog and follow her funny tweets on Twitter Twitter.
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