PHOENIX — Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will bring “The Greatest Show On Earth” to the Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix this July!
The performances will run in the Valley from July 23 to 26.
Nicole Gutierrez from ABC15 interviewed Lauren Irving, who stars as Aria in ‘The Greatest Show on Earth,’ one of the three show guides featured in the show.
“We embody what a traditional ringmaster has done in the past. It's just this time we're really guiding the audience alongside with us, and we're more involved with them and having a fun time in this huge party,” said Irving.
The show features a variety of acts, including aerial performances, acrobatics, world dance, music, comedy, and more.
Irving expressed to ABC15 that the show is a celebration of human ability, combining classic acts like the trapeze with modern technology and music. The Trapeze Act shows something “elevated” as it features two catchers performing simultaneously in all directions—north, south, east, and west—that surpass traditional acts.
Another highlight of the show, according to Irving, is “The Ringling Rocket Defying Gravity.”
“We have our human rocket Skyler Miser and her parents. For those of you who maybe recognize the name, her parents were both human rockets for Ringling before, so she's carrying that name on,” shared Irving.
‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ is brought to life by more than 60 performers, representing 17 countries. Other featured acts include Bike-robatics, World’s Craziest Unicycle, Teeterboard, Extreme Jump Rope, Acro Salsa, Hoop Diving, and more.
“We really want to invite you to make noise, get up and dance, engage. If you feel amazed, make noise about it. If you feel excited, make noise about it. If you hear a song that you know. Sing it out loud. This is truly a party environment,” said Irving.
The show is said to last approximately two hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
IF YOU GO
- First time headed to this show? Be sure to arrive early to enjoy the show’s “music-infused pre-show” celebration that begins 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the presentation. During the pre-show, guests can see and interact with Bailey, the robot dog, and enjoy some games too.
- July 23 | show time is set for 7 p.m.
- July 24 | show time is set for7 p.m.
- July 25 | show times are 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- July 26 | show times are 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- Event venue: Mortgage Matchup Center [201 E. Jefferson St] in Phoenix
- Ticket information can be found here. Guests aged 2 and older must have a valid ticket for entry.
