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Come one, come all to The Circus. This documentary series pulls back the curtain on the 2016 presidential race and the Trump administration, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters and events are presented in real time, as they are happening. The Circus is a non-partisan, never-before-attempted take on one of the most fascinating and consequential political periods in modern American history.

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Showtime to Premiere TRUMPED: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL UPSET OF ALL TIME, 2/3
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2017

Days after the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, Showtime Documentary Films presents TRUMPED: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL UPSET OF ALL TIME at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival....


Showtime to Air Episode Four of THE CIRCUS, 2/7
by Caryn Robbins - February 05, 2016

This week on THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL SHOW ON EARTH, the campaigns make the journey to the New Hampshire primary, when the fourth episode (“The Big Mo”) airs this Sunday, February 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME...


FLYING FUNNY: MY LIFE WITHOUT A NET Tells Tales of Growing Up in the Circus
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2017

The forthcoming memoir Flying Funny: My Life without a Net (April 2017, University of Minnesota Press) by Dudley Riggs, a fifth generation member of a distinguished show business family, is about his life growing up in the circus and vaudeville....


Showtime to Premiere New Season of THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE BIGGEST STORY ON EARTH, 3/19
by Caryn Robbins - March 17, 2017

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The Circus Collective's SPECIFIC GRAVITY to Land in D.C.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2017

SPECIFIC GRAVITY explores experiences of displacement through circus, science, and spoken poetry....


BWW Review: HANSEL AND GRETEL at Lyric Opera Of Kansas City
by Alan Portner - September 20, 2016

Hansel and Gretel struggle with the evil clown...


The Circus of Horrors to Bring THE NEVER-ENDING NIGHTMARE to Warrington
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2017

The darkly popular Circus of Horrors is celebrating its 21st anniversary as it takes to the road with a show at Parr Hall....


Buyer Could Save Bankrupt Big Apple Circus; Show to Return for the Holidays?
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017

The Big Apple Circus could be back for the holidays in New York City, following a successful auction....


Showtime Extends THE CIRCUS Original Run with Two Additional Episodes
by Caryn Robbins - March 21, 2016

While Marco Rubio's hopes were dashed after a campaign-ending loss in his home state of Florida, five presidential hopefuls are left in the turbulent 2016 race to the White House, on THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL SHOW ON EARTH...


Showtime Airs Episode Four of THE CIRCUS Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 07, 2016

This week on THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL SHOW ON EARTH, the campaigns make the journey to the New Hampshire primary, when the fourth episode (“The Big Mo”) airs tonight, February 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME...


Circus Of Horrors Stars Concoct Most Extreme Stunts Yet In Run-up To Warrington Date
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017

Crazy Circus of Horrors cast members have been gearing up for their Warrington show later this month with a variety of bizarre stunts....


South Bend Civic Theatre Announces New Children's Plays
by Louisa Brady - March 19, 2016

South Bend Civic Theatre announces the inaugural production of their new Children's Theatre Series in the Warner Studio. The series, which concentrates on original children's plays acted by adult actors, opens with a new adaptation of award winning author Emily Arnold McCully's picture book "Little ...


BWW Review: Run Away With the Circus at Fulton's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
by Marakay Rogers - February 10, 2017

The classic Irving Berlin musical gets a facelift and some wonderful singing at the Fulton Theatre...


The Circus Collective's SPECIFIC GRAVITY to Land in D.C.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017

SPECIFIC GRAVITY explores experiences of displacement through circus, science, and spoken poetry....


AS YOU LIKE IT to be Performed in Savill Garden
by Tyler Peterson - April 15, 2016

Run away with the circus this summer and weave your way through an array of hidden gardens and spectacular lawns at The Savill Garden in this immersive production of Shakespeare's much loved 'As You Like it' from 22 June to 24 July 2016....


CIRCOPERA An Extravaganza for the Whole Family, to be Streamed Worldwide by the Finnish National Opera
by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2016

CircOpera, a production combining dazzling acrobatics with gems of classical music, will be streamed live from the Finnish National Opera in Helsinki on Friday 30 September. The Helsingin Sanomat newspaper will host the performance on its online TV channel HSTVbeginning at 18:45 Finnish time (UTC +3...


Showtime to Offer Academy Members Free Subscriptions as Part of Primetime Emmy FYC Campaign
by Caryn Robbins - April 15, 2016

SHOWTIME has amplified its 2016 For Your Consideration Emmy Award campaign with new, creative messaging perfectly timed to the election year....


UniverSoul Circus Returns to Philadelphia for 20th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2016

UniverSoul Circus announces its return to Philadelphia for its 20th anniversary season in Fairmount Park (next to Mann Center) with 47 grand shows from tonight, November 3, through November 27, 2016. Philadelphia will serve as the ultimate finale and serve as UniverSoul's final stop for their 2016 t...


Callum Heddar Releases NEVER TAKE YOUR CAT TO THE CIRCUS
by Christina Mancuso - May 23, 2016

Callum Heddar, a first time author, has completed his new book 'Never Take Your Cat to the Circus': a playful story that follows a little girl who takes her cat to the circus and the commotion that ensues....


Photo Flash: Tony Bennett & More Celebrate Caesars Palace 50th Anniversary Gala in Las Vegas
by Caryn Robbins - August 08, 2016

Celebrities, entertainers and notables from Caesars Palace's legendary past and present gathered in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 6 to attend an extravagant gala in celebration of the iconic resort's 50th  anniversary....


BWW Interview: Ringmaster David Williamson on Circus 1903 Coming to NYC, Magic Tricks, and Keeping Circus Traditions Alive
by Courtney Savoia - April 04, 2017

David Williamson's love of magic began at a young age and has led him to an amazing career! His current role as the Ringmaster and emcee of Circus 1903 - The Golden Age of Circus has taken him all around the globe and now is in the heart of its North American tour, coming to The Theater at Madison S...


'Tension City' Episode of THE CIRCUS to Air on Showtime 1/31
by Caryn Robbins - January 29, 2016

It's decision time in Iowa, with a showdown brewing between Democrats Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton and the GOP's first real test of outsider candidates versus the establishment....


Circus Oz Returns to Mainstage in Adelaide in TWENTYSIXTEEN
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2016

After a run of hot shows for the Australia now festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Circus Oz will returns to the main stage in Adelaide for the first time in ten years with a raucous new show entitled TWENTYSIXTEEN. ...


BWW Review: CIRCUS 1903 Has A Plethora of Family-Friendly Acts Up Its Sleeve
by Rachel Weinberg - March 22, 2017

Come one, come all to CIRCUS 1903-THE GOLDEN AGE OF CIRCUS that has landed in Chicago with plenty of razzle dazzle circus acts and exhilarating feats to make this show a treat for the whole family. Directed by Neil Dorward, and featuring two magnificently rendered elephant puppets from Significant O...


Showtime's THE CIRCUS Heads to Florida to Preview First Debate, 9/25
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2016

This week's episode of THE CIRCUS: Inside The Greatest Political Show on Earth, Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME, goes to Texas to relive the anxiety of preparing for the first 2000 debate, talking with key members of the Bush team including President George W. Bush....






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