Mercury Theater Chicago welcomes an all-star cast of award-winning actors for the circus-themed musical BARNUM, which opened on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. and runs through June 16, 2013. The cast is led by Chicago native and Broadway, TV, and film actor Gene Weygandt as legendary showman P.T. Barnum, with Cory Goodrich as his wife Charity, and Summer Naomi Smart as the 'Swedish Nightingale' Jenny Lind. Check out photos of the cast and creative team on opening night below!

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, announces an all-star cast of award-winning actors for the circus-themed musical BARNUM, opening on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. and running through June 16, 2013. The cast is led by Chicago native and Broadway, TV, and film actor Gene Weygandt as legendary showman P.T. Barnum, with Cory Goodrich as his wife Charity, and Summer Naomi Smart as the 'Swedish Nightingale' Jenny Lind. The Mercury's production is the first major Chicago revival of the show in over 20 years, led by multiple Jeff Award winners L. Walter Stearns (Director) Eugene Dizon (Musical Director), Brenda Didier and Andrew Waters (Co-Choreographers) and Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi of the Actor's Gymnasium (Circus Director).

Want to run away and join the circus? Now is your chance! Barnum arrives at the Lake Worth Playhouse April 11th - 28th. Directed by actor and former drama teacher Hal Johnstone, Barnum is a musical based on the life of showman P. T. Barnum, the Prince of Humbug! The production combines elements of musical theater with the spectacle of a circus.

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, presents circus-themed musical BARNUM, previewing tonight, March 27, opening on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m., and running through June 16, 2013. The cast is led by Chicago native and Broadway, TV, and film actor Gene Weygandt as legendary showman P.T. Barnum.

Today we are talking to the king of the modern musical and the most successful theatrical producer in history - the man behind the original productions of countless iconic musicals, among them: LES MISERABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CATS, MISS SAIGON, STARLIGHT EXPRESS and MARY POPPINS - the one and only Cameron Mackintosh. Looking back at many of his most remarkable musicals to date and also some of his lesser-known success d'estime projects - such as THE FIX - Mackintosh reveals his dedication and passion for the performing arts and discusses many aspects of his legendary shows and displays the characteristic charm and insight that has gotten him to his enviable position over his forty years producing for Broadway, the West End and around the world. Most importantly, Mackintosh and I analyze the mega-successful feature film adaptation of LES MISERABLES, directed by Tom Hooper, and Mackintosh relates many fascinating insights as to the musical's original genesis and the journey of the film from page to stage to screen - such as working with original composer/lyricist team Claude-Michel Schoenberg, Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer on creating new musical material explicitly for the movie, as well as the audition and casting process for the central characters. Looking ahead, Mackintosh shares thoughts on potential MISS SAIGON and OLIVER feature film adaptations in the future and gamely speculates on casting for each, while also giving us the scoop on a new stage production of BARNUM he is producing, set to star Christopher Fitzgerald, and the exciting enhancements being made to the well-regarded musical for this new revised and reconceived production. All of that, Mackintosh's thoughts on the enduring legacy of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and the recent Royal Albert Hall 25th Anniversary Celebration and Broadway anniversary, as well as comments on the new touring productions of LES MISERABLES and PHANTOM coming later this year and next year, as well as the major 2014 LES MISERABLES and MISS SAIGON revivals set for the main-stage of the West End and Broadway - and much, much more!

The Mercury Theatre of Chicago's new production of 'Barnum,' the musical inspired by the life of the world's greatest showman, is packed with every trick in the book. There are high-flying aerial stunts, stilt-walking, juggling and unicycling. And the central character is even proficient at sleight of hand-thanks to the help of a friendly Necromancer.

Theatre in the Park will be unveiled with a major revival of the musical Barnum presented in association with Cameron Mackintosh. Directed by Timothy Sheader, Artistic Director of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, this production will star the versatile and consummate Broadway entertainer Christopher Fitzgerald in the title role.

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, announces an all-star cast of award-winning actors for the circus-themed musical BARNUM, previewing March 27, opening on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m., and running through June 16, 2013. The cast is led by Chicago native and Broadway, TV, and film actor Gene Weygandt as legendary showman P.T. Barnum, with Cory Goodrich as his wife Charity, and Summer Naomi Smart as the "'Swedish Nightingale" Jenny Lind. The Mercury's production is the first major Chicago revival of the show in over 20 years, led by multiple Jeff Award winners L. Walter Stearns (Director) Eugene Dizon (Musical Director), Brenda Didier and Andrew Waters (Co-Choreographers) and Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi of the Actor's Gymnasium (Circus Director).

According to the Chicago Tribune, Gene Weygandt is set to star as 'P.T. Barnum' in Mercury Theatre's upcoming revival of the musical BARNUM. He will be joined by Corey Goodrich and Summer Naomi Smart.

According to the Daily Mail, Broadway's Christopher Fitzgerald has been cast as 'P. T. Barnum' in Cameron Mackintosh's Barnum at Chichester Festival Theatre.

With their new show FULLY CHARGED, which just completed a successful run in Austin, Ringling Bros puts on a dazzling, crowd-pleasing, old-fashioned spectacle.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey bring a surge of circus entertainment to the Frank Erwin Center today, August 22 through August 26 with their all new show, Fully ChargedSM! Megawatts of thrills will explode off the arena floor as Children Of All Ages are energized by breathtaking daredevilry, superhuman stunts and never before-seen performances.

DRAGONS is a never-before-seen circus adventure of renowned legends and real-life spectacle that is comingto the Bay Area for sixteen action-packed shows from August 8 - 12 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland and August 15 - 19 at the HP Pavilion at San Jose. Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, June 23rd for both venues - available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or visit the Oracle Arena or HP Pavilion Box Offices.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® will bring a surge of circus entertainment to the Frank Erwin Center August 22-26 with their all new show, Fully ChargedSM! Megawatts of thrills will explode off the arena floor as Children Of All Ages are energized by breathtaking daredevilry, superhuman stunts and never before-seen performances.

Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson presides over Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents DRAGONS, a 'fantastical tournament of champions that brings together mystic dragon lore with astounding circus feats of bravery and athleticism.'

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's DRAGONS is described as 'a once-in-a-millennium event that honors The Year of the Dragon! Circus performers from the farthest reaches of the earth have assembled for Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS to showcase their astounding acts of bravery and astonishing athleticism.'

DRAGONS is a never-before-seen circus adventure of renowned legends and real-life spectacle that is comingto the Bay Area for sixteen action-packed shows from August 8 - 12 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland and August 15 - 19 at the HP Pavilion at San Jose. Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, June 23rd for both venues - available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or visit the Oracle Arena or HP Pavilion Box Offices.

Quest Theatre Ensemble steps into the center ring with The People's Barnum, directed by Andrew Park and musical directed by Tobi Mattingly. Opening is Friday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. at The Blue Theatre, (housed in St. Gregory the Great Church) at 1609 West Gregory (Gregory and Ashland). Tickets and information are available at www.questensemble.org or through reservations@questensemble.org or 312-458-0895.

Be a clown, be a clown, all the world loves a clown! Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus clowns perform at the Staten Island Children's Museum.

Quest Theatre Ensemble steps into the center ring with The People's Barnum, directed by Andrew Park and musical directed by Tobi Mattingly. Opening is Friday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. at The Blue Theatre, (housed in St. Gregory the Great Church) at 1609 West Gregory (Gregory and Ashland). Tickets and information are available at www.questensemble.org or through reservations@questensemble.org or 312-458-0895.

Be a clown, be a clown, all the world loves a clown! Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus clowns perform at the Staten Island Children's Museum.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus is excited to announce the launch of BARNUM BASH(SM), an all-new 45-city US tour. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents BARNUM BASH introduces the Ringling Bros.® Ringlettes, who are the stylish hosts of the swankiest circus party in town. The Ringlettes are ready to inviteChildren of All Ages® in on the hippest circus spectacular that The Greatest Show On Earth® has ever produced!

Quest Theatre Ensemble steps into the center ring with The People's Barnum, directed by Andrew Park and musical directed by Tobi Mattingly. Opening is Friday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. at The Blue Theatre, (housed in St. Gregory the Great Church) at 1609 West Gregory (Gregory and Ashland). Tickets and information are available at www.questensemble.org or through reservations@questensemble.org or 312-458-0895.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Greatest Show on Earth, will be coming to the University of Texas at Austin's Frank Erwin Center, from Thursday August 18 to Sunday, August 21, 2011.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Greatest Show on Earth, will be coming to the University of Texas at Austin's Frank Erwin Center, from Thursday August 18 to Sunday, August 21, 2011.