Last weekend I found myself in the impressively beautiful city of Prescott, AZ. In all of my travels I never heard of Prescott, AZ. I also never knew it was possible for any part of the state of Arizona to be cold, but there I was in this quaint and not so busy town north…
I suppose that’s a bit harsh coming from my likes. After all, how could I possibly understand what has got so many people tongue tied, mush mouthed, and terrified? I know, for years I’ve stood before thousands upon thousands of men, women, and children and ran my mouth for a living. How could I ever…
May 19, 201711:18 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered JESSICA DEAHL Listen· 7:59Queue Download Embed Transcript Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson enters the ring in Fairfax, Va., at one of the final performances of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Marian Carrasquero/NPR The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has been entertaining…
Johnathan Lee Iverson, the ringmaster for The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Out of This World, sat down to discuss their upcoming and final performance! Listen below as he discusses the history of the American tradition of the circus, his experience as a ringmaster, and what to expect from the upcoming final performance!…
An All-New Intergalactic Family Experience Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites their South Florida fans to engage in a new circus experience as they present Out Of This World, a cosmic voyage that takes everyone to space to witness incredible acrobatic performances on various planets introduced through lead characters and a good versus evil…
By Michael P Coleman There’s a time-worn axiom that speaks about there being two sides to every story. With regard to the circus, and the perceived treatment of animals, it’s absolutely true. Late last week, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey announced they were ending their 146-year run this May. Animal rights activists, including PETA…
Johnathan Lee Iverson is the luckiest man in show business. For 48 weeks a year, he is in a different U.S. city in front of bright spotlights, wearing a radiant smile underneath a top hat, entertaining alongside a diverse cast in lively costumes and doing what he loves most – singing. “I’m a fierce advocate…
“To be the voice of The Greatest Show On Earth® is a huge honor,” explains current Ringmaster David Shipman of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME. “It is an incredibly fun position. It is my job to make sure that the audience has a fantastic experience from the moment they sit down…
