Thoroughly Enjoyed Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Tonight inPhoenix

When our first was born, one of the things Bo talked about was taking him to the circus.  We have been so fortunate the last few years to see the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus when it comes through Phoenix every summer.  We attended opening night tonight for their Legends show tonight, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!  The show was exciting and the performers flawless!  Nate absolutely loves the motorcycles that drive around in the metal globe, so he was excited to see that they were in the show again this year.  He also spent a lot of time chuckling at the clowns.  They sure do a great job of keeping your attention and amusement while crews set up other areas of the stage!

You still have time to get tickets!  The show will be in Phoenix through Sunday, and you can check out this post for details on times and how to buy tickets.

Lydia especially enjoyed the circus tonight, and tried to video a good chunk of it on her little camera phone so she could share with Grandma tomorrow.  Here's what she had to say:

*Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.*

The Circus is Coming to Phoenix!

If you've been around here for a while, you know how much my family enjoys the circus!  We are very excited to see the latest Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey show, Legends, when it comes to Phoenix from June 25 - 30, 2014.

We will be there opening night, cheering on the clowns and amazing aerial acts. If you want to go, I can offer you a $5 discount on tickets.  Just use the code MOMSAVE at www.ticketmaster.com to save $5 per ticket.  (Valid for all shows. Only one discount can be applied. Not valid on Ringmaster or VIP seats.)

One of the things my kids especially love is the All Access Show that you can attend before the actual show begins.  Performers and animals fill the arena, and are accessible to everyone.  My kids always love getting a picture with a clown when we go.

If you want to go, the show will be at US Airways Center from June 25 - 30, 2014.  Tickets can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.com.  Here are the specifics:

WHEN:

Wednesday, June 25 – Monday, June 30
Wednesday, June 25 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 26 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Friday, June 27 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 28 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 29 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Monday, June 30 11:00 AM

WHERE: US Airways Center – 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $20, $25, $45 (VIP) and $105 (Ringmaster Zone)
Opening Night tickets are just $15! (select seating only; not valid on VIP/premium levels)
All seats are reserved; tickets available thru Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or visit the US Airways Center Box Office.

*Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.*

Review: Built to Amaze -- Another Fun Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Show!

Last night's Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's show, Built to Amaze, was downright amazing.  I loved the construction costumes the dancers wore and thought the traffic cone stilt walkers were fantastic.

All of the Ringling shows start with a pre-access show that runs an hour before showtime. Everyone can go down onto the arena floor and interact with performers.  At least 2 performers are doing a mini-act at any time and there are opportunities to have your picture taken with clowns and even try on some costumes!  It's always very popular, and last night was no exception.

Once the show started (right on time!  I love it when things happen on time!) it was exciting and fun.  One thing that always amazes me is how they are experts at distraction.  You are always so engrossed in the performing act, that you don't notice them setting up for the next act in the darkness.

All 3 of my kids had a good time, as well as me and hubby.  We always choose our favorite acts in the car ride home.  This year, Lydia loved the act with the trained poodles and the lead clowns.  Nate enjoyed the Steel Vortex the most during this show. (2 large steel wheels that peformers spin around and climb in and out of!)  Colin said that he liked the trampoline act the most.  Bo loved the high wire act. My favorite act were the gymnasts that swung from long ribbons hanging from the ceiling.  And, I couldn't help thinking of a friend when one performer was shot from a cannon across the arena! Even though we all can choose our "favorite" act, it just reminds us of the other amazing acts we saw and it's hard to choose just one!

The show is in Phoenix through the weekend at US Airways Center.  Tickets can be found at Ticketmaster.  Even if you've been to a show in the past, you'll be amazed with the new acts and performers.  I highly recommend going!!

*Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.*

Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Circus Coming to Phoenix ($5 off tickets)

We are excited that the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is headed to the Phoenix area again from June 26 - July 1, 2013 with their show "Built to Amaze!"  Every performance we have attended has been better than the last, and I'm sure that this year's show won't disappoint.  All 3 of my kids were so excited when I let them know we were going again (and it's not easy to excite Colin these days)

One of our favorite things about the circus is the all access who that starts one hour before the performance.  The kids love going down to the performance area and getting close and personal with the performers and some of the animals

As a special discount code to my readers, use MOMSAVE at Ticketmaster.com to save $5 off each ticket in the $20 range and above.  The discount is valid on all performances, EXCEPT opening night.

My kids love the clowns, and this video gives you a behind the scenes look at the clowns preparing for the Built To Amaze show!


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*Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.*

Ringling Circus in Phoenix - Review!

We just got home from the opening performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents DRAGONS in Phoenix. The show was amazing!

They will be at the US Airways Center until July 2, 2012 -- so if you don't already have tickets, head over to Ticketmaster to get yourself some!

One of the cool things about this circus is that they have an all-access pre-show that starts an hour before the scheduled performance. During this time, everyone can go down to the arena floor and watch performers do short acts. You also have the chance to get a picture with a performer. Most importantly, you are able to get very close and it's great fun for the kids.

Once the show starts, it is all action and excitement until the lights come up at the end. This year, the show's theme was Dragons and there was plenty of magic and excitement around that. One of the first acts was horses and their trick riders -- especially exciting for Lydia and Nate since they started horse riding lessons this summer. I'm afraid they'll be asking their teacher to teach them some tricks next week!

It's hard to choose a favorite act, but Lydia thought the acrobats hanging in large globes from the ceiling was her favorite. Colin couldn't choose a favorite at all. I always love the trapeze artists, and Bo enjoyed the elephant act.

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Coming to Phoenix! (Discount Info)

I'm excited to let you know that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents DRAGONS is coming to the US Airways Center in Phoenix from June 27 – July 2, 2012.

The show this summer looks amazing! Check out this clip to get a glimpse of what you'll see if you attend:

My family will be attending opening night, and I'll be sure to share our thoughts after we see the show.  One of the things we love about this circus is the hour long pre-show, where you can go down to the floor and interact with the performers.  The pre-show is included with every ticket purchased.

I have some discount information to share with all my Phoenix area readers.

You can receive $5 off the $15 and $25 tickets for shows held June 28 - July 2.  (Opening night and VIP tickets are not included in this discount offer.  Opening Night are available at 50% off.)

To receive your discount, you must purchase your tickets from Ticketmaster by following these steps:

1. Log on to www.ticketmaster.com
2. Search Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Phoenix
3. Find your show date/time of choice (NOTE: discount DOES NOT work on Wednesday, June 27th as tickets for that show are already half price/excluding VIP and Front Row) and click “FIND TICKETS”
4. Under ENTER OFFER CODE/PASSWORD type MOM5
5. Under Select Prices click either $15 or $25
6. Then click OK (next to the MOM 5 password)
7. Click on the section to choose your seats and follow the prompts to check out. The price when you click on those sections is reflective of the $5 off price.

I hope you have the chance to go and enjoy the show!  It looks like another amazing one!

*Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.*

Review: Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Okay.  I know I wrote a post earlier today that said I probably wouldn't get to a review just yet.  But, I have the pictures and I'm up waiting for a painkiller to kick in so I can get some sleep, so I decided it would be nice to cross this off my to-do list!  I almost sent my family without me because I was feeling awful, but at the last minute I decided that I didn't want to miss the circus.  I'm glad I went!

The show was exciting and colorful and fun!  One thing that is really neat about this circus is the pre-show.  An hour before the circus is scheduled to begin, the audience can head down to the floor and interact with the performers.  There are clowns performing, dancers, animals and more -- and you can get an up-close experience!  Sometimes you can even be pulled into the act and learn a trick or a move from the performers.  In the past, the boys have gone down, but this year they stayed in their seats while Lydia and Bo headed down to the floor.

The show did not disappoint.  Both boys said their favorite part was the guy that was set on fire, then shot across the arena from a huge crossbow.  Really -- that happened!  It was pretty amazing!

My husband loved the elephants and tigers.  My favorite was the ribbon dancers (that danced in the air, since the ribbons were suspended from the ceiling -- magical!)  Lydia liked the clowns again, but was disappointed not to see her green-haired favorite.  She also liked the horses.

The show is non-stop action.  Even though the stage has to be re-set for each act, the clowns entertain the audience while the new props are set up so you don't even realize what's going on in the background. It's a nice mix of amazing human acts interspersed with some animal acts.  The skill and athleticism of the performers is fantastic! 

The show itself lasts 2.5 hours, but if you go for the pre-show (which is included with your ticket) that's 3.5 hours of solid entertainment.  Definitely a great value!  (And don't forget -- if you want to go to the show in Phoenix this week, use the promo code ELEPHANT on Ticketmaster.com to purchase 4 tickets for $44)

If you haven't been to a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey show, I highly recommend going.  And even if you went last summer, be assured it's a completely new show!  This is our 3rd year going to the circus, and it's been a ton of fun each year.

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The Circus is in Phoenix!

Tonight we are going to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's FULLY CHARGED show.  I have debated about sending my family without me, but have decided that I don't want to miss it and I'll just deal with the pain so that I can see the show!

Tomorrow morning, I'm going into the hospital, so while I usually do a review post after we see a show, I realize that I may not have the chance later tonight.  Because I know it's bound to be a fabulous show, I wanted to share the discount code one last time with my local readers in case they are looking for something to do this weekend!

You can purchase 4 tickets for only $44 by using the special code ELEPHANT at Ticketmaster.com.   This special is good at ALL shows, but excludes Circus Celebrity, Front Row and VIP seats.  The circus is in town tonight through June 28, 2011!

And congrats to my circus ticket giveaway winner -- Sheila & her family!  I hope they have a good time tonight!

Hopefully I'll feel up to adding pictures tonight, but if not tonight I will post some when I'm feeling better!  Lydia is still hoping for her green-haired clown!!


*Disclosure: I received tickets for my family & for my giveaway from Feld Entertainment.  No additional compensation was provided, and all opinions are my own.*

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus in Phoenix - Discount & Giveaway

As I mentioned yesterday, the circus is coming to town!  We have thoroughly enjoyed the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey circus the last few years and are excited to see the all-new, FULLY CHARGED show this June in Phoenix.

Opening night is June 22, but they'll be at the US Airways Center until June 27, 2011.   Lydia has been watching this video over and over again hoping to catch a glimpse of her green haired boyfriend.

I have a special discount code for all my readers!  You can purchase 4 tickets for only $44 by using the special code ELEPHANT at Ticketmaster.com.   This special is good at ALL shows, but excludes Circus Celebrity, Front Row and VIP seats.

We will be there Opening Night, thanks to Feld Entertainment.  They have generously given me FOUR tickets to give away to one of my readers as well!  If you would like to join us that night, you can enter the giveaway.

Click to open up the GIVEAWAY FORM.  Enter the correct information and I will let random.org choose one of the entries by June 17, 2011.  Be sure that you are available on the 22nd to attend the show, and that you live in metro Phoenix.  The tickets are good only for that night!


Giveaway Name:  Fully Charged!
Mandatory Question: What is your favorite circus act?

Good Luck!


*Disclosure: I received tickets for my family & for my giveaway from Feld Entertainment.  No additional compensation was provided, and all opinions are my own.*

Tell Me Thursday - Green Haired Boyfriend

This adorable clown performed at the Ringling Barnum & Bailey Circus we attended last June.  Lydia promptly fell in love.  So much so that we had to play "green haired boyfriend" games for months.  She has that picture as the wallpaper on her iPod.  And, a year later, she still remembers him fondly.  And hopes that he will perform again this year at the circus!

Yep!  The circus is coming back to Phoenix this June!  Opening night is June 22, 2011 and they'll be in town until June 27, 2011.  If you want to get a sneak peek of what to expect - click this link for a video! It's an all new show called "Fully Charged" and it looks like a ton of fun.

We only hope that the green haired clown will be there, too!!

Are you in the Phoenix area?  I'll be posting a discount code AND a special giveaway in the next couple days -- so come back soon!

Wordless Wednesday - Green Haired Boyfriend

Comedy Pet Theater

A very sweet friend (Hi, Wendy!!) gave us tickets to enjoy "The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater" last night at the Orpheum in Phoenix.  I admit -- we weren't sure what to expect.  All I knew that it was a pet circus made up of cats and dogs that were rescued from animal shelters around the country.

The show was great.  I haven't heard Colin laugh out loud, with absolute delight, in much too long.  He thoroughly enjoyed the antics of the clowns and the animals on the stage.  We all had fun, but I think Colin laughed the hardest.

The Orpheum is a beautiful theater that was originally built in 1929 and has been lovingly restored.  It was the perfect venue for this vaudevillian show that seemed a throwback to entertainment from many years ago.

The animals were amazingly trained, although they didn't always perform on cue!  It was still delightful, and Gregory Popovich is a top-notch performer as well as an animal trainer.  The supporting cast did a great job as well, and we laughed the evening away!

The show is popular in Las Vegas, and they also travel the world (I can't imagine traveling with all those animals!)  If you have the chance to catch a show, I know you'll be entertained.