Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is easily the most enduring circus name in American history. At its peak, it employed more than 1,000 people and incorporated hundreds of animals in its acts. P.T.

For generations, the circus captivated audiences, a vibrant spectacle of wonder and awe. But beneath the glittering lights lay a troubling truth: the silent suffering of animals, forced to perform, ...

KINGSTON — The Irem Shrine Circus returned for its 75th year at the Kingston Armory on Monday as animal activists gathered outside to protest the use of camels in the show. “We’re urging the Shrine ...

APPLE CIRCUS. FROM MARTIAL ARTS MASTERY TO JAW DROPPING ACROBATICS. IT IS MY ABSOLUTE PLEASURE TO WELCOME YOU TO THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS. ON OPENING NIGHT AS GUEST RINGMASTER. BEFORE WE GO THERE, LET’S ...