Ringling Bros. circus to close after 146 years
A decline in attendance, high operating costs and conflict with animal rights groups have rendered the legendary circus unsustainable
News By | 16 January 2017
The 146-year-old Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will close forever in May after battling with a decline in attendance and high operating costs, amongst other factors. The event was named in Pollstar’s top 100 tours of Q1 2016, taking ninth place with 252,571 tickets sold.
The 146-year-old Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will close forever in May after battling with a decline in attendance and high operating costs, amongst other factors.
The event was named in Pollstar’s top 100 tours of Q1 2016, taking ninth place with 252,571 tickets sold. However, that isn’t enough to sustain the legendary circus. Due also to changing public tastes and prolonged conflict with animal rights groups, the show’s management have decided to close for good.
The company…
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