Would you and your child like to go to the circus? Does your little one harbor dreams of their very own high wire act? Do you, on bad days, ever threaten to run away with the circus? HERE’S YOUR CHANCE!
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 28, 2013 – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents DRAGONS is 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 DRAGONS to showcase their astounding acts of bravery and astonishing athleticism. This fantastical celebratory tournament of circus champions brings together mystic dragon lore with authentic circus feats. DRAGONS is a never-before-seen blend of renowned spiritual and real life legends that can be found only at The Greatest Show On Earth®!
DRAGONS performs at two arenas in the Washington, D.C. area – the Verizon Center in the District from March 20 – 24 and the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. from April 10 – 21. DRAGONS will also perform at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Md. from March 27 – April 7.
The anticipation builds throughout DRAGONS as Children of All Ages bear witness to one phenomenal Ringling Bros. circus act after another. From Shaolin Warriors who execute intense and fearless Kung Fu martial arts dating back to the 5th Century, to the equestrian acrobat Cossack Riders who perform intricate maneuvers on horseback, to the Torres Family who will shatter all records by putting eight family members on specialized motorcycles in the Globe of Steel. Each performance pays tribute to the spirit and strength of the DRAGON. You can only experience this kind of fiery excitement at Ringling Bros.
The All Access Pre-show Party is hosted one hour before show time and is free to ticket holders. The Pre-show allows audience members to meet and take photos with performers, try on circus costumes, learn circus skills and have the chance to win a masterpiece painting by one of the Ringling Bros. artistic Asian elephants.
WASHINGTON, DC SHOW
The Verizon Center | March 21 – 24, 2013
Show times:
· Thursday, March 21 – 10:30 am, 7:30 pm
· Friday, March 22 – 7:30 pm
· Saturday, March 23 – 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm
· Sunday, March 24 – 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm
DC Ticket Prices: $15.00/$20.00/$30.00/$35.00 (Circus Celebrity, Front Row and VIP available)
Ticket Information: Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000, via www.ticketmaster.com <http://www.ticketmaster.com/> , and the Verizon Center box office.
FAIRFAX, VA SHOW
The Patriot Center | April 10 – April 21, 2013
Show times:
· Wednesday, April 10 – 7:00 pm
· Thursday, April 11 – 7:00 pm
· Friday, April 12 – 10:30 am, 7:30 pm
· Saturday, April 13 – 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm
· Sunday, April 14 – 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm
· Thursday, April 18 – 7:00 pm
· Friday, April 19 – 1:00 pm; 7:30 pm
· Saturday, April 20 – 11:30 am, 3:30 pm; 7:30 pm
· Sunday, April 21 – 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm
Fairfax Ticket Prices: $15.00/$20.00/$30.00 (Circus Celebrity, Front Row and VIP available)
Ticket Information: Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000, via www.ticketmaster.com <http://www.ticketmaster.com/> , and the Patriot Center box office.
For additional information about Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, please visit www.ringling.com <http://www.ringling.com> .
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