“Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Barnum’s FUNundrum!” Review

The circus is in town!  My family and I got the chance to attend opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s new show Barnum’s FUNundrum!  It was a 2 ½ hour long show (with an intermission) full of non-stop excitement and entertainment.  When I say non-stop, I really mean non-stop as even while they are setting up the next act there is another act performing.  There is also really no bad seat in the house as most of the acts were performed up front and in the back so everyone could see good.

Before the show there was an All Access Pre-Show to see the animals up close, visit with performers, get autographers, try on costumes and enjoy other circus fun all included Free with your circus ticket!  We unfortunately missed most of it, but the arena was definitely hoppin’ and there were a lot of people that looked like they were enjoying themselves.

The show had so many characters parading around, performing gymnastics, circus acts that I don’t even know where to start!  For animals, there were 8 elephants (plus the new baby elephant), ponies, llamas, and a dog.  The show was about all the traditional circus acts and mysteries:  bearded lady, strong man, stretch man, lots of guys coming out of a little car, clowns, bended ladies, trapeze, and more!  My favorite part though was the 16 foot metal sphere that had 7 motorcycles (maybe dirt bikes?) being driven around in it – the motorcycles were driving all over inside there I don’t know how they didn’t run into each other!  The whole show was truly amazing and I can’t even think of a dull moment.  I will say I missed there being more done with the tiger’s as in last years show there seemed to be more interaction with them.  This show was definitely different than last year’s though which was nice because I wasn’t sure  if it would be the same.

My 2-year old loved the entire show the most, he clapped and pointed and kept smiling!  He was so amazed by it all and his face and reaction really was priceless.  My 3 –year old was a little bored because there was a lot of gymnastic-type acts, but he loved the animals, clowns, and motorcycles!  Oh and did I mention one of the motorcycle riders was a women –loved it!
Overall, the show really was amazing for us and I will be attending the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey show every year it comes to Chicago.  The ticket prices are not too bad and the experience is priceless!

Show Dates:

• Allstate Arena:  November 4-14, 2010
• United Center:  November 17-28, 2010

Regular Ticket Prices range from $13-$90

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