The Greatest Showman | Theatres List

One of the less-reported "sad things" that happened in 2017 was the closure of the Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus. This was an American institution for 146 years and served as the inspiration for many big top circuses the world over. While animals being pulled away from the circus was one of the reasons for this unfortunate event, the primary reason for this antiquated format to go out of business was the lack of innovation and ingenuity. Cirque du Soleil came in like a whirlwind with its high production values and death-defying performers and captured the imagination of people the w....