"Water for Elephants" musical tells story of traveling Depression-era circus, which includes Walter the clown.

Ringling Brothers is enhancing its digital presence by adding more videos to their YouTube channel. These videos aim to teach children skills like spinning plates and juggling, encouraging them to ...

Nine-year-old Donald Cook knew he had to react quickly as the fire engulfed the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus big top in Hartford on July 6, 1944, known as one of the most devastating ...

As the U.S. entered WWI, the Ringling show employed about a thousand people—but forces that would reshape the circus industry ...

For some circus fans Saturday, it was a chance to say goodbye to beloved childhood memories. For others, it was a bucket list fulfillment. Lions, tigers and clowns, no more. Oh my. It's curtains for ...