Showing posts with label Barnum Bailey Circus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barnum Bailey Circus. Show all posts

Friday, August 21, 2009

ATZ Interviews An Eccentric Personality Extraordinaire

Amusing the Zillion blog goes deep into the eccentric with Justin Case, comedic and wild performer of the the Coney Island Boom-A-Ring for the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus which is still playing in Coney Island until September 7th.

"The Australian plays a flustered Frenchman who brilliantly pedals his way through the show and into our hearts", says Tricica Vita of Amuzing the Zillion. ATZ goes in depth with the virtuoso cyclist, stunt performer, comic, and

Image courtesy of Ringling Bros.


ATZ asks Case about Coney Island:
Q: What are your impressions of Coney Island? What are some of the amusements, attractions, or restaurants etc that you and your wife have enjoyed?

A: We’ve very much enjoyed
Footprints, Gargiulo’s, Tatiana’s and Umi Sushi who deliver all the time to the circus lot! My favourite dish is the New Zealand lamb at Gargiulo’s. My wife and I have enjoyed walking along the boardwalk a lot – especially after shows in the evening when it’s cooler – so many different nationalities, families, couples etc all just enjoying the ocean – it’s very relaxing – we’ve also enjoyed exploring and shopping at Brighton Beach.

Q: Have you had a chance to ride the
Wonder Wheel? Swinging or Stationary Seat? The Cyclone? How was it? Time Magazine quoted Charles Lindbergh as saying that a ride on the Cyclone was more thrilling than his historic first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

A: Not ridden them yet but they are on our list of must-dos before we leave!

Read the full interview at Amusing the Zillion blog.


Monday, June 08, 2009

Ringling Circus Presents Dick Zigun As Guest Ringmaster

The evening circus show on the day of the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, the Barnum & Bailey Ringling Brothers Circus will present Coney Island Mayor, founder and artistic director of the Coney Island USA cultural organization, Dick Zigun as guest ringmaster.

In addition the Ringling Circus is offering $10 tickets to benefit Coney Island USA.

THREE REASONS YOU NEED TO ATTEND
RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY PRESENTS
THE CONEY ISLAND BOOM A RING
ON SAT. JUNE 20 AT 6:30 ...
1. All tickets are $10*
(WOW! That's cheaper than a lot of movie tickets!)
2. $1 from each ticket sold will be donated to Coney Island, USA
(Help a terrific arts organization while seeing a great show!)
3. It's THE post-Parade place to be!
(After the Mermaid Parade, keep the fun going at The Greatest Show On Earth®!)
CLICK HERE to buy now! Use promotion code "CIUSA"
when ordering to take advantage of this special offer!
(You may also call 1-800-745-3000 to order by phone.)



Saturday, April 18, 2009

Barnum & Bailey Circus Presents Coney Island Boom-A-Ring

From the Coney Island Fun Guide:

The "Coney Island Boom-A-Ring" presented by the Ringling Bros. will open on June 18, 2009, with a special performance saluting Coney Island. The show will include Vincenta Pages and her seven white Bengal tigers; the Urias family, known as The First Family of the Motorcycle Globe; the New York debut of The Negrey Troupe, a world-renowned retinue of Russian acrobats; "Eccentric Personality Extraordinaire" Justin Case; and a trio of Asian elephants. The show will run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 17th through September 7th. Tickets, which start at $10, go on sale Thursday, April 30th. Additional information is available at www.ringling.com.