Ringling Brothers Is Closing
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Animal activists finally have something to applaud at Ringling Bros. circus: its closureWhen Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced late Saturday that it would permanently end all of its performances this May after a 146-year run, there seemed to be a collective gasp online, along with a smattering of nostalgia for “the Greatest Show on Earth.”
From the Right
Ringling Bros. circus plans to shut down 'Greatest Show on Earth' after 146 yearsAfter 146 years, the curtain is coming down on "The Greatest Show on Earth." The owner of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus told The Associated Press that the show will close forever in May.
The iconic American spectacle was felled by a variety of factors, company executives say. Declining attendance combined with high operating costs, along with changing public tastes and prolonged battles with animal rights groups all contributed to its demise.
From the Left
Famed Ringling Bros. circus closing after more than 100 yearsThe Ringling Bros. circus is closing down after more than 100 years in operation, according to a press release from Feld Entertainment, which has owned the circus for the last 50 years.
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