Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF-TV) It’s not every day you get to see, or hear a Calliope, however, one will be making its way through the streets of Wheeling during the Fantasy in Lights Christmas Parade. The ...

The Flying Maluendas soar through the air on the flying trapeze under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

Alexander Calder, Calder's Circus, detail of ringmaster (1926–31); Whitney Museum of American Art, New York (© 2025 Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, photograph Ron ...

In 1925, Alexander Calder joined the circus—in a sense. As an illustrator for the National Police Gazette, he was dispatched to cover the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at New York’s ...

The concept of a circus might be well known, but Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey admits it has a bit of an identity problem. “Kids already know how to play (games like) Ringling, they just don’t ...

A water-themed circus featuring acrobatics, juggling and clowns – all set against a backdrop of choreographed water displays shooting from the stage – is coming to Maplewood. Cirque Italia, which ...

The Belle of Louisville steamboat features a historic calliope played by Martha Gibbs. Gibbs has played the steam-powered instrument since 2005, performing modern hits and classic tunes. The ...

A young trapeze artist died after plummeting to the ground in front of horrified spectators during a daring circus performance, according to reports. Marina B, 27, died immediately after she fell 16 ...

The woman fell to her death during a circus performance in Germany on Saturday, Sept. 27, according to news reports Latoya Gayle joined PEOPLE as an Associate Editor in 2024. Her work has previously ...

The clownery starts on the sidewalk, even before you enter the big top. Crowds who show up to see the Peru Amateur Circus in Peru, Indiana, known as America’s circus city, are greeted by merrymakers ...