WIN 4 Tickets To Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Out Of This WorldTM

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^® 

Sets Course for Chicago with 

Never-Before-Seen Genre of Audience-Immersive, 

Character-Driven Circus

Ringling Bros. Out Of This World^TM  
to Open Month-Long Chicago Engagement, 
Nov. 4^th 

                                                   

                                       

Here at ChiIL Mama we're huge fans of circus arts and eagerly anticipate seeing Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^® every year when they play Chicago. My own kids have both studied circus arts for 4+ years, trying Lyra, Spanish Web, Trampoline, Juggling, Clowning, Acro, Silks, Chinese Pole and more. They love to see the pros in action. 

We're elated once again to be partnering with FELD to bring our readers a great ticket giveaway. I'll also be out to review and shoot a photo feature on opening night this Friday with my kids and their friends. The elephants have all been retired and the special effects and insane human skills have been amped up. We're particularly excited to see this new genre of circus with floor, air and ICE! Check back soon for our full recap.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^® is bringing its newest circus, Out Of This World^TM, to Chicago, promising fans an experience unlike anything ever seen in Ringling Bros.^® history. Set to open at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL, with performances Nov. 4 - 13, before moving downtown to Chicago’s United Center, Nov. 17 - 27, Out Of This World is being heralded as a brand new genre of circus that reimagines the circus experience. The show captivates audiences with its first-ever character-driven storyline, industry-defining production elements, and the addition of mixed-medium performance surfaces that seamlessly transition a nonstop display of artistic athleticism from floor, to air, to ice.

ENTER HERE for your chance to WIN 4 tickets to opening night at Allstate Arena 11/4/16.  

“With Out Of This World, we are redefining Ringling Bros. and modernizing live family entertainment,” said Alana Feld, Executive Vice President of Feld Entertainment and Producer of Out Of This World. “The immersive atmosphere created by lighting technology and video projection, combined with a thrilling storyline that will have families cheering for the heroes and booing the villains, will allow fans to connect with the show and our performers like never before.”

The technology in Out Of This World provides a multisensory experience, and video screen production enhancements deepen the connection between the audience, the performances and the performers’ journey through space. Projection technology transports fans to far-off planets throughout the galaxy and transforms the arena into a swirling space-scape.

From the moment the show begins, audiences are transported to outer space as the Simet Wheel performers embark on a gravity-defying spacewalk. Making its U.S. debut, the Simet Wheel requires incredible balance and artistry, which performers demonstrate as astronauts exploring the galaxy. The only performance of its kind in the world, the Simet Wheel combines the skill of tightrope walking with the added challenge of a rotating wheel.

The adventure continues to unfold as Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson and Starseeker Paulo dos Santos invite audiences to join their intergalactic journey. Guests follow the duo as they travel to planets of sand, water, fire and ice, battling evil Queen Tatiana on a mission to rescue the greatest and most talented circus stars.

New this year, Ringling Bros. will feature performances on ice, bringing new speed and motion to an already thrilling barrage of simultaneous action. Thrill skaters combine acrobatic disciplines and trick skating in an exciting display of athleticism. The Heilongjiang Provincial Acrobatic Troupe Co. Ltd. performs a variety of impressive feats on ice, including stilt-skating, human pyramid formations and hoop-diving. A talented group of freestyle skaters also makes its U.S. debut, delighting crowds with skilled technique and daring aerial stunts at stunningly fast speeds.

The free, all-new Ringling Bros. mobile app helps keep families connected before, during and after the show. The app allows fans to customize and share memories on social media, as well as unlock exclusive content during Starseeker’s Early Access™, which starts one hour prior to the show. Free to ticketholders, Starseeker’s Early Access provides guests with a peek backstage to see how Out Of This World prepares to launch and meet performers as they interact in the seats, on the concourse and from the arena floor.  

Affordable Family Friendly Fun W/ FREE Parking and Tickets starting at $15

Tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Out Of This World start at $15 and are available through Ticketmaster and the Allstate Arena and United Center box offices, by calling (800) 745-3000, or visiting Ringling.com. Parking is FREE with ticket purchase in all official Allstate Arena and United Center parking lots. Service charges, facility and handling fees may apply. For general show information, call the Allstate Arena at (847) 635-6601, or the United Center at (312) 455-4500.

Get Social:

To stay current on the latest Out Of This World developments, follow Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube – @RinglingBros.

About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^®, Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.

WIN 4 Tickets To Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME Opening Night at United Center 11/19

Join The Greatest Show On Earth®

as they bring 
XTREME entertainment to Chicagoland!

Allstate Arena in Rosemont Nov 5th-15th
United Center in Chicago Nov 19th-29th

ChiIL out with ChiIL Mama at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME. We're thrilled to partner up with FELD since 2011 on giveaways for our readers and photo filled original features on a host of their live events like Ringling Bros., Monster Jam, Disney on Ice and more! We can't wait to see the new Circus XTREME show. 

**Want to WIN 4 Tickets To Opening Night at United Center 11/19 from ChiIL Mama? ENTER HERE through midnight Sunday, November 15th.**

Come see high-wire wizards, powerful strongmen, BMX trick riders, trampoline daredevils, inconceivable contortionists, a high-flying human cannonball, a bungee aerial skydiving display, an array of exotic animals and an international assembly of more than 100 world-renowned artists provide two-and-a-half hours of thrilling entertainment! Check back with ChiIL Mama for our show review and original photo filled recap after opening night in Chi, IL.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME

It’s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America’s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you’ve never seen before and that can’t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth®. Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals, like our Asian elephants and big cats!  It’s time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Ages and stir the imagination of your family!

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME Newest Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth® Blends Extremes for the Ultimate Family Entertainment Experience

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME features artists who redefine the word extreme in everything they do, magnifying traditional elements of the circus and combining them with never-before-seen spectacles, original fast-paced performances and incredibly hilarious moments.

 

The multi-year tour offers extreme thrills, exotic animals and extraordinary performers that add up to the ultimate family entertainment experience. High-wire wizards, powerful strongmen, BMX trick riders, trampoline daredevils, inconceivable contortionists, a high-flying human cannonball, a bungee aerial skydiving display and an international assembly of more than 100 world-renowned artists provide 2 ½ hours of thrilling entertainment. With such an exciting lineup, The Greatest Show On Earth® guarantees to dazzle and astound, and a Ringling Bros.® show wouldn’t be complete without a full menagerie of amazing animals. 

Circus XTREME features beautiful Bengal tigers, two-humped camels ridden by brave Mongolian women, impressive horses and the most popular members of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey family: the magnificent Asian elephants. 

“We pulled from the realm of extreme sports and competitive acrobatics and brought them into the world of the circus, making this the most contemporary show we’ve ever created,” says Producer Alana Feld. “We’ve also pushed the limits of all of our amazing artists and performers to create new and different exhilarating elements, providing audiences with extreme family fun.” 

“With Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME, we wanted to create a show that keeps pace with modern families and caters to the ‘edge-of-the-seat’ thrill that parents and kids are seeking in live entertainment,” says Producer Nicole Feld. “The experience is enhanced by the interactivity of our All Access Pre-Show, and as a mom, I know that’s my daughter’s favorite part.” 

The party starts an hour before the show at the All Access Pre-show, which is free with your ticket purchase. You and your family can meet our international cast of performers and get up close to our menagerie of animals. Try on custom costumes, learn circus skills — like juggling and walking the low wire — from the famous Ringling Bros.® Clown Alley and even have the opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind masterpiece created by one of our very own Ringling Bros. painting pachyderms. 

Ticketholders can purchase an upgrade and go backstage with a VIP Behind the Scenes Tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. The backstage experience includes an insider look at props and wardrobe, an up close and personal encounter with the animals and a chance to meet stars from the show. Fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures and learn educational fun facts. To take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime experience, just log on to ringlingbros.expapp.com from your iPhone or Android smartphone and provide your name, e-mail and phone number to become a VIP circus insider. 

For the national tour schedule and to find out more about Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME, visit Ringling.com.

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About Feld Entertainment® 

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® , Monster Jam® , Monster Energy Supercross, Nuclear Cowboyz® , AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, Disney Live! Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at FeldEntertainment.com.

Calling All Chicago Circus Superhumans! Audition For The Greatest Show On Earth® 11/20

Ringling Bros.® Knows: Chicago’s Got XTREME! Talent

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® to Hold Open Auditions Nov. 20 at United Center

The Greatest Show On Earth® is on the lookout for extreme talent, and has its sights set on Chicago. In town throughout the month of November with its newest spectacular, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME, Ringling Bros. will hold open auditions, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, at Chicago’s United Center. Auditioners are encouraged to take it to the max with the biggest of their best, from freestyle running/parkour and BMX trick-riding, to extreme gymnastics, stunt skateboarding, contortion, breakdancing, fire-breathing, even bowling ball juggling. More traditional circus skills are also welcome.

Auditioners should come prepared with two to three minutes of family-friendly material and bring their own props. Advance registration and submission of music tracks is requested. For additional information or to reserve an audition slot, call 877-777-0818. Must be 18 years of age or older, and available to travel.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has been entertaining Children of All Ages® for 145 years, creating indelible memories with unparalleled live family entertainment experiences that capture the imagination and lift the human spirit. While remaining true to its legacy as America’s Living National Treasure^TM, Ringling Bros. is continually re-inventing itself to appeal to increasingly-sophisticated audiences. Talent scouts scour the globe in search of the unprecedented and extraordinary: Shaolin Warriors from China, trick-riding Cossacks from Kazakhstan, trapeze titans from Mexico and, more than once in recent decades, talented standouts from right here in Chicago. In the early ’90s, a high-flying troupe of acrobats called the Chicago Kids, many of whom were former Jesse White Tumblers, headlined with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. In this year’s Circus XTREME, three of the seven members of the record-setting BMX stunt troupe come from Chicago suburbs.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is produced by Feld Entertainment, the worldwide leader in live touring family entertainment, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and, in addition to Ringling Bros., include Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, Nuclear Cowboyz^®, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, Disney Live! Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at FeldEntertinment.com.

WIN 4 Tickets to MARVEL Universe LIVE in Chicago #Giveaway

DON'T MISS THIS!

FELD ENTERTAINMENT'S LARGEST ARENA SPECTACULAR EVER, 

MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE OPENS IN CHICAGO 9/10! 

Here at ChiIL Mama we love FELD events. My kids have grown up on Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney on Ice, and Monster Jam Monster Truck Shows. Now FELD is taking things to the next level with MARVEL Universe LIVE and we have 4 FREE tickets for one of our lucky readers for opening night, Thursday September 10th! We can't wait.

First-Ever Marvel Live Tour Coming to The United Center & 

Allstate Arena

Tickets On-Sale Now for this Must-See Event 

ENTER HERE for your chance to win 4 FREE tickets to Marvel Universe LIVE opening night, Thurs 9/10 at United Center, Chicago from ChiIL Mama! 

Enter like we vote in Chi, IL... early and often. Entries accepted through midnight this Sunday 9/6/15. Your name will be at the box office for 4 tickets to the opening night show on Thursday, September 10th at the United Center in Chicago.

“This is the most ambitious undertaking in the more than 40 year history of Feld Entertainment. It’s the kind of show you always strive to produce but with so many advances in technology only now can you truly deliver it to fans,” said Feld Entertainment Chairman and CEO and Marvel Universe LIVE! Producer Kenneth Feld. “We know this is going to be game-changing for the live entertainment industry as a whole and are making a tremendous investment to surpass the audience’s expectations at every performance. We are elated to feature Marvel Universe LIVE! as part of our portfolio of memorable live touring productions.”

Click here to reserve your Tickets for Marvel Universe LIVE! . For a complete list of tour dates, visit the Marvel Universe LIVE! website and stay current on the latest developments through social media, including: 

• Facebook  (www.facebook.com/MarvelOnTour)
• Twitter  (@MarvelOnTour/@Juliette Feld (show’s producer twitter feed))
• YouTube  (www.youtube.com/MarvelOnTour)
• Instagram (@MarvelOnTour)
• Google+ (http://gplus.to/MarvelOnTour)

Marvel Universe LIVE! Facts and Figures 

Here at ChiIL Mama, we love to geek out on mind blowing show stats and weird background info that goes into producing a show of this magnitude. Amaze your friends with a few of these nuggets.

Marvel Universe LIVE! is the largest production ever undertaken by Feld Entertainment, combining state-of-the-art special effects with the latest in robotics, stunt and projection technology for a live performance unlike anything fans have ever seen before.

Tour and Show 

• There is enough feeder cable powering the show to run across the Golden Gate Bridge… BOTH ways!
• It takes more computer power to run the show’s projections than to power a space shuttle.
• The size and scope of the production fills the entire rehearsal space in the Feld Entertainment Facility, the third largest building in Florida (the largest building in Florida houses the Space Shuttle).
• There is enough chain supporting the superstructure (the truss) to connect New York and New Jersey across the George Washington Bridge. 

• One of the largest projection space ever known to be built. 
• Visually transports the audience around the world.
• Custom special grip flooring. 

FunFacts

After much anticipation, Feld Entertainment, Inc., the world’s leading producer of touring live family entertainment, announced the most ambitious live show in its history, with Marvel Universe LIVE! Featuring the most Marvel characters ever assembled in one production, this is the largest live arena production licensee partnership in Marvel history. The high-caliber arena spectacular will put fans right in the middle of one of the most electrifying battles between good and evil ever conceived. Produced by Feld Entertainment, this first-ever live Marvel tour made its 85-city debut in July 2014 in Tampa, FL, followed by the world premiere at New York City’s Barclays Center in August 2014. Marvel Universe LIVE! will be flying in to Chicago from Sept. 10 to Sept. 13 at the United Center and Sept. 18 to Sept 20 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., for total of 15 performances in Chicagoland. Tickets for Marvel Universe LIVE! are on sale now. 

FunFacts

Marvel Universe LIVE! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel characters together on one heroic quest.  The story is framed around the battle over the Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe, that has been shattered into pieces by the Mighty Thor in order to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. With the pieces scattered across the globe, Thor’s villainous brother Loki devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe.  

To defeat Loki, Marvel’s biggest Super Heroes must band together, including The Avengers - Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk and Thor along with Spider-Man and Wolverine, must trek across the globe to retrieve the Cosmic Cube fragments and unite them. As the Super Heroes track the Cube, they will encounter some of their biggest adversaries including Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Red Skull, Madame Hydra, Aldrich Killian, Electro and more, in the quest for the very same fragments. These foes have no problem teaming up if it gets them closer to their ultimate goal of world domination. 

FunFacts

“Marvel Universe LIVE! will be the most remarkable live event that the world has ever seen with an absolutely epic story line and jaw dropping technological advances. Fans will feel like they’ve stepped into a Marvel blockbuster film come to life with nonstop movie style action and stunts,” said Feld Entertainment Executive Vice President and Marvel Universe LIVE! Producer Juliette Feld. “We are working hand in hand with Marvel to give fans a revolutionary live show experience that introduces an original story that is faithful to the Marvel canon and utterly captivating from beginning to end!”

“To see all the elements of this spectacular live show come together has been truly incredible,” said Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada. “The technology utilized in the show is not only going to blow your mind, it is going to take you to a whole new Marvel world like nothing fans have ever seen before. What Feld Entertainment has done is going to astonish and amaze fans.”

Marvel Universe LIVE! launches new innovations in set design, aerial stunts, pyrotechnics and state-of-the-art show elements that bring movie style special effects to the live entertainment arena.  Audiences will see the awe-inspiring world of Super Heroes come to life before their eyes with a dynamic cast comprised of some of the industry’s most talented stunt performers. Utilizing their talents and aided by a unique combination of never before seen arena mechanics some of Marvel’s mightiest will come to life with profound results. These true-to-comic creations will be supported by innovative lighting design and transformative 3D projection that will take the audience on a journey around the globe with these timeless characters. To support this massive undertaking, Marvel Universe LIVE! will not only utilize the entire arena floor, but also perform within a multilevel aerial space creating a unique experience that puts audiences right in the middle of the action in ways they could only dream about prior. 

FunFacts

Don't miss THIS! Enter to win a Family 4 Pack to opening night 9/10 from ChiIL Mama. Enter through this Sunday 9/6 at midnight.

About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^®, Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, Nuclear Cowboyz^®, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, Disney Live! Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.

About Marvel Entertainment, LLC

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information, visit www.marvel.com.