Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents Fully ChargedSM to Bring a Surge of Excitement to Northern Virginia The Greatest Sh

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents Fully ChargedSM
to Bring a Surge of Excitement to Northern Virginia
The Greatest Show On Earth arrives at the Patriot Center, April 4 – 15

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February XX, 2012 – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Fully Charged is an all-new surge of circus entertainment where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize Children Of All Ages! Fully Charged invites families to disconnect from the digital world and plug into a circus experience like no other. The 141st Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth is the most electrifying edition of Ringling Bros. ever to come to Northern Virginia!

Fully Charged will perform at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. from April 4 – 15. Fully Charged will also perform at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. from March 15 – 18 and the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Md. from March 21 – April 1.

Fully Charged is lead by dynamo newcomer, Brian Crawford Scott, only the 36th Ringmaster in the 141-year history of Ringling Bros. The amazing acts of Fully Charged include Tabayara, a dynamic animal trainer whose rare ability to communicate with animals allows him to ride rearing stallions at a fully-charged gallop, orchestrate majestic four-ton Asian elephants in a symphony of dance, and stand eye to eye in a cage with 12 ferocious tigers.

Audiences will feel the earth shake when the strongman duo of Dmitry and Ruslan, who are as wide as they are tall, enter the arena. The fearless Fernandez Brothers dial up the thrills as they perform daring feats of athleticism on the Twin Turbines of Steel, including extreme jumps and twists inside the moving wheels! Ever wonder how many clowns it takes to change a light bulb? The hilarious hoopla continues to flow as the clowns from the world-famous Ringling Bros. Clown Alley, charge up the audiences’ funny bones with hysterical silly antics and clownish comedy. You can only experience this current of excitement at Ringling Bros. Fully Charged!

The All Access Power Up Pre-show Party is hosted one hour before show time and is free to ticket holders. The Pre-show allows audience members to meet and take photos with performers, try on circus costumes, learn circus skills and have the chance to win a painting created by Asia, a true pachyderm Picasso.

FAIRFAX, VA SHOW
The Patriot Center | April 4 – April 15, 2012

Show times:
• Wednesday, April 4 – 7:00 pm
• Thursday, April 5 – 7:00 pm
• Friday, April 6 – 1:00 pm, 7:30 pm
• Saturday, April 7 – 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm
• Sunday, April 8 – 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm
• Thursday, April 12 – 7:00 pm
• Friday, April 13 – 10:30 am; 7:00 pm
• Saturday, April 14 – 11:30 am, 3:30 pm; 7:30 pm
• Sunday, April 15 – 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm

Fairfax Ticket Prices: $30.00/$18.00/$14.00 (Circus Celebrity, Front Row and VIP available)

Ticket Information: Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-551-SEAT, via www.ticketmaster.com, and the Patriot Center box office.

For additional information about Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, please visit www.ringling.com.

FOR MEDIA ONLY: For additional information, interview opportunities and requests for event media credentials, please contact Carly Vendemia at 202-683-3244, cvendemia@qorvis.com

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Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live 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 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice, and Disney Live!