Back around 1875, the circus impresario P.T. Barnum planned to make Port Jefferson the permanent home for his 'Greatest Show on Earth.' Apparently, however, Barnum was not well thought of in that Long Island community. People were worried about his strange cast of characters and the smell from his animals! Not in My Back Yard prevailed, and Barnum took his show across the Sound to Bridgeport, Connecticut and the rest is history.

Put a little circus in your Christmas with the Ivoryton Playhouse production of Barnum, the musical story of the Connecticut's own P.T. Barnum and The Greatest Show on Earth! Join this colorful cast of aerialists, jugglers, clowns and even a performing pooch as they tell the story of the life of P.T. Barnum, his discovery of General Tom Thumb - the world's Smallest Man; the Swedish Nightingale, Jenny Lind and the Amazing Barnum and Bailey circus.

The New York Society Library is pleased to present singer Madeleine Kristoffersson and actor John Ray in The Nightingale.

The New York Society Library is pleased to present singer Madeleine Kristoffersson and actor John Ray in The Nightingale.

Back around 1875, the circus impresario P.T. Barnum planned to make Port Jefferson the permanent home for his 'Greatest Show on Earth.' Apparently, however, Barnum was not well thought of in that Long Island community. People were worried about his strange cast of characters and the smell from his animals! Not in My Back Yard prevailed, and Barnum took his show across the Sound to Bridgeport, Connecticut and the rest is history.

The Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding non-Equity auditions for all roles (adults and children) for December production of 'Barnum' on Saturday, September 11th from 11am - 3pm at the Rehearsal Studio, 24 Main Street, Centerbrook. The shows run from December 8 - 19.

The Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding non-Equity auditions for all roles (adults and children) for December production of 'Barnum' on Saturday, September 11th from 11am - 3pm at the Rehearsal Studio, 24 Main Street, Centerbrook. The shows run from December 8 - 19.

Those hoping to become clowns auditioned for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus on August 3, 2010 in San Francisco, California. This one-day audition was held to recruit new clowns for the famous 'Clown Alley'. Selected clowns were given a two-year contract to perform shows in 80 cities. BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage below!

Tufts University will honor Oliver Platt at the 6th Annual P.T. Barnum Awards For Excellence in Entertainment June 7. The event has been entitled 'From Ballou to Broadway' and will take place at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center.

Brad Oscar's larger-than-life portrayal of impresario P.T. Barnum led the Maltz Jupiter Theatre to victory at the annual Carbonell Awards.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is roaring into town with Barnum's FUNundrum!SM, a celebration of P. T. Barnum so big, it is an event 200 years in the making! Hop aboard and go on an unbelievable excursion that brings together performers and characters from exotic countries all over the world - even from places for which there are no geographic borders. From the moment that you arrive, the momentum explodes as The Greatest Show On Earth® comes to life in a way that can only be inspired by the greatest showman who ever lived.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is roaring into town with Barnum's FUNundrum!SM, a celebration of P. T. Barnum so big, it is an event 200 years in the making! Hop aboard and go on an unbelievable excursion that brings together performers and characters from exotic countries all over the world - even from places for which there are no geographic borders. From the moment that you arrive, the momentum explodes as The Greatest Show On Earth® comes to life in a way that can only be inspired by the greatest showman who ever lived.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is roaring into town with Barnum's FUNundrum!SM, a celebration of P. T. Barnum so big, it is an event 200 years in the making! Hop aboard and go on an unbelievable excursion that brings together performers and characters from exotic countries all over the world - even from places for which there are no geographic borders. From the moment that you arrive, the momentum explodes as The Greatest Show On Earth® comes to life in a way that can only be inspired by the greatest showman who ever lived.

Siobhan Magnus is one of the top 12 American Idol Finalists. She is 19 years old and hails from Cape Cod, MA. Her musical infulences range from Janis Joplin to David Bowie and her favorite quote is 'Sing as if no one were listening.'

According to Popeater.com, Neil Patrick Harris may be heading from the small screen back to the Great White Way to star as P.T. Barnum in the musical BARNUM, about the famed showman. According to the site, Harris is the first and only choice for the role.

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey train rolls into Orlando tonight. Fantastic photo opportunities will be available tonight as the Ringling Bros. pachyderm performers parade to the Amway Arena. The all-new 140th edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Barnum's FUNundrumSM, debuts in Orlando this week for seven performances January 14-17.

All-new Ringling Bros. experience coming for the first time to Kent's ShoWare Center, September 3 - 7 and to Everett's Comcast Arena, September 10 - 13. The mystery of magic and the mastery of skill will leave audiences spellbound as Ringling Bros.

All-new Ringling Bros. experience coming for the first time to Kent's ShoWare Center, September 3 - 7 and to Everett's Comcast Arena, September 10 - 13. The mystery of magic and the mastery of skill will leave audiences spellbound as Ringling Bros.

All-new Ringling Bros. experience coming for the first time to Kent's ShoWare Center, September 3 - 7 and to Everett's Comcast Arena, September 10 - 13. The mystery of magic and the mastery of skill will leave audiences spellbound as Ringling Bros.

All-new Ringling Bros. experience coming for the first time to Kent's ShoWare Center, September 3 - 7 and to Everett's Comcast Arena, September 10 - 13. The mystery of magic and the mastery of skill will leave audiences spellbound as Ringling Bros.

During July and August, there are more traffic collisions on Washington roadways than any other months, and just when needed most, blood supplies are at their lowest levels. That's why Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® will lend a helping arm to help collect much needed blood in conjunction with the Puget Sound Blood Center.

All-new Ringling Bros. experience coming for the first time to Kent's ShoWare Center, September 3 - 7 and to Everett's Comcast Arena, September 10 - 13. The mystery of magic and the mastery of skill will leave audiences spellbound as Ringling Bros.

During July and August, there are more traffic collisions on Washington roadways than any other months, and just when needed most, blood supplies are at their lowest levels. That's why Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® will lend a helping arm to help collect much needed blood in conjunction with the Puget Sound Blood Center.

Tony nominated actor stars in Barnum at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre and talks about the show.

The UK's Daily Mail Newspaper is reporting that Michael Ball is in very early talks to star in the upcoming West End Revival of Barnum. Rob Ashford is said to be directing and choreographing the show as well. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh, the show is slated for 2010.