America's Biggest Circus Is Back From the Dead.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, once thought to be extinct, has made a comeback with a new and revamped show. The circus has replaced its traditional animal acts with a diverse group of human performers from 18 different countries. The show now focuses on breathtaking human performances, similar to Cirque du Soleil, and has been shortened to two hours to cater to modern attention spans. The circus executives scouted talent from around the world, visiting five continents and holding auditions in various cities. The success of the circus will depend on whether these changes are enough to keep it in business for another century. [Extracted from the article]