Ringling promises a circus filled with awe, laughter, and unforgettable family time – the kind of experience every kid deserves during The Greatest Show on Earth, a two-hour live talent show featuring the world’s best acts in an action-packed modern circus filled with heart-pounding stunts, incredible acrobats, and immersive family moments that keep children of all ages fully engaged. From high-flying trapeze to gravity-defying acrobatics, every act is designed to wow. Performers flip, twist, soar, and launch through the air in a nonstop display of strength, precision, and courage that pushes the limits of what feels possible.
Set to a high-energy soundtrack with over 10 genres of music brought to life with vibrant visuals, dynamic lighting, and larger-than-life production, the show transforms the arena into “The Greatest Party On Earth” where families can laugh, cheer, and experience it all together. Enjoy iconic Ringling acts reimagined in exciting new ways, from the Double Wheel of Destiny where performers leap and jump rope on massive moving wheels high above the ground, to breathtaking trapeze artists soaring through the air in perfectly timed, heart-racing passes.
The show also features a high-speed bicycle troupe performing astonishing stunts, building moving human pyramids, and showcasing incredible balance and coordination. Powerful acrobats from Mongolia demonstrate jaw-dropping strength and high-flying agility, while a Latin dance group blends salsa-style movement with acrobatics in a vibrant, high-energy performance.
Throughout the show, moments of humor, surprise, and audience interaction keep the experience playful and engaging, while fan-favorite characters like Bailey the Robo Pup bring heart, personality, and fun for younger fans. And before the show even begins, families are invited to join the excitement during the interactive pre-show during which the Ringling Hype Crew brings the arena to life with music, movement, and crowd engagement. From the first moment to the final bow, the experience is designed to keep audiences connected, entertained, and part of the action every step of the way.
Now is the time to create your own first family circus memories together on Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Sunday, July 12 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Saturday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, July 19 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Honda Center, 2695 E Katella Ave., Anaheim 92806.
Opening night special – all tickets are 50% off. For the rest of the run. $20 kid’s tickets (ages 2-12) are available with the purchase of an adult ticket. To purchase online, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com or the venue box office. For specific local Anaheim show information, visit https://www.ringling.com/show/anaheim-ca-2026-honda-center/
and Phoenix Ever in Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee presented by Culver City Public Theatre outdoors in Dr. Paul Carlson Memorial Park in Culver City. (Photo credit: Kelsey Danzeisen)
Culver City Public Theatre is presenting two free shows back-to-back outdoors in Dr. Paul Carlson Memorial Park on Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 – August 2, including the all-ages fantasy tale The Wizard’s Workshop at 12noon and the classic Agatha Christie whodunnit Black Coffee at 2:30 p.m.
Based on the story from the classic ballet “Coppelia,” the world premiere play The Wizard’s Workshop tells the story of Dr. Coppelius, a mysterious dollmaker, who seeks to bring his prize doll to life so he can have a real daughter. Along the way there are mistaken identities, magic spells, lots of action and comic characters. The show is directed by CCPT board member Alaina Haylock, who also co-wrote the script.
Black Coffee was Agatha Christie’s first original play and one of her first works to feature her iconic detective, Hercule Poirot. The twisty tale begins with the poisoning murder of physicist Sir Claude Amory, after his secret atomic bomb formula was stolen from his library. Both thrilling and hilarious, the story involves a classic whodunit with a locked-room mystery, red herrings, and a cast of suspicious houseguests, culminating in Poirot’s dramatic reveal of the killer and the formula’s location.
Culver City Public Theatre’s new production is directed by CCPT president Trace Oakley and features Danielle Fraser as the first female Hercule Poirot, along with returning company members Phoenix Ever, Tamara Koltes, Steven Milner and Andrea Stradling, with Maria Botha, D.W. Cerwonka, Matthew Clair, Hannah Jobman, Ambereen Khan, Luke Matheis and Rachel Speth.
The Wizard’s Workshop runs roughly one hour, which includes one intermission. Black Coffee runs roughly two hours, which includes one intermission.
Both shows are free-of-charge, no reservations necessary. Please bring blankets and low beach chairs for open seating on the grass. Children under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult. Picnics are encouraged, with snacks and drinks available for purchase in Dr. Paul Carlson Memorial Park, 10400 Braddock Dr. Culver City, 90232. Onsite restrooms are available.
Performances are made possible in part by the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission, with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment and the Culver City Arts Foundation.