Based on the life of showman P. T. Barnum and  spanning from 1835 through 1880 at its heart the musical is love story between Barnum and his wife Chairy.   The story criss-crosses America and major cities of the world where Barnum took his performing companies throughout his career. The show combines elements of traditional musical theater with the spectacle of the circus. The characters include jugglers, trapeze artists and clowns, as well real-life personalities like Jenny Lind and General Tom Thumb.

Clown Pre-Show

Clown Pre-Show

PT Barnum, "There's a Sucker Born Every Minute"

Joice Heth and Barnum, "Thank God Im Old"

Joice Heth, "Thank God I'm Old"

Taylor flips a coin to decide

"The Colors of My Life"

"The Museum Song"

"I Like Your Style"

"I Like Your Style"

Chairy and Barnum after the museum burns down

Tom Thumb, "Bigger Isn't Better"

"Bigger Isn't Better"

Jenny Lind's entrance

The tumblers

Jenny Lind "Love Makes Such Fools of Us All"

"Out There"

Barnum's tight rope walk

Jenny Lind

Ringmaster, "Come Follow the Band"

"Come Follow the Band"

Barnum leaves Jenny Lind

The Blues Singe, "Black and White

Chairy, "Black and White"

Chairy and Barnum on the steps of City Hall

"The Prince of Humbug"

Bailey tries to connivence Barnum to join the circus

"Join the Circus"

"Join the Circus"

"Finale"

Director: Ralph Perkins
Music Director: Mike Morris, Choreographer: Kyle Brand    
Set Design: Yoshi Tanokura, Costume Design: Stefanie Genda, Lighting Design: Brad Peterson
Photos by Stefanie Genda