Orlando Performer Joins Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Circus XTREME as First-Ever Female Ringmaster

- Michelle Snow

Kristen Michelle Wilson joins Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Circus XTREME as its first-ever female ringmaster

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Circus XTREME will feature its first-ever female ringmaster when it comes to the Amway Center January 12-16…and she’s from Orlando.

A professional singer with a background in theater, Kristen Michelle Wilson will make her debut with the hometown Orlando shows, then continue on the national tour, including Amalie Arena in Tampa from January 25-29. She will be the 39th ringmaster in Ringling Bros. history.

In addition to Wilson, Circus XTREME will feature high-wire wizards, powerful strongmen, BMX trick riders, trampoline daredevils, contortionists, a high-flying human cannonball, a bungee aerial skydiving display, and so much more.

TICKETS

Tickets for the Amway Center performances January 12-16, start at $18, and can be purchased at ringlingbros.com, Ticketmaster.com, or the venue box office. Save $5 off select seats using the promo code 5CIRCUS. Valid through January 12 on all shows except Jan 12 at 7:30pm, January 15 at 3:30pm, and January 16 at 1pm. Also not valid on Front Row or Premium Seating.

Tickets for the Amalie Arena performances January 25-29 start at $18, and can be purchased at ringlingbros.com, Ticketmaster.com, or the venue box office.

Arrive early, because the party actually starts an hour early with the All Access Pre-show, included with every ticket. Families can meet an international cast of performers and get up close to the menagerie of animals, try on custom costumes, learn circus skills, and more.

Disclosure: CitySurfing Orlando is receiving tickets to a show and we will be reviewing it, so make sure you bookmark us to see Wilson make her circus debut!

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, and has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida. She lives in Orlando near Disney, and hears Magic Kingdom fireworks every night.
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