Great American Circus Tickets

My husband & I walked out of this event saying, "We really spent over $75 for our family just to see that." I think the advertising works up the event too much much more. There were moments that our young ones enjoyed but for the most part it was "just ok." Everything that they were selling inside the event was cheap and too exspensive.

Alot of fun. Perhaps the name should be something else, since it was more of a show than truly a circus. When I hear circus I think of animals being included. However, I was pleased to see no animals.

The Great American Cirus was not so great. The Dena'ina Center was not tall enough to do justice to the trapeze act and everything was outrageously priced. The acoustics were poor, too. It appeared that everyone was not excited, but the noise of the audience was lost.

Too much money Horrible seating and view stage lights in audience eyes Audio discomfort - too loud, shrilling feedback, obnoxious constant LOUD eurotechno remix... for a circus.. really? my daughter only enjoyed the bouncy castle @ a $5 charge during intermission.

This was by far the worst circus I have ever been to. Every performer was "award winning" (winning what awards and from who?) and most of them performed multiple times and were introduced each time as being from somewhere else in the world. There was no animals at all, not even a monkey. It was like watching a trainwreck (only I could and DID take my eyes away). One thing I can say for them, they certainly have the "freak show" part of a circus nailed down pat.

the aeralist were good, as well as the hula hoop girl but other than that it was okay

Overall, the "circus" was a bit of a disappointment. There were some cool acts- we liked the archery and the world record hoola hooper, but for the most part, it just wasn't really very interesting. I thought the Michael Jackson impersonator was pretty good, but the kids didn't know who he was supposed to be. The "ring master" was a bit of a jerk as well. He openly berated the sound tech. OH, and bring your wallet! There were toys, programs, face painting, and pictures that all cost extra. Of course, the snacks cost more than a movie theater. The view from these seats was not good. One of the light techs (?) was right in the way. The stage hands were constantly moving equipment in front of us. It was just hard to see from here. If the venue had been stadium-style and we could have been up higher rather than ground-level, it would have been better

Since moving from Texas, we've been desperately seeking something to do here in Alaska. The circus seemed like the perfect event to get out of the house. After all, the Barnum and Bailey Circus was one of our favorite annual family events to attend. Well, the Great American Circus was not even close to being great. Should have kept it a blockbuster night is all I can say.

My kids loved the circus. It was great. We would go again.

This show was not worth the price of admission. The performances were largely unexciting, and the venue for this event (the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage) was ridiculously inappropriate for a circus act. The "circus" was held in a glorified meeting hall, where every seat in the house was a bad seat. the ceiling was so low, the acrobatic acts could not even be performed properly. Several groups of people left the show at different times throughout the performance, as it was that bad. The part of the show that was given the most focus was when the "ringmaster" came out to hock $4 coloring books and overpriced concessions during the performance. I guess in Alaska we are not entitled to a true circus like those that often perform in the real United States. Shows that include big spectacles with animal acts, etc. Save your money and don't bother with this show.