Barnum Museum: The Greatest Showman - Fiction vs Fact! The REAL Story Behind the REEL Story!

Free online event; Registration encouraged by contacting the Quick Center Box Office.

Join Voice Actor and P.T. Barnum enthusiast, Will Sarris as he hosts Barnum Museum Executive Director, Kathleen Maher for a fun-filled presentation; Fiction vs Fact! The REAL Story Behind the REEL Story!

Have you seen the 20th Century film The Greatest Showman yet? If you haven’t, it’s streaming on Disney+ so watch and enjoy. All in the spirit of fun, Kathy will captivate guests with an engaging journey through key elements in the movie and will share numerous bits and pieces of history that will “set the record straight.” From the depiction of Barnum’s childhood in Connecticut, to his final bow with the Greatest Show On Earth, she will expand on the tales set in the screenplay and reveal truth to the remarkable stories of struggle and triumph that are even more fantastic.

If you are curious about P.T. Barnum, excited about watching the movie again, or just want to learn more about the Barnum Museum, this session will have you looking at Hollywood and P.T. Barnum in a new way.