Special Lecture P.T. Barnum: America's Greatest Showman

January 4, 2009

3:00 p.m.

$20 includes Museum Admission

$5 for Museum Members

In conjunction with the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, the Flagler Museum will present a special lecture by Philip B. Kunhardt, III, author of P. T. Barnum: America's Greatest Showman. Kunhardt will discuss the genius and vision of America's unmatched impresario and entrepreneur, P.T. Barnum. A man of complex motives, a master of merchandise, and inveterate self-promoter, Barnum was a brilliant businessman who had unbelievable perseverance, and a keen understanding of what would excite people’s interest. From humble beginnings, he struggled to become a legendary entertainment mogul. A special reception and book signing with the speaker will follow the lecture.

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The lecture is also archived and accessible after the event by clicking on the"Access This Archive" button.

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Read a review of this lecture:

Palm Beach Daily News: Philip B. Kunhardt put the spotlight on P.T. Barnum at Flagler Museum -
By Megan Winslow

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At the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

BARNUM The Circus Musical

January 6 through January 25, 2009

In their sixth season, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre will present the play, BARNUM, The Circus Musical. This Tony Award-winning musical uses the spectacle of the circus to tell the life story of America’s greatest showman. Performed under a big-top filled with a troupe of jugglers, trapeze artists and clowns, and supported by a colorful score by Cy Coleman, this extravaganza is fun for the entire family. For Maltz Jupiter Theatre show times and ticket information please call (561) 575-2223, ext. 0, or visit www.jupitertheatre.org.