Chuck Wagner
Chuck Wagner
#1Chuck Wagner
Posted: 3/25/08 at 8:37amWho knew Chuck Wagner was the ringmaster of the circus? He just sang on the Today Show - seems like such a waste of his talents, but it may be a great gig - good for him.
#2re: Chuck Wagner
Posted: 3/25/08 at 10:02am
Hi RedHot!
This is year 2 for Chuck and the "Greatest Show on Earth". It's a good gig. Getting paid to run away with the circus seems like a fun deal to me. Chuck's doing a great job for them and actively reports his journey on his website.
Since Chuck lives in the Pensicola area, he is not far from the Ringling Bros. home turf where he was able to impress them with his strong presence and talent. Speaking of home turf, some may know that Chuck's home roof was blown off in the hurricanes a few years back. It was a tough time for him and his family. So this extended circus tour surely comes at a good time and especially when many of his collegues have not worked steadily in theater projects for looong time.
It will add to his long resume and could open some theater doors in the future.
#2re: Chuck Wagner
Posted: 3/25/08 at 12:04pmHe seems to have the ideal personality for that gig. I bet he's wonderful.
DG
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#3re: Chuck Wagner
Posted: 3/25/08 at 12:20pm
I really like how he ends his biography page:
"These are interesting and challenging times. I pray we use the power of love and laughter to heal our societal wounds, promote illumination, and return to a more peaceful global community. I give thanks for all of the bounty I've been blessed with in my life, and I pledge that I will do all in my power to leave the world a bit better than I found it. I invite you all to come on out to the theatre, and see a show. Revel in the collaborative magic of Theatre.
Stay tuned to this site for future updates and, as always, thanks for the support.
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#4re: Chuck Wagner
Posted: 3/25/08 at 1:00pmI've seen him as the ringmaster. I chortled heartily in between bites of nachos.
#5re: Chuck Wagner
Posted: 3/25/08 at 2:15pm...and I'm sure you wear your circus nachos well!...Tin Lizzy! :)
#6re: Chuck Wagner
Posted: 3/25/08 at 2:53pm
I saw Chuck Wagner as ringmaster as well. The "storyline" was a bit silly, but it was an entertaining evening out, and Wagner certainly has the voice, personality and presence for the position. 
#7re: Chuck Wagner
Posted: 3/25/08 at 5:03pm
What did he sing on the TODAY show? Was he there promoting the circus?
I'll admit to being a BIG anti-circus person, but I am also a BIG fan of Chuck Wagner, so I'm happy for him.
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